July 28, 2007
Steve Martin & Anne Stringfield

Three years ago today, 75 friends and family members gathered at Steve Martin’s Los Angeles home for what they thought was a party.

When they arrived, they were surprised to find out that they were actually there to witness and celebrate his marriage to girlfriend, journalist Anne Stringfield.

They met about four years earlier. In 2003, Martin (who has starred in such hits as The Jerk, The Lonely Guy and Father of the Bride) was writing a series of comic essays for The New Yorker and Springfield was the deputy head of fact-checking at the magazine. Despite their twenty-eight year age difference, they were were an item by 2004.

Three years later, former Nebraska Senator Bob Kerrey presided over their wedding ceremony. At the time, Martin was preparing for his role in The Pink Panther so his wedding attire included his Inspector Clouseau mustache.

Among the guests at their wedding were actors Tom Hanks, Eugene Levy and Diane Keaton (Martin’s co-star in the Father of the Bride movies.) Martin has told reporters that he felt the spirits of his late friends John Candy and John Pertwee with him on his wedding day.

We hope their spirits blessed the couple with good fortune that will continue to last for a lifetime. Happy third anniversary!

May 22, 1976
Angela Cartwright & Steve Gullion

Angela Cartwright

Actress Angela Cartwright, best  known for her childhood roles in Lost in Space and The Sound of Music, married the love of her life, Steve Gullion, after a two year courtship. The wedding took place at St. Charles Church in North Hollywood, CA.

We contacted their oldest daughter Becca Gullion, a producer living in L.A., to ask what her parents marriage has taught her. We were thrilled with her response below:

“A few years ago, I asked my Dad what the key to a successful marriage was.  Being an avid lover of airplanes, my Dad responded with an analogy that will forever be imprinted on my brain.

He said, imagine two airplanes.  They fly through the air, sometimes at their own speed and sometimes wing-to-wing.  Storms may hit, the weather may change, turbulence may arise, but these planes always return to each other’s side for guidance and support.  When one plane wants to go West and one plane wants to go East, its up to each of the pilots to decide what makes the most sense in the moment and compromise on the best route to take.  After 34 years of marriage, I am witness to the fact that my Dad’s simple plane analogy has worked for the both of them and the way in which they approach their marriage.”

Congratulations to the couple for inspiring others with your love!