Lauren and Joseph met through a dating app. As soon as they started messaging one another, they both felt an immediate connection and could not wait long to meet in person. The two had their first meet up at Cafe Luna in Old Bridge, where their date lasted so long they basically closed down the restaurant! Conversation was endless and they knew they had to see each other again.

After a few more dates, although Lauren & Joe did not confess right away, they both agree now that it was definitely love at first sight. The two fell in love with each others passions and traits, and of course looks! Lauren, a talented professional dancer, Pilates and yoga instructor, go-getter, free-spirited, outgoing, silly, caring, creative and passionate person. Joseph, a skilled electrician with a hardworking, determined work ethic, who also has multiple talents and hobbies such as drumming, shoe-making, acting, and cooking. From those first few dates Lauren & Joe shared, they both realized how incredible they both were and that their passion for music, love for food, their need to discover and travel the world, and respect towards the important role family members play in their lives is what drew them even closer. Since that first date, their time shared together has indeed involved traveling to foreign locations such as Bali, visiting multiple famous music clubs in New York, sharing countless bottles of wine at family events with their loved ones, cooking many meals together at home, and supporting one another with their careers. During the course of their relationship, the couple couldn’t help but often talk about getting married and starting a life together. Being husband and wife to one another excited them both and knew they were exactly what each other wanted and needed in their lives together.

Let’s fast forward to February, 10th, 2024! Joseph suggested they go to Norma’s restaurant in Murray Hill, NY the night before heading off to vacation in St. Lucia. He said they should start their next journey off on a high note, by eating at their favorite restaurant. Lauren had a feeling something special might happen that night, but was trying to not get too excited in case this was not the night Joe might propose. However, to Lauren’s surprise, February 10th became her new favorite day that night when Joseph popped the question after the waitress brought them their wine selection for dinner. As Lauren said yes, she cried joyfully and hugged Joseph so tight. They went on to enjoy their dinner together, agreeing to take in the moment even though they were itching to tell everyone they knew right away! As soon as they hopped in a cab, they both immediately started calling family and friends. The happy couple had an amazing trip in St. Lucia and both agreed it was so wonderful to go to a beautiful island and celebrate with one another!

Lauren and Joe have been living together in New York, but are very excited to be moving into their very first home in Garwood, NJ this June. The couple is beyond thrilled to start this next journey and even more ecstatic and grateful to be getting married in ITALY! Lauren and Joe love their friends and family so much and cannot wait to celebrate their wedding with everyone. They are so grateful to have the wedding of their dreams that will involve the things they value most: memories to be made with family and friends that will last a life time, incredible Italian cuisine, of course traveling to another beautiful place in the world and so much more…..

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