Danielle Bonadona and Jacob Bartlebaugh have taken an unconventional approach to decide their married last name by allowing their wedding guests to vote. Both individuals are very attached to their surnames and have been unable to choose, leading to the consideration of a hyphenated option: “Bonadona-Bartlebaugh.” Although the complex name has raised concerns about its pronunciation, Danielle noted that it could feel like a significant change to abandon her last name but she is open to including her fiancé’s name.

The couple’s idea has struck a chord online, inspiring strangers to create a viral song and a dance dedicated to their unique combined name. Social media users have flooded Danielle’s TikTok with positive comments, while one animal shelter in Georgia even named a cat after them. With the wedding scheduled for February, the couple is eagerly awaiting their guests’ votes, and as they say, here’s to the “Bonadona-Bartlebaughs” as they navigate their path into married life!