25 years

August 26, 2012



In 1987, while still in college
we married at a place called
Nazareth Hall.



I wrote a special song
a friend performed, and our parents took care of
all the details of the very formal candlelit affair.



With no real sense of style back then, my ensemble
had wayyyy too much goin' on...but it WAS the glam 80s.



I fell in love with my handsome Norwegian groom
with the French last name the year I graduated
from high school,
and we have been together ever since.



A vintage Rolls Royce delivered us to the reception.


We are not the perfect couple.
But we are perfect for each other.

 Peace to you right where you are.



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34 comments

  1. Woodside ParkAugust 26, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Congrats on 25 years, Michele! You make a beautiful couple :) A perfect storybook wedding!!
    xo,
    Loi

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  2. Ricki TreleavenAugust 26, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Aw! Happy Silver Wedding!!! You were a lovely bride, and your wedding photos are so pretty.

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  3. The Snowdrop ProjectAugust 26, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    That's incredibly romantic!
    Congratulations on 25 years!
    Hope you both have a lovely day,
    Lizx
    Ps. Fab photos

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  4. tinajoAugust 27, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    That is just wonderful - congrats to you for staying in love! :-)

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  5. YmmeliAugust 27, 2012 at 1:06 AM

    Hi from Norway! So happy you stumbled upon my blog. Congratulations on your day. And say hi to your husband, Norwegian is he?

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  6. 7ihuset.noAugust 27, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    Congratulations to 25 year anniversary! So many nice pictures, looks like you had a really nice day. You have a really nice blogg, exciting to follow :)

    Best regards from Norway

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  7. UnknownAugust 27, 2012 at 2:17 AM

    Nice photo and beautiful words! Congratulations, hoping for at least 20 years more :)

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  8. The enchanted homeAugust 27, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    Michele.......one word. AWESOME. First you make a GORGEOUS couple, you could almost be brother and sister....you both look like Norwegian royalty. Beatiful wedding, and your sentiments were the sweet icing on the cake. Its a beautiful thing to see a couple still going storng 25 years later. CONGRATS and CHEERS TO YOU BOTH!

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  9. Kreativ-i-tet Ann MereteAugust 27, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    Happy aniversary! :) And thank you for a lovely comment on my blog :) I like yours too, and I am now a follower :)

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  10. ColeenAugust 27, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    Beautiful photos- you were a lovely bride, a lovely couple! Happy Anniversary, and thanks for sharing the moment with us!

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  11. I Dream OfAugust 27, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Happy, happy Anniversary, Michele. It's so delightful to see two people stay in love for 25 years! Cheers and congratulations to you both!! XOXO

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  12. Splendid WillowAugust 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Ahhwwwwww, Michele!

    Beautiful people. Beautiful couple. Beautiful family.
    I can't wait to meet all of you one of these days.

    CONGRATULATIONS and "skål" to many more fun years together!

    Love, Mon

    P.S (and you have aged zip, nada, zero!).

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  13. micheleAugust 27, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    we really did look like brother and sister! we were such young kids and now we have a son the age my husband was when we wed!

    :)

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  14. Barbara@HausDesignAugust 27, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Congratulations on 25 years! Your wedding looks beautiful and the love story is even better. :)

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  15. DelishhhAugust 27, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Happy Anniversary! What a gorgeous wedding! 25 years is a long time :)

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  16. Anette WillemineAugust 27, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    Wow, beautiful wedding-pictures! Happy 25 years together.

    Wishing you many new happy years.

    Love,
    Anette Willemine

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  17. Meg Made DesignsAugust 27, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Congrats! That is HUGE :) Hope you celebrate in big style tonight!!

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  18. LeslieAugust 27, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    Michele xoxo

    I have tears in my eyes.. you guys look like the perfect couple!!

    It's so special when you've been married this long.. through thick and thin.. ya just make it work right??

    We just celebrated our 300th .. oops 30th (ha!) and I still can't believe it.

    So happy for you and I can't wait for you to do some serious celebrating in Paris!

    xx
    leslie

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  19. CindyAugust 27, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Oh my gosh... ya'll are so beautiful, and young, isn't that crazy! The whole thing looks a little like a royal wedding! What a sweet romance, and it's so cool that you're still together in all your perfect imperfect relationship. It was really fun to see your pictures...

    Cindy

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  20. AnonymousAugust 27, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    Awww Michele! Happy Anniversary. May you be with each other for another 100 years and every birth.

    You are looking beautiful. And now that i am to be married, this fills me with the reassurance of love and confidence. I'll make it through. :) We are not perfect people, but like you said, I think we are perfect for each other!

    Love you loads. Posts like this are necessary :)

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  21. Greet LefèvreAugust 28, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    Congratulations Michele!! What a beautiful couple you are!! I just love the black and white pictures!So romantic!!!
    xxx
    Greet

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  22. Meghan @ Wishful ThinkingAugust 28, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    Wow! Congratulations - you both make such a beautiful couple (and you looked so happy)! My husband and I fell in love in our last year of high school too and I couldn't imagine being with anyone else. Here's to 25 more years!

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  23. TiffAugust 28, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    What a stunning couple! Gorgeous images and very inspirational! Congratulations! X

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  24. TiffAugust 28, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    What a stunning couple! Gorgeous images and very inspirational! Congratulations! X

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  25. Lana @whatsthestorymorningloryAugust 28, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Beautiful pictures. I was married in the 80's as well. Things at that time were over the top. Maybe that is why so many of us are drawn to a much simpler look now.

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  26. whiterose42August 28, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    beautiful pictures of a beautiful couple..Happy anniversary!
    Here's to the next 25 years of fun and more!
    Fiona xx

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  27. UnknownAugust 28, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Happy Anniversary my darlin! You were both so gorgeous and 80s fabulous - love the pictures. Nothing like a wonderful long romance - here's to many many more years xxx

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  28. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥August 28, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    Oh HOW BEAUTIFUL you are and how handsome hubby is...I think you are perfect for each other too -- the look in your faces just say it all! sending hugs...

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  29. micheleAugust 28, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    thank you, you beautiful people. he is STILL that handsome!

    :)

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  30. KathysueAugust 28, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    Omgosh, what a beautiful bride and groom. You my dear are still a real beauty!! I love seeing wedding pictures, young and in love, it doesn't get any better than that. I fell in love with my groom of 42 years when I was a mere 16 years old and he is still my sweetheart. Have you seen the pin on pinterest that says.... "The only thing I would change is I would marry you sooner so I could have more time with you?" That is exactly how I feel and I know you feel that way about your hubby too,
    xo Kathysue

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  31. AnneAugust 29, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Congratulations! Happy Anniversary!
    xx
    Anne

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  32. erin's art and gardensAugust 30, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    yippie skippie!
    after 31 years together...i can relate.
    we are rare these days.
    us old married couples.
    erin
    xxoo

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  33. Privet and HollyAugust 31, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    CONGRATS on silver,
    my friend! We will be
    on #26 at the end of this
    month. Yes, we had the
    candlelit 80's affair, as
    well. That was It, in those
    days!

    Adorable couple and I
    loved the pictures!

    xo Suzanne

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  34. micheleAugust 31, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    thank you thank you! we can safely call these photos vintage now!

    michele

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