Horace and Marie Bratcher recently attained a great milestone in marriage and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 10.  Their children Anthony and Serita Bratcher, Connie & Roger Pister, Amy and Earl Dyer, and Loria Hendrixson, as well as their grandchildren, Jason, Daniel, and Benjamin Bratcher, and Joseph & Dylan Pister were honored to celebrate this occasion by hosting a private party at The Patch Manor in Manchester. Mr. Randy Massa chauffeured the couple to the event in his 1962 Cadillac which was the same year model as the year they began their marriage. The tables were dressed in white and gold with yellow and white floral centerpieces.  The side tables had pictures of the couple from wedding day through special times in their lives. There were also custom designed bookmark keepsakes which featured a photo of the honorees.  The couple was presented with a slide presentation of their lives together as well as poems, dedications, and song.  A nice meal was prepared by The Patch Manor as well as a beautiful cake. The cake layers were caramel, strawberry, and chocolate with a cream cheese icing and decorated with golden lace and white and yellow flowers.  Mr. and Mrs. Bratcher were also surprised with presents and cards from family and many friends.