Valentine’s Day: Delaware County seniors renew wedding vows, share secrets to long marriage

WAYNE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — It was a particular Valentine’s Day for seniors at Brightview Senior Residing Devon Tuesday afternoon.

Three {couples} who’ve been married for greater than half a century every renewed their vows in entrance of household, pals and family members.

Connie and John Brignola have been married for 62 years.

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“It is essential for us via all of the onerous days we have had previously to have fun today,” explains Connie. “We met by chance 65 years in the past and by no means knew it, however we lived across the nook from one another! It simply blossomed from there on in.”

Invoice and Donna Rae McDonough have been celebrating their life collectively for 51 years. They’ve nice recommendation for {couples} beginning their journey collectively in marriage.

Invoice says, “I might say discuss to one another, specific your emotions. Generally it could be tough. Actually means loads to speak with one another.”

“Any time your accomplice is leaving make sure you kiss them. And kiss them once they get house,” says Donna Rae. “It retains the bond shut. It is so necessary.”

Leo and Kay Carlin have been going robust for 62 years.

Kay says, “You actually must imagine within the vows. Consider them, follow them daily. It is a dedication to one another.”

Her finest recommendation? “By no means go to mattress offended. Don’t remain offended lengthy. It isn’t price it. And love is at all times the bond.”

Nice recommendation certainly!

The ceremony happened at Brightview Devon. To be taught extra about different occasions they could have you possibly can go to https//www.brightviewseniorliving.com

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