Graysen and Lauren both attended Clemson University; however, their paths may have never crossed had they not both worked as servers at the Cliffs, as Graysen was majoring in finance, and Lauren in biochemistry. They were coworkers, then friends, then more. They dated for over 3 years when Graysen decided towards the end of 2018 that he wanted to propose to Lauren on their upcoming trip to the United Arab Emirates. He contacted a jeweler in Dubai and had a ring made to look exactly like one she had pinned on her Pinterest page. He had months to plan the proposal around any one of the many exciting activities they had planned in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. However, he decided that he did not want to spend this trip overthinking every detail. He instead wanted to spend it engaged to Lauren! So on the first morning of their trip he proposed in their hotel room overlooking the Dubai creek. It was simple, intimate, and perfect!