Wedding Day

Ceremony

Fort East Martello Museum

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Irish Kevin’s

After Party

Our Wedding

It all began in 2017 at a Sam Hunt concert. Jacob had just started college, and Lauren had recently turned 21. At the time, they shared a shotgun beer and enjoyed each other’s company—having no idea where their story was headed. Fast forward to May 27, 2019. They ran into each other again during a day trip to Marvin Key. They spent the whole day talking and laughing, and when it came time to head home, Lauren told Jacob to "slide into her DMs." To her surprise, he actually did. Shortly after, Jacob picked Lauren up for their first date at Origami. He was so nervous, he ran a red light on the way there—and Lauren briefly thought this might be their first&nbsp;and&nbsp;last date. Luckily, dinner was great, no one was harmed, and the rest, as they say, is history. Their love story started with long-distance: back-and-forth trips between Tallahassee and Orlando. Lauren, who didn’t have the best luck with driving, often braved the RedCoach bus to see him. Eventually, Lauren graduated from the University of Central Florida and moved back to Key West, while Jacob graduated from Florida State University. In 2021, they finally moved in together and started building their life side by side. Since then, they’ve created memories traveling, enjoying time with family and friends, and simply living life together. On February 2, 2024, Jacob got down on one knee at Hugh’s View and asked Lauren to marry him. Without hesitation (okay, maybe a playful “What took you so long?”), she said yes! They celebrated surrounded by loved ones—and yes, the night ended with fireworks. Jacob really pulled out all the stops. As if 2024 couldn’t get any better, on December 3, they bought their first home together. It’s been filled with long nights, renovation projects, and dreams of the future. Now, they’re getting ready for the biggest adventure yet—marriage.

OUR STORY

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

WHERE SHOULD I STAY? We have a room block reserved at the&nbsp;DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Grand Key – Key West. Use booking code&nbsp;EMW&nbsp;when reserving to receive the group rate. Reserve your room here 👉 <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/eywdtdt-doubletree-resort-grand-key-key-west/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/eywdtdt-doubletree-resort-grand-key-key-west/</a> Complimentary shuttle service is available to the airport.

WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE? Our wedding is&nbsp;formal attire. We love the look of&nbsp;long dresses&nbsp;for the ladies and a&nbsp;suit and tie&nbsp;(or jacket and tie) for the gentlemen. The ceremony and cocktail hour will be outdoors, so keep the setting in mind when choosing shoes.

CAN I BRING A GUEST? When you RSVP on our wedding website, the system will automatically show the names of everyone included on your invitation. If you see a guest listed when you type in your name, they are invited! If not, we kindly ask that you attend solo so we can keep the celebration intimate.

WHEN SHOULD I RSVP BY? Please submit your RSVP through our wedding website by October 20, 2025.

WHAT SHOULD I DO WHILE IN KEY WEST? Even if you’re local, we’d love for you to visit a few places that are special to us:Origami&nbsp;– our very first date spot.Hugh’s View&nbsp;– the exact place where Jacob proposed at sunset.Tavern N’ Town&nbsp;– say hi to our favorite bartender, George, and enjoy happy hour.Out on the water&nbsp;– nothing beats a Key West sunset sail or boat day, no matter how long you’ve lived here.

Lauren + Jacob

Lauren + Jacob

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June 23, 2019

June 23, 2020

June 23, 2021

June 23, 2022

June 23, 2023

February 02, 2024

February 02, 2024

February 02, 2024

December 03, 2024