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Saturday, April 7, 2012

Saturday Snapshot ~ Martha and Jess

Martha and Jess were married 20 years ago this week (April 4, 1992).  She posted this photo on my Facebook wall, asking me, "Bonnie, do you remember where you were 20 years ago today???"  Yes, I was right there in the middle of it all.  The wedding, I mean.  No, I wasn't a bridesmaid wearing black with a cute white collar, but you kind of needed me there.  I remember driving three hours from Morristown to be in Chattanooga that day.  Mother and I didn't move back to Chattanooga until late June of that year.

I also remember that, in spite of major surgery not long before, Martha was determined to walk down the aisle — and she did!  Yay, Martha!  And I know you two still act madly in love with each other.  I must have tied that knot pretty well, huh?

Saturday Snapshot is a meme hosted by Alyce from At Home With Books.  To participate, post a photo taken by you (or a friend or family member).  Your photo can be old or new, as long as its subject is appropriate for all eyes to see.  Check out the snapshots others are sharing this week.
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19 comments:

  1. AnonymousSaturday, April 07, 2012 4:33:00 AM

    Oh my goodness, it proves she loved that guy. I don't think I could walk down the aisle after major surgery. Enjoyed the photo. It' doesn't look 20 years old. That's a good thing.:)

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  2. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaSaturday, April 07, 2012 7:01:00 AM

    It's very fun to take those walks down memory lane. Great story and photo Bonnie.

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  3. TrishSaturday, April 07, 2012 7:04:00 AM

    what a happy day! 20 years go by pretty quickly, don't they?

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  4. AnonymousSaturday, April 07, 2012 7:22:00 AM

    What a nice picture. Happy anniversary to the happy couple!

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  5. Laurel-Rain SnowSaturday, April 07, 2012 8:13:00 AM

    Oh, what wonderful memories! Love how you tell the story. Thanks for sharing.

    Here's MY SATURDAY SNAPSHOT

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  6. LisaSaturday, April 07, 2012 8:37:00 AM

    What a great memory! Thanks for sharing it.

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  7. Sheila (Bookjourney)Saturday, April 07, 2012 9:41:00 AM

    Bonnie that is so awesome! What a great picture and memory - and LOOK AT YOU! :) You made me smile!

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  8. EvaSaturday, April 07, 2012 9:55:00 AM

    What a cute photo. And so good for them that they're still in love :-)

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  9. bermudaonionSaturday, April 07, 2012 10:11:00 AM

    Aw, how sweet!

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  10. gautami tripathySaturday, April 07, 2012 10:38:00 AM

    Wonderful memories!

    Here is my Saturday Snapshot post!

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  11. Susan LindquistSaturday, April 07, 2012 11:07:00 AM

    What a terrific snapshot! Nice to know you had such a major role in helping a young couple seal the deal, huh?

    What a wonderful post!

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  12. Helen's Book BlogSaturday, April 07, 2012 11:34:00 AM

    What a great thing! I've performed about 5 weddings for friends and it really is special (I get "ordained" for their weddings)

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  13. Bonnie JacobsSaturday, April 07, 2012 11:44:00 AM

    Sheila, did I fail to tell you I'm an ordained minister? Or had you just never imagined me wearing a black robe? I rarely wore a collar, unlike clergywomen in the Episcopal church, for instance.

    Helen, what does that mean, you get "ordained" for their weddings? Is it legal? Or does someone else (maybe someone ordained) do the legal part of the service?

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  14. Nise' Saturday, April 07, 2012 11:58:00 AM

    Happy Anniversary to the couple!

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  15. AlyceSaturday, April 07, 2012 12:13:00 PM

    That is such a great story! I didn't know you were able to marry people either - very neat! :)

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  16. Helen's Book BlogSaturday, April 07, 2012 3:01:00 PM

    Bonnie, regarding your question. In California (and other states?) The local Hall of Records/County can "ordain" someone to perform a marriage between 2 specific people on one specific day. A lot of people here do it so a friend or relative can perform the wedding ceremony and it's legal

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  17. Bonnie JacobsSaturday, April 07, 2012 6:18:00 PM

    Wow, thanks for explaining, Helen. I have never heard about that, and we don't have anything like it here, as far as I know. Because I am ordained by the United Methodist Church, I can perform marriage ceremonies in Tennessee and also in other states. But others, who are only licensed to preach, cannot. That may have changed, but I haven't heard about it.

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  18. AnonymousSaturday, April 07, 2012 10:22:00 PM

    Thanks to all of you "bloggers" for the nice comments! And, it is true, Jess and I are still crazy about each other!

    Martha

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  19. MargMonday, April 09, 2012 7:06:00 AM

    What a lovely post today, Bonnie!

    And congratulations to Martha and Jess

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