Anastasia moved from the Netherlands to Houston for work, while Lawrence relocated from Louisiana to Houston to work for the same company. Though they worked for the same company in the same office for years, they worked on separate floors and their paths never crossed—until a work conference brought them both to New Orleans. Fate had a sense of timing. They were on the same flight and met upon landing. What started as a casual conversation quickly turned into something more—a connection that felt easy, natural, and full of curiosity. From that moment on, they discovered a shared love for travel, adventure, and deep conversations. Their story unfolded across time zones and continents. Despite their different backgrounds, they found strength in their cultural differences, learning from each other, their love for family and growing together. On February 22, 2025, the evening they moved in together, Lawrence proposed—marking the beginning of a new chapter in their journey. Now, we’re getting ready to say “I do,” and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with the people we love most. The rest of the pages on this website provide further details on our wedding (including further logistics information). We are looking forward to seeing everyone in Houston!