Kellie Patrick Gates

As empty nesters, the couple dove back into the things they loved when they were young: Saturday movies followed by a burger, plays, and concerts, including Dionne Warwick, Paul Anka, Michael Buble.

As rights for LGBTQ people expanded, the couple took every possible step to protect their relationship and each other.

Ryan reports that only one thing went a little wrong — when it was time for Connie to place the ring on his finger, he offered her the wrong hand.

Dan and Judy say both the good times and the hard ones have strengthened their bond.

Kayshon and Lamont married at Collingswood Grand Ballroom, also the site of a reception for 50 guests.

All Walt and Marian truly want is more of the same life they’ve been living together.

“Kelly is our family’s protector,” Andie said. “And while I’m a planner, she is the planner. I’m micro-planning the details, but she is big picture."

Their family was the couple’s greatest joy, Dene said, and its continued growth without her husband has been bittersweet.

Eliana, now 22, and Yitzy, 23, will start their senior year at Penn as newlyweds.

There was indeed a party at Joe’s parents’: a celebration of their engagement. The first person Alexus saw was her mother, who Joe flew in from North Carolina as a surprise.