Twenty months and one day after Mark and I had our first date, we got married in Savannah. July 29, 2017. I mentioned 6 years ago on my blog that I hoped that I would find true love one day and that day has definitely arrived. We can’t always plan for what life may bring, but I’m so thrilled to find real love. It hasn’t been an easy journey for either of us, we’ve both been through heartache and pain in the past. To find each other now is such a wonderful time in life, even though we’re both in our 60’s now. It’s never too late for love to find you.
I didn’t get married for the first time until I was almost 32 and the 2 decades following that were filled with drama, extreme disappointment and hurt, mixed with a lot a pain ending with my last divorce that I lived out here on my blog 6 years ago. That was the most painful and devastating time of my whole life. My relationships haven’t been easy ones and to finally find a true love that’s stable and committed is the best. So please allow me to gush a bit, if you will. Mark is everything I ever hoped to find in a man. He is a Christian first, genuine, trustworthy, family man, hard working, honest, even-tempered, and faithful. He’s also witty and makes me laugh all the time, we are best friends and love spending time together. All of those things are so important to me at this stage of life and we feel very fortunate to have found each other. I love him dearly and hope that God allows us to have many years together, all the way into our Golden years. We are looking forward to a good life together, filled with love and adventure.
We stayed at the Forsyth Park Inn, a quaint B&B on Forsyth Park, famous for the beautiful fountain.
So, let’s celebrate this wedding together in Savannah! I can’t wait to share the pics with you from the photographer that was there. Let me tell you how we came about getting married in Savannah. We both decided we sure didn’t want another wedding. It wasn’t that we didn’t want family there, but we felt it wasn’t necessary, so a destination wedding seemed like a fun and simple idea. We will have a celebration party with both our families later this fall.
I began researching Savannah and learned that it’s a big wedding destination for elopements, which I didn’t really know. I knew a lot of people went there to get married, but didn’t know the eloping thing. I found a neat website called Elope to Savannah and called them for particulars. This isn’t sponsored at all, but they were so great to work with I have to mention them. We chose The Quickie, which offers the square or park (or beach) of your choice in Savannah, the wedding officiant, photographer, and bouquet of roses, all for $375. Not a bad deal for a nice and easy wedding. So that’s what we did! They were very professional and everything was set for July 29th at 10:30 in the morning at Forsyth Park. Everything went well and even though there was rain in the morning, it stopped before we had our ceremony. I’m so glad we went with a photographer, McKenzie Lee, the photographer did a fantastic job and we will treasure these photos for years to come. I had no idea who the photographer would be, but I’m so pleased with the outcome.
We opted to get married by the Rose Garden in Forsyth Park, such a lovely spot for a memorable occasion such as this. Enjoy the photos, I won’t talk all the way through them. Just know that this is such a happy time for us and I’m so happy I get to share it all with y’all, my online friends.
Mr. and Mrs.
We stayed at the Forsyth Park Inn, a charming B&B right on the park and it was a beautiful neighorhood to get married in. The setting couldn’t have been more perfect. We literally walked outside and to the park to get married that morning.
We celebrated our big day with dinner at Elizabeth on 37th.
I had read good reviews and it didn’t disappoint.
Especially this delicious strawberry dessert……
I could not be happier with how the wedding and the wedding pics turned out. It was the perfect way for us to tie the knot. I’ll definitely get some of these framed for our new house. Thank you all so much for the well wishes and for being so happy with me. It’s been quite the journey to get here and even though Mark and I aren’t youngsters anymore, we still have some fun years ahead of us and I can’t wait.
Mark has 4 daughters, 2 sisters, his parents are still living just like mine, and he has 2 grandsons and 2 more babies on the way. It’s going to be fun for me to be part of a big family and that will be the icing on the cake for me. I will get to experience being a grandmother by marriage and looking forward to all that comes our way. God has been gracious to us to give us a chance at love in our 60’s and I’m going to grab the love we’ve been given and enjoy every minute, every day, and every year we have together. Love is a wonderful thing!
Love your pictures and your love story. My man and I had dated in high school, then we each went our separate ways. He had a long marriage for 45 years until wife passed away. I had an unhappy marriage for 43 years. We reconnected at our 50th high school reunion. I finally got the strength to move out and on with my life. After a year of long distance calls and visits, I packed up and moved back to my old home town and my sweetie. Life is now exactly as it should be. It’s NEVER too late.
BTW, my daughter did the same elopement package to Savannah, except at a different square. Their dog was the best man.
Best wishes for a long and wonderfully happy life together!
You both are glowing, you look so happy. Photos are gorgeous, what a good job. Your bouquet reminds me of mine, all blush and ivory roses, classically beautiful.
Blessings to you both. You are such the role model and I admire your wisdom and strength. You are definitely a Proverbs 31 woman and he is a great match you. 🙂 3>
Congratulations ?, and many years of happiness to you both! Beautiful photos!
Congratulations Rhoda and Mark! Thank you for sharing your special day with us.
Sweet Friend, Rhoda,
With all the craziness reported on the news, this post was a wonderful breath of fresh air! You made a beautiful bride — love your dress and bouquet! Your groom is very dapper. Thomas and I got engaged in Savannah and celebrated at Elizabeth on 37th! God bless your marriage.
Thank you, Deborah, so happy to hear from you!
I am so happy for you!! I’ve followed you for a number of years and feel like we were there with you via these pictures! Weddings always make me cry and seeing you so happy and finding love at this stage in your life is wonderful! These are happy tears! May God bless you with many many years together!! xo
Congratulations. You both look si happy. May God bless you with many yearsand much love.
Just beautiful! Congratulations! My hubby and I are moving to this gorgeous city as soon as our Wisconsin home is sold. No more midwest winters!!!! I’m a newbie to your blog, but love your style and personality. Cheers to you and Mark 🙂
It is never too late to find your true love, your soulmate! Congratulations again on your marriage! May you two have a most joyous and healthy life together. I am blessed to have found my true love when I was 7! The photographs are stunning!!! You two make such a beautiful couple … you can see the beautiful glow that surrounds you….love!
Rhoda, Congratulations to you and Mark! God has blessed you both in such a loving and gracious way, and your wedding day was just beautiful. How did you two meet? I hope you’ll share that part of your story sometime. Wishing you both many, many joy filled years together.
Carol, we met online on Eharmony. Maybe I’ll write a post about that part one day too. We met and dated only each other from the first date for 20 months.
Sounds like a modern day fairy tale!
So lovely! That picture of the ceremony with the pillars is breathtaking. Thank you so much for sharing your story – it gives others, who may be struggling, reason to hope. xoxo
I can’t even pick my favorite picture!! They are all so beautiful and your love for each other just shines through!! Congrats!!
My heart is filled with wishes for many years of shared joy for you.?
Congratulations! This is a beautiful love story and you express it so well.
I’m so happy for you. I pray you have many, many years together.
Best wishes to you and Mark! Your wedding pictures are incredible! I am so happy for you Rhoda and look forward to you continuing to share your journey with us! I love your new home!
May God bless you both.
Karen
So happy for you Rho! What a lovely wedding and beautiful pics!
You got married on my birthday (my 70th). Age is a non-factor in love. My husband and I have been married for 50 years…two kids, four grandkids…and we’re STILL having fun! We volunteer, we entertain, we make improvements on what we refer to as our “toe tag” home (that’s what we hope to be wearing when we make our final exit from this house). God first…the key to life. It’s not always an easy life, but it IS an adventure! Congratulations!
Congratulations Rhoda and Mark and best wishes for a wonderful life together!