Elaine and Morton are getting their first dance at a wedding 65 years after they said, "I do." And seeing these two grandparents still so in love is truly inspiring!
Some couples do a wonderful job of remembering others on their wedding day, which is widely viewed as their “big day.” And while the first dance at a wedding is usually reserved for the bride and groom, a different couple steps in at this ceremony. Watch as this married pair remembers one set of grandparents in an especially thoughtful way!
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Meet New Yorkers 26-year-old Samantha Estepa and 27-year-old Zachary Graff. They are a beautiful couple beginning their wedding reception in a gorgeous ballroom. But, instead of them taking center stage, Zachary asks that his grandparents come to the floor. They are Elaine and Morton, and they are a handsome couple as well!
As Zachary tells guests, Elaine and Morton are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary! By the way, a blue sapphire is the traditional gift for that milestone anniversary. Zachary expresses his desire that he and Samantha be as happy as Elaine and Morton are when they reach 65 years of marriage. To this Elaine retorts, “How do you know?” Elaine is feisty and funny!
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Zachary goes on to explain that his grandparents had never gotten their first dance at their own wedding because his grandfather was sitting shiva at the time of their marriage.
In the Jewish faith, shiva is a custom that requires mourners (parents, siblings, spouses, or children) to refrain from celebrating, which includes dancing during a 7-day period of mourning. Morton’s mother had passed away shortly before the ceremony, so he and Elaine could not share a first dance.
Zachary invites them to have that special first dance finally, and they oblige. They are an elegant couple, admired by a bevy of burgundy-clad bridesmaids.
Elaine and Morton may not have gotten their first dance on time at their own wedding, and she may not have received a blue sapphire to match her long, navy gown. But, one thing is for sure, Elaine and Morton have made a million memories in their 65 years, and they’ve won the love and respect of many along the way!
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“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Romans 12:10
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Hally is a freelance writer, blogger, and mental health advocate. A former school counselor, Hally works for a nonprofit that distributes tax dollars to mental health and prevention education providers that serve her county's kids and families. She's a contributor to a devotional and two essay collectives, and she shares resources and wisdom regarding parenting teens, mental health, faith, adoption, and more at http://www.hallyjwells.com where she strives to "Dig Deep and Reach High." She and her husband have three adult children and one rascally beagle pup. Hally loves travel, her book club sisters, personality tests, and a great glass of iced tea.