A WOKINGHAM care home was transformed into the perfect wedding venue for a happy couple.
Resident Ian Stewart and his long-time partner Caroline Alexander met in 1995 and have been engaged for two years.
Family and friends gathered in the West Oak Care Home to celebrate the couple’s special day along with residents and staff who decorated one of its lounges with flowers and balloons.
Caroline, 71 who is originally from Cheltenham, said: “We were engaged for two years and we both felt it was about time we got married while Ian added: “We should have done this years ago.”
Simona Cioinac, general manager at West Oak, said: “It was a privilege to be asked to host such a special occasion for Ian and Caroline. The ceremony was very special and bought a tear to my eye to see such a lovely couple exchanging their vows.
“We wish them happiness and love in their marriage together.”
Caroline was an English teacher and still works as a supply teacher at St Crispin’s School in Wokingham. Ian, from Liverpool, spent 30 years in customer service at Black and Decker in Slough before he retired.
“We met at a singles disco in May, 1995 at the Birds Hill Golf Club in Maidenhead,” said Caroline.
“Ian kept dancing around our group, and we had our first date the next day.”
Ian is currently living at West Oak while Caroline, from Crowthorne, looks after the couple’s two cats.
