For years, stories floated around about a couple who got married at The Sink, and doormen held crossed mops like swords as the bride and groom walked through the entrance. The story lived on as Hill folklore—until now.

Back in 2018, we posted this photo of Layne and Diane Holmes posing on rocks in Boulder, Layne wearing a vintage Sink Angel tee. Little did we know, this was the same couple who we had heard stories about.

An Epic Reception at Boulder's Most Iconic Restaurant

Thanks to Marianne McElroy Ueber and Wendy Stone, the full story came to light. Their parents, Layne and Diane, were married on June 21, 1968, in Herb Kauvar's basement. "Herbie" and his wife Gilda served as Best Man and Matron of Honor. The reception? Right here at The Sink in Boulder, where Layne worked—and where he first met Diane.

And now, for the first time, you can see the photos for yourself—including the iconic moment where they did actually walk under crossed mops into their wedding reception. These images capture the joy, energy, and unforgettable vibe of that day…