Love Story for Ages Celebrated in West Tisbury
Cynthia Riggs and Howard Attebery's love story has captured hearts and imaginations around the country. On Saturday they were wed at the West Tisbury Congregational Church.
Cynthia Riggs and Howard Attebery's love story has captured hearts and imaginations around the country. On Saturday they were wed at the West Tisbury Congregational Church.
Sealed with a kiss, Mr. Attebery and Ms. Riggs are pronounced husband and wife.
Sealed with a kiss, Mr. Attebery and Ms. Riggs are pronounced husband and wife.
Pews of West Tisbury Congregational Church were packed with family, friends and members of Island community.
Pews of West Tisbury Congregational Church were packed with family, friends and members of Island community.
Ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Arlene Bodge.
Ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Arlene Bodge.
Brothers Frank and Peter Dunkl provided musical prelude.
Brothers Frank and Peter Dunkl provided musical prelude.
After decades apart, recitation of vows.
After decades apart, recitation of vows.
Soloist Tsilala Graham-Haynes performs during ceremony, which also included singing of hymns.
Soloist Tsilala Graham-Haynes performs during ceremony, which also included singing of hymns.
Bride reads Silver Anniversary, a poem written by her mother, Dionis Coffin Riggs.
Bride reads Silver Anniversary, a poem written by her mother, Dionis Coffin Riggs.
At 81 and 91, respectively, couple prepare to start new life together as husband and wife.
At 81 and 91, respectively, couple prepare to start new life together as husband and wife.
Ann Fielder, Ms. Riggs's older sister, played cello during service.
Ann Fielder, Ms. Riggs's older sister, played cello during service.
Reception at the family home, Cleaveland House. The house has been in the family for over 250 years.
Reception at the family home, Cleaveland House. The house has been in the family for over 250 years.
Guests packed the Cleaveland House for reception.
Guests packed the Cleaveland House for reception.
Mark Attebery, best man and son of groom, deliveres champagne toast.
Mark Attebery, best man and son of groom, deliveres champagne toast.
Plenty of lemonade and gifts for the happy couple.
Plenty of lemonade and gifts for the happy couple.
Rainy weather moved reception gathering indoors, but did little to dampen celebrants' spirits.
Rainy weather moved reception gathering indoors, but did little to dampen celebrants' spirits.
Members of community, including organist and pianist Mark Wright and trumpeter Ed Rodgers, entertained guests.
Members of community, including organist and pianist Mark Wright and trumpeter Ed Rodgers, entertained guests.
Theirs is a love story for the ages that has been celebrated far beyond the Island's shorelines.
Theirs is a love story for the ages that has been celebrated far beyond the Island's shorelines.
Cynthia Riggs and Howard Attebery were married Saturday before a crowd of family, friends and well-wishers in the West Tisbury Congregational Church, adding a long-awaited chapter to a love story that has captured hearts and imaginations around the country.
Ms. Riggs is 81; Mr. Attebery is 91.
They reconnected a year and a half ago, 60 years after they first met, fell in love again and decided to marry.
Fore more about their love story and wedding ceremony, see Wedding Bells Ring in West Tisbury, Love Story Celebrated.