Ceremony

Cocktail hour

Reception

All our wedding events on September 12th will be held at The Commonwealth Club in Richmond, Virginia, and formal attire is requested, with black tie optional.♡401 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220

Our Wedding

ㅤ♡ A UVA graduate from Farmville, Virginia, working in finance, and a VCU graduate from Chesapeake, Virginia, working as a registered nurse, found their way to each other in 2022... through a dating app, as many modern love stories do. What started with a first date at a favorite local Mexican spot in Richmond quickly became something neither of us expected, but both of us felt.ㅤ♡ Over the past three years, we’ve grown not just as individuals, but as partners. We’ve stood beside one another through long days, big career milestones, quiet victories, and uncertain moments — including Thomas’s steadfast commitment to his morning newspaper ritual and crossword puzzles (and his occasional deep dives into finance talk that may or may not leave Alex slightly glassy-eyed), and Alex’s long nursing shifts, early morning workouts, and ongoing campaign to convince Thomas that one more cat would truly complete our family.ㅤ♡ Through every season, we’ve chosen each other. In the ordinary moments and the hard ones, we’ve found comfort, laughter, and a deep sense of home in one another. We are endlessly grateful for this life we’ve built and can’t wait to continue it together, hand in hand.

From First Date to Forever

Our Story

Photos

Bridal party ꨄ︎ Melanie Kos- Maid of honorꨄ︎ Casey Astruc - Matron of honorBrooke RobertsonBlair WhitcombClaire WatsonEmily ZimmermanMeredith MundyJenna RoyAllison HelmickAbby FranksGrace KnicelyCourtney Hilton

Groomsmen party۶ৎ Rob Rice - Best ManJon HallCole StroudDavid HiceEthan WatsonKobe DellersJustin CorlettEhan KeatorPhil BartoPeyton Lyons

Wedding Party

Guests are kindly requested to attend in formal attire; black tie is highly encouraged. Floor-length gowns are recommended for women, and a suit or tuxedo is appropriate for men.

Dress Code

Q + A

This hotel is a wonderful option, conveniently located within walking distance of the venue. We’ve reserved a room block for our guests—please use the link below to book directly, or call the hotel and request the Watson/Stroud room block <a href="https://book.passkey.com/e/51170132?utm_source=14149840&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=299203790&amp;trkid=607978011&amp;linkid=3879334794" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://book.passkey.com/e/51170132</a>

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

This hotel is close to the venue and part of our reserved room block. Please use the code provided or call to book under the Watson/Stroud wedding.

Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown by IHG

We don’t have a room block at this location, but it’s too good not to share. With its bold, vibrant design, this hotel gives serious Elle Woods vibes and is one of our favorite places to stay in Richmond.

Alexandra & Thomas

Alexandra & Thomas

Dress Code

BLACK TIE OPTIONAL