Surprise Vow Renewal Ceremony on Clearwater Beach

Surprise Vow Renewal Ceremony on Clearwater Beach

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Jodi wanted to surprise her husband, Joe, with a vow renewal ceremony on Clearwater Beach so she contacted me and asked if I could perform a vow renewal ceremony on Clearwater Beach celebrating their 10 year wedding anniversary. After talking a little bit, we came up with a plan ;)!!!

On Tuesday,  evening Jodi, Joe and their two twin daughters were walking on Clearwater Beach. Jodi had asked to have a rose petal heart in the sand.

This is the rose petal heart in the sand I made for Jodi and Joe surprise vow renewal on Clearwater beach

This is the rose petal heart in the sand I made for Jodi to surprise Joe with vow renewal on Clearwater beach

After I had made the heart, I started looking out on the beach until I saw where they were. We had been texting saying what they would be wearing so I would know who to be looking for and to let her know when to start strolling my way. When they got close, I went up to Jodi and asked her if she could help me out. I told her I needed a photograph for a Clearwater Beach blog that I was doing and that they looked like just the family I had in mind for the picture. I asked her if they would mind standing in my rose petal heart while I took a photograph. I had two little bouquets of daisies that I gave to each of their 5 year old twin girls and said these are for you for letting me take your picture.

Jodi and Joes twin girls.

Jodi and Joe’s twin girls.

Jodi knew she was to play along with what I was doing. I then introduced myself, but had told Jodi not to introduce herself back to me. Joe just kind of looked and was going along with it like, hmmm ok…. After I got them to stand in the heart, I told them how I wanted them to stand for the picture I was taking. I held my phone up and pretended to be taking a picture. When I put down my phone, I had a surprised look on my face and said, “Are you Joe & Jodi Goane?” They looked at me like , Uh yeah?? Are we suppose to know you? I said to Joe, “A secret admirer shared with me a special occasion that you recently celebrated and asked if I would come here tonight and perform a wedding vow renewal ceremony celebrating your 10 year wedding anniversary.” Joe was SO surprised!! He couldn’t believe it!!! We all laughed and we proceeded with the vow renewal ceremony on Clearwater Beach.

The two little five year old girls, Reesa & Regan, were just adorable and were like little flower girls holding the daisies pretending that they were at a wedding.

Jodi with her two sweet girls...what a beautiful night for a vow renewal on Clearwater Beach

Jodi with her two sweet girls…what a beautiful night for a vow renewal on Clearwater Beach

Jodi and Joe were vacationing on Clearwater Beach. Their anniversary was on July 17th so Jodi thought this was a perfect opportunity to renew their wedding vows.

The following morning Jodi sent me a text saying,“Thanks again, Charmaine. My husband was very shocked! He still can’t believe it.”

Surprise Treasure Island Beach Vow Renewal Ceremony

Surprise Treasure Island Beach Vow Renewal Ceremony

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Jeff & Gwen will be celebrating their 20th year wedding anniversary on July 9th. Jeff contacted me wanting to plan a surprise Treasure Island Beach Vow Renewal Ceremony while him and his family were on their vacation in Florida. Jeff, Gwen, & their three sons would be coming to Florida from Seattle and staying at Sunset Vista Resorts in Treasure Island. He was looking at our elopement packages and wanted to do package 3 for his surprise Treasure Island Beach vow renewal ceremony. Package 3, includes: ceremony officiant, photographer, & heart made with rose petals in the sand. In lieu notarizing and return of license, I offered a few roses as a bouquet for Gwen.

The surprise ceremony date was set for July 2 at sunset. Jeff corresponded with me on how they would pull off the surprise. On the day of the ceremony, I sent Jeff a text when George Sr. (photographer) and I arrived at the Treasure Island beach. Jeff was out with his wife, Gwen, & kids taking a walk on the beach. Jeff was awaiting my text. George Sr. and I were making the heart in the sand with the rose petals and preparing the final touches on it.

Awaiting the couple

Heart in the sand ready and awaiting the couple. Photos by George Sr.

Jeff told me what he was wearing and said he would text as they got nearby the location for the ceremony. George Sr. and I, kept a watch for them and when we saw them, George went up to Jeff and asked him if he would take a photo of him & me. Jeff was glad to 😉 George asked if Jeff and Gwen would just stand in the rose heart for a moment so he could see just where he wanted us to stand for the photo. So we had Jeff & Gwen centered in the rose petal heart. Once they were in the heart I went up to Gwen and asked if she was Gwen Loosemore.When she said ‘yes’ I said, “A secret admirer shared with me a special occasion that you are going to be celebrating. That admirer asked me to celebrate your 20th year wedding anniversary and perform a vow renewal ceremony.” She turned around and Jeff was on one knee kissing her hand.

down on 1 knee

We sure did surprise her! Photos by George Sr.

She was stunned!!! She had a handful of shells that she had been collecting on the beach and was totally lost for words. Her first reaction was, “Who are you guys??” We had a few chuckles then proceeded with a beautiful vow renewal ceremony. She wanted her three boys together with them during the ceremony. Her oldest son held a gift that Jeff had for her. It was a beautiful pearl necklace that Jeff presented to her during the ceremony.

Beautiful vow renewal ceremony while the sun set on Treasure Island Beach

Beautiful vow renewal ceremony while the sun set on Treasure Island Beach. Photos by George Sr.

Vow renewal ceremony

Vow renewal ceremony. Photos by George Sr.

At the end of their ceremony we were able to just catch the sunset. A beautiful ceremony, a beautiful couple, and a beautiful family just as happy and in love today as they were 20 years ago.

Cheers to another 20 years of happy marriage!

Cheers to another 20 years of happy marriage!