New beginnings...big changes.

As a newlywed myself, I have been through the entire wedding process from engagement to honeymoon. It's all wonderful in a fun, crazy, stressful kind of way. But, now that it's over, what do you do now?

Well, I started down the traditional route of changing my last name. It's quite a long process, and a little frustrating.
     1) First things first...take your marriage license with you everywhere when you begin this process.
     2) Get a new Social Security card. You need this first to be able to change most other things. Get to the Social Security office as early as possible. In fact, be waiting in the parking lot when they unlock the doors so you don't have to wait in an entirely too small office for half of the day.
     3) Update your drivers license. Same as the Social Security office...arrive as early as possible. You will need to fill out a form and have your marriage license with you.
     4) Update your name on all utilities, bank accounts, credit cards, insurance policies, etc. Most of these just require a phone call and some you can even change online. Make sure to request new checks, credit cards, proof of insurance with your new name.
     5) Don't forget to update your Facebook relationship status and change your name!

What are you doing to adjust to married life? Any struggles or successes?