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Changing Your Name

It’s not that scary. But still, a lot of women get overwhelmed with the idea of going through the name change process. 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 (keep in mind the phone number for DVLA complaints, just in case). 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!

THURSDAY THRILLS: mark. Your Face!

This week, it was a blast working with Kimberly Bayer Photography, Jennifer Cariker from mark., and the awesome models who showed off their looks in a way that could teach Tyra a thing or two.

So now you deserve to get in on the action!

Not only should you be inspired to do your makeup for your bridal shower, bachelorette party, and honeymoon, but you should be drooling with excitement to get your epidermis on the fabulous mark. products that were featured this week!

Thanks to Jennifer, an all-star mark. makeup mentor, The Wedding Yentas is giving away three prizes, which means three winners!

Enter for your chance to win:

The Bridal Shower Look!
Kaelia sweetly modeled soft, neutral tones to reflect a bright and cheery day! So when it’s your turn to share a lovely afternoon with your favorite women, you, too, can sport the look and win your own fresh set of the Making Eyes Duo and Gloss Gorgeous products.

The Bachelorette Party Look!
Brandy is a fun girl that we all love to have as a friend and she shows her sassy side with her big smile, sparkling eyes, and ready-to-party personality! She may be little, but she’s got a big heart for anything fun, which is why her bachelorette game face is on! A little drama on the eyes and a little pout on the lips can be yours with your own Super Flip Color Kit, the all-in-one product that has everything you need to make endless looks for eyes and lips. It’s compact and has everything you need in one package, making it perfect for travel. Vegas anyone???

The Honeymoon Look!
It’s time to jetset with your new hubby and the last thing you want to worry about is the makeup you need to pack. Remember, you’re loved for being you, but you’re a girl and you can’t help it: you still want to look your best even when you’re enjoying your post-nuptial bliss. You don’t need a lot, but why not dazzle with what you bring along? Danielle’s exotic looks and flair for adventure made her the perfect girl to showcase the Ibiza collection that’s an ideal foundation for your honeymoon inspiration. So, we’re giving it away! You can have your very own Glowdacious bronzer and Ibiza Eye Shadow Stick. Whether you’re off-roading in a jeep or snoozing on the beach, you will sparkle in mark. and in your newlywed beauty.

Enter to be one of the three winners to receive either the Bridal Shower Look, the Bachelorette Party Look, or the Honeymoon Look! Leave a comment below and tell us what your must-have beauty product is by Sunday night at 11:59 PST. You don’t need to be a bride or be Jewish to win. All entries are valid until the deadline and the winner will be announced Monday on Facebook! Make sure you “LIKE” the Yentas Facebook page to find out if you’re one of the three winners. Good luck!!

To shop for our own mark. beauty products, visit Jennifer for super service!

All photos are by Kimberly Bayer Photography, a Southern California wedding, engagement, and boudoir photographer.

Shower, Party, & Honeymoon with mark.!

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If you think The Wedding Yentas is encouraging you to cheat on your significant other with someone named Mark, you would be wrong. However, if you think The Wedding Yentas is encouraging you to beautify yourself with affordable and designer-quality makeup, then you would be right. Who is mark. anyway? Not so much a who, but a what, mark. is the name of the beauty line that allows you to look your best without emptying your wallet, and on Monday, Jennifer, a mark. mentor and stylist, was in the house to educate you about some of the best products for your bridal shower, bachelorette party, and honeymoon.

You learned about products, got some tutorials about makeup tricks, and saw “before” photos of our awesome models as they received the royal makeup treatment.

But what about those promised “after” photos? Good things come to those who wait, and you have waited patiently for today!

So, how do you pretty up your face for a bridal shower? Soft, neutral colors are best and as you can see on Kaelia, she looks so fresh and happy with a mark. eye shadow duo called Making Eyes in the shade Cocoa. Kaelia’s blue eyes soak up coppers beautifully! She also used a blush called Good Glowing in Cameo Glo. Lips are shellacked in Gloss Gorgeous which is a stay-on lip stain in the color Pop.

