//initiate validator on load
	$(function() {
		
		// validate contact form on keyup and submit
		$(".register-form").validate({
			//set the rules for the fild names
			rules: {
				txt_firstname: {
					required: true,
					minlength: 2
				},
        txt_lastname: {
					required: true,
					minlength: 2
				},
        txt_companyname: {
					required: true,
					minlength: 2
				},
        txt_address: {
					required: true,
					minlength: 2
				},
				txt_email: {
					required: true,
					email: true
				},
        txt_phone: {
					required: true,
					minlength: 2
				},
				txt_location: {
					required: true
				},
			},
			//set messages to appear inline
			messages: {
				txt_firstname: "Please enter your first name",
				txt_lastname: "Please enter your last name",
				txt_companyname: "Please enter your company name",
				txt_address: "Please enter your address",
				txt_email: "Please enter a valid email address",
				txt_phone: "Please enter your phone number",
				txt_location: "Please select a workshop"
			}
		});
	});