Bride Invites Her 89-Year-Old Grandma To Be A Bridesmaid At Her Wedding
When Christine Quinn asked her 89-year-old grandmother, Nana Betty, to be a bridesmaid at her wedding, she wasn’t sure to expect. At the wedding, just a few months later, Nana Betty turned out to be the life of the party!
“She had the entire wedding party laughing with her words of wisdom and funny comments throughout the day,” Quinn, who enjoys a close friendship with her grandmother, told Huffpost. “Nana got on the party bus with the rest of the wedding party instead of ‘going home to rest’ but did not tell my mom (her daughter). She also danced the entire night away, including an adorable moment when she and my husband’s grandmother, Bellsie, danced together. It was amazing.”
“You’re only as old as you feel and I feel young today,” Nana Betty told Quinn. We’ll all grow old, but we don’t necessarily have to grow up!
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“She asked me about 10 times, ‘Are you sure?’ and ‘Why would you want an old lady in your bridal party?'”
“She had the entire wedding party laughing with her words of wisdom and funny comments throughout the day”
“She just has an amazing sense of humor and outlook on life that I strive to emulate every day. Everyone loves her”
“You’re only as old as you feel and I feel young today,” Nana Betty told Quinn
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Load More Replies...I think this is great and kudos to the husband for being so accepting of his bride's decision!
Fabulous, kudos to the bride for doing this, it had to make a special occasion even more wonderful!
Christine is a good kid! Bless her for loving Grandma & including her.
As someone who has great love and admiration for his own eighty five year old grandmother this post really resonates with me. Amazing lady!
Absolutely fantastic, what fab memories this lady will have of her lovely grandma.
Awesome! It's great that she has such a wonderful relationship with her grandmother. I want to invite Nana Betty to my next party! :)
So sweet and what a precious memory of her big day to cherish forever! I love that Nana got on the party bus!
This is exactly how to make a brilliant wedding. Too many people choose to marry in outrageous locations where half the friends and family can't even afford to attend. For me there is no wedding like one that involves everyone. I'd have made her maid of honor.
The bride and the bridal party were beautiful; but none of them was a pretty as Nana Betty. Her smile is infectious and without even knowing her I'm that a few hours in her presence would give one wisdom for a lifetime. :-)
How wonderful, I asked my PaPa to be my prom date and I had the best time . My friends just loved him. Cherish every moment with your grandparents.
This is a beautiful story and beautiful memories she will have for a lifetime......after all Nanas don't last forever ????
Just becoming a Grandmother, I hope to be half this special to my grandchildren.
What a delight to see a young woman and an old Granny have such a close relationship. You 2 girls go. God Bless you both.
life should be made of beautiful moments like this one. Love the idea!
life should be made of beautiful moments like this one. Love the idea! :)
Beautiful choice of colour for the wedding party, Nana Betty looks gorgeous in that dress & colour. & Love that Nana wasn't left out of the fun on your wedding day. lovely story XXX
omg this brought tears of joy to my eyes! Nana, u are so beautiful, and this was such a wonderful moment in your lives , I wouldnt have done it any different u guys! Wow! amazing! I absolutely love it and this really touches my heart!
I don't know why this makes me want to totally sob. so sweet, love the photos. maybe because all of my grand parents passed away when I was so young.
Such a loving, caring, thoughtful idea; I hope others see this and emulate this young bride! \
My 88 year old grandmother was my flower girl 18 years ago- she has since passed away sadly, but was just gorgeous! Precious memory. She was buried wearing her flower girl blouse (a pretty cream organza embroidered blouse & instead of the suit she wore on the day, a cream track suit to be comfortable) :)
Cherish all the time you spend with your grandma
Load More Replies...I think this is great and kudos to the husband for being so accepting of his bride's decision!
Fabulous, kudos to the bride for doing this, it had to make a special occasion even more wonderful!
Christine is a good kid! Bless her for loving Grandma & including her.
As someone who has great love and admiration for his own eighty five year old grandmother this post really resonates with me. Amazing lady!
Absolutely fantastic, what fab memories this lady will have of her lovely grandma.
Awesome! It's great that she has such a wonderful relationship with her grandmother. I want to invite Nana Betty to my next party! :)
So sweet and what a precious memory of her big day to cherish forever! I love that Nana got on the party bus!
This is exactly how to make a brilliant wedding. Too many people choose to marry in outrageous locations where half the friends and family can't even afford to attend. For me there is no wedding like one that involves everyone. I'd have made her maid of honor.
The bride and the bridal party were beautiful; but none of them was a pretty as Nana Betty. Her smile is infectious and without even knowing her I'm that a few hours in her presence would give one wisdom for a lifetime. :-)
How wonderful, I asked my PaPa to be my prom date and I had the best time . My friends just loved him. Cherish every moment with your grandparents.
This is a beautiful story and beautiful memories she will have for a lifetime......after all Nanas don't last forever ????
Just becoming a Grandmother, I hope to be half this special to my grandchildren.
What a delight to see a young woman and an old Granny have such a close relationship. You 2 girls go. God Bless you both.
life should be made of beautiful moments like this one. Love the idea!
life should be made of beautiful moments like this one. Love the idea! :)
Beautiful choice of colour for the wedding party, Nana Betty looks gorgeous in that dress & colour. & Love that Nana wasn't left out of the fun on your wedding day. lovely story XXX
omg this brought tears of joy to my eyes! Nana, u are so beautiful, and this was such a wonderful moment in your lives , I wouldnt have done it any different u guys! Wow! amazing! I absolutely love it and this really touches my heart!
I don't know why this makes me want to totally sob. so sweet, love the photos. maybe because all of my grand parents passed away when I was so young.
Such a loving, caring, thoughtful idea; I hope others see this and emulate this young bride! \
My 88 year old grandmother was my flower girl 18 years ago- she has since passed away sadly, but was just gorgeous! Precious memory. She was buried wearing her flower girl blouse (a pretty cream organza embroidered blouse & instead of the suit she wore on the day, a cream track suit to be comfortable) :)
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