Our story didn’t begin with a big moment or instant romance. It started quietly—with a photo. Azaria was working at Cady Studios, doing what she does best. De’mere walked in, took one picture, and something registered for both of us. No moves were made. No conversations started. Just awareness… and then life kept going. For three years. No dates. No confessions. Just the occasional social media like and mutual respect from a distance. Looking back, the timing wasn’t right—and that mattered. When it finally was, everything aligned at once: growth, purpose, and peace. So we stopped circling the moment and stepped into it. Our first date was at Taqueria Tsunami—simple, unpretentious, and exactly right. We talked, laughed, prayed, and realized the night didn’t feel rushed. There was ease. There was clarity. There was the quiet understanding that this could be something real. From there, we built. We traveled. We dated with intention. We centered our relationship on faith and honesty. Our families came together naturally, forming a home full of laughter, movement, and genuine connection—where love looks lived-in, not staged. On April 7th, in Seattle, Washington, we were married at the courthouse. No spectacle. No pressure. Just us choosing each other. It was calm, intimate, and deeply certain—the kind of moment that doesn’t need witnesses to feel permanent. As for us: De’mere brings humor and light, often without trying. His joy has a way of softening everything. Azaria brings depth, warmth, and steadiness—her heart sets the tone for the life we’re building. Together, we’re faith-forward, honest, committed, and grounded in love that shows up daily. We’ll keep dating each other. We’ll keep growing. We’ll keep choosing this life—on purpose. Azaria & De’mere Mitchell Ordained by God. Built with intention. Rooted in love. And here to stay. #MadeForMarryingAMitchell __ Special thanks to Patience Anderson, our photographer and website designer. __ PatienceByDesign | patiencebydesign.com | patiencebydesign@gmail.com