Congratulations!  You're Engaged!

1. Emergency Kit
Assemble or purchase a bridal kit to take on the day, this may include:
Sewing kit, safety-pins, Kleenex, bobby pins, rubber bands, Band-Aids, scissors, extra brush and comb, pen, spray-on spot remover, lubricant for swollen fingers (lotion or soap works too), nail file, fingernail polish (one bottle in your color and one bottle of clear to fix runs in stockings), extra stockings, mirror, hair spray, aspirin or Tylenol, static guard, deodorant and talcum powder, extra blush, waterproof mascara, eye-shadow, lipstick, lip gloss, hair dryer, curling iron, sanitary needs, scotch tape, breath mints, tissue, telephone lists of all in wedding party, telephone lists of your professionals (i.e., caterer, florist, DJ, etc.), plastic bags for quick cleanups, hand towelettes, and camera with extra film/flashcards and extra batteries.
2. Hire a Wedding/Event Coordinator
Many recent brides' magazines recommend hiring an Event Coordinator to plan, or assist with planning, your wedding. A skilled coordinator can make the difference between rough and smooth "sailing" on your big day. Your event coordinator is your voice on the wedding day  - working behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly while you and your family relax and enjoy the festivities.

3. Dance Lessons
In addition to making your first dance beautiful, dance lessons give you and your partner time to focus and reconnect with each other. Planning a wedding can be stressful, so it is important to do something you enjoy together that doesn't directly involve the wedding. Besides, exercise is a stress-reliever (and will help you look exquisite in the perfect gown!.)

4. Marriage License
The cost of the application is $30. You must have the marriage application filled out with photo identification and a disinterested witness. You do not need a blood test to gain a license for marriage.

• In Linn County, the office is located on the 3rd Ave Bridge, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
  
• In Johnson County, the office is located in the County Administration Building at 913 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa on the second floor in the Clerk of Courts Office.  Their hours are M-F 8a-4p.