$.validator.setDefaults({
	//submitHandler: function() { alert("submitted!"); }
});

$().ready(function() {
	
	// validate signup form on keyup and submit
	$("#contactForm").validate({
		rules: {
			forename: "required",
			surname: "required",
			telephone: "required",
			email: {
				required: true,
				email: true
			},
			comments: "required"
		},
		messages: {
			forename: "Please enter your forename",
			surname: "Please enter your surname",
			telephone: "Please enter your telephone number",
			email: "Please enter a valid email address",
			comments: "Please enter your comments"
		}
	});
	
});