Top Five

Top Five Positive Things About Getting Married in Your 40s:

1. That "til death to us part" rest of your life thing is a LOT shorter and actually seems achievable.
2. You're probably older than most of the people you have to deal with in setting up the whole procedure, including vendors, coordinators, psychologists, counselors, etc., which, if handled correctly, can lead to endless amusement.
3. People are probably not going to start harrassing you about when you're going to start producing children.
4. You probably don't need standard household goods so you can dispense with the whole bridal shower concept.
5. You can call those mid-life crisis purchases (like vintage cars or beauty treatments) "wedding presents to selves"

Top Five Negative Things About Getting Married in Your 40s:

1. Bridal shops have NO IDEA what to do with you.
2. You realize that when you'll be celebrating your 25th anniversary, you'll be in or close to your 70s, if you make it that long.  An argument to buy silver knick-knacks NOW.
3. Your tastes in terms of throwing a party are more expensive.
4. You wonder if you'll be able to stay up late enough to enjoy your own wedding reception.
5. It's harder to learn how to dance.