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October 30, 2021
Charlottesville, VA

Lauren & Omar

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Omar Protzuk

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Lauren DesRoches

October 30, 2021

Charlottesville, VA

How We Met

If you ask Omar how we met, he will tell you a romantic story of meeting on a mission trip in Brazil. If you ask me, I would say at a grimy fraternity party. Regardless, Omar asked me out on our first official "date" on April 23, 2014 to a paint night at Wine-and-Design followed by milkshakes at Cookout. This is normally when couples say "and the rest is history," but it took many more months for Omar to convince me to be his girlfriend. Omar's heroic efforts finally paid off, and we dated for the next 6 years. Most of our relationship was long-distance as we each pursued our medical educations, which we feel pushed us to grow both individually and as a couple. Once Omar finished medical school at VCU and I graduated from PA school at MUSC, we finally reunited in Richmond, VA where Omar is completing his orthopedic surgery residency. We are so grateful for all of those who have encouraged us along the way. We cannot wait to share our special day with you!

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