Older Brides And Big Weddings
I don`t know how many "older" brides are out there. But, I have to represent my brides. This is 2005, same sex couples have big weddings, pregnant brides walk down church aisles in white wedding gowns, women who have been shacking up with different guys for years have huge white weddings when they get married, couple who have been together and have kids even have huge weddings today. So, why shouldn`t a couple in their 40`s, 50`s, 60`s and beyond have the works? I think the idea (if anyone even adheres to it) that at a certain age, a woman should have a more "sedate" wedding is archaic and silly. Women in their middle years today are healthier, fitter and more attractive than some women in the 30`s. So why shouldn`t they be the center of attention on the happiest day of their lives....if that`s what they really want. At 54, I feel that I`m entitled to my version of a dream wedding and I certainly won`t let some archaic rules stop me. Yeah, that means a real wedding gown with a a train, 6 bridesmaids.......and favors.
Posted by fiftyplus; updated 02/23/05
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Noone is arguing...so what`s your point?!
Posted by Leigh; updated 02/23/05
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If it makes you feel better, view a wedding that I photographed for an older bride. She had a wedding party, had her family flown in from Australia and then played the piano in her white wedding dress at her reception for show. She also won a national competition as a Pianist. Her name is Marie Fiatarone, her husband John, and you can see the whole portfolio via the "wedding client portals".
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Posted by Arleen; updated 02/25/05
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It sounds to me like you are trying to convince yourself that it is ok by seeking validation from strangers. I think if that is what you want go for it. But you need to stop trying to defend esp. When there is no reason to be defensive.
Posted by Tausha; updated 03/04/05
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You go girl,i`m 45 years old and will be getting married in sept. With all the works,church wedding with bridesmaids,and the white gown and train and wedding veil,and i`m very proud.good luck to you.
Posted by diane; updated 03/09/05
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I am going to be an older bride. 53 Y/O. I do not want a big fuss this time, but I want it special and intimate. At the same time, I want it to be tastefully done. I only plan on inviting immediate family and closest friends. Our children are grown but are acting like they are not, so they will probably not even be there. SO, how do you suggest we handle this special day? Any ideas, anyone???
Posted by Marilyn Hall; updated 08/31/05
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Hi,
I`m writing an article about people who marry for the first time over 50 and wondered, if any of you are in this group, would you like to be featured?
If so, please email AppleWriting@aol.com (title Older first time brides) or call 01277 632085.
Posted by Eve; updated 10/04/05
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I am a 40 y/o bride to be and I was wondering about the white wedding dress. I did some research and found out that a lot of people have misconceived the meaning of the white dress. I have always been told that it was a symbol of purity, but it isn`t. It is a symbol of status. In the 1800`s, queen Victoria wore a white wedding dress because she was a woman of affluence. Later, in the 1930`s women began to dawn white wedding dresses as a show of status. Since this was a time of depression, if a woman could afford to buy a white dress that she would only wear one time, she was in high social standing. So women of any age can wear a white gown if they so choose.
Posted by bride to be; updated 08/12/07
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The veil is the symbol of purity not the white dress.
Posted by Tina; updated 08/15/07
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It does not matter how old you are when you get married. If you are in love, that is all that matters. It is between you and your husband.
Also, you can wear white or anything you want. It is your wedding. This is 2007!
The Connie Marshall Wedding band plays for many mature bride`s weddings (40 is not even close to being old).. We specialize in music for this type of wedding. Contact me if you are interested in live music for your wedding. Congratulations to you both!
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Posted by Connie Marshall; updated 08/23/07
