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!
You both look so very happy and, what is most important, that you are having fun. The very best of the future to you, Rhoda and Mark.
Beautiful, beautiful wedding! I’m so glad ya’ll found each other. What a wonderful love story. I can’t wait to see more family photos.
Y’all look so happy!
I’ve been reading your blog since it’s beginning but I don’t think I have ever commented until today. I’m so very happy for you and what The Lord has worked out for you!
Blessings,
Dee
Thank you, Dee, that makes me smile that you came out to leave me a comment on this special post!
Congratulations! The pictures are so beautiful! Wishing you both so much happiness and you start your life together.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful wedding with us. You both look so happy and you were a beautiful glowing bride. Exciting times ahead for both of you. May God continue to bless you Rhoda
It was wonderful seeing your wedding pictures and the photographer really captured your love for each other. I am so very happy for you!
Oh this makes my heart sing!! Congratulations to you and Mark. The pictures are wonderful and you both look so happy. I’ve been reading your blog for several years and feel like I know you and your family. Thank you for “introducing” us to Mark. I wish you many years happiness and love in your new home together!! And I look forward to this new chapter in your life. God Bless!!
WOW, the photographer did an amazing job! Of course it doesn’t hurt that she had a gorgeous couple to work with either. I am truly happy for you both. Love is a wonderful thing and you can certainly tell that y’all are feeling the love. Sounds like Mark has all the characteristics of a perfect husband. God’s blessings to you both and may you have a long and wonderful marriage. Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful photos and story Rhoda, I’m so happy for you and Mark!
So very happy for the two of you! I have followed your journey after discovering your blog years ago. You are very deserving of all the happiness in the world. We can now follow your journey into your new home, which is going to be just beautiful!!!! Can’t wait to see what you all do with the house!!
So happy for you! The pictures are beautiful. I love the simplistic elegance of your wedding. Wishing you both much happiness!
Gah!!!! That picture with your rings inside the rose petals is FANTASTIC – what a great idea! So happy for you. Have you ever shared how you met Mark? If so, I can’t remember. Congratulations. Ain’t love grand?
I am so happy for both of you…….May God richly
bless your marriage for many, many years to come!
Happiness is shining through. Praise God for intersecting your lives.
The look of joy on both of your faces says it all! May God bless your new life together!
Rhoda,
Congratulations to you and Mark on your blessed union! God sometimes saves the best for last and I am so happy for you. It’s nice that both of you have parents that are still living and we be there to support one another as your parents face health challenges in their later years.
My husband and I will be celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary in September and I never try to take a day for granted. We both had been in painful relationships prior and knew we never wanted to live through that again. Thankfully, we have had a long and happy marriage and I wish you both the same.
Beautiful photos of your wedding day! Blessings to you & Mark.
I have followed even before the blog, BHG chat rooms, I am truly so happy for you! You can feel your happiness through the WEB…lol. Many blessings for many more happy years! God Does for us when we can not do for ourselves.
Hi, Erin, it’s amazing that some of you are still around from way back in BHG days. Seems SO long ago, thank you for stopping by!
I love your story.Im a widow in my sixties and to be able to love again would be awesome.:) These pictures are wonderful .Much success in your marriage.
I’m so happy you found true love! Wishing you all the best!!