Thirty years ago on July 30th, 1983, I walked down the aisle toward the man I would grow old with. The man that would make me laugh almost every day. The man that can fix things, never leaves the toilet seat up and always has a tissue handy (I never do).
Thirty years ago, 30 years seemed like an eternity, but the time flew by like Flash Gordon on steroids. I remember that day well. We had a great time at our wedding, and I believe everyone else did as well. I only had one Bridezilla moment at the reception, but hey, I was entitled.
You can tell this was an early 1980’s wedding, right? It’s funny how tux’s never really change much, but wedding dresses definitely do! Hummmm…maybe that necklace will end up on our daughter’s broach bouquet? Edited to add: it did indeed have a starring role in the bouquet, which turned out better than I had imagined. You can see the results here.
We went on a cruise for our honeymoon and dressed up as a set of dice for costume night. A word of advice: don’t try that at home. It’s tough trying to sit down when you’re enclosed in a box, much less go to the bathroom. :/
Here we are nearly 30 years later, with a few more pounds and wrinkles and still dressing up in silly costumes…
But we’re still smiling. That’s good enough for me.
Elaine says
Doreen, I really enjoyed this post! What a wonderful reaso for celebrating, cingratulations!! Just the other day at the doctors they asked “married?” And I always answer “happily.” It’s amazing how that comment strikes up the most curious conversations. I hope people are as blessed as we are!!
Denise says
Happy Anniversary! You both have radiant smiles in all your photos! Congratulations on 30 wonderful years.
Angela says
Aw, what a beautiful post! So wonderful to see old and new pictures of you two!! What a beautiful couple!!! Congratulations on 30 years and here’s to 30 more!!! ~~Ang
Al says
Happy anniversary. J and I celebrated our first on Sunday and I look forward to reaching 30 down the road.
Jane says
Happy Anniversary! I love taking walks down memory lane! You make such a cute couple and it sounds like you have had many years of fun! Wishing you many more! 🙂
XO,
Jane
Yasmin says
Happy Anniversary to you! This is such a fun post. Love that 80s wedding dress. It did not fall prey to many of the pitfalls of 80s wedding dresses (i.e. puffy sleeves, tacky beading, etc.) You look gorgeous btw. It looks like you and your husband know how to keep things light which is key to a good marriage 🙂 May you have many more years of happiness together!
Cynthia says
Happy Anniversary, Doreen. 30 years fantastic, we are at 25. You both look so happy. We had an 80’s wedding too. I must admit that the look for us brides then wasn’t the best. LOL!
Cynthia
Kathe says
Happy Anniversary buddy! what a fun & cute couple you and the Fisherman are 🙂
Ceciia says
Aw, happy anniversary! Seems like another thing we share in common – our’s is July 2nd and it was 31 years for us. It is wonderful y’all are still so happy and having fun! Congrats and may you have many more happy years.
Hugs,
Cecilia
Andi says
Happy Happy Anniversary!! Congrats!!!
-andi
Joy @avintagegreen says
Beautiful Bride and Groom 30 years ago. Happy Anniversary.
Joy
Vashti Quiroz-Vega says
Awwww! Happy Anniversary Doreen! That wedding photo is gorgeous! You are stunning. You guys are so adorable, and the two of you look so happy together. I wish you another 30 happy years! xx
Doreen@househoneys says
As always, thank you so much Vashti! You made my day!