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DIY Weddings: Papel Picado Flags

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A cute and easy DIY project to create your very own Papel Picado flags. Hang them in the church or drape them around you reception room to help add a splash of colour to your big day.

 Materials

�       Various colours of tissue paper - maybe in your wedding colour theme

�       Double sided tape or glue

�       Scissors

�       Ribbon

�       Paper for template

 Step-by-step

1. Fold paper for the template into 1/6s length-wise. Once paper is in 1/2, fold it into 1/3s.

 2. Cut small shapes along the folded sides of the template.

 3. Open to see if you like the pattern.

4. Then lay the template over the tissue paper, which should be folded in the exact same way the template is.

5. Cut the tissue in the same pattern as the template.

6. Unfold and repeat in the same way for other colours of tissue.

7. Lay ribbon out and stick different colour tissue flags side-by-side on the ribbon with the double sided tape or glue. Leave about enough space either side so the banner can be tied up.

8. Stick another piece of ribbon to the front side of the banner.

9. Now hang it up and stand back to admire all your 'hard' work!

 As seen on GreenWeddingShoes.com. Images by Katherine Elizabeth Photography.

How to Change your Name

Wednesday 30 November -1 - Advice - Tags: name-change, maiden-name, taking-husbands-name, practical-wedding-advice

I have a slightly schizophrenic attitude about changing my name. My name has been with me for 26 years. It was on the back of my basketball jersey in secondary school, it’s on my college diploma and everything in my work portfolio: how am I supposed to suddenly drop it and become something else? On the other hand, I love the idea of sharing my name with my husband. We are a family now and I want my name and identity to symbolise that.

Besides the psychological and emotional baggage of changing my name, there are seemingly endless practical and legal hoops to jump through. Every association, doctor’s office, video store and government agency has my maiden name, so it will probably take years to fully make the switch. But where to start?

In Ireland, the place to kick off the big name change is with a document called a Deed Poll, defined on citizensinformation.ie as “a signed declaration by a person that binds him/her to a particular course of action from the date of signing.” 

Essentially, it’s a form stating that you are abandoning your old name and intend to change to your married name. It is the quickest and cheapest way to legally change your name. The deed poll will be filed with your birth certificate; it registers the new name in the High Court and should be sufficient proof for most companies that your name is legally changed.

What you need for the Deed Poll:

1. The Deed Poll

The Deed Poll must be printed on Judicature Paper, Deed Paper, Parchment Paper or a good quality strong paper. This paper can be purchased from any legal stationers. But the easiest option is to go to the Judgments Section in the Four Courts Building and ask for the necessary documents.You cannot download the form online!

2. The Affidavit of Attesting Witness

The Affidavit of Attesting Witness is a sworn statement made by somebody who witnessed the signing and sealing (filling out) of the Deed Poll by the person who wants to change his or her name. This affidavit must be lodged together with the Deed Poll.

3. The Original Birth Certificate

The Original Birth Certificate must also be lodged together with the Deed Poll and the Affidavit of Attesting Witness.

The Deed Poll must be delivered in person, it cannot be posted (convenience is not part of the name change process). The cost is €30 and there may be a small fee for the Attesting Witnesses.

Passport and Driver’s License

You will have a whole host of companies you need to inform about your new name, but your identification documents should be first on the list. You will need to apply for a new passport with the Passport Office. If you have a current driver’s license, you need to file a Full Application or Learner Permit Application form with the Motor Taxation Office with a copy of the marriage certificate and two passport sized photos.

Revenue

You should inform the Revenue office of your marriage. Simply do this by sending a copy of your marriage license, the date of marriage and the PPS numbers for you and your spouse. You will still be taxed as individuals for the first year of marriage, “However, if the tax you pay as two single persons in that year is greater than the tax which would be payable if taxed as a married couple, a refund of the difference can be claimed,” according to the Revenue website.

The List

Each of the below should be notified of the name change. They will might have different forms but the best idea is to send a copy of your Deed Poll, marriage certificate and passport to each, which should cover all  the bases.

Bank (Laser Card, Statements, etc)
Building society (mortgage and/or savings accounts)
Credit cards
Clubs and societies
Dentist
Department of Health & Social Security
Doctor
Driving Licence Association
Employer
Finance/loan companies
Inland Revenue
Colleges, universities etc
Insurance companies
Investment companies including premium bonds and shares
Car Companies
Passport office
Pension company

Tips for changing your name:

• Order plenty of marriage certificate copies.
• Write up a master list of all the companies you need to notify and check them off as you go.
• Make copies of everything you submit.
• Get your Deed Poll first.
• Change your passport and drivers license second.
• Don’t forget to notify your employer.
• Contact a solicitor if you have more questions.

For more information:

Deed Poll Information- www.citizensinformation.ie
Deed Poll Section
Central Office
Four Courts
Dublin 7
Tel: (0)1 8886000

Drivers License Information- www.rsa.ie
Passport Office- www.dfa.ie
Revenue Office- www.revenue.ie/en/personal/circumstances/marriage