Realize that a wedding later in life can be as elaborate or simple as you wish.

You wedding may include grown children and even grandchildren. Just be sure that you embrace all who attend and still preserve what is important to you in defining this special love that you have been blessed with later in your life.

Don’t feel that because you are older it is not worth getting married to “legalize your union.” Couples marrying later in life often share a passion for finding a true companion with whom to share their golden years.

Grandchildren and even great-grandchildren could play a special role in your ceremony.

Eloping or destination weddings are ideal—make a vacation out of it.