Shit just got real: 21 funny wedding invitations
I rounded up a whole bunch of funny, irreverent, and just plain clever wedding invitations. For those of us who always gravitate towards the funny card sections, these funny wedding invitations are a match made in comedy heaven.
Tradition, confusion, and appropriation: Changing your name in an intercultural marriage
There’s a lot to consider when contemplating a name change, of course: personal branding, publications if you’re an writer, your spouse’s feelings on the matter, your own thoughts. But there are extra things to mull over if your marriage is an intercultural one. With that in mind, here’s what I thought about when making my decision…
Would you wear a used engagement ring? Here are some reasons to go secondhand
There are usually three types of reasons one might sell a used engagement ring: a divorce, lack of use/wear, or to pay for a ring upgrade or other life expense. It’s interesting how each reason can change the price and perception of rings. There are definitely folks out there who might not want a ring from a divorce just for superstition purposes, but for most of us, a used engagement ring can be the ticket to good bang for the buck. Let’s talk shop on why you might (or might not) want to opt for a secondhand used engagement ring.
I’m changing my first AND last name after marriage
Did I want to keep having the same tiresome, negative conversation with every new person that I meet? Not really. Is changing my entire name going to be incredibly inconvenient? Most certainly, in terms of process, costs, and social confusion. Is my happiness worth the inconvenience? When I asked myself that question, the answer was a resounding YES. Additionally, I now have no problem taking my partner’s (delightful) last name when I will also be taking my own first name, on my own terms.