Monthly Archives: September 2012

Changing Your Name from Miss to Mrs.

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Alison in Inside Scoop, Planning

It’s not that scary. And unfortunately, going to the Edit box and typing it in on your Facebook profile doesn’t make it a done-deal across the board of all your other important credentials (what?! Facebook doesn’t hold the reigns of official information?!). But still, a lot of women get overwhelmed with the idea of going through the change. The name change. If you’re planning on taking on your new spouse’s last name, just know that it’s not so difficult after all, and The Wedding Yentas makes it easy for you with a how-to, step-by-step name change guide!

You can always access this helpful tool on the Planning Tools tab of the web site. But, in case you haven’t seen it, here it is in blog form:

Dealing with bureaucratic agencies to change your name after the wedding sounds about as fun as shoving bamboo shoots up your finger nails. And while it’s not exactly as pleasurable as inhaling a hot fudge sundae, it’s really not as difficult as you may think.

Here we’ll walk you through the steps of what you need to go from a Miss to a Mrs.

1. Order at least 4 copies of your marriage certificate from the county clerk’s office.

2. Download the form from the Social Security office and fill out the form before you go to the office in person. Bring the completed form, your identification, and an original copy of your marriage certificate to the Social Security office near you.

3. Next you’ll change your name on your driver license. Another official copy of your marriage certificate should help you in this process when you arrive at the DMV. You’ll also need to bring a form of identification like your driver license, passport, or birth certificate. Sometimes, certain DMVs in certain states also require you bring your new Social Security card, which means you may have to wait until it arrives. Check with your local DMV first. Also, make an appointment in advance if your DMV offers this convenient feature!

4. Don’t forget to change your name on your credit cards, insurance companies, your employer, banks, 401k and retirement plans, doctors, frequent flyer memberships, utilities companies (gas, phone, electricity, garbage, HOA, etc.). Usually, a simple phone call will do the trick or a quick log-in to their online portals.

5. Go buy new monogrammed towels to celebrate! Mazel tov!

Chairish Your Day & Love Your Chairs!

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Alison in Featured, Inside Scoop, Inspiration Boards, Planning

When it comes to where your guests sit their tushies on your wedding day, why should you bench your ideas? Believe it or not, the chairs you use in your reception can spice up your party or extend your style!

I absolutely adore this styled shoot from photographer, Gretchen Moore, that was styled by Eclectic Hive and Chairished Vintage Chair Rentals at Lazy J Ranch in Vail, Colorado.

The theme is clearly rustic, sticks to a smart and snappy color palette of turquoise and buttery gold, and is furnished with damask details and crystal accessories. It’s almost like we could all pack our bags and go glamping together. (Really, dear Yentas, is there any other kind of camping? Oy vey.) (Confession of the day: I’ve never been camping — surprise surprise. I don’t go anywhere where I can’t plug in my flat iron. Ya hear?).

OK, so back to the chairs. Here’s what I love: because there is a clear style, it’s completely okay — and flippin’ adorable! — to have mismatched chairs. Are they really mismatched? Well, they’re all different styles, so it appears that the answer would be yes, but upon further inspection, they all come from the same family. They are white. They are wooden. They are laced with ornate detail. So while they are each different, they are like cousins. And cousins are family. So consider the chairs at this styled shoot to be co-mingling at the 2012 Glamping Family Reunion.

Moral of the story: lace a theme throughout your mismatched chairs and overall wedding style. It’s okay to spice up the party with some texture and make the chairs fraternal instead of identical. If you’re planning this ever-popular-for-good-reason rustic/chic/vintage/glam wedding reception, then this is how you do it.

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Real Jewish Weddings | Indianapolis, IN

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Alison in Real Jewish Weddings

Max and Nicole met in Milwaukee, Wisconsin while Nicole was working at a doctor’s office and Max was working as a pharmaceutical representative. They knew each other professionally for several years before they were “set-up” by one of the doctors with which Nicole worked. This doctor saw Max and Nicole talking one day and it suddenly became his mission to set them up on a date; he thought they were perfect for each other, and they were!

Max and Nicole’s vision for their wedding was to have an intimate affair. They wanted to have their closest family and friends there to celebrate the most special day of their lives. It was important to them that everyone had a great time and enjoyed the food.

Max and Nicole’s downtown Indianapolis wedding was held in the location of the former LS Ayers Tea Room, which was a high society dining location for Indianapolis’s elite many years ago.

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It was important to Max and Nicole to incorporate Judaism and Jewish traditions throughout their wedding day. As an interfaith couple, Max and Nicole felt it was equally as important for the Rabbi to explain the meanings behind the proceedings, so all guests in attendance understood the traditions.

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After the Rabbi directed Max to step on the glass, his focus must have been on his new wife, because he completely missed the glass, creating the day’s biggest “oops” (though he got it on the second attempt!).

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The beautiful rooftop garden was the perfect setting for portraits after the ceremony, showing off some of the great views of a wonderful city.

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After the ceremony, which was mostly but not entirely in English, the Hora was one of the most memorable parts of the reception.

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Mazel tov, Nicole and Max!

Photographer: Jessika Feltz Photography
Ceremony & Reception: Former LS Ayers Tea Room, 30 South Meridian
Make Up: Saks Fifth Avenue
Hair: Salon 01
Bride’s and Bridesmaids’ Fashions: Mori Lee from Nancy’s Bridal
Men’s Fashions: Calvin Klein from Nancy’s Bridal
Entertainment and Ceremony Musicians: Sure Tones Entertainment
Catering: Hoaglin Fine Catering

Photos submitted via editorial partner, Two Bright Lights.

Real Jewish Weddings | Charleston, SC

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Alison in Real Jewish Weddings

A taco truck, a historic synagogue, and pie, oh my! Jess & James’s wedding at the historic Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim was a true Charleston original. The location in downtown Charleston, South Carolina lies in between King and Meeting Streets right across from posh Charleston Place hotel. The Taco Boy food truck greeted guests as they arrived to passed hors dourves by Hamby Catering in the courtyard of KKBE pre-ceremony. A traditional Jewish ceremony followed, with both Jess & James escorted down the aisle by their parents to the chuppah, which was made from a family quilt. Jess wore a silk J.Crew fucshia dress for the ceremony that was accented by a custom fascinator by Magar Hatworks. Post-ceremony the couple enjoyed some tacos privately during the yichud tradition, the Jess made a wardrobe change into another J.Crew stunner, this time in melon chiffon. Beer and margaritas flowed during the reception (also at KKBE) to complement the three types of tacos and chips and guac. The cheery tables were decorated with ‘stache-graced straws, flowers made from maps (a nod to James’s travels in the Navy; he also wore custom cuff links and tie clips bearing a map of Charleston), billy buttons in pink and melon-hued glass jars, and challah. Sugar Bakeshop filled the dessert table not with wedding cake, but pies of every flavor and cookie jars filled with yummy flavors like molasses and oatmeal cranberry. Jess & James’d wedding was the perfect going away party for their move to Hawaii, and summed up their personality as a couple to a tee.

Mazel tov, Jess and James!

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