Romeo and Juliet, the movie directed by Franco Zeffirelli, way back in 1968 was just what a 14 year old girl needed to confirm that teenage love was everything.
The beautiful Olivia Hussey in the role of Juliet was all I could romantically aspire to. The drama, the exotic backdrop, the intoxicating scenery and the thought that every girl needed a Romeo of her own...I don't know that I would find the movie as beguiling now as I did then, however, I do still believe that everyone deserves to find someone very special at some point in their life.
This week, 32 years ago, I married my Romeo in a little ceremony, on a Friday night at town hall.
It was not a big splashy affair, but a very tiny, personal, exchange of promises of a life to be. We were young, naive, and in love...now we are older, a little less naive and happily for us, still in love.
It has been a lifetimes worth of flowers, hearts, giggles and grins with the occasional bump in the road. We have been lucky enough to share a home with our three children, watching them grow over the years and become young adults. In my wildest dreams as a 14 year old, I could never have conceived the life we have had together...it has been a blast, and hopefully will continue to be.
A thank you to my friend Pat at Milli Fiori Favoriti for writing a post about Juliet and jogging this memory. This post is being linked to How Sweet the Sound for Pink Saturday, Smiling Sally for Blue Monday, and Little Red House for Mosaic Monday. Thank you all so much for hosting these linky events.
Happy Valentines day to one and all...if you are with the one you love, still looking for someone to love, or loving being on your own, I wish you exciting times followed by peace and comfort.
♥, Susan
Oh Susan!!! I love that picture! You look as beautiful as ever and your husband is so cute! I love the height difference...Mark is almost 6'3 and I am 5'1 so we have it too, but yours looks even more so!
I just love seeing that photo it helps me picture other things you've written about your past!
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: LAURA | February 11, 2011 at 08:53 AM
Thanks so much Laura...hes 64 and I am just 5...makes formal dancing a little tricky! Have a wonderful weekend. ♥
Posted by: susan ericson | February 11, 2011 at 09:00 AM
Susan you and your husband look so young and adorable in this photo and so much in love! It's so romantic that you were married so close to Valentine's Day! Happy belated anniversary! Happy Valentines Day!
Thanks for the "shout out" too! :)
♥ Pat
Posted by: Pat ~ Mille Fiori Favoriti | February 11, 2011 at 09:15 AM
Susan, Such a lovely post. It sure brings back those memories for me too, when I was also a 14 year old girl..I am lucky to have found my husband to and we are still in love!! I loved your wedding picture! Thank you for sharing with us! Congrats on a wonderful marriage and family!! They are so hard to come by these days...you are blessed to have both!! xoxoxoxox
Posted by: Cheryl F | February 11, 2011 at 09:42 AM
What a sweet post! So young! Happy Anniversary!
I loved that movie! I may need to watch it again! So much better than the remake.
Posted by: Carol | February 11, 2011 at 09:48 AM
Happy Anniversary and Pink Saturday!
Love your romantic post!
~ Gabriela ~
Posted by: Gabriela | February 11, 2011 at 02:05 PM
What a beautiful post! Congrats to 32 years! That's what I call true love. Wishing you many more happy memories together!
Posted by: beatrice banks | February 11, 2011 at 02:11 PM
Happy Anniversary and Happy Valentines Day too! We must be close to the same age because I remember when that movie came out too. In fact, if I remember correctly, my Mom almost didn't let us go because she heard it was "racy"! LOL, compared to what the kids watch these days, it was Sesame Street! Have a great weekend! Nan
Posted by: Nan | February 11, 2011 at 02:17 PM
Happy Anniversary, Susan! How darling a couple, yet not so long ago! We are pushing the 1/2 mark shortly! Sending you hearts, flowers & a big hug ...
Happy Valentine's PS weekend ~
TTFN ~
Marydon
Posted by: Marydon | February 11, 2011 at 02:21 PM
That is a very romantic movie! Congratulations on 32 years--we just had our 30th. Happy Valentine's Day. Linda
Posted by: Linda | February 11, 2011 at 02:29 PM
That was so sweet. You are a really cute couple then and now. Happy Anniversary too.
Posted by: Donnie | February 11, 2011 at 02:33 PM
This is just lovely---and the picture is precious. Happy Anniversary!!
rachel
Posted by: racheld | February 11, 2011 at 02:38 PM
What a great pic! Happy Anny and Valentine's Weekend-enjoy:@)
Posted by: Lynn@HappierThanAPigInMud | February 11, 2011 at 03:05 PM
Your photos are truly a treasure. I want to wish you both a Happy Anniversary. I love stories that have happy endings and I hope you are still together and still celebrating 30 years from now. Have a wonderful weekend. Blessings...Mary
Posted by: Mary | February 11, 2011 at 03:55 PM
Congratulations on your anniversary. Thank you for sharing your inspirational, moving love story. Good for both of you!
Posted by: Lynn Kreizl | February 11, 2011 at 03:57 PM
Happy Anniversary, Happy Valentines Day and Happy Pink Saturday...what a beautiful couple...and a beautiful love story too.
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Posted by: Francie Thornton | February 11, 2011 at 04:59 PM
What a perfect week to celebrate a wedding anniversary! You both looked so young and adorable!!
xoxo
Happy Anniversary and
Happy Pink Saturday
Deborah in NC
Posted by: Deborah | February 11, 2011 at 05:23 PM
A perfect post for a special occasion near Valentine. Best wishes to you and hubby for many more blessed years together.
Posted by: LaVoice | February 11, 2011 at 05:42 PM
Happy pink saturday, sweet chick! Nice to meet you. I don't think I've ever been here before.
xoxo,
Connie
Posted by: Connie | February 11, 2011 at 06:14 PM
Happy Anniversary! It was so lovely to read this and to hear that you are still happily in love. That is truly inspirational!
