Becky’s Blog #8: How Mitch and I Met

💍The Wedding Series

A few years ago, I was going through a tough breakup when something unexpected happened—I met Mitch.

Vintage Becky and Mitch  - Mitch living with his mum at Calamvale. We were interviewed this day by the ABC about our engagement.

We were both attending the same day program, and to be honest, we didn’t exactly hit it off at first. It definitely wasn’t love at first sight. Mitch used to ask, “Who’s that girl  runs away and doesn’t seem to like her support workers?” which, honestly… is a bit accurate 😅

Our schedules didn’t always match, but over time—especially on Saturdays—we started seeing more of each other. That’s when things slowly started to change and our friendship began to grow.

One Saturday, while we were listening to music and having fun on the bus, Mitch told me to be quiet because he was on the phone with his dad. I told him, “If you want to talk to your dad, do it when you get home!” That moment still makes me laugh.

Despite the rocky start, we kept spending more time together at the program. Eventually, Mitch started coming over on Sundays. He’d come over for the whole day, stay for dinner, then catch an Uber home. I always wished he could stay the night—and so did he—but sleepovers weren’t allowed in my shared SIL accommodation.

Then came November 20^th – The day Mitch asked me to be his girlfiend!

We met at the DFO in Brisbane for lunch. Mitch was there by himself while his friend and support workers were off shopping. I didn’t want him to feel lonely, so I went and joined him. That day, he asked me to be his girlfriend. I said yes ❤️

Later on, Mitch asked why I hadn’t added him on Facebook to update our relationship status. I hesitated a bit because of a story he’d told me about an ex who was very active online—liking and commenting on everything, even his mum’s posts!

But Mitch reassured me. He didn’t care about the past—he just wanted me to feel proud to share our relationship. And that meant a lot.

We connected deeply over our families—especially our parents’ second weddings and how we were raised. It all just felt real and meaningful. One of my favourite memories is our first solo movie date. With my support worker giving us some privacy, we went to a romantic cinema event and watched Marry Me!. Recently, while going through our wedding playlist, Mitch said, “Do you remember our first date at that movie?” I smiled and said, “I do now.” Then he asked, “Do you remember what I said?” I did. “I’ll marry you one day.” And now… he has.

We went on lots of dates after that—dinners, lunches, Sunday nights, and special occasions. I met his mum, and Mitch met mine. Things just kept growing from there.

Then came Valentine’s Day—the proposal. Mitch had taken his mum shopping for a ring, and she didn’t even realise it was an engagement ring at the time! He told me to wait in the spare room at the day program with my support worker. When I came out, he was pacing nervously.

Then suddenly—he tossed a teddy bear and a ring box at me. I was completely stunned. He said, “I love you.” I said, “I love you too… what is this for?” He told me to open it—it was a surprise. Inside was a beautiful amethyst ring in a blue box. I still have the box. Mitch was a bit flustered and needed help finding the words, but with a little prompting, he finally said what he wanted to say: He wanted to marry me. I was in shock and, very on-brand for me, I asked, “Why?” He said he just knew I was the one. And I believed him. So i said Yes💍

Funny enough, our engagement started a bit of a trend—two weeks later, other participants at the day program started proposing too! The support we received was incredible, but planning our life together hasn’t always been easy. We really wanted to live together and build our independence, but Mitch couldn’t get approved for the SIL homes we applied for. There just isn’t much out there for couples.

Thankfully, wedding planning had been a lot smoother—and actually really exciting.

Mitch’s mum found a talented dressmaker named Glen, who also did my hair. Evie, my support worker from Home Caring, did my makeup and helped with the bridal party. Our venue was generously offered by Wellness Australia Group and Gunabul Homestead, and it was absolutely perfect—with cabins, catering, and decoration support all included. Mitch’s mum also helped find our photographer and celebrant through her church, and our wedding cake was made by Aunty Marg, a dear friend from bowling.

Everything came together—our rings were purchased, decorations were sorted, the guest list was confirmed, music was chosen, and we taste-tested the menu. And just to make things even more exciting—we moved house the week before the wedding!

We finally found a place to call home as husband and wife. I was so excited for our first Christmas together in our new home.

💙 Mitch’s Perspective (shared by Becky)

“When I first saw Becky, I thought, ‘She’s a beautiful girl.’ I noticed her straight away. After that, I waited a couple of days before asking her out.

At the beginning, we didn’t always get along. I was going through my own things and didn’t always understand why I reacted the way I did. It was a confusing time for me.

Before Becky and I got together, there was another situation at the day program that felt like too much for me. I couldn’t cope with it, and at one point I tried to make Becky jealous. I know now that wasn’t the right thing to do. I remember one time Becky told me to get off my phone and talk to my dad when I got home. At the time, I felt upset and didn’t understand why she said it. Looking back, I know she was just trying to help me connect with my family.

Even before we started dating, I always wanted to sit near Becky on the bus. Being near her made me feel safe and comfortable. What made me want to marry Becky was simple—she was the right one for me. I knew she was someone I wanted to spend my life with. I chose Valentine’s Day to propose because it felt right. The proposal was a complete surprise—I planned it myself and didn’t tell anyone, not even Becky.

My mum helped me choose the ring, but I didn’t tell her what it was for at the time.

Wedding planning was actually really fun. I enjoyed the shopping, the food tasting, and seeing the venue. One of my favourite parts was staying overnight in the cabin.

The only part I didn’t like was the photographer, because some things didn’t go to plan and I felt like our needs weren’t always respected.

But overall, everyone did a really good job, and the wedding day was special.

With all our love,

Becky & Mitch.

An Invitation to Celebrate Without Barriers

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info@wellnessaustraliagroup.com.au to learn more about hosting your special day in a space where everyone can feel welcomed, comfortable, and celebrated.

Becky and Mitch living together in their new home as Husband and Wife!