Dean and Lauren met in 2019 at Towson University, however their love story didn't start until 2023 when the two reconnected at a local bar in Baltimore MD. With a little help from social media the two were able to exchange phone numbers and planned a first date in October of 2023. After some nervous chatter on the car ride home, the two knew that they had a strong connection. Dean asked Lauren to officially go out on January 18th 2024. From that day forward their instant connection and love for one another continued to grow. When Dean left for Air Force Basic training in the fall of 2024 the two continued their connection through hand-written letters, which they both still cherish today. Lauren and Dean ended long distance in June of 2025 in Lees Summit Missouri. Dean asked Lauren to marry him on July 26th, 2025 at Ewing and Kauffman Memorial Garden. On October 10th, 2025 the two decided to get legally married in a private ceremony at their local church in Lees Summit. The two are excited to celebrate their marriage with family and friends on August 8th of 2026 at Lone Summit Ranch.