Lauren's roommates finally convinced her to see what the world of online dating was all about. She found herself swiping right on a Kentucky native who by the looks of his pictures loved America, UK & drinking moonshine with his grandma. Jason had a habit of letting his friends in relationships swipe for him. Lucky for him, he woke up on a Sunday morning to a Bumble match with Lauren Cook - a movie quote dropping, Lil Wayne rocking, girl from a "small town." On their first date, Lauren got caught in some traffic and to this day Jason still claims she was 45 minutes late, even though it was really just 20. Instead of dining on Charlotte's best fish tacos, Jason found himself at Solstice Tavern, cooling off with a beverage and debating how long he'd wait. He decided to sign the pair up for trivia and named the team "We're on a Bumble date." In walked an angel in a floral romper. They grabbed a table and enjoyed great convo and corn dogs. Jason rattled off the names of 20 Nascar drivers by their headshot, which secured the pair a respectable 3rd place finish, and secured Jason a special place in Lauren's heart. The 3rd place prize was tickets to a Bon Jovi cover band, Slippery When Wet. The concert was a start to beautiful life together, and they're only half way there....

Jason had the perfect plan for a proposal – surprise Lauren Cook at the site of their first date. The graffiti mural outside Solstice Tavern would be an amazing backdrop for the moment he took one knee. The ring was purchased, and family and friends were ready to celebrate. Well, in true 2020 style, a global pandemic threw a wrench in Jason's plans. Three months later, the plan stayed the same, and Jason lured Lauren to NoDa with promises of fried chicken and deviled eggs. Lauren said YES in the presence of friends, family, hipsters, and a city bus that tried to block the view.

We want to take the opportunity to thank God, our Family & Friends for your love and support as we embark on this next journey in our lives. We wouldn't be who we are without YOU. We can't wait to celebrate with you as we become The Darlings!