The internet can’t stop talking about 80-year-old bride Janet Merryman, whose radiant wedding photos have gone viral. When she walked down the aisle in a breathtaking gown to marry her 60-year-old fiancé Dave, she proved that fairy tales can happen at any age.
Her granddaughter, Jefferson, documented the entire journey in a series of heartwarming videos that show the bride’s playful personality shining through. From sassy responses during hair and makeup (“I don’t know about this [redacted]”) to their sweet cake-cutting moment, every frame bursts with joy. The bride’s rhinestone-studded updo and elegant gown with a daring slit had viewers declaring her a “gorgeous queen” who’s “80 and thriving!”
The couple’s love story began unexpectedly – as neighbors in 2012. After both experiencing loss (Janet’s 45-year marriage ended with her husband’s passing, followed by her cancer diagnosis), their friendship slowly blossomed into romance. When Dave finally asked her out in 2021, Janet couldn’t resist joking about the ring quality. Their wedding proves that second chances at love can be just as magical – if not more so – than first loves.
