A San Luis Obispo Wish
On December 19, 2021, Karen and Dan gathered with loved ones to renew their vows on the breathtaking grounds of Chateau Noland in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Karen and Dan first met online in 2013. They connected and began chatting. When they finally decided to meet in person, they hit it off and began dating.
The couple married in 2017 and wanted to start a family. Unfortunately, due to two bouts of childhood leukemia, Karen was unable to conceive without the help of IVF. It was while they were going through the process that she noticed a lump in her breast. While her doctor initially didn’t think much of it, a mammogram and ultrasound revealed the worst. She was diagnosed with cancer – again.
The next few months of treatment were incredibly difficult as Karen endured chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and a surgery to remove her ovaries, all while struggling with tremendous PTSD from her childhood cancer. The treatments worked and she was declared cancer free. Not long after, Karen and Dan were able to have a baby via a surrogate and egg donor. Life was good and they were relieved.
Shortly after Karen and Dan’s baby was born, however, Karen started experiencing some pain in her hip. She went to see her doctor and was devastated to learn that her cancer had metastasized to her bones.
We were moved by this beautiful love story and thrilled to grant Karen and Dan’s wish for a vow renewal. The day was nothing short of a dream. Our sweet couple enjoyed a gorgeous December celebration complete with perfectly blue skies, brilliant Christmas florals, creative mocktails, delicious cuisine and a magical evening of dancing.
We are so thankful for our wonderful planner, Christina Tutt of Cask Events, and the amazing team she brought on board. We couldn’t have done it without you all.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Planner: Christina Tutt, Cask Events
Venue: Chateau Noland
Catering: Popolo Catering
Floral: Brooke Edelman Floral Design
Photography: Elevated Media Co.
Beauty: Blue Dot Beauty
Mocktails: Tipsy Taps
Photo Booth: Pix and Flix Photo Booth
Men’s Attire: Generation Tux
Rentals: All About Events
Linens: Nuage Designs