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When it’s time to party as a bachelorette on the town, you can have lots of fun with dramatic colors on your lids and lips! Don’t be afraid of pewters on your eyes and pinky reds on your lips! This is your chance to show the lonely bachelors out there that you are off the market, and some other guy liked you so he put a ring on it! Brandy is our little ball of fire with a big flair for fun in her Betsy Johnson party dress and mardi gras beads! A Champagne bottle always matches any party outfit, but it’s the mark. products on Brandy that show she’s having a fun bachelorette bash! Shades from the mark. Super Flip Color Kit features 9 eye shadows and 9 lip colors and it’s currently on sale!

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Danielle is the honeymoon bride and she’s off to Ibiza, Spain because that’s the location inspiration for the mark. summer series! Wish we could be stowaways in her bag as she navigates this gorgeous island off the Mediterranean. And we know her suitcase is light because she has just the basics of mark. products to look her best while letting her natural beauty soak up the Spanish sun. It doesn’t take much to look pretty with mark., and Danielle is sporting Glowdacious, an illuminating bronzer and Ibiza Sol Marbleized Eye Shadow Stick in Aqua Deep. This was applied from the lash line to the crease of Danielle’s eyes. And mark. is about more than just makeup! Did you know mark. offers top-of-the-line fashion? Danielle is up to date on this summer’s latest trend, the maxi dress, and she wears one here called A Long Story Dress from the mark. Ibiza line.

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Jennifer styled all three models and supported the shoot with extensive product knowledge. She has been a self–proclaimed beauty junkie her whole life with exposure to beauty products from her experience in theatre and television. She got involved with mark. because of its quality makeup with prices that make it accessible for all women to enjoy. As a mark. mentor, she helps build rapport with customers as well as other skilled mark. girls in the field. She received training with Jamie Greenberg, a celebrity makeup artist who works on red carpet events and has mastered the minimalistic glow that all women seek to achieve. mark. is the fastest-growing, trend beauty brand and the #1 online beauty and fashion brand in the U.S. mark. is eco-friendly, offering many products that are refillable and reduces waste with minimal excess packaging on products.

Special thanks to Kim Bayer of Kimberly Bayer Photography, a Southern California wedding, engagement, and boudoir photographer. Her artistic eye and comfort behind the camera made these looks come to digital life.

Big beautiful hugs to the beautiful models, Kaelia, Brandy, and Danielle! You worked it.

Thanks to Yentas everywhere for your loyalty to The Wedding Yentas! On behalf of everyone involved in this special photo shoot, we hope you go out and find your style and stick with it for all your bridal events!

As our gift to you, check back tomorrow for your chance to win mark. products from all of these collections!

Real Weddings | Newport Beach, CA

Lisa and Jason’s love story started with Jdate and brought them to a proposal on a bluff overlooking the San Diego coast two years later. In August of 2009, Jason’s middle brother, a rabbi, married them in Newport Beach, CA. Having Jason’s brother officate instead of being a groomsman was more meaningful to the couple and made for a truly heartfelt ceremony.

Because of their love for the beach and its significance, Lisa wanted an ocean view wedding location. Also, she wanted to treat her guests to a perfect Southern California view becuase a lot of the guests were coming from the Midwest and spending time in Orange County as part of their summer vacation after the wedding. She chose contrasting coral and black for her summer wedding to add elegance and a fun pop of color to the ocean view setting.

Mazel tov, Lisa and Jason!

Photographer- Tamarack Studios
Venue- Newport Beach Marriott Seaview Terrace and Newport Coast Ballroom
Florist- Commerce Flowers
Cake- Rockwell’s Bakery
Videographer- Imagique by Daniel Boswell
Entertainment/Music- Wayne Foster Entertainment
Dress- Amy Michelson at Mon Amie Bridal Salon
Shoes- Via Spiga
Favors- Sweet Ambs cookies
Yarmulkes/Invitations/Stationery- Lori Rosenberg of Alphabetically Yours
Bridesmaids’ Dresses- Jcrew
Ketubah- Ketubah Store

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Make Your mark. & Beautify!

What do you get when you combine The Wedding Yentas, one of the most successful mark. mentors in the country, and a Southern California wedding photographer?

