It all began summer of 2016, on 18th street in the beach town of Beach Haven, NJ. Lauren's family had recently purchased a shore house on 18th Street, the same street Dan's family had owned a shore home since the 1968. Dan had first met Lauren's brothers, Bryan and Danny, and welcomed the boys into the friend group. Through them, Dan had learned that they had a sister, and he knew he had to meet her. If she was anything like her brothers, he knew he would be smitten. That summer, they all became close friends, spending their weekends together on the beach and boating around the bay. As the summer progressed, there appeared to be a spark between Dan and Lauren. Neither of them could deny it! As summer came to an end, the Walkley and the Waldeck’s had go back to their normal lives outside of the island. Dan could not keep his mind off of Lauren, so much that for her birthday in September, Dan sent flowers to Lauren's apartment in Harrisburg, PA. She knew he was something special. That next summer, everyone could not wait to get back to LBI for Memorial Day weekend. That weekend, Dan and Lauren picked up right where they left off last summer. Dan asked Lauren on their first official date a few weeks later, choosing Parkers Garage for dinner along the bay. Dan truly stole her heart after that first date, watching the sunset over the bay as they enjoyed their now favorite bottle of Mussel bay. The two were inseparable the remainder of the summer, and decided to make it official on June 16th, 2017. And ever since then, they continue to enjoy every summer down in LBI with their family and friends, soaking up the place that brought them together. Lauren and Dan have recently purchased a home in Columbus, NJ where they love being close to family and friends, and of course the beach. They are excited for what the future holds for them as they build their life together!