After the wedding: The first weeks

Most etiquette guides suggest within about three months. Gifts that arrive before the wedding can be thanked right away.

After the weddingAll questions

Return rentals, confirm the license is filed, pay final balances, back up photos and start thank-you notes.

After the weddingAll questions

There’s no rush. Many couples start with a shared account for joint costs and decide on more later.

Married lifeAll questions

A short trip right after the wedding — often two to four nights — with a longer honeymoon later.

HoneymoonAll questions