Never too late for love
A big congratulations to Mr Bryan and Mrs Faye Wormald, who exchanged wedding vows on 1 March 2019, after connecting at Resthaven Northern Community Services.
Mrs Wormald, 92, and Mr Wormald, 93, formed a special connection to one another while attending the same social group at Resthaven.
‘We had both attended the group for a couple of months, but had never spoken to each other more than a polite “hello”. We usually sat at opposite ends of the table, so never really found the opportunity.’
Mrs Wormald recalls their charming first encounter, ‘One day I arrived late, and the only seat left was beside Bryan – we started chatting and discovered we got along really well.’
‘From that day onwards, we sat together when we could, and our friendship grew quickly.’
Soon after forming their friendship, Mr Wormald suffered a minor injury, restricting him from attending the group for a couple of weeks. However, this didn’t stop Mrs Wormald from seeing him.
‘We had built a good friendship and I missed seeing him at the social group, so I made sure to visit him when I could.’
‘I never thought I’d meet anyone else at my age and Bryan had said to me previously that he was never getting married again – until we met of course!’ Mrs Wormald reflects.
The loved-up couple married at Mr Wormald’s daughter’s property in scenic Eden Valley, with their closest friends and family in the garden, surrounded by red roses.
‘My granddaughter, Lily, is a makeup artist and so she did my makeup, hair and nails for the day. I felt like the Queen!’
Wearing a blue and white lace outfit for her nuptials, Mrs Wormald walked down the aisle, accompanied by her grandson.
‘Seven of our great-grandchildren between us, walked down the aisle throwing rose petals.’
‘It was very special to see them all together having fun – they get along quite well.’
With twenty-one of Mrs and Mr Wormald’s children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren present on the day – the event was filled with love and joy from a newly joined family.
‘We never expected to meet someone at this point in life, but when it’s right it’s right.’
‘We are very excited about this new and exciting chapter!’
Mr and Mrs Wormald’s love story goes to show that it is never too late for love.
Every day, Resthaven shares the lives and wisdom of older people and their carers, being one of only a select few aged care providers in Australia offering the full range of aged care service options.
A not for profit, South Australian aged care community service associated with the Uniting Church, Resthaven’s residential and in-home care and support options are offered throughout metropolitan Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills, Murraylands, Riverland, Barossa, Fleurieu Peninsula and the Limestone Coast.