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Update: In light of COVID-19, we wanted to check in and let you know your health and safety are our top priority. We’re still figuring things out and will keep you posted about any changes to our wedding. Thank you for your patience!
Update: In light of COVID-19, we wanted to check in and let you know your health and safety are our top priority. We’re still figuring things out and will keep you posted about any changes to our wedding. Thank you for your patience!
October 11, 2020
Birmingham, AL
#MerylGetsHisGirl2020

Meryles & Alexandria

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We're getiing married!

Meryles Lee Gilbert II.

and

Alexandria Hawthorne

#MerylGetsHisGirl2020

October 11, 2020

Birmingham, AL

Where it All Started

Jr. High School

We met at Baldwin Jr High School in the 7th grade. I was a cheerleader for McKee and he played football for McKee as well. I knew of him prior to meeting him because of his father. His dad was one of the coach's for the football team and I made it my business to ask about him every time. He had a girlfriend at the time but he wasn't getting rid of me that quick.

The Proposal

09. 22. 20.

I always had birthday dinners for my birthday since I could remember but this particular year I went to Houston, TX with my now fiancé. Maybe a week or two after we get back my mom asked me did I still want to have s birthday dinner since I do on every year and I said sure. I didn't know that this was part of the plan for him to propose. We went to eat at one of my favorite places which is Firebirds. A few selection of my family members and friends were there. After dinner, the host brought out a bouquet of flowers and gave everyone one to say something nice to me. Its funny how at this time I still had no clue. My fiancé even asked for one. He was the last to speak and He asked me to stand up. THAT was the moment I knew he was about to ask me to spend the rest of my life with him. He then started talking about how people kept asking him when was he going to do it like it was a rush and he said he was waiting for the perfect time. Both in tears, he asked and I said YESSS!

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