The happy couple met all the way back in 1983 at a senior’s dance (that’s right — they’ve been together and have been “seniors” for almost 30 years!) Officials from the Guinness Book of World Records are verifying that Forrest and Rose really are the oldest couple ever to marry.

They were married on Forrest’s 100th birthday, at Rose’s request. We wish this beautiful couple many more years of love and happiness! Now go watch the adorable video of their wedding ceremony.

Story and images via Yahoo News.

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Q: I am really not sure what to do?!  I am getting married next week.  My husband’s best friend since they were 5 is the best man.  He is a great guy and so is my husband to be.  The horrible thing is I slept with his best friend but before we were engaged.  It was when I was dating my husband (3 years ago), but we weren’t living together yet.  I got really drunk at a party one night (my husband to be) was away, and his best friend came over and it just happened.  We did it 3 times over the next month and promised we would keep this a secret.  We never told anyone.  We agreed we had to stop for obvious reasons.  It was just a fun thing and didn’t mean a thing.  My husband means the world to me.  His friend also means the world to him.  I don’t want to lose him and I don’t want him to lose his friend.  Do I have to tell?  I have been feeling really guilty about it lately. – Guilty,  Miami, Fl.

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This was one of the most touching and moving wedding stories we have ever read.  When groom Brian Shoop’s dad fell ill and had to miss his son’s wedding, Brian’s sister decided to cheer everyone up.  She started playing with Photoshop and created humorous photos of the father of the groom at the wedding.
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Q: Help!  Okay I could use some advice.  I’m getting married in two weeks to a kind and wonderful man.  We are madly in love.  However here is the catch – my about to be husband has always defined himself as bi.   I am supportive of this and have been okay with him seeing a guy on the side as long as it was once in awhile. (note this guy lives in a different city so they only see each other about 3 times a year).  Now this guy is moving to our town and my (about to be??) husband wants to save one night a week for him.  He promises he is most in love with me and mainly wants to be with a woman, but he still has a part of him that is attracted to men and needs to be satisfied.  He has been honest and open with me every step of the way.  And we are madly in love.   Am I crazy if I go ahead and support this and marry him?  – Completely Confused,  Houston, TX.

A: Whoa, nelly! This is a complicated question, and there’s no simple answer. I know more than a few folks who have open or semi-open marriages, and it works great for many of them. But the key to being successful with openness is security within the primary relationship. You need to feel secure and strong in your partner’s willingness to prioritizing your relationship above all else. After all, a marriage (even the most unconventional one) is all about forming a lifetime partnership, and that takes a serious commitment. It sounds like this new situation is making you question your partner’s level of commitment.

If you’re willing to make room in the marriage for your husband’s sexual preferences, then more power to you. But it sounds like you’re feeling threatened or unsure about where you stand now that your husband’s boyfriend is going to become a more regular fixture in his life. Is it possible that deep down, you’re not entirely convinced about your husband’s BI-sexuality? Do you think that he may actually prefer men to women, and that you could end up being the one who’s “on the side”, while his relationship with this man takes center stage in his heart…and his pants? You could ask him, though it sounds like he’s telling you that you’re number one. So dig deep, sister. Ask your gut if you’re 100% convinced that he wants to maintain a primary relationship with you. If the answer is yes, then it doesn’t seem like the change from seeing his boyfriend “once in a while” to “once a week” should actually make that big a difference. If you’re not sure, put your marriage plans on hold until the answer becomes clear. You can always reschedule a wedding, but you can’t go back and undo your vows once they’re taken.  – Tracy DiNunzio, Founder/Recycled Bride

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Family and friends gathered at the Headlands Center for the Arts in San Francisco for the celebration. The Center’s original cluster of nine historic, 1907-era military buildings featured beautiful vaulted ceilings, large windows and maple floors. They also grow and harvest their own organic food for catering such events like EJ & Alex’s wedding!

This simple and elegant green wedding was sent to us from Janet Moscarello + Lisa Lefringhouse of JL Photografia. Enjoy the beautiful photos!

Photo via elainedavidson.co.uk

46-year-old Elaine has a total of 6,925 piercings, including 1,500 that are “internal”. In her wedding photos, she’s 192 facial piercings and face paint, and is accompanied by her new husband, Douglas Watson

Photo via elainedavidson.co.uk

Watson, 60, said of his bride, “Elaine looked astonishing. People see the piercings, but I see the amazing personality underneath. We have known each other for a long time.”

For more on Elaine and her wedding, check out her website.

Submitted by – Name Withheld, Michigan

“Hi guys.  So one of my friends from High School is a bridesmaid at my upcoming wedding.  We have grown apart a bit since college, but I asked her out of long term friendship and loyalty.   She has complained about everything!  We had a bridal party get to know each other dinner and she complained about the location, food and price, complained about the price of her dress and well basically has been bringing a negative attitude to the whole thing.  The wedding is one month away.  Can I fire her?!”

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I can only imagine what she would make her bridesmaids wear! This model strutted down the runway at Berlin Fashion week in a design from German bridal house Kaviar Gauche, looking ready for a swim or a walk down the aisle. Would you wear this? Read full article here.