I love this. Our marriage was perfect for us, my first and his third. We got married in our home. We lived in the basement, accessible through the garage for his wheelchair. It was in our living room complete with an unlit fireplace. Flowers on the mantle place. In attendance were our friend and priest, a neighbor, and his first wife ( and best friend) plus the two of us dressed in casual attire. It was quick, included the important parts, and could not have gone smoother. Although till the day our priest passed away 20 years later, I was always addressed as Lisa Marie instead of just Lisa. 😊 The importance of the day was making our relationship, already six years in the making, legally clear to anyone who gave a rats behind and more importantly to show me he was finally settled in his mind he wasn’t “trapping me in a relationship and I wasn’t going to run away when life got tough.” ( He had several severe medical issues)
Awe! Thank you! I’ve done quite a few big weddings, but I love those smaller, more intimate weddings so much. My daughter just got engaged last weekend. Her dream has always been to get married in my backyard. Nothing huge or expensive. And it will be just as beautiful. I can’t wait to do it!
Thank you. We were happily together for 24.5 years and 18.5 of them married (happily). I spent from the age of 10-22 in Europe and then another year and a half later in Europe.
Can’t wait for the read. I was very confused 🧐 when my screen said I was replying to Lisa Smith. Ha, I forgot for a second that I go by Lisa McMahon Smith on Substack. 😁
I love this. Our marriage was perfect for us, my first and his third. We got married in our home. We lived in the basement, accessible through the garage for his wheelchair. It was in our living room complete with an unlit fireplace. Flowers on the mantle place. In attendance were our friend and priest, a neighbor, and his first wife ( and best friend) plus the two of us dressed in casual attire. It was quick, included the important parts, and could not have gone smoother. Although till the day our priest passed away 20 years later, I was always addressed as Lisa Marie instead of just Lisa. 😊 The importance of the day was making our relationship, already six years in the making, legally clear to anyone who gave a rats behind and more importantly to show me he was finally settled in his mind he wasn’t “trapping me in a relationship and I wasn’t going to run away when life got tough.” ( He had several severe medical issues)
Awe! Thank you! I’ve done quite a few big weddings, but I love those smaller, more intimate weddings so much. My daughter just got engaged last weekend. Her dream has always been to get married in my backyard. Nothing huge or expensive. And it will be just as beautiful. I can’t wait to do it!
Also, It’s nice to meet you Lisa Smith!
Just to let you know, I am an Army Brat and an Air Force widow. Congratulations on the engagement of your daughter!
We have more in common than just our name. 😊 I am an Army brat and Navy spouse. And I am so sorry for your loss.
Thank you. We are pretty excited for her. She is the baby so it will be a fun one. I have a story about it coming soon. “Slow your roll, mom!”
Thank you. We were happily together for 24.5 years and 18.5 of them married (happily). I spent from the age of 10-22 in Europe and then another year and a half later in Europe.
Can’t wait for the read. I was very confused 🧐 when my screen said I was replying to Lisa Smith. Ha, I forgot for a second that I go by Lisa McMahon Smith on Substack. 😁