Alaina & Joey
October 8, 2026 | Alexandria, Virginia
Please join Alaina and Joey on October 8, 2026 as we celebrate our first anniversary in Old Town, Alexandria, VA.
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Alaina’s Story
Alaina Leadbeter was born and raised in Las Vegas and studied at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas before beginning her career in marketing, working with national and global brands. Over the years, she built her life in Las Vegas—purchasing her first home and growing a career focused on storytelling, media, and bringing ideas to life through creative campaigns. Eventually, she traded the desert for the East Coast and now lives in Alexandria, Virginia. There, she enjoys traveling, staying active, practicing self-care, escaping into a good fantasy novel, and making meaningful memories with family and friends — often with a good glass of wine or chilled cocktail, great conversation, and her sweet baby-girl, Julie, by her side.
Joey’s Story
Joey was born in Carteret, New Jersey, and spent much of his childhood in the rolling hills of northeastern Pennsylvania with his three siblings, where he developed a love for the outdoors and even started a band in high school. After graduating, he joined the United States Air Force, beginning a life of travel, adventure, and service that eventually brought him to the Presidential Airlift Squadron based at Joint Base Andrews, supporting missions that transport the nation’s top leaders. Today, Joey enjoys staying active, working out, spending time outdoors, listening to crypto podcasts, and browsing Zillow for real estate opportunities — always curious about the next great find.
Our Relationship
We met on the Fourth of July in 2021 at Alaina’s brother’s annual holiday party in Catawissa, Pennsylvania. Joey was visiting from Washington, DC, and although our families were quietly playing matchmaker behind the scenes, we decided to go along with it — after all, the worst case was making a new friend. As fireworks lit up the sky, Alaina made the first move and asked Joey to watch them together on the lawn. For the next two years we built our relationship long distance, planning trips, exploring new places, and making memories with Julie. We got engaged in December 2024 and quietly eloped a few months later in Old Town Alexandria.
First Anniversary Celebration
October 8, 2026
Let’s Party!
Cooper Mill
10 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
+1 (703) 566 - 1278
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