You get a 2-part series that showcases the ways mark. can help you look the part for all your wedding-related characters: the bridal shower girl, the bachelorette party girl, and the honeymoon girl. On your wedding day, you will look fabulous, no doubt! But unless you have your own personal entourage on retainer, you’ll need to have a convenient, affordable, and fabulous beauty arsenal to help you look your best during all of your bridal events! The Wedding Yentas partnered up with Jennifer Cariker, a leading Mentor from mark. who worked with three fabulous models to artistically apply makeup and educate Yentas readers about how to get the look you want for all your special days!

When it comes to your bridal shower, you want to make sure you are fresh-faced and clean. You don’t need a heavy hand to apply your bridal shower makeup so natural shades that complement your outfit and skin tones should be part of your bridal shower product palette.

On model Kaelia, Jennifer applied an eye shadow duo called Making Eyes in the shade Cocoa. Kaelia’s blue eyes soak up coppers beautifully, so Jennifer’s tip is to use opposite shades from the facial coloring. Eye makeup for a bridal shower does not need to be dramatic, so Jenny chose shades that were natural and soft, but still reflected color from Kaelia’s bright blue eyes. Hazel and brown-eyed girls look great in plum and navy shades! Yes, navy! Don’t be afraid to try it — it’s gorgeous, says Jennifer.

A blending brush worked darker color into Kaelia’s crease and lighter colors into the corners of her eyes and brow bone. She also used a blush called Good Glowing in Cameo Glo. Lips are shellacked in Gloss Gorgeous which is a stay-on lip stain in the color Pop.

Before a girl gets married, she is a bachelorette. And as most brides know, a party for the bachelorette is one of the most fun nights out a girl can have! This is the time to do it up big! Whether you’re going to dance at a club or sip grapes in Wine Country, a festive look makes sense as you celebrate your final days as a bride-to-be!

On Bachelorette Brandy, Jennifer used a variety of shades from the Super Flip Color Kit. Good news: the Super Flip Color Kit features 9 eye shadows and 9 lip colors and it’s currently on sale! Jennifer also applied Just Pinched Blush in Peachy to give Brandy’s cheeks a burst of color. This petite twist-up blush comes in five shades and glides on smoothly, blending easily to provide a sheer wash of natural-looking color. Just Pinched melts onto your skin for a luxurious application and right into your natural pigmentation for a whole day’s worth of cheeky freshness and spunk. Jennifer added some drama to Brandy’s eyes with No Place To Run eyeliner, a gel-based, long-lasting eyeliner in the shade Jet Set, a defined black.

After the hoopla of the wedding day, it’s time to relax or go on an adventure. No matter the type of honeymoon you choose, you’ll need to make sure you pack the essentials without weighing down your baggage. As a seasonal special, mark. is showcasing the look of Ibiza, Spain. Products are inspired by this Spanish island off the Mediterranean and now we are all itching to hop on an avion and have an adventura!

One of Jennifer’s favorite mark. products, Glowdacious, worked great with model Danielle’s skin tone! Glowdacious is an illuminating bronzer and here, Jennifer is applying the shade Shimmied Up. Do you know how to properly apply bronzer? Here’s a tip from our expert: Apply your bronzer on your face in the shape of a 3 starting at your forehead, going to your cheekbone, and ending at your jawbone. This trick contours your face while also blending the bronzer so it highlights your face smoothly. Jennifer also used Ibiza Sol Marbleized Eye Shadow Stick in Aqua Deep. This was applied from the lash line to the crease of Danielle’s eyes. Danielle puckered up for the Ibiza Sol Marbleized Lip Gloss in Chica Coral for a high-shine, nude look.

Applying the fabulous mark. products was Part I of our fun photoshoot, but there’s more to come!

How did their applications turn out? What kind of style do we suggest? How is the final product going to inspire your choices? Check back on Wednesday to see Kaelia the Bridal Shower Girl, Brandy the Bachelorette Party Girl, and Danielle the Honeymoon Girl, as they model the great picks supplied by mark.!

Special thanks to models Kaelia, Brandy, and Danielle for letting us pose and pamper them! Kudos to Kimberly Bayer Photography, Southern California wedding, engagement, and boudoir photographer for capturing the products and the application sessions so perfectly! High 5 to mark. Mentor Jennifer Cariker for providing education and expertise to the shoot and this 3-day feature.

This Thursday, don’t miss your chance to WIN your own prize pack of mark. products that were showcased in this look book!