Weddings of couples over 50

What's considered clever?

Are you looking for unique? Simple? Easy?

Try a restaurant buyout. All yours, less work and the food would generally be better than a wedding hall.

I am not understanding clever.

Have the wedding you want, no matter your age or how many guests.

Host your guests as you would any other nice party: catered food, drink including alcohol and a chair for every culo.

Have a dj if you want dancing.

Or rent out a restaurant private room.

Just enjoy!!!

Your age doesnt decide the kind of wedding you have - YOU do!

Yea, I don't get the clever thing.

My DH's aunt got remarried recently. Her second marriage, his first, they're both over 50. They got married on the beach at a restaurant, that has a beach-front location with sand, right on the water, etc. It was lovely. The restaurant set up the chairs for the ceremony and they had minimal decor other than a couple floral/tropical arrangements near the "altar". The reception was held outside in a private-ish area of the restaurant on the water with a set menu and consumption bar from the restaurant. They had a small cutting cake and cupcakes with a beach theme. There was a dance floor area and there was a DJ. The whole thing wrapped up by 7pm!

Sorry about the vague word choice. I guess I'm looking for unique ideas.

Do you mean unique in terms of ceremony or venue or reception style?

DH and I got married last year. We are both over 40, first wedding for each (been together 20+ years so...!) We knew we weren't going to have an all night dance party with 200+ guests like many of our friends who got married younger. But we still kept in fairly traditional with a DJ and dance floor, albeit smaller guest list of just under 60 people. We sought a venue that allowed for more relaxed vibe. It had a huge deck on the water so most guests hung out there a lot. Also some couches for relaxing, etc. We also kept the bridal party small (just MOH and BM).

As PPs suggested, renting out a restaurant is a great idea. Maybe a more "unique" venue like a museum, aquarium or botanical garden instead of a traditional ballroom or country club. Just do whatever fits your personality. Being older typically brings the advantage of being more comfortable with yourself!

My aunt (late 50s) is on her third wedding, and they're doing a super DIY backyard wedding... handwritten invites, homemade menu, etc etc. As an invited guest, I'm kind of dreading it because it seems like very little thought was put into it.

But really, age shouldn't stop you. Have the budget-friendly wedding of your dreams, whats holding you back?

OR: On SYTTD, there was a couple doing a vow renewal on a rooftop in NYC. That would be super cool and unique, if you ask me! Not sure where you're located, but here in RI, there is a place called the Providence G that's a rooftop bar that hosts beautiful weddings.

Check out venues on WeddingWire and look for the unique ones. I know in my area, there are also several libraries that are often used as wedding venues. It really depends on you and your FH, though.

We've done lots of weddings for couples over 50; some are in blow out venues, some in lovely restaurants.

I think you do what you want to do.

Do what you and your FH want

I'm 50 & FH 60 1st wedding for both. We are having ceremony & reception in a beautiful park pavilion 120 of closest friends and family.

I know someone who had a great wedding on a river boat. It was unique. I'm older and am doing the whole shibang

My DH is over 50 (I'm well under 50) and it was a first marriage for both of us. We planned it like anyone else would, doing exactly what we wanted and envision. You are free to do the same.

My oldest groom was 90 and his 'child bride' was only 78! Theirs was more of a simple elopement with her son & daughter-in-law as witnesses.

I've had many couples in their 60s and 70s. So, don't worry about your ages!

I say have a blow out!