Lauren and Matthew met their senior year at the University of Alabama. Originally connecting through a dating app, they were officially introduced at one of Matt's band parties (Matt plays bass). They became a couple on October 18, 2022 after an infamous Bama - Tennessee weekend. After graduation, Lauren moved to Nashville, Tennessee. They switched into dating long-distance until Matt also moved to Tennessee in 2024. Matthew proposed to Lauren with his mother's ring on New Year's Eve at a rooftop bar in Nashville. They will be getting married in Lauren's hometown on their three year anniversary. Currently, Lauren and Matt plan to stay in Nashville with their golden retriever puppy, Daphne.