We're Getting MARRIED!

During Mr. Porter's Spanish 2 class, Lauren's freshman year and Alex's junior year of high school, after what felt like years of eye flirting from across the classroom Alex managed to ask a friend of Lauren's for her number. The rest is simply history from there! Except let's not forget their first date was at Little Caesars in Ferndale (during lunch break of course) and Alex nearly ate the whole entire pizza while Lauren watched in amazement.

With what was supposed to be a proposal in Hawaii, COVID-19 had other plans. In a last minute decision, a trip to Hawaii turned into a quick trip to Chelan. While there, Alex and Lauren wanted to get some wine from a local winery. Since Lauren's family knew what was supposed to happen, they were very anxious for Alex to pop the question because they could hardly hold in the secret. With that in mind, Alex decided that Today, Tuesday, March 24th was the day that it would finally happen. The only winery open was Benson Vineyards, which was directly across the lake from the Family Lake house, so Alex said, "Hey let's go get some wine and a picture." Lauren thought that was weird because Alex doesn't care to take pictures, but didn't think anything past that. Brandon, who was in on the picture taking, trickily asked to check out the winery with Lauren and Alex without making it obvious what was happening. They arrived at the winery and bought their wine. After putting it in the car, Alex mentioned checking out the view and the rest of the winery. Lauren wasn't game. It was a cool and windy day out in Chelan and Lauren was ready for Hawaii weather. Alex walked to the most photogenic spot with a view of the lake while hinting to Lauren to come check it out. After a few attempts of that, Brandon noticed Lauren's extreme disinterest and annoyance and walked over next to Alex reiterating Alex's fascination with the view. Finally, the stubborn and clueless Lauren went to check it out. Lauren allowed the precise amount of time for 1 photo and then started walking to the car. Alex quickly grabber her hand and pulled out the ring, and after a few words got on 1 knee and popped the question. SHE SAID YES! Finally realizing what was happening and very stunned, she quickly exchanged her annoyance and stubbornness for pure joy and happiness. Despite not being Hawaii, this worked out perfectly. Chelan has been a major part of Lauren's life and will now also be special to Alex.

We couldn't be more excited to celebrate our day with all of our friends and family! The wedding ceremony and reception will be at Tsillan Cellars in Chelan, WA! Ceremony will begin at 5:00pm and reception will follow.