Aaron and Lauren attended a fraternity and sorority mixer one Wednesday night in college expecting to have a fun night with friends. The two chatted and played darts with friends and eventually met each other at the bar. The two hit it off and at the end of the night shared a ride home where Aaron did not remember to ask for her phone number. Weeks later the two bumped into each other on the sidewalk while out with friends. Lauren was walking in the other direction, but something told her to go with Aaron. The hit it off again that night and before leaving the bar Aaron asked for her number. Over the next few years at University of South Carolina the two fell in love over italian dinners, football tailgates, and sharing the 1 recliner Aaron had in his bachelor apartment. In 2018 the duo did a group trip to California where Aaron shared his love of the Los Angeles and San Diego beaches with Lauren. Aaron and Lauren graduated and split time between Fairfax and Baltimore before moving in together in Arlington. In 2024, Aaron and Lauren decided to recreate their college trip to Los Angeles and San Diego. Aaron proposed at Manhattan beach and the two celebrated their engagement exploring the southern coast of California. Aaron and Lauren are excited to celebrate their love in April 2026 at Stone Tower with all of their friends and family.