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Should You Change Your Last Name After Marriage? Let’s Talk About It!

Episode 95: Should You Change Your Last Name After Marriage? Let’s Talk About It!

Welcome to The Bouquet Toss, the podcast that helps you plan your wedding day your way! We’re your hosts, Jess and Sari, and each episode, we dive into wedding traditions and trends to help you decide what to keep and what to toss for your big day.

In this week’s episode, we’re unpacking the age-old (and still very relevant) question: should you change your last name after marriage? Whether you’re hyped to rock a new surname, feeling conflicted, or haven’t even thought about it yet, we’ve got you covered with real talk, historical context, and modern perspectives.

Episode Highlights:

🧠 The emotional and logistical sides of changing your name
📜 Where the tradition of name changing comes from (hello, ancient Rome!)
💼 How professional identity affects the decision—especially for career-minded folks 🧾 What the actual legal process looks like (spoiler: it’s a lot)
💡 Creative name-change alternatives: hyphenation, new names, middle names, and more
🎁 Genius gift ideas for someone changing their name post-wedding
🎉 A fun game of “Keep It or Toss It” featuring name-change ice sculptures, blue shoes, and smashing cake in your partner’s face (ew or yay?)

Changing your name is a personal decision, and we’re here to help you explore every angle. No shame, no judgment—just insights, laughs, and savvy tips to make the process smoother (and more meaningful).

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About The Bouquet Toss Podcast

The Bouquet Toss Podcast is Part of Love Stories TV Podcast Network

The Bouquet Toss is a wedding planning podcast that empowers couples to plan a meaningful, authentic, and affordable wedding celebration! On the show, we will have candid conversations all about weddings and why we do them the way we do so that couples can plan their weddings based on their own values, and not on the expectations of others.

In our Savvy Weddings® Planning Community, we see the same questions asked over and over again. So many couples seem to be seeking permission to plan their weddings on their own terms, and we’re here to say go for it! We believe you should have your day, your way and our goal is to help empower you to plan a wedding celebration that actually feels authentic to you.

This podcast is brought to you by TheBudgetSavvyBride.com in partnership with LoveStoriesTV, and is hosted by B$B founder, Jessica Bishop, and producer and editor, Sari Mayer!

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