James Bell, 98, and Lexie Bell, 94, recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary surrounded by friends and family at Arcare Seven Hills Aged Care.
Residents of the facility gathered for a high tea, with delicious treats and tea served alongside an amazing cake.
James and Lexie’s two daughters were in attendance to celebrate with the couple.

The Arcare team also decorated the facility with photos and memorabilia for all the residents to appreciate. One of the volunteers had also sat down with the couples in the facility before the celebration and wrote out all their love stories which were pinned to the wall for all the read and enjoy, including their advice for long and happy marriages.
Two of the residents also donated their wedding dresses to be put on display for the day.
“Congratulations to James and Lexie for 75 years of marriage, I am proud that here at Arcare, the team and families are able to witness and share in this special day with you and
celebrate it by travelling down memory lane together,” said Lifestyle Assistant, Joanie.

James and Lexie courted for nearly two years before they were married. Lexie had just
started working at TNG Insurance at the age of 16. James was in the Navy and had been
overseas for three years.
One day James walked into the TNG Insurance office and asked the girls if they wanted to attend his 21st birthday party. Lexie’s mother had said, “no way are you going!”
Lexie and James then wrote back and forth for over 12 months, and got engaged when Lexie turned 18.

Today, their best advice for a long and happy marriage is “to just get on well and we don’t argue” Lexie said.
The couple have seven grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren who they all love very dearly.
“They complement each other in every possible way and thus are such a special couple. We
hope they enjoyed the day to the fullest!” says Lifestyle Assistant, Joanie.