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Parton's Intimate 1966 Nuptials: Only Mom Attended
26 Aug
Summary
- Dolly Parton and Carl Dean married in 1966 after two years of dating.
- Their intimate wedding ceremony was attended by only three guests.
- They renewed their vows in 2016 to celebrate their 50th anniversary.
Dolly Parton and Carl Dean exchanged wedding vows in May 1966, marking the beginning of a decades-long marriage. Their union occurred shortly after Dean proposed, prompted by Parton's need to move closer to town.
The wedding ceremony itself was remarkably private, with only three guests in attendance: the pastor, his wife (who served as a witness), and Parton's mother, Avie Lee Parton. The couple married at the Ringgold Baptist Church in Ringgold, Georgia.
Carl Dean passed away in March 2025, and Dolly Parton followed in August 2025. Their enduring romance was celebrated with a vow renewal ceremony in May 2016, honoring their 50th wedding anniversary.
