To be honest, we should have met sooner. Both Raleigh natives who attended UNC-Wilmington, our paths were destined to cross eventually. That happened in January 2022 when Lauren began working at Advantage Lending, where Chris has worked for over 15 years. Our ability to work well together in the notoriously tumultuous mortgage industry transformed into sharing laughs (and beers) together as colleagues, which evolved into romantic dinners and quiet beach weekends, and finally the loving union we look forward to celebrating with you!