As a marriage celebrant, I spend much of my time immersed in happy events. But life isn't all good times. The natural ebb and flow of life sometimes requires a more bittersweet ceremony.
A and B would have been celebrating their 30 year wedding anniversary next week. However, B received a health diagnosis late last year which sent his family into a tailspin. Instead of surrendering to their grief, the family instead decided to fill B's last weeks making as many memories as possible.
A and B decided to renew their wedding vows at the 29.75 year mark instead, and invited their friends, siblings, and adult children to witness their vows to each other in a simple backyard ceremony.
After so many years of raising their children together, A and B had a lot to be thankful for. They thanked each other for their loyalty, commitment, and adoration, and promised to love each other until the very end.
It was so very poignant to tell the couple's story and spend time with them on that very special afternoon.
