Lauren and Keegan met in July 2018 through their mutual friend Michael (thanks, Michael!). They first hung out when Michael invited them both to go swim at Coontree Creek in Pisgah National Forest —a trip Lauren didn't tell her parents about until recently! It was a hit, and their connection was instant.

Their first date was a visit to the newly opened Hendersonville Cookout, followed by a trip to Jump Off Rock. Though their summers were busy, whenever they were both in town, they became inseparable. They officially began dating on August 12, 2018.

Lauren and Keegan spent their junior and senior years of high school together, and in August 2019, Keegan headed to UNC Charlotte to study Civil Engineering. Lauren followed the next year, eventually majoring in Mechanical Engineering. While Lauren was on the dance team at Charlotte, Keegan was always by her side as her number one fan! In May 2023, Keegan graduated and started his engineering career in Asheville, thus beginning another year of long distance while Lauren finished earning her degree in December 2024. Now both returned home, they plan to move to Greenville to begin their new chapter.

On June 14, 2024, Keegan surprised Lauren with a proposal in Boston during a quick getaway weekend. Lauren thought they were just going to watch the Red Sox beat the Yankees, so the proposal took her completely by surprise!

Together, Lauren and Keegan enjoy playing pickleball, exploring new restaurants and places, running, hiking, watching movies (Keegan introduced Lauren to Marvel, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings), and cheering on their favorite college football and MLB teams. They're excited to begin this next chapter as a legally bound couple!

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