In Summer of 2012, Mark made the bold move of reaching out to Lauren on E-Harmony. Months later, Lauren returned the favor, to Mark's elation (by the way, Mark is writing this). Their first date ended with a thrilling Orioles victory over the dreaded New York Yankees and a viewing of the Sy Fy classic "Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus". Unsurprisingly, nearly seven years later, Mark asked Lauren to marry him on Sugarloaf Mountain in Dickerson, Maryland (in a very anticlimactic proposal which was perfect for their personalities). Now, 8 years after meeting, they are excited to share their special day with friends and family!