From Bitter Separation to Joyful Union
Elizabeth Anne Bloomer’s first marriage, shadowed by the pain of alcoholism with William G. Warren, seemed to dim her hopes for true happiness. Yet, love found its way back into her life. In 1948, she and Gerald R. Ford stood hand in hand at Grace Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, exchanging vows that symbolized a fresh chapter.

Surrounded by close friends and family, their wedding day was a beacon of renewal and hope. It marked not just the union of two hearts but the beginning of a partnership that would one day navigate the challenges of national leadership.