Over 12 years ago, Lauren was scrolling through OkCupid when she stumbled upon a guy with a great smile, a full beard, and a name to match the look — Burley (“it isn’t just my screen name”). She made the first move and messaged him — a bold choice that would eventually lead to… well, this entire wedding. After two weeks of texting (because safety first), they finally met — Burley made the second move, and they basically never left each other’s sides again. On June 15, 2024, Burley brought his guitar to an overlook at Griffith Observatory — where they had one of their first dates — and played their song, “Play It Again” by Luke Wilson. Somewhere between the chorus, the tears, and the giant ring reveal, he dropped to one knee and asked Lauren to marry him. As if the day wasn’t surreal enough, they capped it off by seeing Reefer Madness: The Musical — because of course they did. Now they’re getting married at the lake where Lauren spent her childhood, finally bringing their families together for the first time, and starting the next chapter of a love story that’s already been a lifetime in the making. They can’t wait to celebrate with you!