MissNowMrs

Looking for name change advice or some tips for newlywed life? The MissNowMrs experts have created state-specific name change articles and checklists for you. We’ve chronicled our recommendations for how to travel while changing your name AND how to handle voting during the transition.

We’ve also compiled our best guidance for how to handle difficult sister in laws, holidays as newlyweds, the ever-annoying baby questions, and much more. Why? Because, while we are name change experts, we’re also newlywed wives, moms, and sisters.

We hope our name change advice articles help smooth your transition to your new name, and a whole new phase of life. Congratulations and best wishes from the entire MissNowMrs team!

Married Name Change: Big National News

Married name change: Big National News… this phrase doesn’t happen that often. Name change has always been big news to MissNowMrs (for obvious reasons), but suddenly the whole worlds seems to be interested in this topic. From the Facebook survey indicating 65% of women change their names to Hollywood starlets contemplating taking their husbands’ last names, there is more and more buzz around name change.

Talking to feminists about name change after marriage can causing some serious soap box sessions about equality and spousal ownership. Personally, I am all for woman power and independence, but I don’t think changing your name indicates that you are subordinate to your spouse. I believe that the up-swing in married name change indicates that more and more women feel completely equal in their marriage and don’t need to keep their names to keep their identity.

Married name change isn’t for everyone, so if you don’t want to change your name…don’t! If you are curious about the idea of changing your name, there are many options available to brides these days. You can take your spouse’s last name, take your last name and his/her last name without a hyphen, take your last name and his/her last name with a hyphen, or take your maiden name as a new or second middle name.*

My most important suggestion is to talk to your spouse about your name change decision. They may feel very strongly about you taking their name in some form, or they could be open to taking your last name! Whatever married name change decision you come to, make it together. A happy marriage is built on communication and compromise!

*Please note that brides living in PA, WA, NJ, and OH do not have the option to take their maiden names as middle names based on state legislature. NY brides must file their forms in a specific order to take a maiden name as a middle name and CA brides must list their maiden name as a middle name on their marriage license to be able to change their names in that manner.

Have you seen married name change big national news in your paper or on television? What do you think about the hype?

MissNowMrs Name Change Gift Cards in Davids Bridal Stores!

Exciting news! MissNowMrs gift cards are now available for sale at all David’s Bridal 300+ stores! That means that brides and newlyweds nationwide can purchase married name change gift cards for themselves or for bridal shower/wedding gifts in stores or online.

As an entrepreneur it is very gratifying to see a company life-long goal come to fruition. I remember founding MissNowMrs and hoping to someday make large wedding industry partnerships that would put my service in front of millions of brides. MissNowMrs is the very first company to EVER sell a gift card in a David’s Bridal store, and we are very proud of the achievement!

Curious what the gift card is good for? MissNowMrs gift cards give the recipient a free name change account. This account auto-completes all of the necessary name change forms in the U.S., such as the Social Security form, IRS 8822, U.S. Passport form, State Driver’s License form, Vehicle Registration Form, Voter Registration form as well as custom notification letters for all banks, credit cards, insurances, utilities, professional licenses, etc. Sum total, that $29.95 gift saves each bride over 13 hours of name change hassle!

Help Me Change My Name

Turks and Caicos Newlywed Getaway Giveaway!

How does a Turks and Caicos Newlywed Getaway sound? You’re a newlywed and recently came back from your honeymoon, how could you possibly need a getaway? Most newlyweds that I know are using all their energy to balance careers, friends, family and the new dynamic of being a married couple…it’s a fun but exhausting transition! MissNowMrs and WedPics have teamed up to give one lucky couple a DREAM TRIP to Turks and Caicos!

Imagine 7 days of luxury accommodations in Turks and Caicos, $1200 towards airfare, a free rental car and more! If you and your spouse could use a getaway, it’s very easy to enter. View the contest rules and then Like MissNowMrs and WedPics for 2 chances to win. If you’re feeling generous, tell your other newlywed friends about the contest so they have the opportunity to kick back in the Caribbean! The winner will be picked June 1st.

Curious about Turks and Caicos? This amazing island was recently names one of the world’s best beaches by TripAdvisor. The sand is sugar white, the water is crystal blue and the temperature is always 82 degrees. Add in amazing activities (like scuba diving, kite boarding, etc) and over 100 restaurants, you have found the ultimate vacation destination! Want to learn more? Check out this cool blog about the best beaches and restaurants on the island.

Half off MissNowMrs Married Name Change Gift Cards on Living Social!

Looking for a deal on married name change gift cards? Is your spring calendar packed with a bevy of engaged friends’ bridal showers, bachelorette parties and weddings? 2.3 million couples get married each year in the U.S., and chances are you know a few of them!

Looking for the perfect shower or wedding gift?
A MissNowMrs.com gift card will save a bride 13 hours of hassle on her married name change. That’s 13 hours she can spend decorating her house and hanging out with her spouse instead of standing in endless government office lines.

It gets even better. Right now, Living Social has a nationwide deal offering the MissNowMrsservice or a MissNowMrs gift card for $15! What better time to stockpile gift cards than right before wedding season kicks off in April?

Check out the Living Social Wedding Sale before it sells out and tell your friends!

Holiday Married Name Change & a Cyber Monday Deal

Are you contemplating holiday married name change? Thanksgiving is over and whammo…it’s Cyber Monday. Married name change can easily get back burnered over the holidays, but as you begin to receive and send holiday cards it may feel like the right time to make the switch. I remember my first Christmas signing cards as “The Tates”…it was a silly little thing that made me feel very happily married and grown up!

If you are considering changing your name, you can painlessly make the transition from Miss to Mrs. with MissNowMrs. Here’s our Cyber Monday Deal: use MRSNOW to save $5 off our easy online name change service or app! You could even surprise your spouse with your name change by keeping it a secret and putting your new driver’s license in an envelope in his/her stocking this Christmas.

Whatever your holiday and name change plans, be sure to savor this time as newlyweds. It’s your first Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa together, so be sure to take time for yourselves during the mad rush.