Widow remarriage

You get to do the wedding of your dreams. The reception is to celebrate the wedding with family and friends. Plan it the way you are comfortable doing the event. There are lots of brides like you doing a mid-life marriage. Play it by ear which events surrounding the engagement and wedding you want to do.

If you are than I am too ! I’m 52 and this is my second wedding , my fiancé is 56. It’s been 26 years since my first . We are doing a big wedding but no bridal shower or engagement party. I say go for it!

Have as big and fancy wedding and dress as you want. Keep your mom out of wedding planning. This is your day!!

Congratulations! You're absolutely not silly! I am almost 58 and planning a wedding. Grant it, we are eloping and it will be just us two but I am having it like I want. Got perfect shoes (most expensive I've ever purchased), crystal plate stand and candlesticks, a bouquet that cost more than my dress, ring box holder, a cutting cake, photographer and more. It's a milestone in life. You should celebrate as you'd like. Many said I should do the justice of the peace. It may be good for some, but not for me. At this stage in life, I've learned I don't want regrets at the end of my road and so, my sweet wedding. Do you, Sis!! Enjoy!!!

You do you. You're paying... you want it... your mom already had her wedding with your first... enjoy the hell out of it. Congratulations!

If this helps you any, this is my 2nd wedding & fiances 1st. I'm 50 (don't look it! ) & he's 46 (he doesn't either!) We just bought our 1st house together in July, he popped the question on my birthday & we are getting married on 10/21/23 in our backyard using a tent, but I did get a dress! It's definitely much different than my 1st one & I feel very sexy in this one! I'm not going to wear a veil, but may get a pretty hairpiece. Bottom line, celebrate the both of YOU! Do what makes you feel good & happy! Congrats!

There's no age limit to celebrating happiness. Have the wedding you both want-- as traditional or alternative as you both like. Discuss planning with your FS (not Mom) as partners who co-pay usually have lots to say, trust me. Best wishes, Bride!

I know what you mean about feeling silly. I am 54! I think you should do you! don't worry about it - make it your day.

Do all the things! Congrats on your engagement!

As someone also having a second wedding in her 40's do what makes your heart sing!! I got the sparkling dress of my dreams for my upcoming wedding and we want to be surroinuby our family and friends. My dad thinks the whole thing is embarrassing and told me not to invite my cousins in his side out of is own embarrassment, so I'm honoring that, but otherwise I don't care what he or anyone else thinks! Y'all do you as a couple!

Pfffffttt ---- I have ya'll beat@ LOLOL I'm 66, he's 68 and this is our third time at this wedding thing ---- and we are having the party of all parties. I really couldn't give a crap what people think, this is our day, our celebration, and if you are a naysayer you're probably not even invited. Have fun and enjoy every minute of planning.

Girrrlllllll, the only thing you *have* to do is have the wedding of YOUR dreams, whatever that feels and looks like to you and your partner!! Especially if it's completely on your own dime, do it your way and don't look back!

We're mid-40's, second marriage for both of us and we're going all out! If you want to celebrate, CELEBRATE!! It's not often all of your people are able to gather in one place. Soak it and have fun!!