Still My One: A Florida Vow Renewal Story Celebrating 30 Years of Marriage
After 30 years of marriage, you know the story behind the smile, the weight behind the silence, and the beauty in simply being together.
That’s what makes these three words so sacred
Still. My. One.
This June marks 30 years since I married David.
Back then, we were full of big dreams and borrowed faith, whispering vows with tears in our eyes and butterflies in our stomachs. We had no idea what the road ahead would hold—but we knew we wanted to walk it together.
Now, three decades later, I still reach for his hand in crowded rooms. He still makes me laugh when I least expect it. And in quiet moments, when I look at him, I don’t just see the man I married—I see the life we’ve built and the love we’ve lived.
One evening, while scrolling Pinterest for anniversary ideas, I stumbled across a photo of a couple renewing their vows barefoot on a beach. Simple. Joyful. Sacred.
I showed David the image.
He smiled, reached for my hand, and said,
“Let’s write new vows… and keep every one of them.”
That’s when we knew: we weren’t just celebrating an anniversary.
We were affirming a beautiful truth:
Still My One.
We didn’t always know what we were doing—but we always knew we wanted to do it together.
I remember one night early in our marriage, the power went out during a Florida thunderstorm. I was nervous—about the storm, about life, about everything we hadn’t figured out yet. David lit a candle, made us peanut butter sandwiches, and turned on a little battery-powered radio. We sat on the couch singing along to Motown classics—laughing, slow dancing in the dark, just being us.
David always brings up the night we brought our first baby home. Neither of us could get the car seat to buckle properly. We were both exhausted, trying not to cry or laugh too hard. Later that night, we took turns rocking the baby while the other one heated leftovers and whispered, “We’ve got this.” And somehow, we did.
Moments like those don’t show up in wedding albums.
But they are the vows, lived out—quietly, steadily, day by day.
And now, three decades later, we’re not just celebrating our anniversary.
We’re celebrating a lifetime of choosing each other.
Not with pomp or pageantry, but with the quiet power of these words: Still My One.
Whether it’s an intimate Florida vow renewal on the beach, a backyard celebration with your grandchildren, or a destination renewal that doubles as a second honeymoon—I’d be honored to help you create a moment that reflects your story.
What is a vow renewal?
It’s a heartfelt ceremony where married couples reaffirm the promises they made on their wedding day—sometimes in front of family, sometimes just the two of them. There’s no legal paperwork—just two hearts, choosing each other again.
Why are couples renewing their vows?
- To mark a milestone—10, 20, 30, or 50 years together
- To celebrate surviving a hard season
- To finally have the wedding they never got to have
- To bring family into the experience, including children and grandchildren
- To rekindle the connection and remind each other: “You’re still my one.”
When and where can a vow renewal happen?
Anywhere that feels meaningful:
- A beach at sunset
- A backyard where memories were made
- A garden, a chapel, a cruise, or even the front porch of home
They can be as simple or elaborate as the couple wants.
What matters most is the heart behind the vows.
As Grace folded the last piece of laundry and turned off the kitchen light, she found herself reflecting on the past 30 years—not just the milestones, but the quiet moments. The kind of love that’s built while picking up socks, sharing inside jokes, or holding each other during seasons of loss.
Marriage, she realized, isn’t just about the moment you say “I do.”
It’s about choosing each other again and again—through every joy and every challenge.
That’s why Notary Near Me Florida now offers personalized vow renewal ceremonies for couples who want to celebrate the love that has stood the test of time.
📩 Ready to explore your own Still My One moment?
Visit Notary Near Me Florida or reach out to schedule a consultation.
“Love never gives up.
Love cares more for others than for self,
doesn’t keep score of the sins of others,
puts up with anything, trusts God always,
always looks for the best, never looks back, but keeps going to the end.”
(1 Corinthians 13:4–7, The Message)
Because some love stories don’t fade with time.
They deepen. They strengthen. They endure.
And at the end of it all, the most beautiful thing you can say to the one you love is simply this:
You are Still My One—the one God prepared me for, and the one God prepared for me.

Here’s to your Joy for a Lifetime.
