A Portland Wish

On Dec 9, 2021, Sam and Jayce gathered with their loves ones at St. Josef’s Winery in Canby, OR to renew their vows and to pay homage to a beautiful love story.

Sam and Jayce first met in high school but didn’t become friends until years later when they both stood in a mutual friend’s wedding. Jayce reached out to Sam after the wedding and the rest is history.

The two began dating and were married five years later in 2015. Nine months later, they were blessed with a honeymoon baby.

When the couple’s son was just two years old, Sam found a lump on her breast. She didn’t think much of it but decided to have it checked out to be safe. Sadly, she was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive ductile carcinoma. She underwent chemotherapy and a double mastectomy and was pronounced cancer free.

Two years later, Sam started experiencing some unexplained back pain, coupled with gall bladder issues. She scheduled a visit with her primary care doctor, who ordered an ultrasound.  The tests revealed the worst. Sam’s cancer had spread to her liver and her lungs. She had surgery to have her gall bladder removed, followed by radiation and more chemotherapy.

We were honored to have been able to grant Sam and Jayce’s wish for a vow renewal and were thrilled with the special day that our wish granters blessed them with. We couldn’t have done any of it without the love and support of our new friend Kara Sinclair of Enchanted Events PDX. Thanks to her guidance and expertise, Sam and Jayce experienced a day filled with love and laughter.

Thank you so much to this wonderful team:

Planner: Kara Sinclair - Enchanted Events, PDX

Venue: St. Josef’s

Catering: The Hive Catering, Co.

Photography: Brandon Woodard Portraiture

Love Story Photo Shoot Site: Drouhard Heritage Farms

Floral: Bridge City Blooms

DJ: Stumptown DJ’s

Ice Cream Truck: The Mobile Scoop Shop

Officiant: Beverly Mason, Radiant Touch weddings

Ceremony Script: Swoon Union Ceremonies  

Live Event Artist: Annie Purkey Fine Art