Derek and I have been blessed with nearly 8 wonderful years of marriage, and 11 years of knowing each other. You might wonder, "Why renew our vows now?" The answer lies in our journey of faith and love. Through the grace of Jesus, we have renewed our spirits and grown immensely as individuals and as a couple. Our circle of friends and family has evolved over time, and this vow renewal is our way of celebrating these changes and our renewed commitment to each other. This ceremony is not just about reaffirming our love, but about embracing the best versions of ourselves, guided by God's grace. The past year has been a fresh start for us, and we can't think of a more beautiful way to begin anew than by sharing our love with those who mean the most to us. Reminder this is actually a surprise for Derek. While it is something we have discussed, I wanted to take the burden off of him and surprise him with this event to show how much I care for him!