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Wedding Date June 10, 2018 Occupations Juli is the assistant manager at The Cookery, and Alex is a financial professional at TIAA Financial Services. Crossed Paths Juli and Alex first met in an honors English class their senior year at Jordan High School but parted ways to attend different universities. In 2011, when Juli transferred to East Carolina University, they reconnected and have been together for seven years. The Proposal After dropping some major hints, Juli thought she would be able to recognize when the proposal was coming – but Alex’s plan took her completely by surprise. At a dinner with her family, Juli was handed an envelope by an enigmatic waiter, and upon opening it, she discovered that Alex had a six-step scavenger hunt prepared. Alex sent Juli to several of their favorite Durham locations –
Fullsteam Brewery, The Parlour, Morgan Imports, the Lucky Strike Water Tower – and finally joined her at The Durham Hotel rooftop bar, where both Juli and Alex’s family watched as Alex got down on one knee. “We laugh about it now, but in the moment I knew he was saying the sweetest words to me about family, love and our adventure, but all I could hear was my heart beating,” Juli says. “[It was] such an easy, ‘Yes.’” Now, “I Do” The wedding and ceremony will take place at The Cookery, with help from Amanda Scott of A Swanky Affair. Bowerbird Flowers and Apothecary will provide floral arrangements. Durham Catering Company will take care of the meal, and guests will enjoy after-dinner treats from Two Roosters ice cream truck. Jodi Galeazzo and Liz Misiewicz of Bella Trio Salon & Spa will help create Juli’s bridal vision.
CrossTies BBQ A variety of barbecue, sides and made-from-scratch desserts. 201 E. Main St., Carrboro; 919-904-7160; crosstiesbbq.com
Maple View Farm Country Store Homemade ice cream and milk. 6900 Rocky Ridge Rd., Hillsborough; 919-960-5535; mapleviewfarm.com
Spanky’s Serving hamburgers, ribs, garden fresh salads and barbecue. 101 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; 919-967-2678; spankysrestaurant.com
Elaine’s on Franklin Fine regional American cuisine, made with fresh, local ingredients. 454 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; 919-960-2770; elainesonfranklin.com
Maple View Mobile Ice cream outpost of the Hillsborough dairy farm. 919-244-1949; mapleviewmobile.com
Elements Classical and modern Asian and European cooking techniques; check out the wine bar with full menu next door. 2110 Environ Way, Chapel Hill; 919-537-8780; elementsofchapelhill.com
The Mod Wood-fired pizza, salads, small plates, full bar. 46 Sanford Rd., Pittsboro; 919-533-6883; themodernlifedeli.com
Squid’s Seafood options includes wood-grilled llets, live Maine lobster, fried oysters. 1201 N. Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill; 919-942-8757; squidsrestaurant.com
The Fearrington Granary Small plates, salads and burgers. Fearrington Village Center; 919-542-2121; fearrington.com/granary The Fearrington House Restaurant Contemporary fine-dining. Fearrington Village Center; 919-542-2121; fearrington.com/house
Moon Asian Bistro An Asian-fusion restaurant offering sushi, Chinese dishes like sweet-and-sour chicken, Thai curry dishes, rice and noodles. 111 Knox Way, Ste. 110, Pittsboro; 919-869-7894 Pittsboro Roadhouse Hearty American entrees, burgers and salads; 39 West St., Pittsboro; 919-542-2432; pittsbororoadhouse.com
Four Corners American fare, nachos, wings, pasta. 175 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; 919-537-8230; fourcornersgrille.com
Radius Wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Outdoor dining, all ABC permits. 112 N. Churton St., Hillsborough; 919-245-0601; radiuspizzeria.net
Italian Pizzeria III Pizza, calzones, subs. The “place to be” in Chapel Hill for 35+ years. 508 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; 919-968-4671; italianpizzeria3.com
Roost Beer Garden Wood-fired pizza, local brews and live music; 2000 Fearrington Village Center; 919-545-5717; fearrington.com/roost
Mama Dip’s Kitchen Traditional Southern specialties. 408 W. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill; 919-942-5837; mamadips.com
The Root Cellar Sandwiches, prepared salads, desserts and more. Beer and wine; outdoor dining. 35 Suttles Rd., Pittsboro; 919-542-1062; rootcellarpbo.com
Starrlight Mead Tastings of honey wines and honey. 480 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro; 919-533-6314; starrlightmead.com Trilogy American cafe featuring innovative twists on classic dishes. Silverspot Cinema, Chapel Hill; 919-357-9888; trilogyrestaurant.com Venable Rotisserie Bistro Upscale comfort food with a heavy emphasis on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients; all ABC permits. 200 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro; 919-904-7160; venablebistro.com Weathervane Shrimp & grits, sweet potato fries, chicken & waffles, and other foods with a southern flair. University Place, Chapel Hill; 919-929-9466; southernseason.com Yogurt Pump Frozen yogurt treats and shakes. 106 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill; 919-942-7867; yogurtpump.com
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