Latvian singer Olga Rajecka and her husband Ivo Bankavs marked their 12th wedding anniversary on July 31, according to a public social media post published by the singer on Facebook. Rajecka shared a photo featuring the couple alongside a large bouquet of roses, noting the milestone date that has marked their relationship since 2014, when they wed at the Igates Svētā Jāņa Kristītāja un Marijas Magdalēnas baznīca in the Limbaži region.
Reflections on 12 Years of Marriage and Real Partnership
Reflecting on more than a decade of marriage, Rajecka shared a specific perspective on relationships in her social media statement. “Love doesn’t have to be perfect. It has to be true,” Rajecka wrote, according to her Facebook post.
In a previous interview with the magazine Ieva, Bankavs detailed his perspective on their marriage, stating that he proposed and married Rajecka after hearing from many women that they wanted stability in relationships and that marriage could provide it. Rajecka, meanwhile, recalled that she had previously experienced relationships where she felt self-sufficient, owned a home and a car, and could purchase whatever she wanted, yet still felt the absence of a partner she could lean on as a pillar of strength. Regarding societal views on marriage, Rajecka stated in the interview, “Don’t tell me that—everybody wants it!”
Did you know?
Olga Rajecka and Ivo Bankavs were originally paired together in a dance collective after another partner named Daina missed a rehearsal, eventually leading to their marriage.
How a Missed Rehearsal Sparked a Decade-Long Partnership
The couple’s relationship began on the dance floor, according to background details shared by the singer. When Rajecka arrived at a rehearsal, Bankavs’s original dance partner, Daina, was late, leading Bankavs to be paired with Rajecka. The two remained a dancing pair and performed together at their first Dance Festival.
Reflecting on their origins, Rajecka noted that she agrees with the saying that if two people can dance well together, they can live well together. She added that dancing helps maintain mutual interest, keeps a shared perspective on life, and fosters appreciation. “I always tell my husband—I am very proud of you!” Rajecka stated.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Olga Rajecka and Ivo Bankavs get married?
According to historical records of the event, the couple married on July 31, 2014.
Where did the wedding ceremony take place?
The wedding ceremony was held at the Igates Svētā Jāņa Kristītāja un Marijas Magdalēnas baznīca in the Limbaži municipality, as reported in source accounts.
How did the couple first meet?
They met through a dance collective after another participant missed a rehearsal, resulting in Rajecka stepping in as Bankavs’s dance partner.
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