Nicola Smithson
Nicola Smithson 31 Jul 2017

So, I really want to go on our Honeymoon in my married name, but obviously...

So, I really want to go on our Honeymoon in my married name, but obviously my passport will still be in my maiden name. We are planning on going to the Honeymoon (Or at least Airport hotel) straight from the reception, so won't be any time to sort it out afterwards. I know you can renew/update your passport, but don't you have to wait until you have a marriage certificate before changing the name on your passport? Because surely until you are legally married, you can't just change your name? Or is it best to just suck it up and go on honeymoon under my maiden name and then sort it out later? Anyone else done this?

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 31 Jul 2017

I went under my maiden name. Didn't bother me in the slightest. It's all about how YOU feel. One thing I learned planning our wedding was keeping ourselves happy

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UKbride Administrator 31 Jul 2017

I got married 3rd of June and u can't renew ur passport until u have ur marriage certificate as it's proof of name change! I go on honeymoon in sept xx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 31 Jul 2017

You can apply for your new passport 3 months before the wedding

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UKbride Administrator 31 Jul 2017

My passport expired too a few months before my wedding and I was able to get a new one issued in my married name. I had to go to the registry office and get them to complete a form that accompanied my passport application. I imagine there is something similar you can do with a church wedding if that is the case. The passport isnt valid until the day of your wedding and if the wedding doesnt go ahead then it is never valid and has to be returned

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 31 Jul 2017

https://www.confetti.co.uk/honeymoons-travel/honeymoons/how-to-change-the-name-in-your-passport-before-you-get-married

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 31 Jul 2017

found the link... knew I had read this somewhere

Lucy Lewis
Lucy Lewis 31 Jul 2017

Hi you can get the information you need at the post office :)

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 31 Jul 2017

Booked my honeymoon in married name and sent off for new passport today. Just need to get the officiant to fill out a form :)

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 31 Jul 2017

I got my first adult passport 3 months before my wedding in my new name as we moved abroad shortly after x

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UKbride Administrator 31 Jul 2017

I have booked honeymoon in my married name, we go 2 days after we get married. You can apply 3 months before, you need to complete a PD2 form on the .gov website and send to local registry office, once you have this back you need to complete the passport form online or at the post office sending this form with passport photos etc and will be processed within a matter of weeks

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 31 Jul 2017

I went on mine in maiden name didn't make any difference..

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 31 Jul 2017

I got mine predated about 6 weeks before my wedding. It wasn't valid until my wedding day. You just need to get your registrar to sign to say they're marrying you x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 31 Jul 2017

I'm getting married in September and flying out on our honeymoon 4 days later.. You don't need your passport to say your new name.. The travel agent said it's obvious you'll go in your maiden name. Get it sorted when you get back.

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 31 Jul 2017

Our travel agents (Thompson) said it was fine to keep maiden name (we're going 3 months after Wedding) and they've noted on our hotel booking it's our honey moon

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 31 Jul 2017

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 31 Jul 2017

You can get it made up to start on your wedding day with your name. It is a bit awkward I believe and I've personally chosen not to risk it.

Laura Roberts
Laura Roberts 31 Jul 2017

You can apply for a passport in your new name, they just put the start date for the day after your wedding. Think you have to get the registrars/church to sign something to say you're getting married and on what date x

Erin Furlong
Erin Furlong 31 Jul 2017

Sorry to jump in but does anyone know the rule for an Irish passport as I'm going on my honeymoon in new name and my passport ran out years ago

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 31 Jul 2017

I didn't change my passport for 3 years after I was married. I couldn't care less what my name was as I knew I was married. I changed other things though but you don't legally have to change your passport.

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 31 Jul 2017

Hi my registra said that you can apply for one in your married name up to 3 months before using PD2 form x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 31 Jul 2017

I got married 2 weeks ago had passport in new name for about 6. U take a wee form to person marrying u they fill in and sign x

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