IN MEMORY OF
Smiling Sally
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CELEBRATING 53 YEARS OF MARRIAGE THIS WEEK
THROUGH THE YEARS
OUR WEDDING DAY APRIL 20, 1963
This is a snapshot at our reception. Bill's suit is blue but it is hard to tell.
Back then punch and cake was appropriate and I have a punch cup in my hand. Bill was in college and money was sparse.
We also had mints, peanuts and "I" made the grooms cake.
We did have a lovely wedding cake.
See the groom's cake on the left. We were a bit nervous cutting our cake
Our 25th anniversary was on a cruise with 50 family members and friends.
Five children and they were all there.
We wore pink...even men wore pink in 1988. However, the background was blue.
Our 50th Anniversary with our five children
We celebrated with over 75 of our family and friends.
Our party was held here at the Balsam Inn. This Inn is over 100 years old.
This is our granddaughter. Most of our guests stayed at the Inn the night of the party. It was a "grand" celebration.
HERE WE ARE NOW
Thank goodness there is a touch of blue in the bottom corner.
We are blessed beyond words to have each other for 53 years and still be in love.
Happy Blue Monday
Blessings and love,
JEANNE
Note: If you made it to the end...Thank you for bearing with me on this long post sharing our long marriage.
Long marriages are rare these days. You are truly blessed. Here's to many more years together!
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | April 17, 2016 at 10:04 PM
Such a blessing for a marriage to survive well all these years! Congratulations. Loved seeing all the photos through the years!
Posted by: ellen b | April 17, 2016 at 10:29 PM
Happy Anniversary...we had our 56th this month, also.
I came over to link but can't find the Blue Monday Link....
Posted by: bj | April 17, 2016 at 10:51 PM
Happy 53rd anniversary, Jeanne & Bill! Congratulations and many, many, more years ahead to enjoy life and love!
We will celebrate our 42 anniversary in the fall. It's wonderful to be blessed with long and happy marriages.
Happy Blue Monday!
Posted by: Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti | April 17, 2016 at 11:15 PM
wow, that's great....congratulations!
Posted by: Cath | April 17, 2016 at 11:59 PM
Wonderful and congratulations on your 53rd Anniversary Jeannie and Bill. Thank you Jeannie for Blue Monday. My best blue is a primary reader, Fun With Dick and Jane. You have such a lovely family. Hugs.
Joy
Posted by: Joy@aVintageGreen | April 18, 2016 at 12:07 AM
Oh my goodness Jeanne what a wonderful post!
CONGRATULATIONS to you and Bill!!!
How young and happy you both look on your wedding day! I love your wedding dress and the pretty veil.
Several of my friends were married in 1963 too and I was bridesmaid!
I had the travel bug and didn't get married until 1970!
I think we're a similar age.
Where did our youth go dear Jeanne?!
What a shame we live so far apart - wouldn't it be fun to meet up and reminisce about the 50's and 60's!!
Thank you for hosting
Shane x
Posted by: Shane | April 18, 2016 at 12:14 AM
Congratulations! I loved your post
Happy Blue Monday and here's to plenty more happy years!
Posted by: Debbie at Travel with intent | April 18, 2016 at 02:26 AM
Congratulations to you and your husband, Jeanne! Thanks for sharing such wonderful photos and good news.
Posted by: Alexa | April 18, 2016 at 06:16 AM
Hi Jeanne! Congratulations to you and Bill! What gorgeous snaps through the years. Truly, Jeanne, on your wedding day you looked like a movie star! Such a beautiful family! Thank you so much for hosting Blue Monday!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Posted by: Shelia | April 18, 2016 at 06:34 AM
Happy Anniversary indeed, I loved looking at all your photographs throughout the years and the celebrations you've had - that would have been some party on the cruise ship for your Silver Wedding with 50 of you on board - what fun.
With hugs and congratulations
Wren x
Posted by: Litte Wandering Wren | April 18, 2016 at 08:14 AM
Happy Anniversary to you and Bill, Jeanne! Best wishes for many happy returns.
Posted by: NixPixmIx | April 18, 2016 at 08:27 AM
What beautiful pictures of your love story and your family. Happy Anniversary to you and many more to come. The description of your wedding was a description of mine. Only the names and location have been changed! ;-) At our reception, we even had a sign behind us in the youth hall that said "Miracles do happen!" Very nice to take a cruise with all your family. Sweet memories.
Posted by: Nonnies Memories | April 18, 2016 at 08:34 AM
Jeanne, congratulations on a fabulous anniversary. You haven't changed a bit, except for the ginger hair! Beautiful.
Posted by: Linda Kay | April 18, 2016 at 08:53 AM
And thanks for hosting!
Posted by: NixPixmIx | April 18, 2016 at 09:25 AM
Congratulations! Here's to many more happy years for you both.
Posted by: My Desktop | April 18, 2016 at 09:57 AM
Jeanne, congratulations. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: hapzydeco | April 18, 2016 at 10:17 AM
You guys just keep getting better looking! Congrats! We are coming up on our 30th in September.
What a pretty cake!
Posted by: Joy | April 18, 2016 at 01:30 PM
Always fun to look at past pics:) Congrats and great you are happily together!
Posted by: Jesh StG | April 18, 2016 at 02:30 PM
Congratulations, Happy Anniversary. I love sweet post like this, really enjoy the photos. Happy Blue Monday everyone, in sweet memory of Sally.
Posted by: Jo May | April 18, 2016 at 05:33 PM
Congratulations Jeanne and Bill! Such an awesome journey you two have had! This makes me so happy to see this. So much sadness and heartbreak in our world and when I have friends who delight in their spouse and when I see it here I am jumping for joy! Thank you for sharing. Happy Blue Monday and I love all your photos. Precious .
xo Anne
Posted by: Anne | April 18, 2016 at 05:35 PM
Congratulations, Happy Anniversary. I love sweet post like this, really enjoy the photos. Happy Blue Monday everyone, in sweet memory of Sally.
Posted by: Jo May | April 18, 2016 at 05:39 PM
Hi Jeanne,
Congratulations to you both! Looks like you had a wonderful and sunny celebration :-)Your children and grandchildren have all inherited your lovely smile. Happy Anniversary!
Have a wonderful week,
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah Longes | April 18, 2016 at 05:55 PM
Congratulations Jeanne :)
Hope you have a great celebration! Happy anniversary :)
Posted by: Srivi | April 19, 2016 at 09:30 AM
Yes, you are so very blessed. Fifty-three years, and they have been great years, too. Love you both very much.♥
Happy Anniversary and Happy Blue Monday.
Posted by: Beverly | April 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM
Happy belated Anniversary and many blessings for a wonderful couple! You sure were a gorgeous bride, dear friend.
Looks like you both were very pampered in your special anniversary by your large family.
Thank you for hosting lovely lady. I'm a little late, but there is BLUE here.
Enjoy your week,
FABBY
Posted by: FABBY | April 19, 2016 at 09:25 PM
Happy, Happy Day to Y'all, Sweetpea!!
You KNOW how MUCH you are LOVED.
r
Posted by: racheld | April 20, 2016 at 11:57 AM