We started dating when I was a senior in high school (my husband was a junior -yep, I'm older than him). Anyway... my photo search resulted in an amazing find and fun walk down memory lane.
I vaguely remember this photo. My parents were frequent customers at Olan Mills and I think they had a deal that was going to expire and that's the reason we ended up getting a professional photo done.
Oh my, I forgot that my husband used to wear bow ties!
It was trendy. No, maybe not trendy. A few of the guys (the ones with a lot of personality) would wear bow ties to church or work (I remember a few of them worked at an upscale clothing store for men). My husband worked in a nice restaurant. I believe they wore bow ties there. But, he loved them and wore then to church, too. Honestly, I am sketchy on the details.
I totally forgot about my husband's bow tie wearing days. I wish you could see my face. I cannot stop smiling right now.
Weren't we just the cutest couple?
I'm linking up with Alicia today at More Than Words. Join in the fun with her Flashback Friday meme.
The REST of the Story...
ReplyDeleteWe had been engaged about a 6 months (this was the summer after we got engaged but still had a year before we got married) and we were on winter break from college. I worked at a restaurant, Yes. An upscale restaurant? No. I was a server at Ruby Tuesday's at the time and we wore the bow ties. I was just cool enough to pull it off when I wasn't at work... actually I was oblivious enough to current style and trends to not care.
And yes, we ARE the cutest couple.
Ah, that's right... now "The REST of the Story" is making me smile EVEN BIGGER.
ReplyDeleteOh. Seth.
ReplyDeleteI can't even find the words...
Oh my!! I totally feel like I am back in college :) I've always loved this pic of the two of you!!! Happy 'early' Anniversary! Miss you guys!!!
ReplyDelete~Maggie
Yes...you are a very cute couple!!! I have a. Couple of Olan Mills pictures too!!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that Seth filled us in on the REST!!!! And YES you are the cutest couple!! Look at those long locks!!! And that bow tie is to die for; thanks for taking us back!!!!
ReplyDeleteHahaha...I love the picture AND your hubby's comment! You two are adorable. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love it! YOu are both so cute!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I love how your husband added his own thoughts through his comment ;) I love it when husbands comment.
ReplyDeleteI remember Olan Mills....we had a couple of photo shoots there too!
I may have to join in on Flashback Friday sometime - looks like fun! Loved your story, and that Seth commented, too!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
hehehe...see, Seth Andrew? Geek boy really does fit. :):) JJ, you look gorgeous as always!
ReplyDeletetoo cute!
ReplyDeleteOh this was so sweet. Come by and see the good news.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteHaha! Cute photo and great story. You two were obviously made for each other. :)
ReplyDeleteY'all are adorable and I'm TOTALLY loving the bow tie! Friday Flashback is so fun! : )
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet! What a cute couple you are! I love it!
ReplyDeleteHow adorable. And 'The Rest of the Story', makes it better!
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing that picture proudly displayed in Granny's (your Aunt Kathryn's) apartment. Great post!
ReplyDelete-Kathryn
Lol! Ruby Tuesday's - I too, wore bow ties at the rest. I worked at, but never tried them outside of work - looks good on him! Takes 'panache' to carry that look off.
ReplyDeleteand yes, you are the cutest couple!
What a precious couple! Happy Anniversary!!! :)
ReplyDeleteOh you guys are adorable!!!!! I too forgot about the whole bow-tie wearing thing (although I am older than you).
ReplyDeleteDon'tcha just love the old pictures!