“It’s always good to remember where you come from and celebrate it. To remember where you come from is part of where you’re going.” – Anthony Burgess

My grandparents Frances and Donald Bowling on their wedding day.

They married at Florida St Church of God (now Main St Church of God) on the west side of Charleston, WV on a balmy evening on January 7, 1950.

She carried gardenias.

My Grandmother (GMom) passed away just a few weeks ago, and we treasured going through old family photos together.
This was one of my favorites.

Thankfully I have their entire wedding album. It’s huge – 11×17 – and in wonderful condition. ~shared by @_laurenstonestreet