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Just Said Yes October 2017

Facebook Name Change

Maria, on October 15, 2017 at 5:48 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 30

This may be a silly question, but is it ok to change my name on Facebook right after the wedding? I won't officially be going through the name change process yet with social security, DMV etc, but my husband (and I) are eager to start using my new last name on social media. Thoughts?

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Latest activity by Shannon, on October 15, 2017 at 5:00 PM
  • Maria
    VIP March 2016
    Maria ·
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    There is nothing stopping you if you want to.

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  • KiwiDerbyBride
    VIP May 2015
    KiwiDerbyBride ·
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    I did. And then didn't legally change my name for a year!

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  • Rebekah
    Devoted June 2018
    Rebekah ·
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    I plan to change mine on Facebook like the night I get married lol

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  • Courtney
    Super May 2018
    Courtney ·
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    You can do whatever you want. I'll be busy with other things, and probably won't get there for a while (I plan to not even have my phone on me that day).

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  • J. Clo
    Master May 2018
    J. Clo ·
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    Totally ok

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  • A. L.
    Master July 2017
    A. L. ·
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    I had my sister drunkenly change my FB name at the reception. FB doesn't care.

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  • Future Mrs. G
    VIP February 2018
    Future Mrs. G ·
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    That is totally up to you. I won't, but that's only because I don't have my last name on fb. I also don't see why having coworkers on fb factors into the decision to change your name?!?!

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  • MoreMoore
    VIP November 2017
    MoreMoore ·
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    I am! There's no rule that says you can't. I mean, have you seen what some people use for names on fb? I can't wait to get rid of my ex's last name so I plan to do it the night of or the next morning.

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  • ArianaB
    Expert April 2019
    ArianaB ·
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    Do it! You can do whatever you want. A lot of people I know change their names immediately following the wedding. I never thought twice about it just thought "aw they are married" and moved on. (Meaning I never thought "I wonder if she legally changed it yet."

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  • KatieMBY
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    KatieMBY ·
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    Having co workers on FB literally has nothing to do with whether you change your name on social media, and I'm failing to understand that.

    You do you, boo! I plan on changing mine within the first few hours.

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  • Coughlin/Meyers
    Devoted June 2019
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    I don't see a problem with it. Do what you wantSmiley smile

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  • K squared
    Super October 2017
    K squared ·
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    I changed mine immediately! I have to wait to change it everywhere else so it felt rewarding to be able to change it somewhere instantly.

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  • CarrieLynn
    Expert December 2017
    CarrieLynn ·
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    You can change it whenever you want to. Facebook won't know when it's legal.

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  • Tracy
    Dedicated October 2018
    Tracy ·
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    I'm going to. Smiley smile

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  • Samantha
    Beginner July 2018
    Samantha ·
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    Just change it whenever you want

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  • Rachel
    Super May 2018
    Rachel ·
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    @alc I literally laughed out loud at "Facebook doesn't care." Hehehe

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  • FutureMrsM
    Super July 2018
    FutureMrsM ·
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    I am! Why keep it lol. And I only use my first and middle name on FB but once we're married I'm going to start using my last name

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  • E.R2018
    Devoted December 2018
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    Go for it !

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  • Shai
    VIP August 2018
    Shai ·
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    Girl change your name it's your new name for the rest of your life. It will be official but you don't have to wait for that to change it on FB.

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  • bluevelvet
    Devoted October 2017
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    Yep you can - I did that day. You can't change it again for thirty days (or something similiar) but yes, go ahead!!

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