Chris and Lauren met in college when they both attended SUNY Oneonta. Lauren was a Junior while Chris had just transferred in, and they were both taking Educational Technology during the fall semester. At Lee Hall, Chris sat in the front of his soon-to-be bride and spent most of the course turning around to inquire about random aspects of the class: assignments, activities, the professor. You name it, Chris asked about it. His regular questioning developed into a friendship with Lauren, and the two began to spend more time together outside of class. At first, they would just visit each other at their campus jobs as they both worked in the coffee shops. However, they begun to eat meals at Wilsbach Dining Hall, study in the library, as well as pair up—and dominate—the table in beer pong. Although they were just friends for most of that year, the couple grew closer and ultimately admitted that what they had could be something more.

Upon graduation from college, Lauren moved to Greenville after spending an additional semester substituting in the local area. Chris had one year of school left, so the two endured the 800-mile distance. Although challenging, the distance ended, and their relationship emerged stronger than ever. Since then, their little family has grown by obtaining jobs, a Masters degree, two rescued pups, and a house to call their own. Chris works in banking while Lauren teaches and coaches in the local school district. They spend their days eating and dancing through most cities on the East coast as they explore the food and music scenes. The past few years have been good to the two of them, but they're eager to begin their next chapter together as husband and wife!