Wednesday, September 26, 2012

forever and always

 Twenty-Five years ago today we made the promise to love one another forever.
We were actually laughing when the photographer snapped the shot above and below.
This photo was from our rehearsal dinner at The Seelbach Hotel.
1987
My Mother and I went to an orchid farmer to select to orchids as centerpieces in clear glass globes set on top of a mirror.  It was the eighties and I thought it was so modern and minimal.
Can you see it on the table?  

My Mother always told me to find someone you can love and laugh with.

I love you because...
 you make me laugh.

  Especially when I find your collar stays or you find my keys.
We wised up and designated a dish for the collar stays and a key hook for the keys.
After twenty five years......you still give me butterflies 
(as well as hold the key to my heart)

Twenty five years ago today, we were married.
Both our parents are still married so we have had some good "forever and always" shoes to fill.

One lovely reader sent me an e-mail asking how Mr and Mrs.PvE came to meet...
Well I shall be back thursday with that story.

Thank-you to each of you who keep coming back for more.
Promise me you will take time to create a little laughter with your loved one.

Laughter always help make the most of forever.

25 comments:

Joyce said...

Happy Silver Anniversary!!! Love the photos! Laughter is the key. Any special plans? May the next 25 years be as golden. xo

GLENDA CHILDERS said...

Congrats on 25 years. (We are 10 years ahead of you.)

Fondly,
Glenda

Cheryl said...

Beautiful photos!! Such wonderful memories. Enjoy your day.

Diane said...

What a beautiful shot and a beautiful bride! Your husband is just beaming proud, you can tell... Aren't wedding photos fun to look at? Enjoy your special day!

Sandy at You May Be Wandering said...

Happy Anniversary!! What pretty pictures (and you were a gorgeous bride). I love that you are paying tribute to your 25 years together this week!!

eLIZabeth Floyd said...

How wonderful to be married for 25 years! I am so happy he still inspires you to laugh, to smile, and to still give you butterflies!

Congratulations!

Liz

Kwana said...

What a beautiful post. Happy 25th and here's to many more years of laughter and love.

Tawna said...

What beautiful, timeless pictures! They don't even look like they were taken in the eighties...I'm so used to seeing such "poof" from that era (ya, I did the poof too). Thanks for sharing.

julielorusso@gmail.com said...

I chose Matt because he made me laugh. I'm pretty sure I make him laugh too. AND, although I have designated a bowl for collar stays and a box by the front door for keys, he hasn't embraced the process yet... I guess we've got another 16 years to work on that :)

Happy anniversary!

Jennifer C. Webb said...

beautiful, best wishes for many more. Looking forward to the story of your meeting.

Tonia Lee Smith said...

Congratulations and well wishes for many many many more.

john bord said...

The silver chalice brings forth many a memory. The joy and laughter overflows the brim. Congratulations on the many years of companionship.

home before dark said...

All the best of love and laughter for the today and forever

Unknown said...

Precious! I like your Mom's advice! Our anniversary is Nov.24. It will be 29 years & I know how sound that advice was!

Bruce Barone said...

Beautiful!

And Congratulations!!!

quintessence said...

Happy Anniversary Patricia!! You were an absolutely beautiful bride and not too much different today!!

Formerly known as Frau said...

Happy Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. PVE! Beautiful couple your are...enjoy!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!!

kayce hughes said...

Happy Anniversary!!!!

Catherine said...

Happy Anniversary! xoTrina

MJH Design Arts said...

Happy Anniversary. Your joy is contagious and is filling me up. xoxo
Mary

jacqueline said...

Lovely pictures and story!
Congratulations!

BRASWELL said...

25 years + congratulations, you two! xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

Glitterista said...

Wow, what a stunning couple! Congratulations on 25 happy years and happy anniversary. :)

Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams Ashore said...

These are the cutest photos...you look timeless and classic and no one would even know it was the eighties...haha! xx