AKRON, Ohio — Love is in the air!
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik tied the knot with Alice Duey over the weekend along a bend in the Cuyahoga River.
Mayor Malik's wedding on Saturday, Oct.5, came after he proposed to Duey during a trip to Paris, France, earlier this year.
"It’s been the joy of our lives to fall in love with each other and to now take these next steps as husband and wife. Thank you to everyone who has shared in our happiness during this very special time," said Mayor Malik in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
He also shared photos from their special day, which can be viewed below:
Mayor Malik's Office also posted a photo from the wedding congratulating the new couple.
Overall, it has been a busy year for Mayor Malik, who took office in Akron on Jan. 1 and became the city's youngest mayor and first person of color to serve.
