Love Is In the Air at The Chesapeake

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George & Virginia Leftwich renew vows at The Chesapeake
George & Virginia Leftwich

Valentine’s Day may have passed, but several couples at The Chesapeake are feeling the love. On Friday, four couples who call The Chesapeake home participated in a vow renewal ceremony. With a combined total of 229 years married, the couples chose to renew their commitment among family and friends.

Ken & Ramona Noland renew their love, vows and Independent Living Community Newport News, VA
Ken & Ramona Noland

George and Virginia Leftwich, Ken and Ramona Noland, Jesse and Sue Hughes and Ted and Baerbel Schaller gathered for the private and intimate ceremony on February 14, 2020. It was a reception-style service that included vows, cake cutting, a toast by a member of each couples’ invite list and a first dance.

Ted & Baerbel Schaller senior living couple renewed their vows at The Chesapeake
Ted & Baerbel Schaller
Jesse & Sue Hughes renew vows at The Chesapeake Senior Living in Newport News, VA
Jesse & Sue Hughes

The ceremony was followed by open dancing on the dance floor. Entertainment was provided by Jeff Teller, a concert pianist, and violinist Pierre Lescouflair. Chaplain, Sonja Oliver performed the ceremony. Ceremony attendees said it was a day full of love and a few tears.