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 love story that has weathered its fair share of storms.

Sam and Jayce first met in high school but didn’t really know each other that well. It wasn’t until after graduation that they connected at a mutual friend’s wedding. Jayce reached out to Sam after the wedding and the two started hanging out, quickly became great friends and eventually soul mates.

In 2017, 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.

On November 7, 2021, Elaine and Junior gathered with loved ones at The Elks in beautiful Portsmouth, NH to join their lives in marriage after a 20-year courtship.

Elaine and Junior first met in 1995 while they were both working at the T Bones steakhouse in Salem, New Hampshire. They quickly became friends and spent the next couple of years getting to know each other, all the while, denying that they had developed feelings for one another. Finally, Junior officially asked Elaine to be his girlfriend on his 30th birthday and they’ve been together ever since.

While the couple grew up on the east coast and consider New Hampshire to be home, they moved a few years ago to Ocala, FL where Elaine is working her life’s passion as a horse trainer. Around the time that they were moving, Elaine felt a small lump under her armpit. At the suggestion of her doctor, she underwent a mammogram and ultrasound and was told it was nothing. Although the lump continued to bother her, she tried to forget out it. That is until the problem progressed, resulting in a scary blood clot. Elaine was diagnosed in December of 2015 with stage 4 breast cancer that had spread to her bones and most recently, her liver.

This fun-loving couple sure touched our hearts. We were drawn to their infectious personalities and they’re enduring love for each other.

On Dec 9, 2021, Sam and Jayce will stand before family and loved ones to renew their wedding vows.

Sam and Jayce technically first met in high school. They were aware of each other but had separate friends groups, so did not interact. It wasn’t until after they had graduated and were both standing in friend’s wedding that they connected.
Sam and Jayce were married in 2015 and went on to have a sweet little boy. 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, Sam was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive ductile carcinoma. Two years later, Sam’s cancer had spread to her liver and her lungs.

We loved meeting this sweet couple and cannot wait to grant their special wish for a vow renewal.

On November 7, 2021, Elaine and Junior will stand before their children, family and friends to join their lives in marriage – a decision that has been 20 years in the making.

Elaine and Junior first met in 1995 year while they were both working at the T Bones steakhouse in Salem, New Hampshire. Junior was a cook and she was a server. As the couple likes to laugh about, Elaine jokingly rubbed Junior’s bald head and has been rubbing it ever since.

While the couple grew up on the east coast and consider New Hampshire to be home, they moved a few years ago to Ocala, FL where Elaine is working her life’s passion as a horse trainer. Around the time that they were moving, Elaine felt a small lump under her armpit. She had recently had a bad reaction to a bug bite and didn’t think much of it. At the suggestion of her doctor, she underwent a mammogram and ultrasound and was told it was nothing. Although the lump continued to bother her, she tried to forget out it. That is until she discovered a blood clot caused by the tumor under her arm pushing on her vein. The next year was a blur. Elaine was diagnosed in December of 2015 with stage 4 breast cancer that had spread to her bones and most recently, her liver.

We joined forces with Nicole Mower of Nicole Mower Events and cannot wait to watch this wish unfold. Nicole has assembled a remarkable team of wish grantors who are planning a super special day for our sweet couple.