We're getting married!

Our story began in October 2018 through a swipe and a chance connection on Bumble. At that time, Lauris was deep into her second year of dental school at the University of Florida, while Mau was dedicated to his work at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort in Naples. After a couple of days of texting back and forth, we decided to meet in person at Bar Tulia in downtown Naples. Despite the distance between Gainesville and Naples, we managed to squeeze in visits whenever we could. From exploring new restaurants to laughing through movie nights, every moment together felt like a mini adventure. Our relationship grew stronger with each weekend getaway and late-night Facetime session. Fast forward to 2021, Lauris graduated from dental school, moved back to Naples, and we moved into our first apartment together along with our sweet fur babies, Jasper and Callie. The proposal came a year later in downtown Naples, in the exact same spot where we'd met four years prior. Since that day, we've weathered some memorable storms together—quite literally! Hurricane Ian flooded our first apartment, prompting a hasty move to a new place that eventually became our cozy haven. With much determination and excitement, we recently embarked on the journey of buying our first home, where we look forward to creating many more cherished memories. As we eagerly plan our wedding day, surrounded by the love and support of our family and friends, we're filled with gratitude for the adventures we've shared and those yet to come. We are so looking forward to celebrating with you all!