Couple celebrate 65th wedding anniversary at church where they were married – and the best man and bridesmaid were there too.

To rejoice your sixty fifth marriage ceremony anniversary is an incredible milestone however to take action within the firm of your greatest man and bridesmaid is actually exceptional.

That’s precisely what Nan and Leslie Morton did at Fenwick Parish Church in Ayrshire on Sunday.

They have been accompanied by greatest man John Howie and bridesmaid Could McFarlane who carried out their duties on 19 January, 1960 superbly.

It’s a friendship that has stood the check of time and all 4 are trustworthy and cherished members of the village church and commonly attend.

The service was led by Rev Kim Watt and the primary hymn sung was Psalm 121, ‘I to the hills will raise mine eyes’ which was the farmer couple’s marriage ceremony hymn.

The minister mentioned the congregation was delighted to be a part of the blue sapphire anniversary celebration and gave Mr and Mrs Morton a spherical of applause in addition to flowers and playing cards.

Addressing the congregation, Ms Watt mentioned: “Right this moment we’re a part of a quite particular celebration for at present is the sixty fifth marriage ceremony anniversary for Nan and Leslie Morton, who have been married on this church on at the present time in 1960 by Rev Bruce Younger.

“Nan was telling me that there was a heavy blizzard and John Howie, who was Leslie’s greatest man was uncertain that Nan would ever make it to the church by means of the snow.

“Fortuitously, she did and we’re right here as soon as extra with you and in God’s gracious presence to give you our love and congratulations on this very special occasion.

“And what’s much more particular and doubtless actually distinctive is with Nan and Leslie is Nan’s bridesmaid Could and John, one of the best man, is right here too.

“How typically does one thing like that occur?

“We’re very blessed and images shall be taken for positive, we aren’t letting you out the door with out images of such a particular and distinctive event.

“We give you our warmest congratulations.”

Rev Bruce Younger is the uncle of brothers Simon and Mark Younger who’re each serving elders on Fenwick Parish Church’s Kirk Session.

The couple’s marriage ceremony reception was held on the Parkstone Resort in Prestwick, which continues to be buying and selling at present.