Getting married at 47 years old!

I'm 38 and it's my 1st wedding, too. I think we're allowed to enjoy the day as much as anyone! Start with your venue. That will help with the date (I don't know if the date listed is the actual wedding date) which will dictate the season. We went with colors that mean something to us (grey is a good neutral and one of my favorites, navy is one of the colors of his favorite team, and the flowers are orange for my favorite team). We had a friend who makes cards do our invites and they were awesome!

Enjoy the planning- it can be overwhelming, but fun!

Congratulations!!! You have plenty of time, enjoy your engagement! When you are ready I would start with figuring out the type of venue you want and an approximate number of guests and start venue tours. You have more than a year so you are a little ahead of the game, but maybe research vendors like photographers, DJ's/bands etc. We started with a 2 year engagement and we booked all of our important vendors within the 1st 6 months. I'm glad we did, I had the advantage of interviewing a lot of them and taking my time. I didn't have to settle for my second choice because our date was already booked, everyone was wide open! Congrats again!

Congratulations! I'm 44 and it's my 1st marriage. I've found the advice and suggestions on this site have been extremely useful. I've used and stuck to the timelines and I feel like that really helped me. I got engaged last November and started planning in February and it's gone by outrageously fast.

I also agree that your first step is the venue and then take it one step at a time and enjoy this amazing time in your life!

Congrats! I agree that age is just a number. You should be super excited! Have fun planning!

No advice, just want to congratulate you on finding the man of your dreams. Enjoy your engagement, it is going to fly by!

I'll be 33 by my wedding, my FH will be 50. When you know, you know. It doesn't matter if you're 25 or 55.

I'm 39 and FH is 45, first marriage for both of us. When I started planning, I found all these things that I didn't know existed or that some suggest are necessary. It was really overwhelming. But the good thing about us being a little "older" is that we recognize what's actually important to us. It's not just a budget thing either. We researched venues first and then figured out a realistic budget from there. I knew the feel I wanted to have in our celebration and that I didn't want to spend a bunch of time or money on flowers or decor, so that helped guide our decisions. So my advice is to keep sight of what's important to you, go from there, and keep coming back to it.

Congratulations! FH and I are both 45. We started with a budget first. We realized pretty early on the spending 10,000 or more wouldn't work for us. Have fun! Don't sweat the small stuff and do whatever feels right for the both of you! Hugs and happy planning!

Congratulations!! I will be 42 when I get married. First marriage for FH and I. Age is nothing but a number. Make sure set a realistic budget and stick to it. Happy planning!!

I'll be 47 and a first time bride also .... take a deep breath and research everything. I know it can be overwhelming but stay true to what you want and can afford.

I'm 46 and I'll be 47 . It's both of our second marriage. When we waited on God it feels like the first time. FH is so into planning. I'm so excited, things have changed.

Congrats!!!! I'm 38 FH is 41. I think AQuixoticBride said it best. When you're a little "older" you realize the most important aspects of the celebration. Budget, guest list and venue are first. The rest come along a lot smoother.

I love this! Congratulations!!! Just enjoy every moment and don't let age make you feel like you need to act or plan differently than any other brides. My sister was married for a second time in her 40s and even on the second wedding she was like a brand new bride.

Thank you all so much for your words, advice, help and for making me feel positive and great for planning my wedding =). Also congratulations to all of you on your magical and special day to come =) !!!!

Angelica....I feel ya! I'm retired and getting married. Of course not my first but my first wedding, first engagement, first engagement ring, so many first! I, too am excited, overwhelmed in a good way (if that's possible), nervous, and all that. Enjoy the journey, create memories, be grateful as well as humble. Everything will be great. I speak that over you!

Congrats, everything will be ok. I'm 48 and I feel like a princess , like my 1st time. We been together 9 years. Always dreamed on getting married with a long dress. Family coming out of Town . I'm blessed. Have a blast it will be your day.

Blessings

Congratulations!

SO and I were married last year, both first timers, and in our 40s. I must admit, as an "older" bride, I didn't feel like I could/should do some of the things that younger brides do but I also didn't want all those things (200+ guests, big bachelorette, princess dress, etc.) BUT if you want those things, go for it! One thing about being older is that you know what you want, what is most important and hopefully have a bit more control over things. Your wedding day is about celebrating your love with your friends and family, not impressing anyone.

Congratulatons! Lots of good tips here. But first of all remember who you are, what you want and the big picture - the future life with your FH and that you are celebrating your love and commitment to one another. Age is just a number. People may know I often say the bride and groom are always right (lol Bride) but there are some things that society may deem as more proper, acceptable or aesthetically appropriate. You can wear and do things that may seem more appropriate for a twenty something wedding - it's your call. There are consequences ie people might wonder from community standards why certain outfits were worn that tend to e associated more with someone in the 20's But do what you want.

As a person with experience use it to your advantage. Get a good magazine or book with an organizer and wedding planenr/coordinator better yet. Work with your FH and try to enjoy the process rather than be overwhelmed everythign fro desinging your ceremony and reception to picking the venue, the dress and your wedding party When you break things down it isn't all that bad. And try not to put too much pressure on this one day - there is so much more to be excited about

Congratulations!!! I am 43 and going through the exact same thing. Start by making a list and also set a realistic budget. The planning can get very overwhelming, but make sure you book the big stuff, such as your venue, as soon as possible. It is never too early! Also, the bridal faires are really great ways to get some ideas and of course Pinterest!

Congratulations! I've had first time brides from all age groups, including one of my favorite people ever who was 61. Age means nothing!

Find a dress that makes you feel fabulous, plan the party that reflects your personality and enjoy every minute.