b'HONEYMOON BUDGET TIPSYoure spending a lot of money on your wedding, creating the celebration of a lifetime. We have a few tips that will help keep your expenses low for your honeymoon so you can relax and make new memories while not breaking the bank. Travel in the off season heavily impact your honey-If you get married in the sum- moon budget! mer, some locationslike skiHoneymoon registryresortsmay offer lower ratesA honeymoon registry allows as their tourist season slows. Ifyour guests to buy you an youre hosting a winter wed- excursion, fancy dinner, room ding, now is the perfect time toenhancement (like decorations get a little sunshine by hitting aor chilled champagne), or sim-beach.ply contribute to the expense! All inclusive resorts Consider local spotsThough the initial cost ofTaking a boat tour off Lake staying at an all-inclusive resortErie, exploring the riverfront may seem intimidating, theyof Cincinnati, or staying at a cover all of your meals, drinks,bed-and-breakfast in Amish and sometimes even excursions.country. These options balance Everything will be covered be- your need to get away while not forehand and you wont have toincurring a ton of travel expens-worry about how much yourees. Ohio is filled with romantic spending on essentials whileand thrill-seeking spots. Make youre there.several day-cation itineraries Travel reward credit cards to explore nearby destinations Getting credit cards that earnor get away for a weeklong, you points at hotels, airlineintimate stay in an area youve miles, or even cash back to usenever visited before! on your wedding expenses can THE LODGE AT GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKEGETTING A PASSPORTU.S. Department of StatesLEGAL TIMELINEForm DS-11(application)BEFORE THE WEDDING:found at pptform.state.gov 6 Months Apply for passportIt could take 8-11 weeks for your passportProof of citizenship to be processed. Six months will cover you (original certified birth if you need to apply a second time. certificate, naturalization3 WeeksGet marriage license records, citizenship records,(Learn more about licenses on page 182)previous passport) AFTER THE HONEYMOON:Proof of identity (drivers2 Weeks Apply for a name changelicense, military ID, Social4-6 Weeks Submit your passport Security card) amendment application 2x 2 passport photograph10 Years Renew your passport (some post offices or librariesIf you already have a passport, make sure it is valid for longer than six months past offer this service, or you can goyour honeymoon date. Some countries may to a pharmacy to get a photo) refuse you entry if your passport expires sooner than six months.After May 7, 2025, travelers will not be able to fly within the United States without a new compliant REAL ID card. Be sure to check with the BMV for all the required docu-ments to get a compliant license.122TODAYS BRIDE|12-8 MONTHS UNTIL I DO|TRAVEL & HONEYMOON'