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Just imagine: Sand between your toes, a soft breeze on your cheek, a cozy bed and breakfast to lounge the days away. You don’ t have to hop on a flight to have a memorable honeymoon, just set sail to our own small slice of paradise that is Block Island. We’ ve already gathered a sampling of things you can do on your cost-effective yet romantic getaway.
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Step 1. Update your name with the Social Security Administration( in person).
They have offices in Warwick, Newport, Pawtucket, Providence and Woonsocket. You will need to bring proof of identity( i. e. driver’ s license, government-issued ID or passport), proof of lawful U. S. residence( i. e. birth certificate or work permit and I-94) and your marriage license. Once there you will be asked to fill out an application for a new social security card( or you can find it beforehand at ssa. gov / forms / ss-5. pdf). The SSA will then process your request and mail you your updated social security card within about fourteen business days( they will also supply you with a temporary social security document in the meantime).
Book a stay at the Rose Farm Inn. Not only is this dreamy inn the perfect place for a lazy, sleep-in-until-noon morning, they also have bikes you can use to pedal around the island postbrunch. rosefarminn. com.
Take a hike through Rodman’ s Hollow. Considered the birthplace of conservation on the island, Rodman’ s Hollow provides a gorgeous scenic walk sprayed with bayberry bushes. Plus, after your nature-filled hike, you’ ll end up at the secluded Black Rock beach, an ideal spot to give your new spouse a smooch.
Relish in the sights at Mohegan Bluffs. Show-stopping scenery and rugged bluffs lead to a beach that some say is the most beautiful on the island. Pack a picnic and a bathing suit and soak it all up with your new hubby or wife.
Enjoy a fancy dinner at Restaurant 1879 AT the Atlantic Inn. You can sip a glass of wine and savor your meals slowly at this acclaimed island eatery. With tapas both hot and cold, oysters on the half shell, and dishes like pan-seared duck breast with savoy cabbage and eggplant marmalade, the options are endless. atlanticinn. com.
Hoist the mainsail with Seadog Cruising. They have a number of worthwhile sailing options, including a sunset cruise, cocktail cruise or a dock and dine complete with a sumptuous feast. seadogcruising. com.
Kick back, drink and and listen to music AT Mahogany Shoals on Payne’ s Dock. With an up-close-and-personal view of the harbor and a laid-back vibe, this casual bar is where the locals are at( and where you should be too). paynesdock. com.
Get an adrenaline rush pARASAILING. Before you settle down into married life in the‘ burbs, get one last injection of adrenaline with Block Island Parasail and Watersports. In addition to parasailing, they also offer banana boat rides a. k. a the ocean version of whitewater rafting. blockisland parasail. com.
Step 2. wAIT.
No, you don’ t have to wait until you receive your physical card, but you do have to give the Social Security Administration’ s system time to process your application— twenty four hours to be exact.
Step 3. Head to your local DMV( or AAA if you’ re a member).
Necessary paperwork and fees will depend on what materials you’ re getting changed.
For your driver’ s license / ID you will need your current license or ID, your marriage license and a completed application( dmv. ri. gov / documents / forms / license / LI-1. pdf). The fee is $ 6.50.
For your car registration / certificate of title you will need your current license or ID and / or current certificate of title( if applicable), proof of car insurance and a completed, notarized application( dmv. ri. gov / documents / forms / registration / TR-1. pdf). The registration fee is $ 6.50 and the title fee is $ 51.50.
Step 4. Update all your social media
HANDLES because it’ s official: you’ re no longer an [ insert former family name here ]. Congrats! éé thank you cards
If you thought your wedding duties were over just because the venue kicked you out at the end of the night, think again; now’ s the time to show your guests a bit of gratitude. If you didn’ t have the forethought to order thank you notes from your stationery vendor, we recommend you shop local.
}} Stop by Craftland on Westminster Street in Providence for witty / quirky cards or browse Etsy for sweet and sentimental creations by either Richmondbased LittleboPress or Providence-based CricketPrinting. dress preservationéé
Did your outdoor portrait session make a mess of your train or did your aunt tipsily spill a few drops of red wine on your sleeve at the reception? No problem!
If you’ re not exactly into the whole“ trash the dress” trend, many local bridal boutiques, like Couture Bridal in Warwick, offer follow-up cleaning and preservation services to their brides. And if you didn’ t get your gown from a local boutique, you can still bring it to Hudson Services in Providence. They offer museum-style heirlooming, meaning your beautiful frock will remain pristine long enough for you to try and pass it along to your future daughter or daughter-in-law someday. ◆
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