Chuck and Carol together on their first date at Edgewater Amusement Park
Chuck and Carol on their first date at Edgewater Amusement Park.

Where It All Began

Chuck started dating Carol Manley, who lived on the next block over on Cherokee Street in Royal Oak. This photograph was taken on their first date at Edgewater Amusement Park, near 7 Mile and Telegraph. They went on the roller coaster, rode the bumper cars, and took a trip through the Tunnel of Love.

Chuck and Carol together at a photo booth at Neisners Department Store
Chuck and Carol at the photo booth at Neisners Department Store.

A Quarter for Four Pictures

This picture was taken at Neisners Department Store. It was like a Five and Dime store in Royal Oak where chucks mom Edna worked at. They had a small photo booth where you could get 4 pictures on a strip for a quarter.

Receipt from Myers Jewelry Shop for Carol and Chuck's wedding rings, dated May 18, 1962
The receipt for Carol and Chuck's wedding rings, dated May 18, 1962.

The Rings

On May 18th, 1962, Carol and Chuck purchased their wedding rings for $39.90.

... and on May 26th, 1962 they became Husband and Wife.

Carol and Chuck on their wedding day
Carol and Chuck standing together on their wedding day
Wedding ceremony photograph of Carol and Chuck
Carol and Chuck on their wedding day

The Wedding Party

Groom
Chuck Chaltron

Bride
Carol Chaltron

Maid of Honor
Audrey Robbins

Best Man
Bob Debrabont

Carol and Chuck with their maid of honor and best man on their wedding day
Chuck and Carol with Chuck's parents, Ernest and Edna Chaltron

Chuck & Carol
with Chucks
parents

Ernest & Edna
Chaltron

Chuck & Carol
with Carol's
parents

Ervin & Caroline
Manley

Chuck and Carol with Carol's parents, Ervin and Caroline Manley
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