Time and again, Stephen and Ayesha Curry have demonstrated why they are the ideal couple. The NBA player’s religious youth group introduced him to his future bride while they were youngsters. They eventually tied the knot and became well-known when Curry was selected by the NBA. The Currys have faithfully adhered to their vows of supporting one another’s passions and maintaining their faith despite having a growing family, a high public profile, and everything else that comes with raising a family in the spotlight.

Here is a glimpse at the couple’s stunning love journey through photos in celebration of their ninth wedding anniversary.01Young LoveSteph Curry and Ayesha Alexander met in a church youth group in Charlotte when they were 15 and 14 years old, respectively.@AYESHACURRY

02Sparks FlyYears later, the two reconnected when Ayesha was pursuing her acting career in Hollywood and Stephen was visiting for an awards show. Soon after, they began dating.@AYESHACURRY

03With This RingAyesha revealed on Instagram that Steph purchased her wedding ring the day this photo was taken, unbeknownst to her at the time.@AYESHACURRY

04Meet The CurrysSteph proposed to Ayesha in his parents driveway (the same spot they shared their first kiss). The couple tied the knot on July 30, 2011, in the same church where they met nine years before.@AYESHACURRY

05Party of 3The couple welcomed their first child, Riley Curry, in July 2012 (who Ayesha is seen pregnant with here.)@AYESHACURRY

06The Honeymoon BabyIn an interview with Parents Magazine, Ayesha described Riley as a “borderline honeymoon baby,” since she was born before their first anniversary.@AYESHACURRY

07The Winning TeamBring it on home, Steph! The Currys pose for a portrait with the Larry O’Brien trophy after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Six of the 2015 NBA Finals.GETTY

08Very PresidentialThe Currys visit the White House Following their first title in 2015 to meet with then-President Barack Obama.