Tuesday, July 7, 2009

30 Years Together

Our 30th Wedding Anniversary is today. It has been such a wonderful 30 years, and I am so blessed to have Sweetheart as a husband. We celebrated our 30 years together on Sunday with an Open House and a renewal of our vows. My mother in love and mom took care of most of the food....
BBQ'd pulled pork, meatballs, rolls, potato salad, cole slaw (both homemade and "to die for!") baked beans, fruit, and hor dourves ...These trays (which spin on there own...electric) were filled with homemade brownies, pinwheels, and onion wraps....all made by my mother in love.My mother in love has been recovering from her surgery and she felt quite ill. She sure looks beautiful though!!!
The colors were pink and brown. The balloon ladies were here bright and early!They tied balloons on the fence posts, made centerpieces for the tables and built an arch for us.Guests began to arrive and the weather was beautiful.
At 2pm we were ready to renew our vows, but Sweetheart was in the middle of a game of corn toss. Not a biggie, but all of a sudden the clouds came in and it rained for 10 minutes...a nice cool rain that brought a nice breeze with it. It was really hot before that, so it was actually perfect. Finally he was ready, but I am not sure where I had went off to.... Pastor Paul gave a beautiful ceremony with our children, grandchildren and family and friends all around us....though the balloon arch was a bit worse for wear ;) Luckily I am no Bridezilla! My mom cried!!! Yeesh!He sure does love me!!!
Zach was pretty clingy during the whole thing, but he was very well behaved, as was Charlotte.The cake had our wedding picture on it and was filled with fresh strawberries and had a satin frosting. It was very good.Like I said, it was a beautiful event and I am looking forward to another 30 years married to Sweetheart!!! Thank you for all the cards, e-mails and well wishes.

25 comments:

DeNiece Barnes said...

Oh Bren I am lost for words, everything seemed so perfect, it is good to see two people celebrated their 30th anniversary, in today's times many people don't even stay married a year. My hubby and I will be celebrated our anniversary on next Tuesday July 14. Everything was just so lovely wish that I could have been there. My prayers go out that you guys have many more years together. You guys look wonderful together

Little Penpen said...

Sweet! Happy anniversary to you guys!

Libby said...

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary . . . . I think '79 was the perfect year to get hitched *s*

Unknown said...

Congratulations! What a wonderful celebration, and good example for the kids! We celebrated 31 years in March. It must be love, LOL!

Unknown said...

Your day looks like it was just wonderful Bren, congratulations to you and your sweetie. Here's to another 30 great years.

Melzie said...

Beautiful day, peaceful setting, happy moments :) What more could you want :) God's blessings from melzie :) xoxo

blushing rose said...

How beautiful & precious ... may you have many more blessings in your life. Love it! TTFN ~ Marydon

In Pursuit of His Call said...

Happy Anniversary!

NeeCee said...

Happy Anniversary! Your ceremony looked breathtaking and you looked gorgeous! What wonderful memories you made with your family and especially your loving husband.

Susan said...

Everything is beautiful, Bren! Congratulations on your 30th Anniversary - you are blessed!

Andrea Cherie said...

Yay! I'm glad the weather turned out pretty! You two look so happy together, congratulations Bren & Sweetheart! :)

PS: a little belated anniversary gift is in the mail! You're gonna LOVE it!!

Crispy said...

What a beautiful day you two had!! Congradulations again!!!

Crispy

Dani said...

It looks like it was a beautiful day! Happy anniversary!!!

Winona said...

Bren, what a wonderful celebration! You and sweetheart both look so happy together. July must be a good month to get married. My dh and I will celebrate 32 years on July 25th. Happy, Happy anniversary my dear friend. I hope you have many, many more. Any plans for today? (grin) Winona

copperswife said...

Happy anniversary, officially! The party looked wonderful, and everything was beautiful. Of course your mom cried! Why did that surprise you?

The pictures are wonderful!

Julieann said...

Happy, Happy Anniversary. All the pictures were just beautiful. Love pink and brown together!

Happy Tuesday.

Julieann

Anneatheart said...

Aww, how neat. It's hard to imagine being married for 30 years, but then the past 8 have flown by! Love the colors and cake and am wishing I had been there for lunch :) Although I was eating brisket with bbq sauce and potato salad myself,my fave!

Donetta said...

Delightful!

Angela said...

It was all gorgeous, especially YOU. Blessings.

meggie said...

How wonderfully happy your both looked. Congratulations.
Hugs XX Best wishes for the next 30 years!

kymber said...

What a beautiful celebration for a beautiful couple!

Congratulations you two!
Blessings,
Kymber

Unknown said...

What a beautiful day. Congratulations.

Ace said...

Bren,

How WONDERFUL! CONGRATS!

30 years is such an inspiration, thank you for sharing with us.

Many Blessings :)
Ace

Rose Marie said...

Happy 30th .... you two make a lovely couple!

Julie said...

I LOVE IT! What a wonderful day.