NEW HAVEN – Kevin and Kay (Utterback) DeLong of New Haven were married 25 years ago, Nov. 30, 1985 in Paulding at the United Methodist Church in a lovely Christmas-themed wedding.

The couple’s parents are Jerry and Brenda DeLong of Paulding and Marilyn Utterback of Fort Wayne. Kay’s father, Earl Utterback, is deceased.

They have one very special daughter, Jia Jolee DeLong.

They celebrated their silver anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 5 with family and friends at Wedding Dreams Catering in Antwerp. Most of the original wedding party attended as well as many family members and special friends.

A small program followed with everyone enjoying fond memories of the couple.