We're Getting Married

Our story began in the most modern way — through a mutual group on social media. One day, Deidre simply commented, “Jacksonville here,” and that was all it took for curiosity to spark. Latosha clicked on her profile, noticed she was also a real estate agent, and decided to say something. “I checked out your page… let’s connect.” A simple message on August 12, 2023, but it changed everything. What followed was a month of texting, talking, and truly getting to know each other — no rush, no pressure, just two people building a connection one conversation at a time. Before we ever met in person, we had already created a foundation rooted in honesty, laughter, and deep mental chemistry. When we finally decided to meet, we chose Barnes & Noble — neutral, simple, and perfect. What we didn’t expect was to sit there talking for seven straight hours, completely lost in conversation. Time moved, but we didn’t notice. The world around us faded, and it felt like we had known each other far longer than a month. It was in that moment — surrounded by books, coffee, and endless conversation — that we both realized this connection stretched far beyond the physical. It was mental, spiritual, and unmistakably special. That day became the beginning of everything that followed. And now, we get to celebrate the love that started with a comment, a message, and a seven‑hour conversation that neither of us wanted to end.