Ron and Glenda's 50th Anniversary - Renewing of Vows

Although it may seem a little late, I thought I'd share with you the pics I took at Ron and Glenda Caraker's 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration and Renewing of their Vows. It was held on Saturday afternoon, April 5, 2008, at the historic Polk County Courthouse Museum in Bartow.
About 130 guests witnessed the renewing of the vows (I didn't get any pics of that as I was in the wedding party) and helped them, along with (who else?) Elvis, celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Hope you enjoy the pictures - maybe you'll even see some folks in them who you haven't seen in many, many years.

Glenda was just beautiful in her original wedding dress. Here she is with son, Mark.

And, of course, The Godfather, ole Ron, himself.

Elvis showed up and entertained the crowd after dinner. Here he is singing to Ron and Reba.

Part of the crowd. That's W.J. McNally in the forefront and in back of him are Keith and Shirley Hawkins. Across the table in coral dress is Bobbye Caraker and in front of her is her brother, Billy Caraker. The arbor at top, left is where Ron and Glenda renewed their vows.


Here's Glenda and Ron in the reception line.

Ron and Great-Granddaughter dancing to Elvis. That's Mr. Histead, publisher of The Mulberry Press on the left.

Ron seems to be telling the kid, "Tell 'im I'll make 'im an offer he can't refuse!" Could it be?

A little dark here but at the table, l-r, are Nancy Burdette, Reba Mills Zoellner and Sue Mock Tyre.

'Course, Keith ...
... and I had to ham it up and have our picture taken with Elvis.