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new here - kind of long

Hi - This is my first original post - but I have been lurking for quite a while.  Just wanted to say "hi" and introduce myself.  This is my second wedding, his first.  My first husband passed away in 2005 - I found out I was pregnant 2 weeks later.  I have a wonderful son - now 4 years old.  Fiance' doesn't have children (other than mine now, of course..).  I was scared to actually start dating again, especially with having a child.  I am absolutely blessed to have found a man who actually looks forward to being his father.  My son is as lucky as me!
We are getting married on 9/24/11 at Lake Tahoe CA (we live in Reno).
We have the venue and DJ so far, and I am checking into photographers (wow, are they expensive...).  Now that we are actually making plans and paying deposits, it is starting to seem "real", if that makes sense.  Exciting (kind of scary)!
Oh, and last weekend I found and ordered my dress!!  I love it.  I just hope it doesn't make me look like I'm trying to be a teenager (I'm 43, fiance' is 40).
Anyway, I have definitely gotten a lot of good advice from you ladies, and wanted to say thanks.  I'm sure I'll be writing again in the future, as the stresses of all of this planning are taking their toll!!
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Re: new here - kind of long

  • AbbeyS2011AbbeyS2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    Congrats and welcome to the board! 

    We would love for you to post a pic of your dress.

    You will not find a better support group than these ladies on here, many who understand where you are coming from, not only with planning but also your particular set of circumstances.

    Have fun planning your wedding!
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  • MikesAngieMikesAngie member
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    edited December 2011
    Congratulations and welcome!! 

    Wow, what a story you and your son have.  I'm sorry for your loss - but happy that you have found someone who loves both you and your son!

    We'll want to see your dress, your shoes and anything else you want to share pictures of!!
  • handfast4mehandfast4me member
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    edited December 2011
    I am so sorry for your earlier loss--there are several other ladies here who've lost their first husband's due to accident, illness or other.

    And I'm SOOOO happy you've found love again.

    Yes, please come here to vent, laugh, and everything else that we do here.  And please read the "It's Normal" sticky post.  VERY important.  :-)
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    Thanks for the responses - I'll definitely be back (most likely venting, I'm sure).
    Ok, I'll try to post some pictures of the dress, hopefully it works.  Give me your honest opinions.
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  • Lisa50Lisa50 member
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    edited December 2011
    Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!  I am sorry for your loss and wish you all the best as you plan the big event.  Good luck!

    P.S.  Cute dress!
  • edited December 2011
    Pretty dress, and so feminine!  No...you don't look like you are trying to be a teenager.  Stick with your gut feeling- it looks lovely.  ~Donna
  • edited December 2011
    Welcome and congratulations.  I love your dress.  You look beautiful in it.
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  • edited December 2011
    Welcome and Congrats!  The dress is beautiful.  I love Lake Tahoe - I am sure your ceremony will be just beautiful.
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  • MikesAngieMikesAngie member
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    edited December 2011

    Thank you for sharing pictures of your gown!!  You look lovely in it!!  Very feminine and delicate.

    Please share more about what you are planning. Lake Tahoe is beautiful.

  • LesPaulLesPaul member
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    edited December 2011
    Hi!  Welcome. 
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  • mybooboosmybooboos member
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    edited December 2011
    Welcome aboard and Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!  I'm so happy you found happiness again, after your loss.  What a blessing for your and your son.
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  • Marrin713Marrin713 member
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    edited December 2011
    The dress looks great!  I love Lake Tahoe <dreamy sigh>
  • edited December 2011

    OK, here's some more about the wedding.  The ceremony and reception are at Heavenly Lake Tahoe - Lakeview Lodge (South Lake Tahoe).  You have to take a tram up the mountain to get to the site, so it is very private.  The wedding ceremony is outdoors (weather permitting..in September it should be ok, but you never know) overlooking the lake, so it's very pretty.  I'm super excited about the location.  Plus, it's right over the state line, so our out of town guests will have the casinos also.  Not so exciting for me, since I live in Reno, but they will love it.
    Now I get to start thinking about cakes and flowers.

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  • edited December 2011
    Congratulations and welcome to the board!

    I love love love your gown, it is gorgeous on you!!!!


    Can't wait to hear more about the wedding as your plans unfold.
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