If there was ever a couple to embody everlasting love, Ken and Phyllis are it. Because these two? Totally ah-dorable. And their 50 year anniversary? Even more so. Complete with a quiet breakfast and an afternoon stroll, Kylie Martin captured it all to share and we’ve got it waiting for you in The Vault!
From Kylie Martin…This lovely couple celebrated over five decades of love and marriage together this spring in Charleston, South Carolina. They started off their morning with a quite stroll through the grounds of Riveroaks, followed by an intimate breakfast over coffee. After a peaceful morning of laughing and walking together, Phyllis pulled out her family photo album that has been passed down from generation to generation. They both looked over it, shared stories and reminisced. In between shots they shared stories of their lives together and their family.
Their love story began in high school – Ken says he saw Phyllis playing the piano in the school orchestra and fell in love – Phyllis says it took her awhile to be interested in him. But we know the end of the story! Fifty-seven years, two children, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren later their love for each other is greater and stronger.
They have lived all over the United States – coast to coast – and with each move we became active with a local church, embraced the local community and enjoyed exploring the surrounding area. Ken’s career and Phyllis’ spirit of adventure made each move exciting. Every day brings a new adventure to add to their life’s journey, for they believe God has given them these experiences to share with others who may be embarking on a similar path.
Ken says they have a marriage of equals, each with a different role. Phyllis says that when a decision must be made and they don’t agree that she believes God has given Ken the responsibility to make that decision! That has been the recipe for their 57 years and given them a love and respect for each other that is greater today than it ever was!
Photography: Kylie Martin Photography | Styling + Design: Lacy Geary | Hair + Makeup: Mikel Rumsey | Venue: RiverOaks Charleston | Creative Direction: RiverOaks Charleston | Film Processing: PhotoVision Prints | Workshop: Belle Lumière