Name Change Advice

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!

Win Software to Edit Your Own Wedding, Honeymoon or Baby Videos Like a Pro!!

Ready to win software? Are you happily married (or planning to walk down that aisle soon)? Odds are that you either have or will have tons of photos and videos from your Big Day. So, we’re happy to announce that we’re giving away a boxed set of Avid’s Pinnacle Studio, a simple video editing software that allows brides to create the wedding video of their dreams by combining photos, video clips and music.

This software isn’t limited to just weddings…how fun would it be to create a digital collage of photos and videos from your honeymoon or of the latest edition to the family (be it a puppy or a baby)?!
Studio’s SmartMovie feature automatically does video creation with a click of a button. With it, you can simply select a series of clips or wedding photos and let Studio do the rest, trimming and arranging them, cutting them to music and even adding effects and titles – all automatically.

Studio also includes features to create a picture slideshow with music for a rehearsal dinner and even send out personalized video greeting thank you cards to guests via e-mail or straight to a cell phone – all for a fraction of the cost of using a professional videographer.

Are you ready to win software with our June giveaway? Leave a comment on this, or our Avid’s Pinnacle Studio post next week and you’ll be automatically entered to win. Tell us all about why you should win this amazing editing software…are you trying to piece together your own wedding videos or maybe a series of baby videos for the grandparents?

The randomly selected contest winner will be announced on June 15th!! If we don’t hear back from the winner within 2 weeks, we will randomly select a new winner to make sure someone ends up with this great goodie!

Announcing MissNowMrs.com For CANADA!

Residents of Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut rejoice…we’re very happy to announce the launch of MissNowMrs.com for Canada!! That’s right, all Canadian brides can now change to your married name using our easy online service.

Our Canadian married name-change service auto-completes your SIN, Canadian Passport, Provincial Driver’s License & Health Card forms. Once complete, you simply sign each form and follow our detailed filing instructions (we’ll give you the inside scoop and help you skip long office lines). You will also be able to create customized notification letters for all of your banks, credit cards, insurances, mortgages, professional licenses etc.. How aboot that?!

Check out www.MissNowMrs.com/Canada today to learn more about our customized Canadian service. We’re delighted to help you transition from Miss to Mrs. with ease this bridal season!
Are you a Canadian bride considering changing your name? We’d love to hear your thoughts on our service in a comment!

Our June Giveaway is a Breath of Fresh Air For Your Face!

You’re going to be so excited about our June giveaway! Is the stress of co-habitation, commuting and coping with your in-laws robbing you of your newlywed glow or is the anxiety of almost walking down the aisle wreaking havoc with your skin? If so, don’t worry…our June Giveaway is perfect for you! One lucky reader will win a Dermacyte Oxygen Concentrate cream (an $84 value)! This product uses oxygen to reduce wrinkles and make your skin positively radiant!

Did you know that oxygen depletion is one of the leading contributing factors to the development of wrinkles, fines lines and premature aging of the skin? It contributes to dehydration, uneven skin tone and a dull complexion. As we grow older, the body’s ability to deliver oxygen to skin tissue becomes less efficient. The lower oxygen levels in the body affect our ability to make collagen, which is an essential structural support to the skin.

Dermacyte Oxygen Concentrate is a unique and ultra-soothing formula that helps restore a youthful glow to your skin. Your complexion appears instantly brighter and energized after it is applied. Apply morning and night onto clean skin before any other products. Think of Dermacyte Oxygen Concentrate as an oxygen bar for your skin!

Are you ready to get your glow one and make everyone jealous with our June giveaway? Leave a comment on this, or any of our Dermacyte posts on Mondays and you’ll be automatically entered to win. Tell us all about why you should win this amazing skincare set…do you have an important event or anniversary around the corner? The randomly selected contest winner will be announced on June 30th!! If we don’t hear back from the winner within 2 weeks, we will randomly select a new winner to make sure someone ends up with this great goodie!

**If you tweet this giveaway by clicking the green retweet button below and then post a comment that you tweeted with your twitter handle, you’ll receive an additional contest entry!**

Congratulations to our May Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to our May giveaway winner, Whitney!! She read our newlywed blog, left a comment and now she’s won 100 custom embossed thank you notes and matching embossed envelopes! Talk about something to be thankful for. 😉

Expressionery.com provided the chance to win this chic and unique thank you note set.

Expressionery.com allows you to reflect your style in print with their exclusive collection of custom stationery. Whether your favorite look is classic, funky, casual or formal, their stylish array of stationery supplies & products can help you find the perfect gift to share or keep all to yourself. Whitney, please check your email for the details on how to redeem your fabulous prize from Expressionery!

Bummed you didn’t win our May newlywed blog prize? Not to worry, June’s contest prize will be announced tomorrow morning!

Fun & Festive Memorial Day Recipes

Do you have Memorial Day recipes to welcome summer? What better way to celebrate than with great food at a BBQ?! Whether you’re hosting, visiting with your in-laws or attending a friend’s party, here are a few great recipes with wow factor!

Fun: What says summer more than a BLT sandwich…I’d have to say these mini tomato BLT bites! Quick and super cute, these little stuffed tomatoes are guaranteed to be on everyone’s picnic plates and a topic of conversation. It’s always nice to be the newlywed who brought the amazing appetizer. 😉

Festive: Is there such a thing as a summer BBQ without Jello? Bring down the house wherever you bring this amazing patriotic flag cake complete with 2 types of Jello (I make one layer with blueberry Jello) and fruit. Both kids and adults will love digging into this perfect summer dessert.
Fancy: Leave it to American Italian TV chef Giada to create an elegant appetizer that suits any style of Memorial Day party. Here’s the recipe for ricotta and pancetta stuffed baby peppers. They sound a bit tricky, but take less than 20 minutes to make….and trust me they’re worth it!

Fizzy: Short on time but want to bring something pleasant to the party? Try this recipe for fizzy mint lemonade coolers. It’s a great twist on a picnic classic. If you want to boost the fun factor of this beverage add a cup of vodka to the pitcher!

No matter what you bring, people always appreciate your thoughtfulness. The simple call asking if you could pick up more ice or napkins on your way over can switch a hostess from headache to happiness. Have fun during this weekend holiday and remember to be safe.

Do you have any great Memorial Day recipes to share with our readers? We’d love for you to leave a comment.