Greetings WeddingWire Community. I've been told I haven't introduced myself so here goes - I'm a south Florida resident of more than 35 years. My best... View More
Greetings WeddingWire Community. I've been told I haven't introduced myself so here goes - I'm a south Florida resident of more than 35 years. My best friend and husband of 21 years passed away after a brief (4-month) bout with lung cancer in February of 2016. He left me and our 14-year-old son shell shocked. But time truly heals all wounds and I don't think my husband would want his 53-year-old widow to spend her life alone. I met my fiance, Rusty, in January of this year and we hit it off instantly. He had lost his best friend and wife of 34 years 11 months earlier and was still in the shock that the first year of widowhood does to a person. Neither one of us expected to every meet a second soul-mate, but that is what our Good Lord had in mind. We have four children between us, his daughters ages 21, 23 and 25 and my now 17-year-old son. We both thank God every single day for His plan to bring us together - neither one of us can really believe it. At our ages (I'm 56 and he is 59) we fully appreciate that today is a gift but tomorrow is not promised. We live each day to the fullest while planning wonderful celebration of our love for next July.
- Beginner
- 48 points
Happily married 🎉
July 27, 2019
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July 27 brides - it's finally your wedding month!! Come check-in with your wedding date twins here: https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/july-brides/59f9b2230f987537.html
Just one month left until the big day!! Do you have any special beauty or wellness routines planned? Come talk final prep with other July brides in this post: https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/last-month-beauty-routine/a12b38d0a329fd12.html
Are you going to wear a special 'getting ready' outfit on your wedding day? Come weigh in and share what you'll wear: https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/show-me-your-getting-ready-outfit/1ce8d6082eed1788.html
Summer brides! How are you wearing your hair to beat the heat? Share your hairstyle plans and inspiration in this community discussion: https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/summer-brides/25dfd6220c4852bf.html
From how many guests to how many times you think you'll cry, come tell us about your wedding - by the numbers! Share your wedding stats and answer our questions here: https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/your-wedding-by-the-numbers/73ee9c5fe66b5c9e.html
What are you doing for your rehearsal dinner? Are you going all out or keeping it casual? Come share your plans and get ideas in this discussion: https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/rehearsal-dinner-what-are-you-doing/4772e9c1911d8c31.html
Save the dates, ceremony programs, champagne toasts... are they really necessary? Come join the discussion and weigh in on what you think is actually necessary or not for your wedding: https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/necessary-or-not/4760e2c61eaa8034.html
We want to meet your other half!! ❤️ Come post a picture of your future spouse in our fiancé(e) friday discussion: https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/fiancee-friday-show-off-your-fiancee/9fb6ca1db7b8d295.html
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Alicia Donelan Photography, Delray Beach. She was amazing for our engagement shoot!
Calling all Florida couples! Who is your wedding photographer? Come share your local recommendations with local couples in this community discussion: https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/lets-talk-about-local-photographers/84b2b270f9e11ae0.html
I'm in love with the shape of you! ❤️💍💐 Come tell us the shape of your ring, dress, and bouquet in these community discussions: https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/what-shape-is-your-ring/66c17bcb6f4f7286.html
Hey Christine! I saw you’re getting married in July. We’d love to hear more about your wedding! Click on over to this community discussion and share your plans with other July 2019 couples: https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/july-2019-brides/eeddc11754dcc854.html
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