Love story at 60 as seen on @offbeatbride

A love story between two hiking fans (with a surprise ring bearer story!)

At a Glance

Joe and Anne met on a cruise ship a few years ago and decided to get married last June at 60 years old. Joe had never been married before, but when Joe met Anne, he knew she was the love of his life. They got married at Schooley’s Mountain Lodge, their favorite hiking spot. After their ceremony, they hiked to a waterfall for some photos pictures. The best part? When he was a little boy, Joe was the ring bearer for his uncle. When Joe got married in June, his uncle, now 80 years old, was his ring bearer!

Love story at 60 as seen on @offbeatbride
Photos by Carole Cohen Photography

Joe and Anne met on a cruise ship a few years ago and decided to get married at 60 years old. Joe had never been married before, but when Joe met Anne, he knew she was the love of his life. They got married at Schooley’s Mountain Lodge, their favorite hiking spot. After their ceremony, they hiked to a waterfall for some photos. The best part? When he was a little boy, Joe was the ring bearer for his uncle. When Joe got married in June, his uncle, now 80 years old, was his ring bearer!

Hiking love story as seen on @offbeatbride

Hiking love story as seen on @offbeatbride

Hiking love story as seen on @offbeatbride

Love story at 60 as seen on @offbeatbride

Love story at 60 as seen on @offbeatbride

Love story at 60 as seen on @offbeatbride

Love story at 60 as seen on @offbeatbride

Love story at 60 as seen on @offbeatbride

Love story at 60 as seen on @offbeatbride

Love story at 60 as seen on @offbeatbride

Love story at 60 as seen on @offbeatbride

Love story at 60 as seen on @offbeatbride

Love story at 60 as seen on @offbeatbride

Love story at 60 as seen on @offbeatbride

Hiking love story as seen on @offbeatbride

Hiking love story as seen on @offbeatbride

Hiking love story as seen on @offbeatbride

Hiking love story as seen on @offbeatbride

Hiking love story as seen on @offbeatbride

Hiking love story as seen on @offbeatbride

Love story at 60 as seen on @offbeatbride

Love story at 60 as seen on @offbeatbride

Love story at 60 as seen on @offbeatbride

Love story at 60 as seen on @offbeatbride

Love story at 60 as seen on @offbeatbride

Love story at 60 as seen on @offbeatbride

Love story at 60 as seen on @offbeatbride

Vendors

Photographer: Carole Cohen Photography• Other Location: Schooley’s Mountain Park Lodge

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13 responses to “A love story between two hiking fans (with a surprise ring bearer story!)”

  1. Mitzi Avatar
    Mitzi

    I love the brides dress. Love the photo were she is in her hiking boots and wedding dress.

  2. Elphaba09 Avatar
    Elphaba09

    I think I will be smiling all day today. Why? This sweet, beautiful couple!

  3. delia Avatar
    delia

    So wonderful! You never know where you’ll find love!

  4. TheBonnieBunnies Avatar
    TheBonnieBunnies

    I want their cake. And to go hiking there. I can have both, right ?

  5. Laura Avatar

    There’s something impish about Joe. He has the spirit of a young Tom Sawyer or Huck Finn. I just sense that. What a sweet love story and I adore seeing a couple of a different age group!

  6. Pamela Avatar
    Pamela

    I love finally seeing an older couple featured here, but then there may be many as I am fairly new to the site. I am planning my own oddbeat union in October of 2016….hope to send it in. Thanks…love the articles.

    1. Ariel Meadow Stallings Avatar
      Ariel Meadow Stallings

      We have an archive dedicated to brides over 40:
      http://offbeatwed.net/tag/brides-over-40

      But these are two of my favorite brides WAY over 40:
      http://offbeatwed.net/senior-washington-wedding
      http://offbeatwed.net/california-offbeat-meets-on-wedding

      1. Pamela Avatar
        Pamela

        Thank you for directing me…I just love the tattooed bride with the “conservative” groom. Much like me and my bethrothed!

    2. Pamela Avatar
      Pamela

      I just noticed my typo…oddbeat instead of offbeat. haha….so true!

  7. Beth W Avatar

    YES! Weddings at every age!

  8. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    super cute! Love the hiking shoes with the wedding dress.

  9. Tribesmaid bettinathenomad Avatar
    Tribesmaid bettinathenomad

    This wedding is adorable and the location is absolutely stunning. I love both their outfits with the hiking boots! Congratulations! 🙂

  10. Melanie Avatar
    Melanie

    this is absolutely precious! I love that they found each other!

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