When gay men get married whos name do they take

We believe that all couples getting married should be able to get married in their way with a ceremony that represents who they are and what is important to them. One large part of that is the ceremony language. A lot of the words you hear at a typical wedding ceremony are outdated, boring and not at all inclusive.

"I Now Pronounce You," (for same-sex couples married by celebrants)

Sam, on the other hand, saw the name change less as something associated with marriage and more as an opportunity for a socially acceptable reason to change your name apart from gender reasons. Being artists, we thought that making up our own last name would be a potential solution to the problem.

What’s In A Name? How Queer Families Choose to Call Themselves

When Macey and I got engaged , we realized that we needed to come to a decision. I wanted to figure out our name situation so we could make the change when we get married, and so I have time to adjust. I wanted to be an active participant in the decision about our last names.

Are you a same sex couple thinking about a last name changes?

My favourite part of creating a wedding is finding out every last detail about my couples and what has brought them to the moment where they're making vows to last a lifetime. Photos by Rom Anthonis. If you wish to conclude your ceremony with a 'Declaration of Marriage," here are some suggestions that have worked at some of my ceremonies in the past:.