On November 9, 2021, Amy and Russell will gather before family and friends to renew their vows after 17 years of marriage. For this sweet couple, the road back to the alter has been paved with its fair share of ups and downs.

Amy and Russell first met when she was just 17 years old – and they weren’t exactly very fond of each other. Tragically, Russell’s wife died of breast cancer when she was just 37 years old, leaving him to raise his large family alone. Graciously, Amy decided to help Russell with the kids and the two started spending more time together. As fate would have it, the couple fell in love and got married.

In 2015, not long after their 13th wedding anniversary, Amy found a lump in her breast. She went in for a mammogram and was sadly diagnosed with stage 2 B breast cancer. After feeling fairly healthy for the next two years, Amy began to experience some concerning pain in her chest and arm. 2020 had been a difficult year for her with the death of her mom the onset of COVID and she decided to it would be wise to get checked out. The tests revealed the worst. Her cancer had returned and had moved into her bones

We fell for this couple from the minute we met them and can’t wait to help them renew their vows.

On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, Jackie and David will gather with close family and friends to renew their vows and to celebrate a love that has lasted since high school.

Jackie and David first met in the 10th grade. They were both in the band and ended up sitting next to each other on a bus trip to band camp. At the end of the trip, Jackie kissed David on the cheek and he’s “been chasing her ever since”. The two started dating immediately. They dated for four years and then got married. That was 33 years ago.

When Jackie was 35, she started experiencing some movement issues. At first, they didn’t think much of it, but as time went on and more symptoms emerged, Jackie and David started seeking out answers. Eventually, Jackie received a heartbreaking diagnosis. Jackie had Huntington’s disease – a condition that is like a combination of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and ALS. While there is still so much to learn about Huntington’s Disease, Jackie has been able to go on some new medications that have helped with her cognitive functions and her tense muscles. As she and David have watched her disease progress, it became more and more important for them to renew their vows with their parents, children and grandchildren.

On May 11, 2021, Amanda and Travis gathered on the grounds of the immaculate Duke Mansion to renew their vows and to celebrate a love story that has triumphed over pain and sickness.

For this adorable young couple, who first met while working at the same grocery store after high school, the road back to the altar has been paved with years of fertility issues, two surprising miracle babies and a string of scary, unexplained health issues.

We simply adore this couple and were truly honored to grant their wish for a vow renewal. Our sweet wedding planner, Sarah Duckworth, pulled out all the stops and filled the day with magical memories.