This morning in the garden
Truly, it is never too late for romance to blossom and tumble unexpectedly into one’s life. As a sweet reminder, a little story as a charming and gentle affirmation.
Upon returning from our trip a few days ago, Mom had unexpected news that my step-brother and his girlfriend had gotten married on Saturday. A happy surprise, indeed, for though they’d lived together awhile, Lee and Toni had always avowed that marriage was not important and nor needed for them to feel committed and complete. And so it had been.
Hearing of the wedding, I imagined a quick courthouse service, a formality to expedite some legal or property arrangements. But no, Mom said, it was a proper wedding, with a dress and flowers and family and formality. And everyone was tickled about it.
In fact, when they’d visited her a few days ago, Lee and Toni had been over-the-moon, starry-eyed and even giggly. No minor act of convenience, the previously eschewed wedding had turned them into dizzy school kids, elated and euphoric – Toni gushing about now being able to introduce Lee as her husband.
A lovely story – although not so unusual for live-in partners to decide to hitch it up after all, is it? But the twist and extra dash of teary-eyed, heart-warming romance in this tale isn’t the fact of a wedding having taken place.
It’s that Lee and Toni, those adamant marriage naysayers, those stalwarts of unwedded bliss, blushingly tied the knot after having lived together…
for the last…
forty-four years.
Wishing you a weekend imbued with romance, dear friends, and dreams of dreams that can and do come true.
(I’m busy editing photos and video but also popping in to see the beautiful things you’ve been up to.)
xo – g
What a wonderful story and how romantic! Your photos are just heavenly!
Donna
Such a sweet post, and congratulations to them!
From Carys of La Ville Inconnue
A beautiful and romantic story, I am so happy for them. The photos are stunning. Take care and have a lovely weekend.
i adore the fleur de lis detailing. perfect!
xo Alison
What a story…forty-four years of being un-married and then to tie the knot.. How sweet is that!?
Every time I come over here, I am in awe of the beauty. Such amazing pictures. What an artist you are. I am so glad that Carolyn steered me here!!!
hugs
So romantic! In a world where separations and divorce seems to be the norm this story is heartwarming and inspiring:)
To think those two could act like giddy newlyweds after forty-four years – congrats to them.
The pink rose and blue iron contrast is a pretty and romantic tribute for the new Mr. and Mrs.
Judith
What a fabulous love story…really…44 years? Wow! Love is so fun! I just sat here reading this post and smiled. Don't we all love a good love story? ♥
Your story and photos are over the moon G!!!
oh my gosh what a wonderful story……..so happy for them both. Your photos of course are so lovely ……
Dear Georgianna, An amazing story and so beautifully written and your photographs so well chosen and so spectacular. I have been married for 47 years. So I can relate to a relationship that has lasted so long.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful story and have a lovely weekend.
How wonderful to be still so much in love after 44 years together, I hope that will be us someday :) Beautiful roses G, I love how they clamber around the curves of the metal xx
How sweet… what a great story! And the pictures are beautiful as always… :)
Wow wow wow!!! I've been away too long. I've missed so many wonderful pictures. I can't wait to have the time to come back to your blog and sit and catch up. Cindy
Wow! I was shocked when you said forty-four years! I expected giggly twenty-somethings. (By the way, as you know, roses are the very essence of romance.)
Brenda
Beautiful story- congratulations to the happy couple!
Beautiful pics – and I love the way you get that lovely soft haze in the background – makes for such a pretty photo – and in my favourite colour tones pink.
Dianne xx
how very sweet…..congrats to them!!
Thank you so much! xo
Oh, such a sweet story! Love, happiness and romance are wonderful things… :)
Have a great Sunday!
Moa xo
PS. Gorgeous photos as well, they match the love theme of this blogpost very well :)
That is just too sweet! How lucky for them to have found love in each other… again! Oh, that we married folks could have such joy after 44 years!
How wonderful!
Love those. Splendidly lovely.
xo
wow! I think that is the cutest! What a great story and beautiful pictures!
aw how lovely, makes you believe in true love and happy endings doesnt it :)
x
I loved this well told romantic tale-I chuckled when I got to the fourty four year part!
Carolyn
what a great romance! and complemented by romantic images
Beautiful images and a great story. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Oh my! This is so sweet. Congratulations to the Bride & Groom!
:)
Zuzu
You're lovely story has made my day. I get to go to sleep with a smile on my face! How romantic.
That is so sweet, I honestly have a big smile on my face and feel a bit teary at the same time!
I love it!!! Oh, you do know how to tell a story, don't you, my friend! Congratulations to your brother and your sister-in-law.
This is absolutely stunning!
Oh these flowers are just gorgeous! Love the ironwork in the photos, just makes it so lovely and elegant! :)