How to Get Married After Age 50
Getting married after 50 really isn't that different from getting married in your 20s. You're a little older, hopefully a little wiser and may already have been married in the past. Though every 50-plus, soon-to-be-married couple is different, older couples typically opt for small, less-formal wedding ceremonies than people who are younger. The main goal in getting married after 50 is planning the wedding according to your exact specifications.
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Decide with your future spouse on the nature of your wedding. If one or both of you has been married in the past, you may choose to have a small, intimate setting with a limited number of guests. Unlike young people, whose parents may play a significant role in planning their wedding, your wedding can be exactly as you envision it.
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Choose an appropriate venue for your wedding, keeping the overall theme of the event in mind. If you're going to have a small ceremony, consider a backyard or park event rather than something at a banquet hall. For simplicity, you may wish to hold the ceremony and reception at the same location.
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Figure out the guest list for your wedding. If one or both of you has been married in the past, you may have children with spouses and a rather large extended family. If you opt for a small wedding, consider inviting only immediate family. If you're looking to cut costs, or don't want to appear overly formal, you can invite people in person or by phone rather than send out formal invitations.
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Select a company to cater the event if the venue doesn't provide food. Though you may not want an elaborately decorated wedding, you can choose a caterer and food that exactly specifies your goals. Even if you're getting married in your backyard, having quality hors d'oeuvres can make the event as fancy as you'd like.
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Apply for a marriage license in the months previous to your wedding day. Depending on your state, a marriage license may only be valid for 60 days from the date of issue to the date of the wedding, so plan accordingly. Select an officiant for the ceremony; either a member of the religious community or a town official.
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Pick the decorations, including flowers, for your special day. A small, informal wedding doesn't need elaborate decorations, though you can add flowers, ribbons and a few other accents to help beautify the setting.
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Tips & Warnings
Your attire doesn't have to be complicated. The bride can wear a simple bridal dress, while the man can wear a suit and tie.
Considering having a travel wedding if you want a low-key ceremony and don't want to worry about planning all the details of the event.
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