A Montgomery County couple got to say “I do” again as they renewed their vows after 10 years of marriage. But this was no ordinary wedding. It was all thanks to Wish Upon a Wedding who because of Rachel’s breast cancer diagnosis gave the couple a memory they’ll never forget. NBC10’s Deanna Durante shares their story.
A Montgomery County couple got to renew their vows as they celebrated a milestone with Wish Upon a Wedding—10 years of marriage.
Rachel and Brad Herring say those years have shown them what’s really important in life.
That’s in part due to Rachel being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer after she had their second child.
“I think it means a lot to be here with the family we created,” Rachel said.
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The couple married ten years ago and grew their family with 6-year-old Lea and 3-year-old Noah.
But after Noah was born, Rachel realized something was wrong.
“They sent me to the ER, so I actually found out in the ER that I had stage 4 breast cancer,” Rachel said. “It just spread to the liver—that fast.”
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It was after this that Rachel saw Wish Upon a Wedding looking for couples who wanted to renew their vows.
“They are nonprofit, and they put together these events, wedding and vow renewals, for couples who have a terminal illness or a severe health issue,” Rachel said.
They had a small wedding this time around for those who may not have been there the first time.
“When I said forever and always 10 years ago, well maybe closer to 15, I meant it. I meant every word of everything I’ve ever promised you,” Brad said as part of his vows.
