Newlywed Needs

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!

4 Indoor Newlywed Activities To Do When It’s FREEZING!

Looking for newlywed indoor activities? No matter how hot your newlywed love may be it is FREEZING outside! The approaching winter storm may end up canceling your weekend plans…leaving you stuck at home. Not to worry! Here are 4 activities to keep you from climbing the walls this weekend.

1. Movie Marathon – Start with your wedding video (awww) and then alternate between your #1 favorite movie and your spouses’ #1 favorite movie and #2 and so on. The mix may be amusing (ex: Breakfast at Tiffanys followed by Naked Gun), but you’ll learn more about each other and get to cuddle on the couch all day! *Don’t forget to stock up on popcorn and movie treats.

2. Feather Your Nest- You know all the projects you keep meaning to do around the house? Things like replacing handles, hanging shelves and painting accent walls? Make the most of being homebound and bang out your house to-do list. It may require a few trips to Home Deport or Lowes prior to the storm, but when the snow finally melts you’ll be finished with your indoor projects and have more time to spend enjoying the spring weather.

3. Be Kids for the Day – Sleep in, eat pop tarts, watch cartoons and then pull out board games and video games to wile away the afternoon in your PJs. Disconnecting from all of your adult worries and stresses can make for an incredibly fun adventure at home.

4. Plan Your Next Vacation – There’s nothing better to counteract arctic temperatures than researching tropical destinations! Consider doing your research separately and then sharing your top locations and ideas over tropical cocktails. You’ll find out exactly what each of you looks for in a vacation from location to activities to the type of resort. Added bonus: you’ll be ahead of other vacationers when it comes to booking discounted flights and travel deals!

What indoor newlywed activities are keeping you busy this winter? We’d love for you to share them in a comment!

Mervis Holiday Trunk Show: Engagement Rings, First Holiday Gifts & More

Are you excited for the Mervis holiday trunk show? The holidays are here! Now is the time to start selecting the perfect gifts for your loved ones and possibly hinting to your significant other regarding a few sparkling items that would be a joy to receive. My very first Christmas gift from my husband was a set of solitaire earrings. I remember the surprise and delight as I opened the box and how happy I felt and still feel anytime I wear them.

If you’re unsure what you might want this holiday season…read on for a few ideas whether you’re dating, engaged, newlywed or happily married for years.

Diamonds Make The Perfect Gift! I don’t know a single woman who doesn’t like diamonds, so they are always a spectacular yet safe selection for a holiday gift. Jewelry is highly sentimental gift that will be cherished and quite possibly passed to future generations. Earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings can all be worn year round and come in every possible style and price point. Finding a reputable jeweler is the key to stress free holiday shopping. Mervis Diamonds is the leading diamond importer in the Washington D.C. area and they strive to deliver the finest quality diamonds at the best possible prices. Pop by their trunk shows December 5-7th to peruse the latest and greatest pieces from over 20 designer collections.

It’s Engagement Season! Did you know that over 40% of engagements happen between now and Valentine’s Day?! If you’re a gentlemen trying to discover the perfect ring for your future bride, a jewelry trunk show is a perfect place to start. You can go under the premise of Hannukkah or Christmas present shopping and then casually ask her opinions on the amazing array of rings displayed at Mervis. She’ll be even less likely to notice your covert operation if you take her for drinks beforehand!

Important Research! Do you think your significant other is thinking about popping the question? If so, it’s high time for you to do a bit of “research” into your perfect ring. Grab a couple of girlfriends and have your fingers sized as you try on different cuts and styles of rings at Mervis. You may love the intricate beauty of Tacori or the simple sophistication of Memoire. Whatever strikes your fancy, you’ll be prepared if a few subtle questions are asked AND your friends will know in case a certain someone turns to them for help.
Commemorate Milestones Romantically! Are you celebrating your first Christmas or Hannukkah as newlyweds or as expectant parents? Diamond jewelry can serve as a timeless reminder of the big moments in life. Every time you wear a particular necklace or earrings you will think of when they were given and the joyous event behind the gift. Firsts are not the only reason for jewelry by any means….you should always celebrate years spent together in any number as well as the joys life holds for you and your family.
There are endless reasons to consider diamond jewelry this season, so RSVPing for the Mervis trunk show is a must!

Kate Spade’s Bridal Shop: For Brides & Newlyweds

We adore Kate Spade…well EVERYTHING, but are especially pleased with her online bridal shop this season! Whether you’re shopping for a rehearsal dress, to-die-for wedding heels or the perfect bridesmaid’s gifts you’re sure to be delighted. The quality of material and attention to detail are what make these items perfect purchases. I particularly like the interior inscriptions on the bracelets. They’re like little secret notes to your friends or yourself.

Attention newlyweds in the midst of making holiday wish lists: there are great gifts in the bridal shop for you too! Celebrate your newlywed status with an “I do” necklace or Mrs. earrings. They’re lovely, whimsical and something you’ll treasure through the years of your marriage. On the decorating side of things, there are fanciful ring holders, his and her highball glasses, and engraved photo frames. While you’re making your list of favorites, you may want to earmark a few items for engagement presents…as New Year’s is right around the corner!
What are your favorite items in the Kate Spade bridal shop? We would love to hear from you in a comment!

InStyle Hearts MissNowMrs & MarriageLicenseNow

We’re so excited to share that InStyle hearts MissNowMrs! As a company with over 500,000 bridal customers, MissNowMrs is well known among newlyweds for our innovative online name change app and service. That being said, it hurts us every single time we meet a newlywed or receive a phone call from a woman who just went through the hell and frustration of filing for her married name change on her own.

While it can be done, wasting 13 hours of your life fighting government red tape when there’s a 30 minute tech solution is zero fun.

Enter InStyle Tech, Yeah! Yesterday they included MissNowMrs.com and MarriageLicenseNow.com in their 5 Sites and Apps You Need to Survive Wedding Planning article. We could not be more delighted to be a part of the group they selected! And, we absolutely adore the fact that thousands more women know about our easy online name change service as well as our new free marriage license information tool!

We may need to pop a bottle of champagne in the office to celebrate the fact that InStyle hearts MissNowMrs! What do you think of MissNowMrs and the other sites and apps included in the InStyle article? We’d love to hear your opinion in a comment below!