This also goes for your finances. Getting married means you are joining to financial lives together into one. It may be a good idea to spend a little time thinking about those finances and how best to insure them before you say "I do."

Health insurance - you may not be ready to start a family as soon as the wedding ceremony is over, but it is still a good idea to have maternity coverage on your health insurance. You will also need to add your new spouse to your health insurance policy as soon as possible. Insurance is there to help cover the unexpected, but you have to have the policy in place first.

Auto insurance - it is likely that you both have separate auto insurance policies. Before you take the walk down the aisle, take a stroll over to your insurance agents. See which one will offer the best deal and discounts for your combined policies.

Life insurance - no one wants to think about death while planning a wedding, but it is the time to change over beneficiaries on your existing life insurance policies. If you are not currently covered with a life insurance policy then now may be the time to purchasing one (particularly if you and your new spouse are also purchasing a new home).

Taking some time to discuss your finances and how best to merge them will help make the transition to marriage a little smoother.