Good morning, we woke to sunshine, flowers delivered, cards, phone calls and emails.Thank you all so much for the lovely comments. This is a heavy photo overload!!!
February 17th, 1962. There was also sunshine that day.
We left from a friend's home in Papakura, my Dad's brother Mervyn Appleby drove us to the church, and we are met by the Rev J L Wilson.
The ceremony starts, my Dad still there to answer when asked " Who gives this woman to be married to this man?" and I am sure he replied " I do " .Very traditional words. The rest of the ceremony also followed the traditional wording, very seldom heard today.
We stopped for a photo outside, Des McKinstry, Pat Pearce ( Later to be married to Des) Janet Norman, (now married to Phil Brackfield, and living in the far south) Hugh and Jean, my cousin Judith Appleby and Best Man Trevor Shelley (sadly passed away a few years ago) . The bridesmaid and flower girl all had dresses of pale lilac/mauve embroidered brocade, with scalloped necklines, and handmade roses on the side . They had matching sprays in their hair and carried sweet sultan and stock. Janet had a small basket with her flowers arranged in it.
We are having a quiet day at home, after one Covid case in our small town appeared on Saturday , there are now 20, and today may be more. This is a lot in the total population of just 5,200 people. Family decided not to risk flying up or flying down, the passengers may have been anywhere as a place of interest, or later become a close contact.
We will gather together later when travel is safer.
Tonight nearby friends will help us celebrate with Champagne and a cake!!!
Quotation of the day, author unknown
" Each day is a gift as we open the door to a sunrise ,
Celebrate and enjoy every moment until
nightfall darkens the sky"
Greetings from Jean
27 comments:
I'm so happy for you both as you celebrate 60 years together, the many memories you've made, and those memories you have yet to make!
I just discovered I could post here, so did! Love your quilts and your outlook.
Hugs!
Happy Anniversary! There's not too many that can say their marriage has lasted as long as yours has. I hope that the Covid stay is a very short visit.
Lovely photos of a beautiful bride and her groom.
Beautiful photos. Happy Anniversary , congrats on 60 years.
Take care, enjoy your day!
What lovely photos, Jean. Your mum sure made a super job on your gown. I hope the dreaded virus in your region has a very mild and short visit.
Congratulations on 60 years!
Thank you for haring your lovely wedding pictures.
It could have been yesterday. Love your dress. Wonderful photos! Happy anniversary!
I love these photos!!!!! Congratulations....60 years. Im sure you will enjoy your birthday celebration with the cake and champagne. Covid is slowing down around here and except for schools, you are not required to wear a mask. We will know soon enough, if it was the right move.
Happy Anniversary! I so enjoyed reading and seeing these pics and posts these past few days. Stay lovely, happy and heathy.
Happy 60th Anniversary to you both! Such lively photos, bringing back many happy memories to you both.
Congratulations on 60 years.
I do hope all you folk in and around Marton are safe .
( All my wider family live in that area. )
Happy Anniversary Jean! Wow 60 years! Thanks for sharing all the photos - your gown (made by your mum) so beautiful! Hope you thoroughly enjoyed the champagne and cake!
How beautiful! I love that your mother made your wedding dress! You certainly don't hear of that custom much anymore these days. (I made mine). Did anyone ever wear it again after you? I still ahve mine but didn't even consider that my daughter would wear it... So NOT her style!
Happiest of Anniversaries to you and Hugh! You two were a gorgeous couple and still are. I have never known anyone who made it to 60 years so this is a first and I am so elated for both of you. Keep adding the years you two lovebirds. Carol
Thank you all for those lovely comments. Yes, 60 years, the reality has sunk in today. And a reply to Tanya, yes, my dress was taken apart, the Chantilly lace was mended, and tea bag dyed, and was an overskirt for our younger daughter's wedding a few years ago. And the silk from my own Mum's dress was also used as an underslip.Photos of the flowers to come.
Jean and Hugh - Happy 60th Anniversary! I love seeing your wedding photos. Your gown made by your mother is very beautiful. I'm glad it became a heirloom. Both of you stay well - better to isolate than get sick.
Wow, 60 years ! Happy anniversary !
What a pretty bride you were. Congratulations to you and Hugh, so many years, your whole lives.
a very Happy Anniversary greeting to you! Congratulations on both still being there for each other. Good job!
Congratulations on your anniversary! I thought I'd drop by for a peek and a hello.
Covid. It is an ugly thing. But please stay safe!
Happy Anniversary Jean. Thank you for a look at your wedding day. May you continue to celebrate the next year and the year after and so on. Love to join in on the celebration of champagne and cake, but it is a bit of a trip for me to do so. Friends, Sandi
Happy Anniversary and Congratulations! Hugs from chilly NH!
Lynne
Thank you all, again, and a special big thanks to Millie's Blog writer, Lynne, this is extra special.
These are beautiful photos! How lovely you both are!
Congratulations, and thanks for sharing your precious photos, Jean! They are lovely! What beautiful photos and memories!
Ah, your pictures take me back 59 years to my own special day. Thanks so much for this post and warmest wishes and blessings to you, as time moves on.
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