Thinking about taking your spouse’s name after marriage? Media personality Shade Ladipo has some advice that might surprise you. Ladipo is urging ladies to hit the brakes on changing their names, especially on legal documents.

In a recent Instagram story, Ladipo shared her own experience of keeping her name after marriage. She highlighted how she had spent over 20 years building her name into a brand, and getting married wasn’t going to change that.

Ladipo’s message is clear: there’s no rush to change your name, especially when it comes to legal documents. Newlyweds have plenty of time to decide what’s right for them.

So, why the hesitation?

Ladipo doesn’t say it explicitly, but her message hints at the importance of maintaining your own identity after marriage. Your name is a part of who you are, and it’s perfectly okay to want to keep it, even after saying “I do.”

But what if you do want to change your name?

Ladipo’s advice isn’t to never change your name. It’s simply to take your time and consider all the factors involved. There are both sentimental and practical reasons to keep your name, and it’s important to weigh them carefully before making a decision.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to change your name is a personal one. But by taking Ladipo’s advice to heart, you can make sure you’re approaching it from a place of empowerment and self-awareness.

In her words: “Do you want to know 1 thing I’m so happy I didn’t rush to when I was married? Changing my name How did I spend over 20yrs building the ‘Shadé Ladipo ‘brand to changing it overnight to another name? Some people see my father and say Oh you’re Shadé Ladipo’s Father Sis, you worked too hard to build your brand, don’t be too quick to change it especially on legal documents. Take your time, there’s no hurry I Promise you! #TeamHappiness”

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