Thompson Wedding Reception June 2, 1962

My Mom and Dad were married in June of 1962. Here you see their wedding reception. My Grandmother welcomes the bride at the front door. Then you see Mom and Dad opening up one of their gifts. Dad was acting so silly. (love that)

The local papers ran a short article on the Wedding and Coffee Reception
June 2nd
THOMPSON-FRANKLIN VOWS READ IN HOME CEREMONY
Charlene Franklin and Donald Thompson were married at 3p.m. June 2nd in the home of the bridegroom's mother, Mrs Dan Thompson, 1405 Cedar. The Rev. Roy V. Harp officiated.
The Bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Harrison of Marlow.
Pale pink gladioli flanked by crystal candelabra formed the altar for the exchange of vows.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a waltz length dress of pale mist aqua silk organza accented with aqua satin. She wore a tiny veil hat trimmed with small white bows, and carried a white satin bride Bible topped with a white orchid.
Mrs. Harrison wore for her daughter's wedding a beige linen dress with brown accessories. The bridegroom's mother wore a beige silk organza dress with gold accessories. They both wore white orchid corsages.
A reception was held in the home immediately following the ceremony. The bride's table was covered with a hand embroidered white linen cloth. An arrangement of fern, pale pink roses and candles accented a crystal punch bowl and tiered wedding cake.
After a short wedding trip to the ozarks, the couple will be at home at 2609 SW 66th, Oklahoma City.

June 16th
COFFEE FETES RECENT BRIDE
An informal coffee saturday in the home of Mrs. W.G. Coates 807 N. 11th honored Mrs. Don Thompson the former Charlene Franklin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Harrison of Marlow.
Hostesses with Mrs. Coates were Mrs H.E. Ray, Mrs John Walters and Mrs. Paul Rohbaugh. guests were registered by Mrs. Ray in a white brides's book which was presented to Mrs. Thompson by the hostesses.
Mrs. Neil G. Owens, Midland Tex. served the guests from a silver service on a table covered with a hand embroidered cloth from South America. The centerpiece was pink roses, daises and lighted pink tapers. A large arrangement of gladioli with six lighted tapers on a buffet against a mirrored background ompleted the decorations.
The recent bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Dan Thompson 1405 Cedar and the late Mr. Thompson. The couple, Married on June second has established a home at 2609 SW 66th, Oklahoma City. where Mr. Thompson is employed at Federal Aviation Agency at Will Rogers Field.
Guests honoring Mrs. Thompson at the coffee were Mmes. W.M. Adams. R.H. Harrison, Charles Ellis, Claud L. Hoatson, Duke Rogers, Jimmy Mann, Dan Thompson, Owens, and Miss Marilyn Mitchell of Enid.

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[whurdsderodan]

@SilvioFavorites Thank you for taking the time to watch my Mom and Dad's wedding. When I came across this 8mm home movie ...I had to slow it down and edit it a bit. But I think it came out pretty good. Do you have videos on Youtube?

[SilvioFavorites]

Simpler times. Thank You.