Royce King, 98, and his wife, Frankie, 97, were finally able to take wedding photos after 77 years together thanks to a sweet gesture by their hospice workers.
There was no time to get a photographer or even a wedding gown when Royce King and his wife, Frankie, got married on his whirlwind, two-day leave in 1944 before he went overseas to fight in World War II.
They found a vintage 1940s wedding gown for Frankie, and Royce wore his Air Force uniform as they held an anniversary celebration in their backyard on a beautiful sunny day. Flowers from the patio were turned into a bouquet for Frankie, and a music therapist from St. Croix played some 1940s standards as Frankie walked down the"aisle."
The couple's daughter, Sue Bilodeau, who lives in California, happened to be in the area and was able to witness the impromptu ceremony.Courtesy Sue Bilodeau "They said, 'Are you ready to see your bride?' and took the blindfold off," Bilodeau said."He had just the biggest smile the rest of the day. It was amazing."FacebookIt was long overdue for the couple, who got married in a church back in 1944 and were not able to get pictures of the ceremony.
"In fact, when they said 'you may kiss the bride,' when he gave her a kiss, we all commented, 'That was quite a long kiss,'" Bilodeau said while laughing. "They were just very excited and honored that St. Croix would do that for them. They liked to be in the limelight, dad especially, and mom was so happy to put on a gown and be beautiful. I think they were just overwhelmed at the whole day."
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