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Sexy Senior citizen hitting the aisle for a third time (they say that's the charm, right?) My FH is also on #3, and we both are super excited. This is OUR... View More

Sexy Senior citizen hitting the aisle for a third time (they say that's the charm, right?) My FH is also on #3, and we both are super excited. This is OUR time to shine, rules and protocol be damned.

Happily married 🎉

May 6, 2023

375days 5hrs

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Pat
Anniversary Celebration
Pat in Married Life, on May 6, 2024 at 10:18 AM

OMG --- ONE YEAR married!!! I just can't believe it - it seems like just yesterday. SUCH an amazing day. All the planning and anxiety was soooo worth it all. We are going out to dinner tonight - hubby...

Pat, May 13, 2024 13 122 3
Pat
Share your thoughts! Bridesmaids attire -
Pat in Wedding Attire, on March 18, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Which "side" are you on? Matching or mismatching bridesmaid dresses? And why! And ..... go!

Eb, May 4, 2024 112 1,938 2
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Ceremony/ venue location
Pat in Wedding Ceremony, on April 23, 2024 at 10:11 PM

Is your ceremony happening at the same place as your reception? Since ours was a beach wedding, everything was at the same area. 😁 How about you?

Katherine, Apr 30, 2024 7 227
Pat
Was it love at first sight
Pat in Family and Relationships, on February 7, 2024 at 10:43 AM

Ok , it's almost Valentine's Day!! So here's a question for you ...... was it love at first sight? Did you feel that zing?? Or was it a slow simmer? For me .... it was neither LOLOLOL After...

Sarah, Mar 12, 2024 14 246
Pat
Engagement ring - choice or surprise?
Pat in Community Conversations, on January 15, 2024 at 11:06 AM

Did you have a say in your engagement ring design? Did you discuss your vision ahead of time with your FH? Or.... was it a total surprise (and were you happy with it?)

Karina, Jan 24, 2024 31 454
Pat
To Tip or Not to Tip
Pat in Etiquette and Advice, on May 3, 2023 at 11:11 AM

I'm sure this has been addressed before, but I am just too stressed to look through all the posts LOLOL Three. More. Days. Okay - so, tipping. I have questions. We hired a trolley to pick up all the...

Jeje, Jan 5, 2024 3 157
Pat
Centerpieces sans flowers?
Pat in Wedding Reception, on October 9, 2023 at 5:58 PM

When I was researching flowers for our table centerpieces I had my first minor heart attack. <G> I mean, seriously!?!? Luckily our venue coordinator kept telling me not to stress, as our...

Maramayo, Nov 13, 2023 6 234
Pat
How are you addressing your Fmil?
Pat in Family and Relationships, on September 17, 2023 at 11:34 AM

SO... here's a little conundrum for all you brides and newly married gals out there. How do you plan, or how are you actually, addressing your future in-laws? Mom and Dad? Mom -last name and dad-last...

Tera, Nov 1, 2023 10 281
Pat
Guest book
Pat in Wedding Reception, on October 19, 2023 at 12:06 PM

Did you have - or are you planning on having - a Gueat book at your wedding/reception? We didn't use one, our reception was only 45 people so we were able to interact with everyone. We also had a...

Linda, Oct 22, 2023 17 511
Pat
Will your dress have a theme or match your venue?
Pat in Wedding Attire, on September 28, 2023 at 9:15 AM

We all have "that dress" in our dreams. Will yours be thematic? (Fairy, Goth, Christmas? )I s it going to blend with your venue?(outdoor, beach, woodsy?) Or are you tossing everything to the wind and...

Charlene, Oct 7, 2023 8 167
Pat
dj Playlist - your songs or songs for your guests?
Pat in Wedding Reception, on August 14, 2023 at 10:42 PM

Let's DANCE!!!! ...... . in deciding your reception playlist, are you choosing (or did you choose) songs that you and your FH love love love? Or are you doing a more mixed genre to please most of your...

Alisha, Sep 4, 2023 8 135
Pat
Our Year is Here!!!!
Pat in Planning, on December 31, 2022 at 10:53 PM

FINALY !!! 2023 is just hours away and I;.ll finally be able to stop saying "next year" when asked when we are getting married. 4 months, 6 days ....... WOO HOO.

Lauren, Aug 17, 2023 164 2,064 22
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First look
Pat in Married Life, on June 6, 2023 at 4:42 PM

FOr anyone debating whether or not to do a first look .......... omg, do it! I am so thrilled with our pictures. Plus it was just me and hubby, so super emotional. AND ..... let's face it more time to...

Jacks, Aug 15, 2023 12 284
Pat
Baby it's hot outside!
Pat in Planning, on July 26, 2023 at 10:07 PM

For all you "south of the border"brides (any maybe those up North?) How do you plan on handling the heat if your are getting married in these hotter months? Mainly, how will you adjust your plans such...

Jada, Jul 29, 2023 8 130
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August Heat!
Pat in Florida Planning, on July 26, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Hey Florida Brides!!! It's HOT HOT HOT outside! If you're planning your wedding happening the next 2 months (or next year during July/August) how are you handling the non-air-conditioned portion of...

Pat, Jul 26, 2023 18
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Something old, something new .......
Pat in Planning, on September 4, 2021 at 10:53 AM

This question is for all you older (but ageless) brides out there who are doing this wedding fun for a second (or third) time! Are you including the "something old, something new...." tradition? My gf...

Pamela, Jun 5, 2023 14 309
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Thank yous
Pat in Etiquette and Advice, on May 25, 2023 at 7:54 AM

Soooooo ...... our wedding was a "destination wedding" for about 80% of our guests. Do I send a thank you to the 2 couples that flew in (Hubby's family) but gave no gift? I honestly don't want to...

Cece, May 25, 2023 13 111
Pat
Worst Nightmare came true!!!
Pat in Wedding Reception, on May 5, 2022 at 10:15 AM

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG ....... The venue coordinator that took our deposit and signed the contract for our wedding event NEVER PUT IT ON THE CALENDAR!!! I booked our venue last year for our 2023 wedding....

Angel, May 12, 2023 32 1,138
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diy fun
Pat in Do It Yourself, on April 15, 2023 at 1:31 PM

So I've been wanting those signs for beach wedding, but $89 - $150 on Etsy was a big "no" for me. I was at the Dollar Tree and saw white wooden arrows that said "reception", "cocktails"...

Ebony, May 12, 2023 4 99
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Welcome Dinner
Pat in Parties and Events, on May 5, 2023 at 10:40 PM

Ya'll, if you are debating whether or not to do any kind of pre-wedding dinner I am here to tell you ... DO IT!!! (if it is in your budget.) I am still 'flying high' from our Welcome Dinner. EVERYONE...

Lara, May 9, 2023 8 317 1
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