We first met in Grade 12 History at Smithville Christian High School. Colby strolled in 15 minutes late on the very first day, and Lauren immediately had a feeling he was going to drive her crazy. He ended up sitting right behind her and made a habit of asking for her notes—something she begrudgingly agreed to (most of the time).

Throughout the school year, we chatted here and there, but it wasn’t until the end of the year that we really connected.

One afternoon, Lauren invited Colby to hang out with a few friends after school. Something clicked that day, and from that moment on, everything changed. We started dating shortly after, and we’ve been inseparable ever since.

Over the past four years, we’ve built a life filled with adventure and fun. We've gone on road trips and camping getaways, explored cities, enjoyed quiet picnic dates, danced at parties, and captured our memories through countless photos. We moved into a cozy apartment together, created routines we love, and spent countless evenings on long walks—talking about life, our dreams, and imagining the future we will build together.

On October 27, 2024, Colby proposed to Lauren in front of everyone at Pearson Airport, just as she returned from a trip to Italy. Even though she may have known about the ring, the moment still came as a wonderful surprise—and, yes, she had most of the wedding planned already!

We feel incredibly blessed to have such an incredible group of family and friends who have supported and loved us through every chapter of our journey. Thank you for being part of our lives and for celebrating with us on this beautiful day. We truly can’t wait to begin this next adventure together.

C&L

Wedding Day

4:30 PM–5:00 PM

Ceremony

6:00 PM–1:00 AM

Reception

Our Registry: