THEY STILL DO...

Would you do it again? I mean if you're married, would you marry the same person again and say "We still do"? The renewal of vows is becoming more and more popular nowadays but Sunday was the first time for us to attend a renewal ceremony. 

The couple's daughter, Lauren,  evited us to join the celebration of her parents Connie and Doug's 40th anniversary with fun, games, food, music and special surprises. The evite wasn't misleading.

Padre Salvatore ( a family friend of 30+ years and not really a priest) officiated, reiterating the original speech given to the newlyweds in 1976. 

The original vows were even repeated with an emphasis on 'equality.' Well, it was the 70's! The renewal vows included their reaffirmation and declarations of unending love with the candle ceremony reenacted. Love continues to grow, the couple attested.

Only this ceremony's music was played by their offspring Lauren on violin and guitar and vocals by her BF Brian. 




*Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud' got us all teary eyed as we watched the wedding couple enjoy their dance. Heck, You might as well click on the link as you read about their wedding vow renewal. *YouTube's: ED SHEERAN'S LYRICS OF THINKING OUT LOUD

As Padre Salvatore stated knowing this blushing bride today is a 'party in a box.' Yep, that's my friend Connie and from the moment one entered the party space you could see Connie's touches... 

One wall contained the couple's 40 year love story and we all learned some new things about the couple including Lauren who didn't know her folks got a sitter when she was a week old. She admired their progressiveness.

The clever guest book was a dictionary with directions. 

The bride had not forgotten the original wedding photos either and still had her original wedding dress and hat for us to see in person.


And of course there was a yummy 
menu with Damn Tasty eats, a wonderful local caterer, who always kicks up the spices a bit. Dee-lish.


And being the hostess with the most'ess made sure we had beef Sloppy Joe's.

  The chips in individual bags were a nice touch too.

            AND great desserts to add sweetness to the day.

 After the delicious eats and liquids we also played 50 questions as we learned even more about the two. There was no doubt in anyone's mind that these two were meant for each other...

         40 years looks good on you them, don't you think?
                                 Here's to another 40!