Janet Merryman didn’t expect to become a viral sensation at 80 years old. But when videos of her fairytale wedding to neighbor Dave hit social media, the internet fell in love with this radiant bride and her heartwarming story.
Her granddaughter’s candid footage shows the joyful chaos of wedding preparations – from Janet’s sarcastic quips (“I’m not sure about this [redacted]”) to her emotional reaction seeing herself in the mirror with her hair and makeup complete. The elegant bride chose a showstopping gown that would make women half her age jealous, complete with dazzling rhinestone details.
Their journey to the altar was anything but conventional. After losing her high school sweetheart and husband of 45 years, then battling colon cancer, Janet had resigned herself to loneliness. Neighbor Dave, going through his own divorce, became her unexpected knight in shining armor. Their gradual romance – progressing from holiday dinners to first dates – proves that sometimes the greatest loves come when we least expect them. As they shared their first married kiss, Janet proved that happily-ever-after has no age limit.
