You might have noticed that I go by three names: my articles are bylined Lyssa Myska Allen, my bio says Lyssa Myska Allen, I sign Lyssa Myska Allen on my credit card receipts. Why? Because Myska is my mother’s maiden—and last—name. My grandpa Myska had three daughters, so when they die, the Myska name dies with them. Read more »
With 90-95% of women getting married changing their names, it's likely the majority of brides-to-be reading this need to know how. Check out our step-by-step-guide below for all the details.
Exact steps vary by state, but most states use the following procedures. For steps specific to your state, check out newlastname.org. Read more »
In a matter of weeks, I’ll be celebrating my own nuptials and truth be told—I’m already freaking out. It has nothing to do with marrying my partner in crime or whether the buttercream frosting on that four-tier cake might droop under the sweltering Kansas heat—no, it’s pretty much all the other ridiculous details that have me waking up in cold sweats in the middle of the night. Read more »
Wedding season is already well under way—bring on the fancy dresses, signature cocktails, and awesomely bad DJs! Unfortunately, opening each wedding invitation can also bring on dread and stress for the single gal. The prospect of attending a wedding without a date can be disheartening, but it doesn’t have to be. There are plenty of ways flying solo at a wedding can be a blast.
The most important reason for single ladies to attend the wedding? Be a good friend to the bride or groom; help them celebrate their big day. Read more »
