A Portsmouth Wedding Wish

Wish

May 26

On November 7, 2021, Elaine and Junior gathered with loved ones at The Elks in beautiful Portsmouth, NH to join their lives in marriage after a 20-year courtship.

Elaine and Junior first met in 1995 while they were both working at the T Bones steakhouse in Salem, New Hampshire. They quickly became friends and spent the next couple of years getting to know each other, all the while, denying that they had developed feelings for one another. Finally, Junior officially asked Elaine to be his girlfriend on his 30th birthday and they’ve been together ever since.

While the couple grew up on the east coast and consider New Hampshire to be home, they moved a few years ago to Ocala, FL where Elaine is working her life’s passion as a horse trainer. Around the time that they were moving, Elaine felt a small lump under her armpit. At the suggestion of her doctor, she underwent a mammogram and ultrasound and was told it was nothing. Although the lump continued to bother her, she tried to forget about it. That is until the problem progressed, resulting in a scary blood clot. Elaine was diagnosed in December of 2015 with stage 4 breast cancer that had spread to her bones and most recently, her liver.

Elaine endured an aggressive treatment program and has experienced numerous broken bones, extensive hospital stays and life-threatening infections. Despite it all, she’s as positive as ever and has learned how to tackle much more than she thought she was capable of.

This fun-loving couple sure touched our hearts. We were drawn to their infectious personalities and they’re enduring love for each other.

We joined forces with the amazing Nicole Mower Events and were touched by the beautiful day they created for Elaine and Junior. From the breathtaking backdrop of the water, to the gorgeous florals, wonderful meal, decadent sweet treats and lovely décor, Elaine and Junior were surrounded with love and blessings.