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September 5, 2026
Lakewood, WA
#VintageVows2026

Alexis & AaronAlexis & Aaron

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A Match Made in Timeless EleganceA Match Made in Timeless Elegance

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Aaron LaddAaron Ladd

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Alexis SchröaderAlexis Schröader

#VintageVows2026

September 5, 2026September 5, 2026

Lakewood, WA
76 days76 d10 hours10 h28 minutes28 min37 seconds37 s

Dearest Family & FriendsDearest Family & Friends

Welcome to a day of opulence, romance, and timeless revelry. The champagne flows, the music sways, and love lingers in the air like the sweet scent of roses in spring. On this special day we gather under the golden glow of a new chapter, where hearts entwine and dreams take flight. So don your finest attire, raise a glass, and let the night sparkle with laughter, joy, and the kind of love that Gatsby himself would toast to.

A Most Fortuitous EncounterA Most Fortuitous Encounter

As fate would have it, in an era where introductions are made with a mere swipe rather than a well-penned letter of intent, our paths aligned in the grand ballroom of the internet. It was not through an elaborate soirée or the whispered matchmaking of high society, but through the modern marvel of online courtship that we first exchanged pleasantries. Intrigued by his wit and captivated by his charm (and perhaps his dashing profile picture), I entertained his messages, each more delightful than the last. After a courtship of carefully crafted texts and exchanged quips, we agreed to a rendezvous at a rooftop establishment in Seattle—an appropriate setting for what would become the beginning of our grandest adventure. It was there, under the city lights and over carefully chosen cocktails, that I knew this gentleman was more than just a well-worded message. He soon won me over entirely—not with poetry or sonnets, but with an impromptu visit to Alki Beach, where he presented me with a feast of crab deviled eggs (a gesture both unexpected and wildly effective). From that evening on, the chapters of our story unfolded effortlessly—marked by laughter, adventure, and an undeniable certainty that this was, indeed, a most splendid match. Through pandemics and puppy parenting, we built a life that felt as though it had been written in the stars—or at the very least, destined by an impressively accurate dating algorithm. Now, with hearts full and spirits high, we prepare to pen the next chapter: one of forever.

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