On February 20, 2022, Demeshia (Demi) and Tim will stand before their family and friends to renew their vows and to celebrate a love that has triumphed over sickness and heartache.

Demi and Tim first met 11 years ago through mutual friends. They hit it off immediately and dove head first into a relationship that is still going strong today. The two dated for about five years before saying “I do” in a very small ceremony at the local courthouse.

Demi’s health issues began when she was just 19 years old. A mysterious dark circle had appeared on her arm and while her doctor initially didn’t think it was anything to be concerned about, later testing revealed that it was systemic scleroderma. Scleroderma is an uncurable autoimmune disease that results in the hardening of skin and tissues throughout the body, restricting blood flow and resulting in a wide variety of serious and often painful side effects. Overtime, Demi’s scleroderma has advanced considerably and has resulted in the amputation of five fingers and one toe, as well as hypertension and blood pressure issues. Sadly, Demi’s condition is continuing to progress and is affecting her kidneys.

Although Demi’s disease impacts much of her daily activities, she has committed herself to giving back to the scleroderma community and has donated countless hours to the cause. Recently, she was named Advocate of the Year for the Scleroderma Foundation.

We have loved getting to know this beautiful couple and have been touched by the many ways they have loved and cared for each other throughout years of struggle. We’re honored to grant their wish for a vow renewal and cannot wait to see what our team has in store for them.

We teamed up with a new friend in Fallon of Blank Canvas Weddings and have been thrilled with all the wonderful wish granters she has brought on board.

Thanks a million to this fine team:

Planner: Fallon Chambers, Blank Canvas Weddings

Venue: The Dayton Art Institute

Catering: Kohler Catering

Cake: Ele Cake Co.

Cupcakes: Steph’s Sweets

Floral: The Flowerman

Photography: Jonathan Gibson Photography

Videography: Chasing Mozart Wedding Films

Love Story Photographer: Rachel M Photography

DJ: DJ Dors E

Invitations: Minted