When Marc and Mandy first met , they never expected a blind date would lead to an epic love story that includes a family , talk show , and reality TV series ! Their secret to success is their love for each other on screen and behind the scenes . Marc and Mandy have been together for 12 years . When they met , Mandy had just started her career in the wellness industry and he had been the Editor-in- Chief of Canadian Home Trends Magazine for a few years . When they met , no one would have known it was their first date . They instantly clicked and talked for hours as if they had known each other for years . They ended up talking well after the little coffee shop closed and they didn ’ t even notice as they were caught up in their conversation . That night , Marc says he instantly knew he wanted to marry Mandy and he proposed , on June 19 , 2011 and they were married the following June . Mandy describes Marc as Mr . Romantic and his proposal was like one out of the movies . They attended a concert that day and instead of bringing her home after , he surprised her with a little detour to a private beach that they snuck onto . It was a picturesque night with the sky filled with a blanket of stars . As they walked on the beach barefoot , Mandy looked up and saw a shooting star and said " Quick , make a wish !" and when she looked back down , Marc was knelt on one knee and said " I wish you would spend the rest of your life with me " and presented her with a beautiful princess cut diamond engagement ring .
When it came time to launch the TV Show , Marc was asked who he wanted as his co-host and he knew that Mandy was the best person for the job . Who better to have on camera chemistry with than the love of your life ? Later that year , they built their TV studio and the Marc and Mandy Show was born that now airs on 7 stations in Canada , 200 stations in the USA , and even in the Caribbean ! While filming hundreds of episodes in the last 8 years on TV , Mandy has gone through two pregnancies and says she feels it helped them better connect with their audience as many viewers are parents . Last year , they decided to put their relationship to the ultimate test with a brand new cottage build that they turned into a new reality TV series called " Vacay Getaway ." They wanted to show viewers the ups and downs of building a cottage while raising 2 kids and keeping their marriage strong through the never ending stress . Now that their cottage is all built , they are in the middle of a new adventure as they start a kitchen renovation in their home . As they tear down their old cabinets , they laugh and say “ Take your anger out on your house , not your spouse ,” Their journey from 2 young kids having coffee over a decade ago to a loving married couple has taught them so much ! As they continue their journey , they are enjoying creating beautiful memories that will last a lifetime .
Listen to their full story on the Canadian Love Map podcast with Nancy Regan presented by Charm Diamond Centres available on Spotify . - Charm Diamond Centres www . charmdiamondcentres . com
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