For months, my brother and our spouses, have been planning a dinner/celebrating for my parents. After lots of planning and preparring, the day was here and everything was set and beautiful ( thanks to my sister-in-law Jen for some of the pics).
The glasses were ready for wine
The display tables were set. This is a plate that was given to my dad's parents on their 40th in 1970.
This was one of our gifts to mom and dad!
This vase was given to my mom's parents on their 40th in 1973.
This was another one of our gifts to our parents.
Display table
Favors at each place
The tables had 4 pictures as a centerpiece. Each one a picture of mom and dad, from the time they met until now. It's hard to see but the placecards we used were leftover originals from the real wedding in 1970.
Mom and Dad also had their original guest book available so people could sign in. On the left, the last page of the guest book from 1970. On the right, the first page of the 40th anniverdary celebration. Each person also wore a nametag that had a few sentences about who they were and how they were connected to mom and dad.
The champagne glasses they used in 1970 that they would again use tonight to toast!
These kissing angels were a gift from their friends, The Pipers on their first wedding anniversary.
Display table
Mom and Dad ( and Auntie Doris and Cousin Maddie) arrive and kids run to them with hugs and kisses!
Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!
The Bechtels
Dan, Jen, and Veronica Bechtel
Brian, Katie, Alaric, and Amara Fulton
We pinned our parents with their corsages for the night
While Mom and Dad looked around and talked to early guests, Dan played a few songs on his saxaphone privately for mom and dad.
The kids danced
Then we showed them the display tables and their gifts
They loved everything and got emotional
Dad, and his sister Doris, laughed and caught up while they watched the children play.
Mom and Dad greeted each guest
Before the meal, Alaric surprised Grammy and Papa by leading everyone in his special prayer he learned at school.
Alaric loves his PAPA!!!
Then the accapella singing group from Urbana High School performed a few numbers just for mom and dad! They were amazing!
The Fultons, The Pipers, The Trippiedi's, and Amara!
The Cains, The Harry's, and The Purcells
Nancy Nasca, The Lucies, and Mom and Dad
The Bechtels, Rev. Keith Harris, and The Kitsons
The Fultons, Doris Houser, Maddie Houser
Dan and I gave a toast
Brian served Mom and Dad Catawba juice instead of Champagne in their champagne flutes from 1970 because thats how their moms wanted it then- no alcohol!
Veronica surprised Grandma and PopPop by singing the Beatles, "When I'm 64"
Then Jennifer made a beautiful slideshow of 40 lessons of life and love that we watched after the toast and during dessert
Dad gave Mom a beautiful ruby and diamond necklace and earrings
the night concluded with Dad making remarks to the group of 30 people sharing his love for mom and their connection to each person in the room. It was such an incredible night! Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!!!
Check out these video clips too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=645F6iWzqpM
Veronica’s Solo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV1LEk0sfYU
The VCRs sing “My Girl”
2 comments:
Happy Anniversary Dave and Ann! You both are such an inspiration to me. I only hope that Justin and I have as equally a successful marriage as you have!
What an amazing party with so many memories to share & so many made. It looked like such a great party! You are so blessed with wonderful parents & such great family & friends!
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