Share your experiences of getting married over the age of 65

As marriages among people over 65 are on the rise, we would like to hear your stories of tying the knot

Marriages among people over the age of 65 are on the rise, according to the Office for National Statistics, partly due to the increasing popularity of dating sites. With this in mind, we would like to hear your stories of tying the knot.

How did you meet? What was your ceremony like? What did your friends and family think?

Share your experiences

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