Life In Happy Hues

Wedding Day: Close family only due to COVID

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Lauren:&nbsp;"I&nbsp;wasn't&nbsp;prepared&nbsp;for&nbsp;what&nbsp;was&nbsp;going&nbsp;to&nbsp;happen&nbsp;.&nbsp;We&nbsp;met&nbsp;online&nbsp;and&nbsp;just&nbsp;hit&nbsp;it&nbsp;off.&nbsp;She&nbsp;made&nbsp;me&nbsp;laugh!&nbsp;A&nbsp;month&nbsp;into&nbsp;talking,&nbsp;I&nbsp;invited&nbsp;her&nbsp;to&nbsp;a&nbsp;surprise&nbsp;birthday&nbsp;party&nbsp;I&nbsp;was&nbsp;planning&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;friend.&nbsp;That&nbsp;night&nbsp;she&nbsp;walked&nbsp;into&nbsp;the&nbsp;bar&nbsp;and&nbsp;I&nbsp;was&nbsp;just&nbsp;stunned.&nbsp;She&nbsp;was&nbsp;beautiful...and&nbsp;so&nbsp;much&nbsp;taller&nbsp;than&nbsp;me.&nbsp;She's kind, family oriented, and so driven. I love that she's patient with me and also let's me get away with a lot. I love every minute we spend together, so we have the rest of our lives to enjoy it."&nbsp; Oksana:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"What&nbsp;got&nbsp;me&nbsp;interested&nbsp;in&nbsp;Lauren&nbsp;was&nbsp;her&nbsp;style&nbsp;which&nbsp;screamed&nbsp;creativity!&nbsp;Through&nbsp;conversations&nbsp;I&nbsp;learned&nbsp;that&nbsp;we&nbsp;have&nbsp;a&nbsp;lot&nbsp;in common.&nbsp; I&nbsp;really&nbsp;liked&nbsp;that&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;an&nbsp;artist,&nbsp;&nbsp;because&nbsp;I&nbsp;paint&nbsp;too.&nbsp;Family&nbsp;is&nbsp;most&nbsp;important&nbsp;to&nbsp;us&nbsp;and&nbsp;we&nbsp;really&nbsp;want&nbsp;to&nbsp;start&nbsp;our&nbsp;own.&nbsp;What&nbsp;really&nbsp;melted&nbsp;my&nbsp;heart&nbsp;is&nbsp;how&nbsp;caring&nbsp;and&nbsp;kind&nbsp;Lauren&nbsp;is&nbsp;and&nbsp;how&nbsp;much&nbsp;she&nbsp;loves&nbsp;her&nbsp;nieces&nbsp;and&nbsp;nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Throughout&nbsp;our&nbsp;relationship&nbsp;I&nbsp;realized&nbsp;how&nbsp;much&nbsp;I&nbsp;love&nbsp;camping&nbsp;and&nbsp;being&nbsp;close&nbsp;to&nbsp;nature.&nbsp;We&nbsp;also&nbsp;share&nbsp;passion&nbsp;of&nbsp;cooking&nbsp;and&nbsp;entertaining&nbsp;family&nbsp;and&nbsp;&nbsp;friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our&nbsp;dates&nbsp;consisted&nbsp;of&nbsp;learning&nbsp;how&nbsp;to&nbsp;cook&nbsp;fun&nbsp;new&nbsp;dishes&nbsp;like&nbsp;sushi&nbsp;and&nbsp;spring&nbsp;rolls!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We&nbsp;made&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;out&nbsp;of&nbsp;pandemic&nbsp;by&nbsp;"glamping"&nbsp;on&nbsp;her&nbsp;sister&nbsp;Abby's&nbsp;property&nbsp;and&nbsp;our&nbsp;own&nbsp;backyard&nbsp;building&nbsp;memories&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;fire.&nbsp;Our&nbsp;relationship&nbsp;started&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;beach&nbsp;trip&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;whim&nbsp;which&nbsp;was&nbsp;so&nbsp;relaxing&nbsp;and&nbsp;really&nbsp;allowed&nbsp;us&nbsp;to&nbsp;get&nbsp;to&nbsp;know&nbsp;each&nbsp;other.&nbsp;Two&nbsp;years&nbsp;later&nbsp;and&nbsp;many&nbsp;trips&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;cabin&nbsp;as&nbsp;well&nbsp;as&nbsp;fun&nbsp;New&nbsp;Orleans&nbsp;trip&nbsp;we&nbsp;look&nbsp;forward&nbsp;to&nbsp;more&nbsp;adventures!&nbsp;Today&nbsp;I&nbsp;can&nbsp;say&nbsp;with&nbsp;certainty&nbsp;that&nbsp;no&nbsp;matter&nbsp;the&nbsp;troubles&nbsp;we&nbsp;can&nbsp;concur&nbsp;everything&nbsp;together&nbsp;through&nbsp;respect,&nbsp;communication,&nbsp;trust&nbsp;and&nbsp;love.Lauren&nbsp;is&nbsp;my&nbsp;person

Life in different colored lenses

Our Story

Private Residence

The wedding ceremony is being held on Lauren's younger sister, Abby's, property. It's at the end of a gravelly road so it's a little tricky. There will be balloons tied to their mailbox to signal you when to turn. Once you've arrived, there will be someone to help you find parking.

Travel

Activities

Though we are a socially distant wedding, we will try and have as much fun as possible so bring a change of comfortable shoes!

Things to Do

Noah is the oldest of all of Lauren's nephews and nieces. He's artistic,  smart,  and loves to read and cook.

Noah Vien

Calvin is Noah's younger brother. He always has a cheery disposition and he likes to show off his dimple. 

Calvin Vien

Orion is Lauren's younger sisters' first-born. He is shy, sweet, and loves sports.

Orion Kaplan

Apollo is Orion's younger brother. He's spirited, funny, and just plain adorable. 

Apollo Kaplan

Naomi is the first girl in the Vien family. She's athletic, independent, and likes dinosaurs.

Naomi Vien

This little nugget is the youngest of all. Her personality is showing itself everyday. She's pleasant and so very cute.

Lauren & Lauren

Lauren & Lauren

Things to Do

Activities