Wedding Bells at Lakeridge Gardens

It was a very special way to mark a very special birthday.

On November 24, Lakeridge Gardens resident, Dorothy Hosking, celebrated her 90^th birthday watching her grandson Josh marry his fiancée Jess in a ceremony at the long-term care home. 

“Growing up, I spent a lot of time at my grandparents' place in the summer,” explains Josh Wall. “My grandma would do absolutely anything for her four grandchildren. It means everything to me that we were able to get married with her here.”

Josh and Jess will head to Jamaica in January 2023 for their destination wedding. They really wanted to have Josh’s grandmother present, but realized travelling is very challenging for Dorothy who is also one of the first residents at Lakeridge Gardens. The couple, who have been together for almost three years, decided to have a ceremony at the long-term care home with a small group of relatives.

“This was beyond what we could have ever imagined,” says Jess. “There are some relatives, including Dorothy, who are unable to make the trip to Jamaica and we really wanted to celebrate with them in a special way. This was perfect.”

Dorothy’s daughter, Anna-Marie, was not only the mother of the groom, but also the officiant of the wedding. A perfect fit for an intimate evening filled with love and joy.

Congratulations to the new couple and happy 90^th birthday Dorothy!