When I was almost 13, I got to be the candlelighter for my cousin Kathleen's wedding. It was at the stately First Presbyterian Church in downtown Fresno and the weather was simply sweltering all day. In those days, formal weddings began at 8:00 pm ~ which seems so late to me now!

It was a fun wedding, though, and I was enchanted with every detail. Mint green bridesmaids dresses , yellow & white daisies, my cousin in her mother's traditional satin gown. My beautiful mother ser ... ved punch at the reception and shopping for her blue formal dress was one of the most exciting experiences of my life up to that point in time! It was fun to go to the beauty salon along with the bridesmaids and bride to have my hair "done" ~ the first time I had ever done that. It all seemed so glamorous to me at that age.

But the best thing about this wedding is this was a couple truly "in love" and they've managed to stay "in love" all these many years. As they have always put God first in their relationship, their marriage has impacted hundreds and hundreds of lives throughout the decades. They had 5 wonderful children and now have 8 grandchildren. Their legacy will live on for generations to come. hostess gowns for wedding

Happy Anniversary, Kathleen & Ed! May there be many more years of joy!