Lauren and Andrew met the way most people meet today - through an online dating platform. They quickly hit it off and Andrew asked Lauren out to dinner.

Andrew took Lauren out to Marlowe's Tavern, now one of their favorite frequent spots. Their first date was filled with nervous laughter, great food, goosebumps, and the excitement of meeting someone they felt so aligned with. From their first date, they became inseparable spending every day together getting to know each other more and more.

As you all know, Lauren and Andrew have faced more together than most young couples do so young and so soon with their motorcycle accident. The two have grown together through their recovery physically, emotionally, and spiritually, only strengthening their love and bond for each other.

Lauren was completely surprised when Andrew proposed and will swear up and down she did not see it coming. Andrew took Lauren out to a very nice steak dinner, Lauren thought they were just celebrating feeling up to go out. Unbeknownst to her, when they got home and went up stairs Andrew had candles and roses everywhere, champagne on ice, chocolate covered strawberries and other sweet treats as she describes it. When Lauren turned around Andrew pulled out a ring and asked her to marry him and spend the rest of his life with her. Lauren cried with excitement and said Yes!

Now as Andrew and Lauren prepare to say "I do," they are thrilled to share their journey with their family and friends. Their wedding is a celebration of the love that started with a simple message and grew into a beautiful story. Andrew and Lauren can't wait to continue this adventure together, hand in hand as one.