Pinerock Farm

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Lauren and Morgan met in 2013, when they were both still in high school. Their friends were hanging out for the first time and each wanted a friend to be there, you know, just in case it went bad. The whole hang out session was very awkward from start to finish, but the bride and groom to-be became mutuals on social media. Other than seeing a few posts from each other throughout the years, they did not start talking regularly until 2018ish, when they were both in college. And by talking regularly, they of course mean having a Snapchat streak. While chatting during the years, there were plenty of plans to hang out or go to a bar, but plans always fell through for one reason or another. The first time Lauren and Morgan saw each other in person again was late 2021. On December 1st, 2021, Lauren was leaving her apartment to go to her weekly game night plans, but her car would not start. She went to her trusty Snapchat account and posted on her private story that she needed someone to come over and jump start her car. Morgan, as the very kind car guy he is, responded to that post within minutes offering his assistance (Lauren is sure it was under a minute, but neither of them saved the chat for proof). He came over, got the car to start, gave her the advice to immediately go buy a new battery from Advanced, she sent him money to get a case of beer for his help, and they parted ways for the evening. They started talking more often from this point, until Morgan invited Lauren to meet him at the Saxon Inn on December 18th. He was convinced she would not be able to make it, so he was happily shocked at her arrival. This night turned out to be so fun with a bunch of his friends, and they hung out a handful of times by themselves throughout the next week or so. They liked each other enough that Morgan invited Lauren to a trip to Deep Creek with his friends for New Years, and the rest was history. From that trip on, these two spent as much time together as they could. Whether it was going on dates, hanging out with each others friend groups, relaxing at each others homes, they just wanted to be together. On February 22, 2022, Morgan asked Lauren to be his girlfriend in his bedroom while they were watching Hoarders. They know that doesn't sound like the most romantic setting, but it was truly perfect in their eyes. On March 13th, 2022 around 3am, they said I love you for the first time. They were on a trip to Greek Peak Mountain Resort near Ithaca, New York and they stayed up the whole night just talking to each other, everything they could think of, until 6am. Their exhaustion the next day was well worth it, as that night really felt like the beginning of the rest of their lives. After this trip, Morgan started spending more and more time at Lauren's apartment, until he officially moved in June of that year. While living in this apartment, they went on several trips, experienced lots of firsts together, including getting their first cat, Banjo. It took less than a year to realize this family of 3 needed more space, so they moved to their first (rental) home on March 31st, 2023. Not only their first home, but a house they have both driven past many times thinking "that house would be perfect for us". She got to have her dream basement with plenty of storage space, and he got to have his dream garage with a driveway he can work on his Nissan Gloria with ease. A few months after their move, they welcomed their second pride and joy, their cat Nugget. The next 13 months involved getting settled more into their home and becoming a family of 4, lots of trips as a couple and trips with friends or family, nights of playing Fortnite or some version of Mario, watching an unhealthy amount of YouTube videos together, and so much more. All of this leads to the proposal. Every fall, Lauren and Morgan head down to Gatlinburg, Tennessee for a car show. They arrived on October 2nd, 2024 and she knew a proposal was in her near future, or she at least hoped, but she couldn't be sure it would happen on this trip. The plan for the next day was to walk around Gatlinburg, do a zipline through the mountains, get photos taken of Morgan's car (which made sense since they were there specifically for cars), and go to a nice dinner afterwards. The car photoshoot turned into the perfect proposal photoshoot. Morgan asked Lauren to marry him while overlooking the Great Smokey Mountains, a place they have shared so many amazing memories together, and now they have the perfect photos to show that scenery, and more importantly, their pure love for each other. Since October 3rd, they have began truly planning the rest of their lives together, as well as their dream wedding. The bride and groom cannot wait for their special day, and they are so grateful to everyone in their lives who got them to this point. They are so excited to share their wedding day with the people they love most. Thank you for being a part of this next chapter!

Becoming the Berensons

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The older sister, fellow Fortnite squad member, and built-in best friend of the bride. Though they may not have always liked each other in their childhood, they have always been there for one another and are now closer than ever. Steph has been Lauren's protector and go to person throughout her life, and that hasn't altered in this wedding planning process. There is no one else the bride would want standing next to her on this day!

Stephanie Frankhouser

If you knew Lauren K-12th grade, that meant you also knew Rachael, as they did everything together.  From color guard, show choir, drama club, weekends with each other's families, and so much more, truly just the best of friends. Rachael brings out the extrovert in the bride, and is the girl to get the party started and keep it rolling with her immaculate vibes. This day would be incomplete without her presence!

Rachael Shaw

If Lauren has a wild or hilarious story from her high school or college days, it more than likely involves Courtney. These two could do anything, whether it was playing soccer, band trips, going to the local park at weird times of the day, getting stranded at concerts, Chuck E Cheese trips, etc, and they'd have a blast together. The bride is thrilled to have back to back wedding weekends with Courtney, just as best friends should!

Courtney Krolicki

One of two peas in the pod, the captain of the ship on sea of thieves. The prime example of the “if you do it, I’ll do it” friend. Morgan and Chase met when they joined the same fraternity in college and immediately clicked. From being upstairs neighbors, to carpooling to work for a year, these guys were pretty much inseparable so much that any time one of them is in the others part of the state, they make it point to hang out. Morgan can’t wait to have Chase next to him on his special day. 

Chase Martin

Morgan’s adopted little brother from the fraternity, one of the closest people he’s had to a brother. They’ve each been there for the other whenever they’re needed, a simple phone call or text away. Chad has always been the good angel on Morgan’s shoulder when he has a questionable idea. Chad was kind enough to let the bride and groom stay with him and show them around Cleveland the first time they ever visited, the same place Lauren won her first ever hermit crab race! They’re so excited to have Chad join them on this day.

Chadwick Burdick

A fellow car guy and a co-owner of their business together, one of the first things Luke said to Morgan was “yeah, you can drive my car”. These two have driven to car shows in Ocean City, Maryland, as well as Gatlinburg, Tennessee. No car show is too far as long as their cars are reliable enough to make it. Whether it’s late nights in the garage or having a couple beers by the fire talking about anime, these two never stop talking when they’re together. Morgan can’t wait to have him standing up there with them!

Luke Hyde

The uncle of the bride, go-to person to teach the bride and groom a new board game, a fellow brewery/winery lover, and now 3x officiant. Michael has always been the fun uncle, but has become a great friend to the couple, and they could not be more grateful to have him in their lives and be a part of their big day!

Michael Grau

Wedding Party

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Donegal by IHG

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Slopeside Hotel by Seven Springs Resort

Travel

Animal park with 70+ species, from peacocks to porcupines, has feeding &amp; petting zones &amp; pony rides.

Living Treasures Animal Park

Offers skiing and snowboarding in the winter and various outdoor activities in other seasons.

Lauren & Morgan

Lauren & Morgan

L&M

Wedding Day

3:30 PM–4:00 PM

Ceremony

4:00 PM–5:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

5:00 PM–10:00 PM

Reception