Choosing the words for our vow renewal invitations felt different this time. We weren't just inviting guests to witness a promise – we were inviting them to celebrate a promise kept.

They say you can't recreate perfection, but we disagree. Our first wedding day was perfect because we found each other.

Eight years ago, these rings were shiny and new. Today, they bear the beautiful marks of a life lived together – tiny scratches from building our home, worn smooth from holding hands through every season.