A Tribute to Mandy

Wish

Mar 21

On November 17, 2021, Mandy and Ronnie stood with family and friends on the breathtaking grounds of the Barn at Willow Brook to renew their vows.

Mandy and Ronnie first met while working at the same company in 2004. They were both going through painful divorces and became a support to one another. They started dating a year later, instantly fell in love and were married in 2005. The couple went on to have 3 kids, adding to the already 5 they had brought to the marriage.

In 2019, Mandy’s doctor noticed some concerning results on a routine blood panel. As a precaution, she underwent a series of liver tests, a biopsy and a colonoscopy. Sadly, the tests revealed a large mass in her colon that had likely been present for years. She was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer that had spread to her liver. She underwent an aggressive chemotherapy regiment to try to slow the spread of her cancer.

Sadly, Mandy lost her battle with cancer on February 5, 2022, less than three months after her gorgeous vow renewal.

We are so honored to have played a small role in Mandy and Ronnie’s story and send all of our love and hugs to their family and friends as they continue to grieve her loss.

We are so very thankful for the many wish granters who came together to shower Mandy and Ronnie with such a special day. From start to finish, the details were perfect. From the gorgeous florals to the lush backdrop of The Barn at Willow Brook, Mandy and Ronnie enjoyed a beautiful day highlighted by love. The couple feasted on delicious food, caught up with friends and watched the little ones play lawn games in the grass. After her passing, Mandy’s daughter shared with us that the wish was one of the happiest days of her life.