Another Big Decision when Marrying Later in Life is blending homes. Will you be moving into his home, will he be moving into yours or  will you be buying a new home that will be community property.  Either way, our impulse as women is to create a beautiful home right away. From our experience, these feelings [...]

Another Big Decision when Marrying Later in Life entails inheriting children from one or both parties. In my case, I inherited three young adults and Marsha & her Big Daddy inherited two a piece. The popular name given to this role is usually that of “step mom” or” step dad.” We wouldn’t say it’s popular term. [...]

“Big Decisions” is one of the most important chapters in our new book, Marrying Later in Life. This segment of our book will set the tone and the future for a successful marriage. How to resolve differences of opinion, ways of living, thinking and communicating are all addressed in humorous and practical ways. Are you [...]

Last week, after playing 18 holes of fun but exhausting golf at our club, we decided to be soothed by a cool, refreshing shower before going out to dinner. Our club is situated in the local mountains so it is very casual, especially after a round of golf. I was dressing in the ladies room when [...]

One of the challenges we face when marrying later in life is combining personalities and households. Are you both organized throughout your life? In your work and in your home? Are you droppers, drapers or do you immediately hang your clothes up? Are your closets organized with different sections, or is everything just stuffed in? [...]

Today was another aha beauty day! I seem to be learning more about “How to simplify your daily Beauty Routine,” as I get older. I have never been one to overdo in the makeup department. This is probably a hand me down from my Mother. Julia Cross from Steven’s & Cross Beauty in Newport Beach, [...]

How to capture your wedding memories for family and friends can be a big decision. Elizabeth choose to have both a video and pictures to record her day and Marsha chose pictures. Whether you choose one or both is your decision as it was ours, and each will be keepsakes for years to come. Today [...]

Lovely Brides to be, To add to our last blog: Here is the bouquet from Dana and Tom that was given to Joan and Bill in celebration of their 52 years of marriage. Enjoy! Hugs, Elizabeth & Marsha Posted via email from mll’s posterous

Marrying Later in Life and Creating a New Tradition With your Bouquet Tossing your bouquet to the single ladies in the crowd has been a wedding tradition for decades. However, as a Modern Mature Bride, creating new traditions to fit your family and guests is a must. It will make your day unique, memorable and [...]

Does your day begin with if you are having a good/bad hair day?  Marsha and I must admit as we chat with one another, there are some days when our hair has a mind of it’s own!  We can’t figure it out! Why is it? When the day before or on the day of your [...]