I have actually posted about my wedding too! Love is definitely in the air!
Best Valentine's wishes,
Natasha.
Posted by: Natasha | February 12, 2011 at 12:07 AM
32 years! That's so fabulous :->
Your wedding picture is sooo sweet.
xo, suzy
Posted by: georgiapeachez | February 12, 2011 at 04:39 AM
To me, you two look just like the couple in the movie poster. Loved this story! HPS and Happy Valentines
Posted by: Lynn @thevintagenest | February 12, 2011 at 05:11 AM
Happy anniversary! Happy Pink Saturday.
Posted by: Angela | February 12, 2011 at 06:17 AM
Oh I just love LOVE! Especially when it is PINK!
Happy Hearts Day to you and yours!
Posted by: Laura Ingalls Gunn | February 12, 2011 at 06:46 AM
Happy Pink Saturday Sweetie...
Love is in the air. I can see it in these photos. Such a gorgeous share. Isn't it fun to look back?
Congratulations on your upcoming Anniversary of 32 years. You all look just beautiful in your photos. (DH and I just celebrated our 35th in Jan.) There aren't many of us left around.
Have a gorgeous weekend sweetie. Many hugs and much love, Sherry
Posted by: Sherry @ Country Wings in Phoenix | February 12, 2011 at 07:29 AM
Happy Anniversary Susan!! What a wonderful post!!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | February 12, 2011 at 08:34 AM
Howdy Susan
Conagratulations on your anniversary !
What a beautiful post :)
Thank you for sharing a true love story ,you have simply made my heart believe all over again that True Love can happen and last .May you and your sweetie have many more awesome years together and a very special Valentines day .
Until next time
Happy Trails
Posted by: Terry | February 12, 2011 at 11:14 AM
Oh my Susan-- congrats to both of you. Looks like you both have understood what it is to give and take and compomise.
I was exactly like you in the fact I loved the Romeo and Juliet movie! I saw it many many times.
I especially loved your tulip boquet. (my post today) You made a very darling couple. I dare say you couldve given Olivia run for her money.
Posted by: Claudia@DipityRoad | February 12, 2011 at 02:05 PM
Ah, a real love story! And with a happy years later! Happy Anniversary!
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | February 12, 2011 at 04:19 PM
Happiest Anniversary. I hope you have many more. If you come over for a visit, I have 2 Pink posts. Please look at the other one..our romance has lasted over 50 years. :))
xo bj
Posted by: bj | February 12, 2011 at 04:51 PM
Beautiful post - Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Jeri | February 12, 2011 at 05:07 PM
What a sweet post! Congratulations!
Best wishes,
Anna
Anna's Pink Saturday (12 Feb.)
Posted by: Anna's Adornments, Sweden | February 13, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Oh, my, you are a gorgeous young couple! Happy Anniversary and congratulations!
Posted by: Pat Petrovich | February 13, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Congrats on your anniversary. Love the photos and I wish you many more ahppy years. Happy Valentine's Day!
Posted by: Eileen | February 13, 2011 at 04:37 PM
Ah, Susan. Thank you for sharing your love story, and I am so glad that you have been blessed with a marriage of enduring love.
I remember this movie well. I was sixteen years old, and I loved it, too.♥
Posted by: | February 13, 2011 at 04:43 PM
Oh Susan, what a beautiful post! Wishing you the happiest of anniversaries, and love and happiness throughout the years to come.
xoxo
Posted by: mary | February 13, 2011 at 04:50 PM
Happy Anniversary. Best wishes for many wonderful years to come.
Posted by: A Garden of Threads | February 13, 2011 at 05:04 PM
Happy Anniversary...what a special occasion this is for you! Enjoy this wonderful holiday and the precious memories! Love your mosaic! ♥♥♥
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | February 13, 2011 at 05:11 PM
Happiest of Anniversaries!!! Lovely and romantic post!!
Posted by: Cathy | February 13, 2011 at 05:21 PM
What a lovely couple you made. Congratulations and hope you have many more happy years together.
Posted by: Valerie | February 13, 2011 at 05:23 PM
What lovely memories - that movie inspired me too! I only have to hear the music..........
Posted by: Pondside | February 13, 2011 at 05:57 PM
Oh gosh! I saw that movie in high school and fell head over heels for romeo! He was a cutie.
Here's to many more happy years together! Happy Valentine's Day!
Posted by: Jillian | February 13, 2011 at 05:57 PM
What a sweet post...and I remember the movie also... Wishing you a beautiful anniversary and birthday week!!!
Posted by: Becky | February 13, 2011 at 06:51 PM
Beautiful that you have such happy memories.
Have a wonderful Anniversary and Birthday.
Happy Valentines Day and Blue Monday too.
Hugs,
Jan
Posted by: Jan Australia | February 14, 2011 at 02:08 AM
Happy Anniversary,Susan. You guys look so cute!
Posted by: jenny | February 14, 2011 at 06:06 AM
Happy Anniversary! Thanks for sharing your blues.
Happy Blue Monday, Susan.
Posted by: Sally | February 14, 2011 at 06:24 AM
You look very beautiful on your wedding day!
Blue Monday, happy valentine's day!
Posted by: Nostalgic Marveling | February 14, 2011 at 06:39 AM
What a sweet couple you make and what a pretty dress ;) Happy Valentines Day!
Posted by: Joy | February 14, 2011 at 06:07 PM
Happy Anniversary and Happy Valentine's Day Susan! What a cute couple you are!
Posted by: Jen_from_NJ | February 14, 2011 at 06:51 PM
Happy Anniversary! What sweet photos!
Happy Valentine's Day too :-)
Posted by: Marie | February 14, 2011 at 07:16 PM