Newlywed

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!

3 Dessert Recipes that Guarantee a Fantastic Fourth of July!

Looking for Fourth of July dessert recipes? One of my all-time favorite holidays is the Fourth of July! No major family expectations to live up to as newlyweds (like Thanksgiving or Christmas), just fun with friends celebrating our country’s independence with food and fireworks. Whether you’re throwing your first BBQ as newlyweds or attending someone else’s shin-dig, here are 3 awesome recipes for Fourth of July treats!

Quick & Easy – Jello Fire Cracker Shots are tiny red white and blue mouthfuls of fun…with or without alcohol. If you’re stumped on what to bring to a friend’s BBQ, you honestly can’t go wrong with this recipe. It took me all of 30 minutes to complete and they look exactly like the photo on the recipe. P.S. they’re also incredibly budget friendly (2 boxes of jello, milk and an envelope of unflavored gelatin)!

Ready to Impress – Are you confident in the kitchen and looking for the ultimate Fourth of July dessert to wow guests? This American Flag Cake looks amazing and difficult, but if you study the recipe it all comes down to how you layer colored cakes to make every slice a piece of patriot pride (seriously…every slice looks like an American flag…check out the photo above)!

Healthy Choice – Trying to avoid gaining the newlywed 15? This recipe for an angel food cake layered with lemon curd and berries is low in calories but high in taste. It’s also quick to assemble and can even be done with a store-bought cake!

However you spend Fourth of July this year, count yourself blessed to be celebrating independence with the person you chose to love and marry! What dessert recipes will you be using? Please share in a comment!

Announcing Our GetAway Giveaway Winner!

We’re so excited for our GetAway Giveaway winner! Congratulations to Kristen and her fiance (pictured)!! This adorable couple from Louisiana just won a free honeymoon in Turks and Caicos courtesy of MissNowMrs and WedPics! Nothing like lounging around your luxury TCI condo steps from the amazing Grace Bay beach…for free! Talk about the ultimate surprise wedding gift.
While we’re that sure the rest of our nearlywed and newlywed readers wish that they were heading to the Caribbean in the next few months, they can still benefit from the services of WedPics and MissNowMrs. Wedpics is a free photo app that all of your wedding guests download before your big day. It captures all the photos they take and provides the bride with one location to view/pin/print the ALL of the photos her guests took from every angle and perspective!
Instead of spending 13 hours standing in endless offices lines, MissNowMrs brides can go from Miss to Mrs. in a matter of minutes using our easy online name change service! Three Simple Steps: Questions, Forms File walk you through the completion and filing of all of your state and US government name change forms. Everything from your Social Security card to notifying your utility companies is covered!
Kristen, we sincerely hope this trip is the beginning of an amazing marriage filled with love and a lifetime of happiness! Please take a few photos while you’re in Turks and Caicos so we can share them on the MissNowMrs Facebook page!

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!

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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.

Newlyweds, Time to Brunch it Up!

Are you ready to brunch is up as a newlywed? Easter and Passover are coming soon, making it the perfect time to host a brunch for your families or friends. As newlyweds, you probably now have enough plates to serve a medium to large group and plenty of kitchen gadgets to try out! I thought I’d share a few of my favorite brunch recipes to make the planning process easier.

If you’re hosting a combined family meal, consider dietary restrictions. Is anyone allergic to nuts or keeping kosher for the holiday? If you’re hosting friends, you’ll need to juggle everyone else’s family obligations and meal times.

Once those details are understood you can start planning your menu. I am a huge fan of frittatas to feed a group. They’re fun, fancy and not very hard to make. Here are a few links to my top 3 frittata recipes: Baked Potato Frittata, Leek Potato & Gruyere Frittata, and a Spring Pea Frittata.

Not feeling the frittata? My other suggestion would be an Egg and Wild Mushroom Tart or a Strata. The advantage of these is that you can prep most of their components the night before.

Once you select a main recipe, you will need fruit (I suggest raspberries and black berries in a bowl) and a bread of some sort to round out your menu. Muffins, a coffee cake or croissants are great choices. Add a pitcher of juice and or mimosas and you’re brunch is ready for rave reviews from family and friends!

Are you hosting a holiday brunch for the first time as a newlywed? What’s on your mind and menu?