Mike and Teri Radcliffe renewed their vows on Maui last week after 25 years of marriage. Mike surprised Teri by flying in their two sons to celebrate with them.
I love documenting couples in love and am constantly awed by the level of love I get to witness at times between couples I photograph. Teri and Mike Radcliffe are a perfect example.
The couple came to Maui last week to renew their wedding vows as part of their 25-year anniversary celebration. The couple started talking about what they wanted to do for this milestone anniversary three years ago. Teri wanted to include family, but the thought of renewing their vows surrounded by the beautiful Maui scenery was too tempting to pass up.
So, the couple went forward with their plans to renew their vows alone on Maui. Fortunately for Teri, her thoughtful husband had bigger plans in mind. Mike surprised her by flying in their two college-aged sons so that the four of them could celebrate the momentous occasion together! For Teri, this was,”the most epic surprise I have ever had. Our boys standing on the beach with us, sharing in this moment.”
Teri hugs her sons after they surprise her at the start of the vow renewal ceremony at The Four Seasons Resort in Wailea, Maui.
Reverend Al Terry of Makena Weddings performed the ceremony.
The couple wanted to make this ceremony special in other ways as well. Teri had her original wedding dressed altered, and the couple also decided to write their own vows this time around. For their wedding, they both repeated traditional vows.
It was an honor to photograph this beautiful couple as they celebrated 25 loving, committed years together. The respect they showed one another was touching and inspiring. This is one couple who has gotten the marriage thing right and are a great example to us all. This was an experience I won’t soon forget. Thanks for letting me be a part of your very special day and for choosing me to capture your vow renewal photography session.
If you would like to book a vow renewal with me while on Maui, click here to contact me or call me at 808-344-1550.
Teri Radcliffe says
November 24, 2014 at 2:59 amRobin,
Thank you for documenting our 25th Anniversary vow renewal on Maui and catching the epic surprise my husband gave me of flying in our two sons. Your professionalism was matched with your desire to capture that moment in time. I am very appreciative of your passion in photography….it will allow me to relive that moment again and again.
Sincerely,
Teri Radcliffe
Robin Christman says
November 26, 2014 at 9:13 amTeri~ It was awesome to photograph this special day for you and your family. What a surprise! You guys truly are an inspiration! I’m so happy you are so pleased with the photos. It is always my hope that people can look back at their photos, reminisce about the day and feel the way they felt on that day. Thank you for commenting! Robin
Chris McKenna says
January 15, 2016 at 3:08 pmWonderful photographs on their special day. 🙂