Jonathan and Lauren both grew up in Mechanicsville, Virginia. They attended the same middle and high school. In high school, you would consider these two just your average teammates on a cross country team. They didn't become more than friends until senior year of college. While Lauren was at UVA and Jonathan was at Bridgewater, they matched on a dating app. Their first date was at a brewery in Richmond called Ardent. As each date went by, Jonathan and Lauren realized just how perfect they were for one another. They spent their time hiking, visiting wineries, eating yummy food, exploring new places, and learning more about one another. Their relationship blossomed and continued to grow stronger and stronger. They took their first trip together to Peru, moved into an apartment together, and experienced many holidays and important milestones. On March 30, 2024 Jonathan proposed to Lauren at the summit of Spy Rock (which was a special place to them because it was where they went for their first hike back in 2018) After upgrading to fiance status, the two lovebirds met friends and family at Veritas to celebrate this exciting new chapter in their lives! Fast forward to present day, and Jonathan and Lauren could not be happier. They bought a house and have a gorgeous kitten named Hazy. They cannot wait to become husband and wife! They will continue to make so many memories during their life-long journey together.