Nick and Lauren met on the first day of dental school orientation while being put into the same group. Nick had mentioned to the group he was newly single and Lauren jokingly said “who knows maybe you will meet a dental school girl someday.” He went home that day and told his roommate, Jax, she was the one, although Jax had to remind him she still had a boyfriend, but Nick was insistent he knew. A few weeks went by and they continued running into each other at school and social events. Fate had it and the day for Nick had come, Lauren was a single woman. Eventually, they could not deny their chemistry and eventually found themselves together everyday, inseparable some might say! Nick wanted to be official but she tried for a while to push him away claiming “it was too fast and she did not want him to be a rebound.” Although, she knew that he was much more than a rebound. Finally, four months after the “talking” stage they made it official on February 1st! They dated throughout dental school falling more and more in love with each other. They continued to grow their relationship through the highs and the lows, ultimately always choosing each other. Nick popped the question the spring of their fourth year and Lauren without hesitation said yes. A few months later they both graduated with their doctorate of dental medicine and moved over to St. Louis for Nick to start working and Lauren to complete a pediatric dental residency at SLU. The two are happily engaged now and are so grateful to be surrounded by such supportive family and friends. They are looking forward to celebrating their love for each other with you all on April 12th, 2025.