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'It's my identity': Women share honest opinions about changing their surname after marriage

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While tradition dictates you take his surname, women are choosing alternative options.
While tradition dictates you take his surname, women are choosing alternative options.
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Decisions, Decisions! There are so many to be made in the lead-up to your big day but there are also some to be made after you say, 'I do', like whether or not you will change your last name.

Brides still take their partner's surname, but the rest of you are throwing tradition to the curb. Not sure if you're going to keep your maiden name, take your partner's or, heck, choose a new last name completely? Don't worry; there's an option for everyone.

Take your partner's name

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