The Starlight Ballroom, spring of '76. He had to ask twice.
The gift table
Spoil Ruth & Harold a little
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Five dozen golden roses
from the Henderson family
“One dozen for every decade.”
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Champagne from 1976
from Bill & Nancy
“Same vintage as the wedding. We checked twice.”
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Restored 1976 radio
from Dot
“Tuned to the station that played your first song.”
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A string trio for tonight
from David & Linda
“So the kitchen dance gets real music for once.”
🎁 Ruth & Harold's Ballroom Encore
One more night of dancing in a grand ballroom — a golden encore, fifty years after that first waltz.
55% of the way there · 17 people chipped in
The guestbook
Leave Ruth & Harold a message
🔗 Unlisted — anyone with the link can sign, no account needed
Bill & Nancynext-door neighbors
Forty years of borrowing Harold's ladder and forty years of Ruth's rhubarb pie over the fence every June. Best neighbors on Maple Street. Congratulations, you two!
Carolher sister
Ruthie, Mom told you the week before your wedding that this one was a keeper. She was right about him, the way she was right about everything. I wish she could see you both today. Fifty years, big sister. All my love, Carol
Jackgrandson
grandpa taught me to waltz in the garage before prom and made me swear not to tell anyone. secret's out, old man. happy 50th you two!! 🥂💛
Davidson
Mom, Dad — fifty years and you two still hold hands in the car. Linda and I are only 22 years behind you, so keep showing us how it's done. See you Sunday with the good champagne.
Rev. Tomtheir pastor
Fifty years of showing this parish what a promise looks like. Marjorie and I will raise a cup of tea to you both tonight. God bless you, dear friends.
Dotfriend since the dance hall
I was THERE the night Harold asked you to dance, Ruthie. He was shaking like a leaf and stepped on your toes twice. Fifty years! Who knew that nervous boy had it in him. All my love always, Dot
Emmagranddaughter
Grandma and Grandpa — we built this page so everyone could see what fifty years of slow dancing in the kitchen looks like. Thank you for showing us what love is. Happy golden anniversary. — Em, Jack & Tess