Should you be Mrs. John Petterman? Advice on Taking Your Husband's Name

Brides-to-be regularly face the question "are you taking your husband's name?" or are met with other people's assumptions before the decision has been made. What once was a common thing to do, isn't so rote anymore. If you're caught in the crossfires and wondering if taking his name will be giving up your identity, or not taking his name will be an insult to him and his family, check out this article: Changing Your Name When You Get Married - A Guide For Brides on Taking His Name, Keeping Your Own Name, and Options In-Between. If you've already made the decision to take his name, here's a guide to legally changing your name.