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Are you saying ‘I do’ to a name change?

April 10, 2011

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The up coming wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton has given many around the globe, royal nuptial fever. On 29 April 2011, the world will take a moment to embrace and watch one of the most exciting Windsor romances of our time.

As many eagerly await the Royal wedding day, people are also keenly watching the young couple, and the wedding traditions they choose to keep. Already the horse and carriage has been replaced with a car, so what other surprises will the Royal wedding hold? What will Kate wear? How will she have her hair, or what shoes will she wear? Of course, marrying into the Royal family means that Kate doesn’t’ have to worry about changing her surname – after all, she’s about to become a Princess.

For most brides, changing their surname, one that has defined them for so many years, can bring about mixed feelings. For many brides-to-be, the decision to keep, or change, or even combine your names, is a difficult one.

Changing your name can be another big decision that falls on top of many other wedding preparations, and will affect official documents and listings, from directories, to your passport and utility bills. By using White Pages®, you will find simple solutions to help you cross off one thing on your wedding list and avoid a wedding related headache.

To help you get organised, use the White Pages® Book to locate contact details for the Department for Births, Deaths and Marriages where you can legally change your name. These all-so-official documents will also help you get your new passport. Search for your nearest Australia Post branch on White Pages® Online to obtain the right documentations for a name change.

Don’t forget, your details on White Pages® may also need to be updated, so simply call customer service on 1800 810 211 to arrange this.

So, amidst decisions on tablecloths, flowers, and whether or not to have a two or three-tiered cake, there’s at least one task that’s easy. Once you’ve decided how you’ll be greeted after the big day, all you have to worry about is perfecting your royal wave for your honeymoon departure.