Supermodel and Project Runway Grand Dame Heidi Klum has just legally become Heidi Samuel, taking husband Seal's surname... 4 years after their marriage (or as we like to call it, their "first wedding").
The taking of the groom's surname continues to be a hot topic for modern brides, and we couldn't help but wonder how waiting to change names affects the debate. Is it unromantic, in a 'waiting to be sure' kind of way, or is it incredibly romantic in a 'reaffirming my devotion in a totally unexpected way' kind of way?
There isn't a standard rule of etiquette as to when to take your husband's name, because until recent generations there practically no discussion about whether individual brides wanted to take their spouses names.
What do you think? Will you be taking your husband's name? If so, will you take it right away? Do you think the taking of the grooms name is the "right thing to do," is is it more of a personal choice? How to hyphenated last names factor in?
I think every bride should take there husbands name. And most importantly within a month after you exchange your nuptials. When you share the same last name, it means that things have changed and that you are one. And when you decide to have children than only your child and husband will have the same name. Won't you feel left out? I mean this is all just mu opinion. I don't want to offend anyone. As for me, I am getting married in about three months and am elated that my last name will be Henry.