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PHOTO GALLERY: Say I Do Again


  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • | 5:00 a.m. February 14, 2014
  • Siesta Key
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PHOTO GALLERY: Say I Do Again
Daisy Franko says her favorite thing about husband, John, is that he’s intelligent.
Daisy Franko says her favorite thing about husband, John, is that he’s intelligent.
Marilyn Tesmer renews her vows with husband of 54 years, Ted.
Marilyn Tesmer renews her vows with husband of 54 years, Ted.
Gordan and Susan Smith matched in red. “He’s given me lots of reasons to live,” says Susan.
Gordan and Susan Smith matched in red. “He’s given me lots of reasons to live,” says Susan.
Elly and Larry Price have been married for 33 years.
Elly and Larry Price have been married for 33 years.
Teri and Larry Pfeil enjoyed Siesta Village before having dinner.
Teri and Larry Pfeil enjoyed Siesta Village before having dinner.
For five years, Beth and Andy Olwert and Linda and Kevin Hicks have had dinner together before renewing their vows.
For five years, Beth and Andy Olwert and Linda and Kevin Hicks have had dinner together before renewing their vows.
David, Aaron, Sabrina, David, Tessa and Nathanthael Mazone. David and Tessa have been married for 14 years.
David, Aaron, Sabrina, David, Tessa and Nathanthael Mazone. David and Tessa have been married for 14 years.
Back in the village, Sara and Jake Manteuffel celebrate Valentines Day with some ice cream.
Back in the village, Sara and Jake Manteuffel celebrate Valentines Day with some ice cream.
Joan and Gordon Leslie
Joan and Gordon Leslie
In the village, Patrick and Beverly Hanley with Charles and Brenda Hooper rode their bikes to the beach for a picnic.
In the village, Patrick and Beverly Hanley with Charles and Brenda Hooper rode their bikes to the beach for a picnic.
Elana and Eric Hampton celebrate their third wedding anniversary, Elana’s birthday and Valentines Day.
Elana and Eric Hampton celebrate their third wedding anniversary, Elana’s birthday and Valentines Day.
Couples brought their own bouquets and were given roses.
Couples brought their own bouquets and were given roses.
Anna May and Jim Duke, who have been married for 72 years, were the longest-married couple at the ceremony.
Anna May and Jim Duke, who have been married for 72 years, were the longest-married couple at the ceremony.
Treva and Troy Bedinghaus have been married for 20 years.
Treva and Troy Bedinghaus have been married for 20 years.
Joy and Rob Ault have been married for 50 years and say “extreme love” is the secret to a long, happy marriage.
Joy and Rob Ault have been married for 50 years and say “extreme love” is the secret to a long, happy marriage.
Jean and Douglas Vanderlaan have been renewing their vows for 10 years. They prepared their own vows for the ceremony.
Jean and Douglas Vanderlaan have been renewing their vows for 10 years. They prepared their own vows for the ceremony.

 

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