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a Salem, OR love story

On October 27, 2022, Shawna and Eric will gather with loved ones to renew their vows after twenty years of marriage.

In 2021, Shawna discovered a lump in her breast. She went in for a mammogram, ultrasound, and biopsy. A week later she was diagnosed with stage 2 B breast cancer. She underwent a lumpectomy, followed by radiation. Months later she went back in for blood work and a PET scan. She was devasted to learn to learn that her cancer had metastasized to her bones.

We loved meeting this easy going, outdoorsy couple and cannot wait to grant their wish for a vow renewal.

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An Orlando Love Story - our 200th wish!

On October 19, 2022, Rucha and Jose will gather with loved ones to renew their vows after 10 years of marriage. In addition to being a special day for our beautiful couple, it’s a very special milestone day for our organization as well and its marks our 200th wish!

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A New Jersey Wish

On January 31, 2022, Neil and Megha joined with family and friends at The Park Chateau in East Brunswick, NJ to renew their vows and to celebrate a love story nearly 20 years in the making.

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 connected with an incredible planner in Amanda Hudes of Smiling Through Chaos Event and Wedding Planning were blown away with the over-the-top gorgeous day that she created.

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An El Paso Love Story

On September 28, 2022, Elisa and Jesus will join with family and friends to renew their vows after 22 beautiful years of marriage.

Elisa and Jesus’s love story began in a very surprising manner. The two were both working at Luby’s restaurant in 1999 but did not know each other and did not interact often. After voting for Elisa in a best costume Halloween contest, Jesus got up the courage to talk to Elisa and asked her to marry him.

The couple spent the next 16 years falling deeply in love, raising kids and building a beautiful life together. In 2016, however, things took a turn with Jesus’ health when he was diagnosed with kidney disease and then cancer.

We have loved meeting this kind and joyful couple and are honored to help them renew their vows.

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A Tribute to Ricardo

On March 21, 2022, Eunice and Ricardo gathered with their family and friends to renew their vows at the The Foundry in Brooklyn, NY. Sadly, this week, just five months later, Ricardo lost his battle with pancreatic cancer.

We were incredibly moved by Eunice and Ricardo’s story and were honored to help them renew their vows. We found a wonderful planner in Christine Viola and were overwhelmed with the gorgeous day that she created. From the breathtaking setting of our venue to the beautiful garden flowers, stunning décor and delicious meal, Eunice and Ricardo were treated to a magical day, surrounded by love. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room as our sweet couple recited vows to one another and were toasted by the family and friends who have supported them on their journey. Eunice and Ricardo soaked in the sunshine, danced with their son, and basked in the overwhelming love story they have written.

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A Long Beach Love Story

On August 24, 2022, Ruth and Jason will gather with friends and family to renew their vows and to pay tribute to a love story that has persevered through sickness and trial.

In 2017, Ruth discovered a lump in her breast while nursing her son. She had it checked out by her doctor and underwent a mammogram and ultrasound. Surprisingly, she was diagnosed with stage 2 B breast cancer. She was only 38 at the time. Ruth underwent a single mastectomy and was able to go into remission.

Two years later, however, Ruth’s cancer metastasized and is now in her lungs, brain, bones, and left breast. She’s undergone extensive chemotherapy and radiation and is fighting with all that she has for her sweet little family.

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A Staten Island Love Story

On August 14, 2022, Michelle and Andrew will join with family and dear friends to unite their lives in marriage.

Michelle and Andrew first met just over three years ago at a local deli in their neighborhood. They hit it off and were engaged a year later.

This past February, Andrew suffered a debilitating headache, coupled with violent vomiting. He went to the emergency room, where he underwent a cat scan. He was sadly diagnosed with a rare and fast-growing form of brain cancer. He’s been undergoing intense treatment and is fighting for his life, with Michelle by his side.

We’ve been touched by this beautiful love story and are honored to grant them their wish for a wedding.

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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.

We were moved by this beautiful love story and thrilled to grant Karen and Dan’s wish for a vow renewal.

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