A Couple Flipped a Coin at Their Wedding to Decide on a Last Name to Use
NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 14: Felicia and Gary Foster, who have been married for 19 years, stand before the altar to renew their vows at the Empire State Building Sky Lobby February 14, 2005 in New York City. Since 1994, more than 180 Valentines Day weddings have been performed at the New York City landmark. (Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)
It used to be that when a couple got married, the woman took the man’s name. Then, some women started hyphenating or just keeping their name. And then there was a modern trend of men taking women’s last names. But in all those cases, there was a plan ahead of time. Not in this case. A couple in Virginia couldn’t decide which last name to use and both had reasons to keep their own name. So they decided to let the officiant flip a coin at the altar and that would determine which name they’d share. The husband won the coin toss, and the officiant introduced the couple under his name. A clip of that moment is going viral on TikTok. The couple says the creative idea worked for them because they “flip coins a lot.”
A 29 year radio veteran, Melissa has made notable media appearances including serving as a judge and correspondent on the Emmy Award-winning TV show Community Auditions, Phantom Gourmet, Chronicle and many more. Additionally, Melissa won a Gracie Award in 2019 for her work as Co-Host of The GetUp Crew with Ramiro, Pebbles, Melissa & Leroy. She volunteered coaching cheerleading for 20 years. Melissa is a social influencer who creates videos promoting area businesses, movies, concerts and other lifestyle events.
Get The HOT & Happening Newsletter Sent Directly To You
Stay connected with the hottest celebrity, music and local news, plus exclusive contests, games, and more!
By clicking "Subscribe" I agree to the website's terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I understand I can unsubscribe at any time.