On March 11, 2022, Lissette and Carlos will gather with family and friends to renew their vows after nearly ten years of marriage.

Carlos and Lissette first met when they were just 12 years old in elementary school. They ended up getting to know each other in 8th grade but didn’t start dating until their junior year. After high school, Carlos went away for college, but the two stayed together and were married at a courthouse right out of college.

A few into their marriage, Lissette started experiencing some pain in her jaw. Over time though, Lissette’s pain grew so acute that it started affecting every part of her life. Finally, at the behest of Carlos, she went to see a jaw specialist. Lissette was diagnosed with a rare form of sarcoma. She underwent an incredibly complicated 16-hour surgery to have the tumor removed and her jawbone rebuilt.

Lissette and Carlos are excited to renew their vows and to finally have the wedding they have always dreamed about. We’ve teamed up with our dear friends Kirsten and Olivia at Olive Fine Weddings and Events and are thrilled with amazing group of wish granters that they have brought on board.

On February 27, 2022, Naomi and Matthew will gather with family and friends to renew their vows after 25 years of marriage.

Naomi and Matthew’s love story began in the most unexpected way. At the time, Matthew was working at a retail store in the local mall when Naomi popped in to look around. He was immediately taken with her and, in an attempt to get her phone number, convinced her to fill out an application to work at the store. Days later, he was called for jury duty and his coworker ended up hiring Naomi. When Matthew returned to work, he was stunned to find Naomi working with him. There were sparks from day 1. Naomi and Matthew flirted throughout their shift, went on a date the next day and were married 6 months later.

In December of 2020, Naomi was diagnosed with metastatic gastric cancer that had spread to her stomach, lymph nodes and liver.

We fell for this lovely couple the minute we met them and are honored to help them renew their vows on this very special anniversary. We brought on board an old friend of our organization and have been so touched by the hard work that she has put into this event.

On February 20, 2022, Demeshia (Demi) and Tim will stand before their family and friends to renew their vows and to celebrate a love that has triumphed over sickness and heartache.

Demi and Tim first met about 11 years ago through mutual friends. They hit it off immediately and dove head first into a relationship that is still going strong today. The two dated for about five years before saying “I do” in a very small ceremony at the local courthouse.

Demi’s health issues began when she was just 19 years old. A mysterious dark circle appeared on her arm and while her doctor initially didn’t think it was anything to be concerned about, later testing revealed that it was systemic scleroderma. Overtime, Demi’s scleroderma has advanced considerably and has resulted in the amputation of five fingers and one toe, as well as hypertension and blood pressure issues.

We have loved getting to know this beautiful couple and have been touched by the many ways they have loved and cared for each other throughout their years together. We’re honored to grant their wish for a vow renewal and cannot wait to see what our team has in store.

On February 17, 2022, Sara and Felix will join with their family and friends to renew their vows after 15 years of marriage.

Sara and Felix have an unbelievably beautiful love story. They met 21 years ago in a Yahoo chat room – she was a 15-year-old high school student living in Rural Kansas, he – a 20-year-old in south central LA. After getting to know each other for about a year, Sara convinced her mom to take her to LA to meet Felix. It was love at first sight.

After graduation, Sara moved to Los Angeles to attend college at USC. They remained together throughout college and were married the day after graduation.

In January of 2019, Sara was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer that had spread to her liver and her abdomen. She has endured countless surgeries and treatments and is fighting hard for her family.

We love this fun, energetic couple and are honored to grant their wish for a vow renewal.

On February 2, 2022, Kari and Aaron will stand in front of family and friends to renew their vows and to celebrate a love that has persevered through years of sickness and trial.

Kari and Aaron first met on blind date in college. After meeting in August, they were married in December. They soon began to expand their family.

n 2015, Kari started to notice some changes in her breast. While they were slightly concerning, she didn’t think much of it. After some time, however, the breast became engorged, and she went in to get it checked out. Sadly, her mammogram revealed the worst. Kari was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer.

We loved meeting Kari and Aaron and learning about their sweet story. Although they married young and admit that they hardly knew each other, their relationship has grown throughout the years, and they have seen each other through many dark days and come out the other side much stronger.

On January 31, 2022, Neil and Megha will gather before family and friends to renew their vows after 17 years of marriage.

Neil and Megha first met in 2003. Megha had recently gone through a tough breakup and was out with some childhood friends. As fate would have it, she ran into an old acquaintance who introduced her to his friend Neil. The two hit it off and ended up chatting for the whole evening.

As Neil and Megha began dating and getting to know each other, they soon learned about all of their many connections. Most notably, how Megha’s dad and Neil’s mom grew up in the same building in India! After dating for about two years, Neil and Megha were married and within a few years, welcomed twins.

In February of 2020, just before the pandemic hit, Neil started experiencing severe stomach and back pain. Initially he thought that it was acid reflux, but after his doctor ran several scans and tests, he was given devastating news. Neil was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

We have loved meeting this sweet couple and could not be more thrilled to grant their wish for a vow renewal.

On January 9, 2022, Jennifer and Ron will stand before their family and friends to renew their vows and to celebrate a love that has been going strong for the past 42 years.

Jennifer and Ron met when they were just 17 years old. Jennifer had recently broken up with her boyfriend and decided to cheer herself up by attend her aunt’s Memorial Day party. As luck would have it, she met Ron that night and they two have been together ever since.

This past year, Ron started to experience some unexplained health issues. He was waking up with swelling in his chest and decided to get it checked out. Sadly, Ron was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. He immediately began an aggressive chemotherapy and radiation treatment program to try to shrink his tumor and prevent his cancer from spreading. Unfortunately, Ron’s cancer has continued to progress and has moved into his lymph nodes and bones.

We’ve been touched by their beautiful story and are thrilled to be granting this vow renewal wish for them.

We were honored to team up with a dear friend, Alicia Fritz of A Day in May Events, and cannot wait to see what kind of magic she has in store for our sweet couple.

On December 19, 2021, Karen and Dan will stand before their family and friends to renew their vows and celebrate a new chapter in their lives.

Karen and Dan first met online in 2013. They connected and began to chat and get to know each other. When they finally decided to meet in person, they hit it off, talking for more than four hours. It wasn’t long until they fell in love and moved in together. They were married in 2017.

Karen’s medical issues first started when she was diagnosed with leukemia as a five-year-old and then again as a seven-year-old. It was when Karen and Dan were going through the IVF process to have a baby 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.

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. Karen and Dan’s story has touched us deeply and we are honored to help them fulfill their wish. We teamed up with Christina Tutt of Cask Events and are blown away by the incredible team that she has assembled.

On December 14, 2021, Phil and Kathy will stand before their friends and loved ones to recommit their lives to one another in a touching vow renewal ceremony.

Phil and Kathy first met online in 2004. Their first date last for 12 hours and the two hit it off. They were engaged by Christmas and eloped in Vegas on July 4.

Throughout the years, Phil and Kathy have both struggled with a variety of health issues and have learned to lean on each other and see each other through very hard times. In March of this year, Phil experienced a bowel blockage that sent him to the ER. It was then that he received devastating news. He had a large cancerous mass in his colon. Phil immediately began an aggressive treatment schedule and is fighting hard for his health.

We’ve loved meeting this wonderful couple and can’t wait to make this wish happen for them.

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.