Discussions by Happier The Second Time Around

I’m in a very happy place in my life. My daughter is less than enthusiastic about me getting remarried. My mom is old fashioned and has been married to my dad for 66 years. I wish they would be...

My fiancé and I live in two different counties in California and our wedding is in a different county from us. Do we apply for a marriage license in either of the counties where we live OR do we apply...

Our wedding and reception is from 1-5 in a city that is 90 minutes away from both my children in one direction and 90 minutes away for my fiancé’s children in the other direction. My three children...

I need suggestions for gifts for our sons that will be standing up in our wedding. They are 16, 17 and 18. Most gift ideas I’ve seen are pocket knives, personalized beer mugs or flasks. None of those...

Our menu for our wedding reception is going to have an amazing dessert selection. Is a cake necessary???

My fiancé and I have very good-amicable relationshiips with our exs because we each have children in their teen years. My fiancé’s ex asked if she was going to be invited to the wedding after my...

It’s both my fiancé and my second wedding. We’re both in our late 40’s and have everything from living on our own. We honestly don’t need any materialistic items. Should we still register?

I'm having my second wedding. I'm 49 and my teenage daughter is upset that I didn't consult with her about my wedding dress that I picked to wear. I'm upset because it's a dress that I love and feel...