When Lee and Jan Jones received their divorce papers in the mail, the British couple -- who had been married for about 20 years -- didn't really have anything left to do than just sign to the forms. But instead of relishing their new single lives, the Joneses realized they were making a big mistake. Money problems rocked Lee and Jan's marriage, and the two separated in January 2009. While both admitted that they loved each other, they felt it was best to push for the divorce. However, when the papers finally came in the mail, the reality of breaking up really set in.
"I opened up the letter and thought, 'This is a bit final,'" Mrs. Jones told The Daily Mail. "We got together later that day, both clutching our set of papers, and we started saying, 'Are we making a mistake?'"
After meeting in person and talking about their situation, the U.K. couple realized they loved each other. And instead of splitting for good, the Joneses decided to remarry and have their 10 children (who range in age from 23 to 1) be the bridesmaids and groomsmen in the wedding.
"We thought it would be romantic to get married on Christmas Eve, but never thought we would be able to," Mrs. Jones said.
However after calling their local register office (city hall), the couple discovered an open slot for an 11 a.m. ceremony on December 24, which they quickly agreed to. The bride donned a pink, strapless wedding gown, and the bridal party wore "butterscotch-colored attendant gowns." Lee and Jan Jones celebrated their second wedding in front of 25 guests, including their children.
More Good Stuff on the Web
Amazing video roundup -- people literally climbing walls(Urlesque)
Cure a hangover for under $5! (The Frisky
Should You Have Sex in the Office? (Lemondrop)












Comments:
Add a comment
Sunday 10 January
By kkpauly
It seems the separation is exactly what this couple needed to gain perspective. I'm glad they revisited their feelings for one another and reunited their family. Sincerely, K
Reply
Saturday 09 January
By linda
GOOD FOR YOU 2, I WISH MORE PEOPLE WOULD REALIZE GIVING UP IS NOT THE ANSWER. GOODLUCK TO YOUR BOTH.......
Reply
Saturday 09 January
By BO
IT WAS CHEAPER TO KEEP HER
Reply
Saturday 09 January
By margarette
hahahaha!
Saturday 09 January
By czmcmmj7
This is NEWSWORTHY??? Hundreds of people get remarried every single day.
Reply
Saturday 09 January
By skinny minny
You mut be a very sad person with little in your life. I hope that you find some happiness before it is too late.
Saturday 09 January
By Cynni
ha ha ha ha.............you are reading something from 'lemondrop' which isn't touted to be a NEWS agency but about people, and you are saying it isn't "newsworthy"? ha ha ha ha...........Maybe you should be on a NEWS site reading instead of this area?
Thanks for the great laugh of the day!
Saturday 09 January
By whtnyklly
Don't be so negative. This is not CNN idiot.
Saturday 09 January
By mike
great story.I am a divorce care leader and I love hearing stories like this.All I know is I am inperfect,and I dont know anyone who is perfect.Except the love of christ.With all the stats out there,even christians have a divorce rate of 50 percent.So whats the answer??Its the creator of love itself,of everyhting.Stats dont lie.The divorce rate among couples that pray daily together is 2%...prayer equals grace.what we need is grace.Its already been purchased,all we need to do is recieve it.Ask and you shall recieve!!!! when all else fails,get on your knees.If your a couple get on them together...your marriage will have a 98 percent chance of success...A surer bet doesint exist.most importantly what do you have to loose.????god bless America!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply
Saturday 09 January
By Joy
Lets keep religion out out this. Do you know they are Christians, Jews or Muslems? Enough already with Christ, how about the just realized they made a mistake and hopefully this won't happen to them again. Somethings are just man made and I find it offensive to say get on your knees and prayer. My religion does not believe in that and I sooo don't agree with you.
Sunday 10 January
By WHOKNEW
WOW !!
THIS IS SO SWEET !!!
IT BROUGHT TEARS OF REMEMBRANCE FLOODING BACK TO ME
THE SAME TYPE OF THING HAPPENED TO ME...
AFTER BEING MARRIED ALL THOSE" AMAZING YEARS.".. HERE IT WAS...
THE DIVORCE PAPERS WERE IN MY HAND, AND I TEARFULLY LOOKED AT A PICTURE , THAT WAS TAKEN AT THE LAST FAMILY GATHERING...
WE BOTH WERE SMILING SO HAPPILY, FROM EAR TO EAR... IT WAS THEN THAT I SIGHED A SIGH OF SHEER JOY, AND RELIEF.........,..
. TO FINALLY KNOW THAT I WOULDN'T HAVE TO PUT THAT BULLSH*T """ FAKE """ SMILE OF HAPPINESS ON MY FACE AGAIN !!
HIP HIP HOORAY FOR ME !!!!!! SO NOW I'M ROFLMFAO ;0))))
WAHOOOoooooooooooooooo
Reply
Saturday 09 January
By Ro
Please remember to cut the CAPS please. You're breaking my eardrums!!!
Saturday 09 January
By Dean
What some people won`t do for publicity.
Reply
Saturday 09 January
By cp8967
My mother used to say you'd miss a toothache if you'd had it long enough. lolololol
Reply
Saturday 09 January
By whattheheck
Lmao @ the " you'd miss a toothache if you had one long enough" comment. Nw that was funny! I have to admit I know what that feels like both literally and figuratively (aka: divorce). Hahahaha....thanks for the alternate perspective. It really is good food for thought. Lmaoooooo....
Sunday 10 January
By Jim Fedullo
I AM PERSONALLY HAPPY TO HEAR THIS, TO MANY PEOPLE ARE DIVORCING FOR THIS REASON AND IT IS A SHAME. IF YOU LOVE SOME ONE, BAD TIMES SHOULD NOT BE A REASON TO SPLIT UP, BUT FINANCIAL STRESS DOESN'T ALWAYS MAKE PEOPLE THINK STRAIGHT. CONGRATS TO THIS COUPLE ONA SENSABLE DECISION AND AT LEAST GIVING IT A GO.
Reply
Saturday 09 January
By CJT
Why is this news? There are a zillion people that remarry. Here's one for you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LjjG6R6yUQ
Reply
Saturday 09 January
By sweetthunder327
IF SOMEONE WANTS TO TALK ABOUT JESUS CHRIST, THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO. YOU DON'T HAVE TO READ IT, OR ARE YOU SEARCHING THESE COMMENTS FOR SOMETHING TO BITCH ABOUT. THE WORD OFFEND IS GETTING ON MY NERVES AND I DON'T WANT TO SEE IT, BUT THERE IT IS IN A LOT OF COMMENT PAGES. LIVE AND LET LIVE. YOU MUST NOT HAVE A LIFE OF YOUR OWN IF YOU ALWAYS HAVE TO BE TRYING TO RUN SOMEONE ELSES LIFE. THIS WORLD WOULD BE A LOT BETTER IF PEOPLE LIKE YOU WOULD STOP TRYING TO CAUSE TROUBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply
Saturday 09 January
By DJ
Blame it on the fame
Reply
Friday 26 March
By kelandwes
i have known this couple for around 9 years and i can tell you that they have broke up atleast twice a year every year since 2002... and they split 5 weeks after the shambles that they called a wedding in january 2010
all done for money .
Reply