Getting married? What you need to know about wedding insurance and other financial considerations

Getting married? There’s a lot you need to think of both before and after the wedding, but in all the planning, one of the things that is often overlooked is your insurance insurance needs. Have you notified your insurance agent about your plans? He or she can be one of your best friends! For example, as a couple, you may be eligible for auto discounts or a savings on health insurance. You may also want to secure life insurance, and should be sure to change the beneficiaries on any key insurance or savings plans that you do have. The Insurance Information Insituitue (III) offers a handy checklist of insurance considerations for married couples.

You should also ask your agent about wedding insurance to protect your investment in the big day, particularly if you are planning a big celebration. Wedding insurance is a type of special event insurance designed provide financial protection for various problems that could arise, such as the need to cancel or postpone due to weather or natural disasters. III says:

“Most policies also provide coverage for cancellation due to the death, illness or serious injury of a key participants in the event, such as members of the immediate family. Also, if an officiant, such as a minister or rabbi, or a key vendor, like the caterer, florist or photographer, does not show up, you can recover some of the costs.”

Different insurance companies offer special coverage that you can add on, such as protection for gowns, gifts and honeymoons.

Of course, insurance is only one of the things you need to think about. You need to know your state law. Below is a very helpful 2-part guide to getting married in Massachusetts … it offers a great breakdown of things you need to plan both before and after the wedding. While laws vary by state, the MA Guide offers a simple checklist for some of the common issues and responsibilities people need to consider and address, no matter where they live. We’ve also included links to laws for other states.

Getting Married in Massachusetts

Part 1: What you need to do before the wedding
◾Who Can Get Married in Massachusetts?
◾Who Can Conduct a Wedding in Massachusetts?
◾Where Can We Get Married in Massachusetts?
◾What Paperwork Do We Need to Get Married in Massachusetts?

Part 2: What you need to do after the wedding
◾Getting Proof of Your Marriage
◾Changing Your Name and Getting a New ID
◾Filing Taxes After You Get Married
◾Marriages Outside of Massachusetts

Marriage laws in other states
◾Nolo: Marriage Laws in Your State
◾U.S. Marriage Laws

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