Getting into a relationship is a serious matter but getting married is a lifetime decision. It’s something that you shouldn’t do impulsively.
The reason for this is marriage can be daunting for some and maintaining a long-lasting relationship may seem impossible to achieve.
It’s a different story for Marvin and Lucille Stone.
For them, “marriage is forever”. If some couple finds it difficult to last for a decade, these two have managed to be together for 6 decades already.
Marvin is 88 years old while Lucille is 81. Their simple yet heartfelt wedding was held in 1960 in Sterling, Nebraska.
“It was a typical wedding. We had a pastor who was in his first ceremony wedding… and he was a little shook but he did it and we were married,” Marvin shared in an interview with KHGI-TV.
They have just celebrated their 60th anniversary.
6o years is no joke and this couple deserves a big celebration of their love for each other – which they recently did through a heartwarming photo shoot.
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Aside from their sweet poses, there is another special thing about their lovely photos. It’s their wedding attire. They were wearing the same dress and suit they wore at their wedding 60 years ago. It’s amazing, right?
Their photos have gone viral.
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They were posted on Facebook by Katie Autry Photography.
“I had the pleasure of working with Marvin and Lucille to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. This may be one of my favorite sessions to date! These two lovebirds even wore their original wedding attire for the session ( Lucille made her dress),” it says on the post.
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Their photographer also revealed the pieces of advice that Lucille and Marvin shared with her.
Many people got touched by their sweet photos and inspiring story. The Facebook post has 2,400 likes and 1,500 shares.
You can feel how they adore each other in their pictures.
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You can see it on their bright smiles too.
They hug and kiss each other like they are newlyweds.
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No wonder why a lot of people commented on their lovely pictures.
“They are truly in love for a lifetime and awesome examples!! Congrats and god bless you both!! Beautiful,” one commenter wrote.
Another one even said, “truly the most gorgeous bride and handsome groom I have ever seen!!! Everything is so perfect the smiles, beautiful wedding gown, his suit, flowers, photos! Especially the love shining brightly. Just amazing. Congratulations.”
A glimpse of their wedding rings.
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Marvin is such a handsome and happy man.
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Of course, his wife looks stunning too.
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This couple is truly inspiring. In their interview, they also shared how they’ve come this far together.
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According to them, they have many similarities. Both of them were teachers and they also had farm backgrounds. Another plus is Lucille’s parents’ really liked Marvin for her.
“My mother beamed and they both thought Marvin was just perfect, and that does help when your parents like the person that you’re marrying,” she said.
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Lucille admitted that their marriage isn’t perfect but both of them do everything to work on them.
“You do what you have to do and by no means have we been perfect in our marriage. We’ve had arguments. We’ve had disagreements, but on the big things we’re pretty much on the same track.”
As for Marvin, he shared that they never talk about or think of separating – which is an important thing in any marriage.
Thank you, Lucille and Marvin, for sharing your story with us. You’ve inspired many people and the lessons you’ve shared are on-point!
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