Their hospice-carers allowed a couple who were in their 90s to finally have the wedding of their dreams.
Frankie King and Royce, a devoted couple of 98 years, did not have any wedding photos taken on the day they tied the knot. This was because they were unable to fit in their nuptials in time for Royce to go to war.
Frankie wore a black dress that she owned while Royce wore a military uniform.
The hospice staff found that the couple didn’t have any photos of their wedding day. They arranged for them to recreate the event in the backyard of their home, which they’ve lived in for 68+ years.
Frankie wore a 1940s gown from St Croix Hospice in Iowa. Royce donned his military uniform, while Frankie wore a wedding dress made in 1940 by St Croix Hospice. This hospice provides home care to patients.
Their hospice-careers allowed a couple who was in their 90s to finally have the wedding of their dreams.
Frankie King (both 98) and Royce King were unable to enjoy the special day that they had hoped for on their first wedding anniversary, September 16, 1944.
Their nuptials had to be done before Royce was sent off to war. They tied the knot at a local church – and not with a photographer.
St Croix Hospice Iowa in Iowa found that they had no photos from the wedding. They arranged for the couple’s re-creation 77 years later.
Frankie, a florist, walked down St Croix’s aisle while Brandon, St Croix’s music therapist, sang classic songs from the 1940s.
Sue Bilodeau (1968), their daughter and a retired Chico dental hygienist said that it was a truly magical moment. Their love is as strong today as it was the day they first met.
“Dad” was proud of his uniform and loved to be pampered. Their smiles were infectious all the time.
“They are committed, devoted, and passionate about each other. They love to make other people happy.
“It’s amazing for them finally to have wedding pictures – after all the time.”
Frankie was 14 when Royce first met her in school. After a while, they fell in love and became a couple.
Their relationship began at 17 and they still love each other 80 years later.
The couple received a 1940s gown, live music and cake. One of their employees even took professional photographs.
Sue Bilodeau (68), their daughter said that it was a’magical moment’, and that they are still in love.
Frankie and Royce met at school as 14-year-olds. Their friendship blossomed into romance. Their relationship began at 17 and they still love each other 80 years later. The two of them are shown together as they were when younger.
In early 1944, the couple got engaged and they tied the knot just before Royce left for war. They rushed to their wedding at the local church. The couple are shown together as they were when younger.
In early 1944, the couple got engaged and they decided to get married before Royce left for the Second World war.
They had very little time so the couple ran to their wedding at Oelwein in Iowa.
Sue stated that her mom had no time for a wedding gown.
Her parents moved to Oelwein after the war and raised their two children Sue (71) and Jim (71).
Sue stated, “They were and remain wonderful parents.” It was an extremely happy family life. Their house is the one they still call home.
Frankie wore the white gown she had already worn when she was younger, back in 1944, their first marriage. When she was young, this is her.
Eight months ago St Croix staff began looking after the couple. A shocked employee asked for photos of their wedding, but was told that there were none.
Sue, the daughter of Sue said that her parents are incredibly grateful for such wonderful photos. Finally, they have a wedding album that they can share with others.
The couple’s St Croix carer started eight months ago and have been shining ever since.
Sue explained that one of their staff members discovered the anniversary was approaching and wanted to view some photographs.
“That was where the idea originated. It was all done by the hospice.
St Croix employees arranged for a gown, music and cake for the happy couple. One of their staff also took professional photographs.
Sue said, “It was such an amazing moment.” “It was amazing to have so many beautiful photos of my parents.
They finally have an album of their wedding that they can show the world.