Vow Renewal for Birgit & Alex on Anna Maria Island

Photos by Deborah Skorupski with Bamboo Dreams Photography

Birgit “Biene” and Alex are from Berlin, Germany…sweetest couple EVER!! They met at a soccer game…and there was a fiery chemistry between them right from the start. But, they were in different relationships at the time so “noticing each other” was as far as that went.

On Biene’s 30th birthday, they went out with friends to celebrate. At the end of the evening, Alex offered to drive Biene  home. On that drive home, they enjoyed conversation and their first magical kiss. But, it still wasn’t their time.

However, the power and the magic in that kiss never allowed them to forget the chemistry between them. In 2003, they met once again, at yet another birthday celebration. Alex was not going to let this beautiful young lady  slide away again, so he asked her, “if she was ready to hook up.”  Before she responded, Biene remembered all of the warnings from friends that had told her to stay away from this “bad boy.” Born with a rebellious nature, those warnings just made him more intriguing. Her gut instinct said YES…and following that instinct,  was the best decision she ever made.

This was the start of Alex & Biene’s beautiful love story.

On May 16, 2012, they made a lifetime commitment, promising to love, honor, comfort and care for one another. They pledged to always keep each other close and be there for one another, if ever faced with illness or poor health, during times of want, hardship – and also during times of plenty.

Their profound love for each other also extends to animals. Their fur kids, Arizona and Miss Pepper Potts – are their world. One of their favorite quotes by the popular singer, PINK, best expresses their hearts…

PINK wrote, “I’ve always felt that animals are the purest spirits in the world. They don’t fake or hide their feelings, and they are the most loyal creatures on Earth. And yet somehow we humans think we’re smarter-what a joke.” Amen!

After 22 years, these two still feel that same passionate chemistry they felt the day they enjoyed their first kiss.  That magical spark is still lit, you still have that strong bond and feel such an incredible sense of security with each other which is in part because of the deep trust you have in each other. Their renewal of vows was supposed to take place on their 10th anniversary but Covid and a sick kitty pushed their celebration to 2023….so worth the wait. We enjoyed a magical evening with the most romantic sunset on Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island as they once again shared…

I STILL CHOOSE YOU! 💝