Tips For A Smoother Wedding Planning Process- insuring your day
By Renee Gershman

The following tips are guidance in make your wedding and honeymoon a smoother and more pleasant experience. Wedding Insurance, is a product that is not often thought of when planning such a joyous occasion, but it is definitely a good idea to consider obtaining for your big day. Unforeseen occurrences befall all men, thus the need for wedding insurance. Policies vary from company to company, and should be research well to cover each couples individual needs.

What does wedding insurance cover? A majority of policies cover the following scenarios: Severe Weather, Withdraw from Military Leave, Wedding attire, Missing Officiant, No Show Vendors, Illness of family members, Liability of the venue for day of the event.

Please note the following things are not covered by wedding insurance policies: A change in heart by either party, Watches, jewelry, some semi precious stones or pearls, even is they attached to clothing, Wedding bands and engagement rings,

Additional riders for insurance policies maybe needed depending on each individual policy. Some conditions for companies can include:

The following three resources are major companies carrying wedding insurance:

FIREMAN’S FUND PRIVATE EVENT INSURANCE http://www.firemansfund.com/servlet/dcms?c=personal&rkey=31

TRAVELERS’ WEDDING PROTECTOR PLAN http://www.protectmywedding.com

WEDSAFE http://www.wedsafe.com

Honeymoon or Travelers Insurance Another type of insurance that maybe needed is the honeymoon, traveler’s insurance or sometimes called trip insurance. This is needed in case of missing connections, medical emergency, or cancellation of trip. Some medical procedures are not covered by traveler’s insurance, especially internationally. A separate medically policy maybe needed. Like wedding insurance, each policy covers different needs; contact a local travel agent for individual policies and more information.

Travel Guard www.travelguard.com

CSA Travel Protection www.csatravelprotection.com

Access America www.accessamerica.com

Tips when traveling

The following are some tips to keep in mind when planning a smooth and uneventful wedding day and honeymoon:

Medication – do not forget your medication the day of the wedding. More importantly remember to carry your medication with you on your honeymoon. Keep in mind some countries have different regulations in reference to prescription drugs. Check each country accordingly.

If you have particular allergies, make sure the caterer is made aware, and the hotel for your honeymoon can offer you hypo allergenic sheets and pillows.

Traveling to certain countries certain vaccines are needed, they maybe need for a certain time period, please check with the local consult website for information.

Make sure to leave a copy of all emergency contact for a loved one for quick access.

Laws Of The Land

If you are getting married in another country other then your place of residence, certain laws and documents need to be followed and filed. A time certain amount of time in most cases is also mandatory is usually required before getting married in any foreign country. Please check with the consult and the US State Department websites if you are American, planning to wedding overseas. Be sure to get complete information, and procedures well in advance.

It is a good idea when traveling to most countries to pick up some guidebooks, and in some cases books on customs. For instance Chinese and Japanese have certain customary ways for greeting one another.

Final tip of the day, learn a few phases to make your trip more pleasant and for an easier stay.

In someplace it is imperative that you follow the dress codes of the country, as not to offend their people. For instance women must wear a skirt and sleeves at the Western Wall in the Old City. This is considered a very holy place, and is commanded with respect in terms of manner and clothing.

For some resources on books on customs, please visit the following websites:

Asian Business Customs & Manners: A Country-by-Country Guide (Paperback) by Mary Murray Bosrock (Author), Megan McGinnis (Editor) www.Amazon.com

Savvy Business Traveler's Guide to Customs and Practices in Other Countries: The DOS and Don'ts to Impress Your Hosts and Make the Sale by Dan W. Blacharski www.barnesandnoble.com

European Business Customs and Manners: A Country-by-Country Guide to European Customs and Manners by Mary Murray Bosrock www.barnesandnoble.com

Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands (The Bestselling Guide to Doing Business in More than 60 Countries) (Paperback) by Terri Morrison (Author), Wayne A. Conaway (Author) www.amazon