(Pictured above: Lauren and Christian's first photo together)

In the fall of 2017, Christian and Lauren's paths first crossed when they sat a few tables apart in their college probability class. Neither of them could have imagined that Colorado College's MA-313 would be a starting point for their future together... but it wasn't until a few months later when they really got to know each other.

They technically met for the first time at a fraternity mixer on campus, in March of 2018, where Christian recognized Lauren as "the girl from the math class". They connected right away -- with the conversation flowing like champagne (or flowing like butter, as Christian likes to say), as they realized they had a lot more to talk about than just probabilistic modeling and random variables!

Christian and Lauren officially started dating in May of 2019... and so their story began in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After a great year together in Colorado, followed by 2 years of long distance precipitated by the pandemic, they were very happy to close the gap in 2022; and now live in Madison, Wisconsin. While they miss the mountains, they are enjoying life by the lake -- and Christian has even started to adjust to the Midwest winters, blending his hometown of Houston with Lauren's Omaha roots.

Christian proposed in August of 2023, overlooking the lake and the Wisconsin capital. They are so excited to move forward with their future together, and can't wait to celebrate with you all in July!

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