WHAT better way to celebrate your double wedding than with a double golden wedding anniversary.
Lorraine and Les Stubbings and Kay and Ken Skinner recently celebrated 50 years of matrimony having been hitched on the same day back in 1965.
The Whitney sisters of Old Bonalbo met Urbenville’s finest gents through a love entertainment.
It was a penchant for visiting the pictures that saw Lorraine and Les go steady, while Kay and Ken were introduced by Ken’s sister, Judy, at a dance.
To mark the momentous occasion, both couples hosted a combined reception at the Kyogle Bowling Club, which was attended by over 100 adults and 22 children.
Among the guests were Lorraine’s flower girl, Maree Lynch (nee Whitney), and Kay’s bridesmaid, Judy Marr (nee Skinner), and flower girl, Kim Watson (nee Bennett).
Ken’s best man Russell Skinner was also present on the day. Congratulations from many dignitaries were received.
Lorraine and Les have remained in Urbenville and have 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Ken and Kay lived in Woodenbong and now resided in Kyogle and have eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Joyce Marsh, Woodenbong correspondent.
