We now have confirmation ladies that buying a pair of shoes or something else pretty is good for our soul. This month in Oprah, Valerie Monroe confirmed that buying those outrageously expensive Manolo Blahnik shoes makes perfect sense. Read on from an excerpt in her article. Valerie Steele, PhD, director of the Museum at the Fashion [...]

One of our favorite chapters in our new book is Big Decisions because those decisions are at the heart of whether or not you are ready to marry and the issues you may need to address. We found among the 12 major decisions you will be facing, there are three top ones to keep in [...]

Having been single in my own home for over 20 years, moving in together could have been more of a challenge. Fortunately with us , it was a smooth transition. First of all, we did not live together before marriage. This is a topic to thoroughly discuss with your Mr. Wonderful before you make a [...]

As we talk about in our book chapter about dresses, the excitement of living in the age of modern technology with the ability to contour our ever changing bodies to our wedding dress selection is exciting! Much more forgiving than the old-fashioned corsets of our ancestors, the invention of spandex, now available to refine and [...]

Deciding on the right shoes should be a triple star when planning your wedding outfit. There is nothing more important than having happy feet the day of your big event. Gone are the stilettos for most of us. ( unless they are sexy Manolo Blatniks) Instead we choose beautiful but practical alternatives to avoid wincing [...]

Did you know 1 in 8 couples are now meeting, on line, with statistics growing?   I still think it is important to be careful, meet the person in a public place with even a friend, and if you can, ask questions, and do a little research, check them out. I mean, come on, why [...]

We have created a Guide to assist in planning a wonderful wedding ceremony.  You are among a rapidly growing number of women who are Marrying Later in Life.  From the dress, etiquette, beauty tips, lifestyle changes,  your careers, homes, blending families, prenuptial agreements as well as other hot topics, we are here to answer your [...]

Combining families in a later in life marriage is always a challenge whether they are young or old. Each age has different issues to adjust to, whether the previous marriages ended in divorce or the death of a spouse. Teaching good manners to young children was one of our top priorities in raising our own [...]

We all love desserts and for your wedding the choice of cake or other sweet is often the main decision! We have shared several websites on our blog and recommendation lists through twitter and here is another yummy treat to add to your list! Julie Peres has created  a number of delicious Bundt cakes drawing [...]

As Modern Mature Brides, we know there are many wonderful gifts to marrying your high school sweetheart and going through life together down the same road. We both have a number of friends who have married at that time and are still happily married today. Marsha and I had different paths when younger, but became [...]