When it comes to walking down the aisle, you’ll want to be prepared. While things like color schemes or music for your wedding ceremony may come to mind, there are also a few legal concerns you may want to consider before you get married.

For those planning to pop the big question this Valentine’s Day, or for those whose weddings are already set, a legal “to-do” list can come in handy.

Cue the Wedding March, here are five things you may want to do before you tie the knot:

So before you say “I do,” remember to cover these legal tips so you can live happily ever after. And after your big day, be sure to check out FindLaw’s Legal Planning guide for newly married couples.

Related Resources:

  • Seven Things I Wish I Had Known Before Getting Married (Lifehacker)
  • Getting Married? A FindLaw Legal Checklist (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
  • Destination Weddings: Legal Issues to Remember (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
  • 3 Celebrity Weddings and the Legal Lessons Learned (FindLaw’s Celebrity Justice)

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