Checking into checks
Okay ladies, how bout this one. Who should guests make checks out to? (We know we're all getting at least one of those). But seriously, even if you do take your husband's name (which I'm not), it doesn't instantly change after the ceremony. So, who are the check gifts made out to? Mr & Mrs Smith won't cut it if the bride's last name is Henry. Should they make it out to Mr. Smith and Ms. Henry? Will guests automatically realize this? You can't exactly put, "make checks out to..." on your wedding website. Help!
posted by Tammy @ 6:55 AM
5 Comments:
Tammy,
Like Jen, I used their new married name. Most banks will accept it anyways if you tell them you just got married.
We don't have a joint checking account yet, but that's a good idea to have ready. As long as one of our names matches it's okay right? Geez, I really didn't think this through. Really didn't want to change my name legally, but also my side would be upset if my husband got all the checks. LOL. Not that he wouldn't share...but still. What would be really bad is if we couldn't cash it and had to call the person who gave it to us to ask for another one. That's got to be some major ettiquette no no there.
I remember having to write a check to our lawyer's firm and we just used the last names like "Smith and Jones." That might be easier. Don't stress about it. You got a certain amount of time to cash/deposit those checks and by then you will probably already have the joint acct. =)
I never really thought of that! But Troy and I do have a joint checking so as long as his last name is on it, we should be fine!
Thanks, you've made me feel a lot better. I'll just make sure we have a joint one set up. You're all the best ;-)
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