Our wedding took place on the coldest day in 200 years, according to the news. We could see our breath as we said our vows. They started building our village church in 1348 and it had never been heated. The only warmth that day came from a small electric heater placed behind the vicar. Gregg just laughed out loud as I read him this. The memory came back like a thunderbolt, and he said, "True, true, true!" and then we both laughed.
49 years ago seems like yesterday.
I was so cold I had trouble getting his wedding ring on and he helped me. He has been helping me ever since.
Added note: if you click on this link you can see another photo from our wedding. I also mentioned how cold it was in that post.
Awww, so sweet! Happy anniversary! You have really each found the perfect person for each other!! Wishing you many, many more happy years. You are both gorgeous in the wedding photo!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ginny, very true :) and thank you for the sweet compliment on our photo. So young!
DeleteWhat a memorable and unique wedding day! The thought of exchanging vows while seeing your breath in the freezing air certainly paints a vivid picture. It's amazing how such an ancient, unheated church has stood the test of time since 1348.
ReplyDeleteThank you Roentare :) I do believe they have added more heat since. I remembered this in the 2015 trip we took. These magnificent old places certainly do stand the test of time, all around the world.
DeleteHuge Congratulations - and I am sure that he would say that you have been helping him as he does you.
ReplyDeleteSo kind of you Sue, and I believe he would agree with you. We look out for each other :) Thank you my friend!
DeleteHappy wedding anniversary Denise....Amazing moment with a beautiful gown....hold on to each other forever and always. May God bless you two. Greetings
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your sweet comment Mbul Kecil and such lovely wishes. A happy week to you :)
DeleteHappy Anniversary. Love the picture of the two of you. Wishing you many more wonderful years together.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ann, I appreciate that very much :)
DeleteHappy anniversary, Denise. Lovely wedding photograph - you haven't changed much.
ReplyDeleteThank you Janice, so kind of you to say, especially with all the water that has gone under that bridge :)))
DeleteWszystkiego najlepszego z okazji rocznicy. ⚘⚘⚘🌙
ReplyDeleteDziękuję, bardzo doceniam Twoje życzenia :)
DeleteBeautiful wedding photo. Happy Anniversary Denise. Take care, have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteHello Eileen, thank you very much and I also wish you a wonderful day :)
DeleteHappy Anniversary!! Love the photo!
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Donna
So glad and thank you kindly Donna. Sending hugs :)
DeleteDenise, Happy 🥂Anniversary to you and Gregg and thanks for sharing the story of your wedding day, which was quite memorable.
ReplyDeleteThank you my friend :) very much appreciated.
DeleteCongrats! That's just TOO cold. Guess that makes for short vows and ceremonies. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda and no, it was a long service with about a hundred popsicles/people sitting in their seats, all watching their breath circling up to the rafters, lol :)
DeleteHappy Anniversary, and may you have many more!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I appreciated your good wishes very much :)
DeleteThen you had extra cause to snuggle in bed that night, just for the purpose of getting warm, wink, wink.
ReplyDeleteOh David, you do make me smile :)
DeleteHappy anniversary! Beautiful wedding photo.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda, much appreciated :)
DeleteI had to chuckle at this story. But, cold hands, warm heart!
ReplyDeleteIndeed, thank you Gigi :)
DeleteHappy anniversary! You still carry that sweet smile like 49 years ago, Denise.
ReplyDeleteAnd that is very sweet of you to say, thank you Angie :)
DeleteHappy 49th Anniversary, wow on the cold church.. and double wow on the age of it. isn't it crazy how the time flies and we don't know how fast it is going. we are at 40 years Feb 8th. we were 40 and 48 ages and boom, in a flash, we are 80 and 88.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra :) and I do so agree. We are not very far behind you two.
DeleteDenise and Gregg what a beautiful memory and precious Memory...
ReplyDeleteHappy 49th Anniversary I hope you have a lovely day and thank you for sharing
Hugs Cecilia
Very sweet of you to say Cecilia. You are very welcome. We have had a great day thank you. Sending hugs :)
DeleteAhh, Denise, a very happy 49th anniversary to you and Gregg! That cold day has been warmed up with so many good memories. God bless you with many more.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellen, so very kind of you :) very true! I appreciate your sweet wishes.
DeleteCongratulations on 49 years. It does go by in a hurry.
ReplyDeleteThank you Red, it certainly does! :)
DeleteDenise your lovely memory of 49 years ago is beautiful as well as your wedding photo! Happy Anniversary to you and Gregg! What a lovely sentiment you ended this post with dear one. Have a beautiful day remembering.
ReplyDeleteThank you my friend, I am so very happy you enjoyed it :) our day has indeed been beautiful, and I hope yours was also.
Delete49 years, you have us beat by 11 and ours seems like yesterday as well. Happy anniversary!
ReplyDeleteThank you friends :) and to your long marriage also.
DeleteHappy Anniversary! I hope that you’ve had a lovely day! Sal 🥰
ReplyDeleteThank you Sal :) we do things a little more quietly these days but had a wonderful time.
DeleteQuite a chilled wedding then?! Happy Anniversary, here's to the big party for your 50th!!
ReplyDeleteHappy days!
Wren x
Lol! Yes it was! Thank you Wren, we have already started putting ideas together for our 50th :)))
DeleteHappy Anniversary...you were a beautiful bride! And a wedding to remember!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate that Rose, thank you so much :)
DeleteCongratulations and Happy Wedding Anniversary to you both.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful photo, handsome and pretty.
Gosh, so cold on that day, good day to snuggle up..lol
Thank you very much Margaret, I appreciate that. It's funny but I used to love the cold weather and enjoyed going on skiing holidays with my friends when I was young. Loved the snow, skiing all day, après ski and dancing all night, drinking gluhwein in front of roaring fires. Oh my! Can't imagine doing that now. Have you and David been having a chat? Lol! Thanks for the smiles.
DeleteA belated Happy Anniversary Denise.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sonjia, so very much appreciated :)
DeleteOh Denise, what a wonderful photo! Beautful bride, handsome groom. Congratulatons on your anniversary!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeanie, very sweet of you to say and very much appreciate your congratulations :)
DeleteMany happy wedding anniversary wishes coming across the miles to you.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you very much my friend, so very much appreciates and all the best to you too :)
DeleteHow sweet! Happy anniversary!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Linda, I appreciate that very much :)
DeleteHappy Anniversary, Denise. 49 years is special, indeed. What a lovely wedding photo you shared today.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Thank you Sheri, so sweet of you to say :)
DeleteCongratulations. Cheers Diane
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