HELP! I first married at the age of 20, big wedding and all, divorced within a year. My second wedding was at the JOP. This marraige lasted 15 years. Now I'm going on my third, my fiancee's second (he also had big wedding before) We would like to have something special (would like an outdoor ceremony) but we are not sure what is appropriate. I will be 40 years old. Any suggestions? Thank you!
You may feel comfortable with any type of ceremony that you desire. If you'd like an outdoor ceremony, then do it. Your celebration should be about the future not the past. Nancy Tucker President of Weddings Beautiful US http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com
Oh, sweetie, make it really meaningful and special. You are very blessed to find love a third time. Many search their entire lives and never find it at all.
You can have the ceremony on a beach. or on a mountain top, by a lake, on top of a building, in a vineyard or in the forest. Pick your sacred spot. You can be married by someone who will personalize your cermeony, making it unique to you. Choose an officiant that speaks from the heart. You can write your own vows...and select readings and blessings that make your heart sing.
I am in much the same situation as you are, although my first and second marriages were the reverse. He is someone from my past who contacted me when he discovered I was single. I wanted him then...27 years ago...but that didn't happen. I really want the wedding to be special but am at a loss where to begin. This will be his second marriage, we both have adult children and grandchildren, I have a 9 year old son. How do I begin?
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I too am planning a third marriage.We've set the date,have the rings and the pastor.Like you we have known each other for some years now.
Making plans for the actual wedding has been difficult in that we want something special but casual.I wish there were sites that that would give me some ideas of what the rules are.I am sure you know the ones I mean...invitations,guest lists,gifts......Hope this forum will help me some of those.
My friends are happy for me,but I find my accquaintances making comments like...gonna give it another shot huh? Does anyone else have this happening? I'm not looking for their approval but it does get tiring.
How very cool. My fiancee was my best friend in high school and we dated casually, only to hook up again 23 years later. To think of all the time we wasted with other people! At least I have my kids!
I have decided on a fairly large wedding with all the trimmings. "This is about the future, not the past." I think we can celebrate our love in any way we want. SO CAN YOU! We are going to have a lakeside ceremony with the reception on the same site, (there is a building there also). I've also decided on a "beach theme".
You just need to think about what both of you REALLY want and act on it. I took about 3 weeks to finally make decisions. I had alot of input from friends and family, and everyone agrees that its totally up to us. Begin with what kind of wedding you want. Small, large, indoor outdoor, church or no and go from there. We are having all our kids in the wedding. Ages 14, 9 and 7 (and one on the way). My 9 year old daughter is ging tobe my Maid of Honor and my 14 year old son the Best Man. My fiancees 7 year old daughter will be a jr. bridesmaid or flower girl (haven't decided because she will be almost 9 by that time, Do you think thats too old for a flowergirl?) There are also lots of ideas about how to include the children in the ceremony on this site. Family unity candle, etc. (I like that one, but since it's an outdoor wedding am scared that the candles will not stay lit)
We picked outdoors because we spend alot of time skiing, boating and fishing on our lake. The beach is special to us because we used to spend alot of time there as teenagers and now enjoy taking our kids. Think about your mutual loves and interests and I know you can come up with something special.
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The typical age for flowers girls is 4 - 10 so you're right in there.
Check with your reception manager about the candle use outside. many times they have tents or awnings that may make your use of candles appropriate. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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