Karen and Leo have been together for 25 years. This couple renew vows and actually got married the past December, but they wanted to take some photos before the wedding day to create a mini album as a signing book and a poster to use at the venue for their wedding.

A vow renewal is a celebratory ceremony for a married couple to reaffirm their commitment to each other. They are especially popular on milestone anniversaries (10, 25, or 50 years), however, there is no rule as to when to have one.

The most important thing to remember is not to get caught up in wedding planning again. Vow renewals are held for any number of reasons. Perhaps the couple was only able to have a small wedding or elopement and now wish to have more guests present. Maybe they've overcome an illness, infidelity, or other situation in their marriage and want to re-commit to each other. Other couples may be so crazy in love after the first year of marriage that they simply want to say “I do” all over again.

The couple chose this location because they love Tampa. University of Tampa has great views of the water and some buildings too.

Karen did get her make-up trial that day too. She was a natural beauty in her photos that day. So happy looking, and they were full of a lot of energy and fun.

Next comes the wedding!!!!!

Thank you

Photographer: Mir Salgado photographer