'I do!' Couple renew wedding vows at dementia care home

They have been married for more than 50 years and Brian and Maureen Greengrass’ love for one another is still as strong as it was in 1967.

The elderly couple renewed their wedding vows at NorseCare’s Mayflower Court in Norwich, surrounded by family, friends and staff.

A spokesperson for the home said: “Mayflower Court has a wishing well where ideas, thoughts and wishes are added by residents, families and staff. Usually it’s a small wish like a nostalgic film to watch, a bunch of flowers for their room or an ice cream on a sunny day.

"But one day, when Brian and Maureen were chatting, one of the care team at the home overheard Brian say how much he loved his wife and how he would ‘marry her all over again’.”

The wish prompted the care home team to arrange a ceremony with the local vicar, who blessed the couple.

Following the renewal of the vows, the couple posed for photographs with their son and the staff from the home. They enjoyed a glass of fizz and cut the cake, which was shared with other residents while an entertainer provided music.

“It really was a beautiful day," said Sandra Drake, activities and events co-ordinator at the Bowthorpe Care Village. "Maureen looked beautiful as all brides do on their special day and Brian was a really proud groom.

“The care team at Mayflower Court really pulled out all the stops to make it a lovely day.”

Mr and Mrs Greengrass were originally married at St Catherine’s Church in the Mile Cross area of Norwich in 1967.

They moved into Mayflower Court in April 2016, a residential care home providing care and support to 80 residents living with dementia.

NorseCare is Norfolk’s largest care provider, supporting over 1,400 people in care homes and housing with care schemes. Many of these care settings provide care and support for people living with dementia.

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