Lafayette Inn & Restaurant

Wedding Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Ceremony and Reception

Summer

ATTENTION

If you will be booking accomodations, please see the Travel page for a time-sensitive announcement. Please note that there is limited cell service at the venue! This will make calling ride-share services difficult, but you are welcome to leave your car parked overnight if you cannot drive.

Our Wedding

Julian and Lexi met at the University of Virginia, just a few miles south of where they will be saying their vows. If you ask Julian, he remembers meeting Lexi at a Christmas party in December of 2015. In December of 2023, Facebook sent Julian a notification to look at an old photo from December of 2015, lo and behold, it is a photo from that Christmas party and both Julian and Lexi are in it! For the excellent memory she normally touts, Lexi remembers that party for the two-person Christmas sweater her and Abby Steele wore. If you ask Lexi when the pair met, she remembers meeting him in Theta Chi’s Shark Tank on Halloween 2017. Lexi’s friend from study abroad, Tucker Blythe, invited her and her friends to the party. This Tucker also happened to be roommates with Julian. The morning after the party, Julian asked Tucker if he had Lexi’s number. The pair then went to date functions and Blue Motes at Michael’s for the remainder of the semester. After a semester of Julian studying abroad, a summer in different parts of the country, and a few more months, the pair rekindled their relationship in March of 2019. They spent their last semester finishing their degrees, watching the Hoos with the National Championship, and falling more and more in love.

So what about after college? Well, Julian and Lexi did long distance for a while. Lexi moved to North Dakota to work a seasonal job for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2 weeks after graduation. Julian's post-grad job at WorldStrides in Charlottesville didn't start until August, so Julian booked tickets to fly out and see Lexi in North Dakota. The pair bee-bopped around Bismarck and then made their way north to Canada where they spend a very rainy weekend camping in the Turtle Mountains. The pair saw each other for 12 hours over 4th of July weekend and then for a couple days at the end of August. They spent a lot of time on Facetime and watching Netflix movies together on their laptops. Following the end of Lexi's seasonal job at the end of September, she moved back to Charlottesville while she searched for another job. At this time, Julian was living with Michael Bateman in Charlottesville. Although, most of her things were at her aunt and uncle's house in Ruckersville, Lexi was the unofficial third roommate at City Walk with Julian and Michael. Lexi and Julian were crazy about each other and preferred not to be apart, which turned out just fine considering the world shut down in March of 2020! Michael, Julian, and Lexi attempted to pass the time with cocktail hours, game nights, and walking to the local park to play frisbee. The global pandemic did not aid Lexi in her search for a new job in her field. So, when the US Army Corps of Engineers called her to come back for a second summer in North Dakota, she jumped at the opportunity. It was during this summer that Lexi drove 15 hours one-way to see Julian and his family at Lake Ridinger in northern Indiana and Julian and Lexi did a 10 mile hike in Teddy Roosevelt National Park and had a close encounter with some bison.

On top of a butte in the middle of no-where North Dakota, Lexi got a phone call with a job offer in Richmond, Virginia. She accepted, packed up, and left North Dakota early. Julian and Lexi found an apartment in Richmond and she started work at Dominion Due Diligence Group in August of 2020. Julian started shortly thereafter as an Assistant Manger at TASTE. The pair still work at these jobs today! On Halloween 2020, Julian and Lexi got Cheddar, their orange tabby cat, from the Charlottesville SPCA, and they love their friendly cheese so much! After navigating through COVID and two wonderful years in their Richmond city apartment, the pair bought their first house in Chesterfield on August 31, 2022.

Since the purchase of their house, the couple has been plagued with two questions: How is the house?...and When are you getting married? The first question is easy enough to answer, if you, like the couple, are homeowners. "The house is great! We have plenty of projects, but life gets busy and projects are expensive!" The answer to the second question....well, they have an answer for that now as well...September 14, 2024! See you there!

Our Story

We're engaged!

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Meet our bridal party!

The bridal party was each asked to share a special memory/inside joke with Lexi and/or Julian. Read their answers below!

Camille and Lexi met in the Chicago O'Hare Airport on July 1, 2014, on their way to a study abroad trip in China. The pair have been friends since then and used to have a running joke that they say each other once a year. They now see each other more than once a year, much to their delight! Camille lives in DC but grew up in Vermont, is Noah Kahan's biggest fan, and has a dad you can't beat at Scrabble.

Camille Bartsch

Madeline Brass

Kylee and Lexi met at their work and became fast friends! Kylee is a Dead Head, has a big dog named Lava, and her favorite food is Spanakopita!

Kylee Hooper

Brendan Vachris

Steph Ellena

Jack Reddecliff

Abigail Steele

Joey Needham

Olivia Brass'ingram

Jacob Naggy

Kali Farmer

Sean Ealy

Nora O'Neill

Sam Ailsworth

Wedding Party

Q + A

ATTENTION - Please Read!

Please be aware that on September 14, there will be a home football game at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. As such, hotel prices are expected to increase as hotel availability decreases the closer the date arrives. We recommended booking your accommodations as soon as possible to avoid any potential difficulties.

Transportation

Guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from the wedding venue. If you are flying in, the nearest airport is the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport [CHO]. From there, rental cars and rideshare services are readily available. For those driving, please use the provided address for GPS navigation. Your comfort and safety are our top priorities. If you plan to indulge in the festivities and are unable to drive at the end of the night, we've got you covered! Feel free to leave your car parked at the venue overnight. We want everyone to have a great time celebrating with us, and we encourage responsible decision-making. For your convenience, we recommend using a rideshare service like Uber to ensure a safe journey home. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance. We can't wait to celebrate this magical day with you!

Accomodations

Kindly make your own arrangements for accommodations. There are several wonderful options nearby to suit various preferences and budgets including hotels, Airbnbs, and Vrbos. We recommend booking your stay well in advance to secure your preferred lodging.

Near AMF Kegler's LanesMake yourself at home in one of the 239 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 55-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phon

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Charlottesville

In the entertainment districtMake yourself at home in one of the 110 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.Locat

Staybridge Suites Charlottesville Airport an IHG Hotel

In the mountainsMake yourself at home in one of the 122 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair drye

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlottesville Ruckersville an IHG Hotel

Near Fashion Square MallMake yourself at home in one of the 121 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and you can also request cri

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville North

Travel

What are some things to do with my extra time in the Charlottesville area?

Visit Thomas Jefferson's Home! Tickets are available online and in-person. Check out the website to look at the different tour options available.

Monticello

Take a tour of Julian and Lexi's (and Thomas Jefferson's) college! The pair met here and spent four (4) years learning, meeting great people, and making lots of memories. You can book a tour or simply walk around Grounds and enjoy the beauty that is UVA.

University of Virginia

Carters Mountain is a great place to visit to see all of Charlottesville and pick up some delicious apple cider doughnuts!

Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store

Visit Hark Vineyards! Just a few minute drive from the wedding venue. Enjoy delicious wine and beautiful views. Fun Fact: Bofa, Julian's band, has played at this venue many times!

Alexis & Julian

Alexis & Julian

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We're engaged!