Good morning Knotties -
Are there any brides out there not changing their names and having trouble with ceremony and reception announcements after the vows are exchanged?
It is UNHEARD OF in my family for a bride not to take her husband's name. But, it is very, very important to me to keep my name and my fiancee is totally supportive and doesn't have a problem at all with me not taking his name.
However, my question is: how should we be announced at our ceremony after we exchange vows (the point where the officiant usually says, "I present to you the new Mr. & Mrs. So-and-So)? And, how should the DJ announce us at our reception? Just by first names? By his full name and my full name? Or, as a hyphenate (even though I'm not hyphenating)?
What is everyone else doing?
Thanks, ladies!