We're getting married!

The romance began way back in 2003 when Lauren and Zach tried "dating" for the first time–or whatever passed for dating in the 7th grade. Their first relationship was built on a foundation of awkward movie theater dates, so unfortunately Lauren called it quits after just a short time. Zach got over his hurt feelings–and realized talking to girls should be part of his future relationships–and they built a close friendship that endured through high school, separate colleges, and post-grad life. Fast forward to 2016 when Lauren was settled into her life out west and Zach had moved to Boulder for grad school. Just a few weeks after moving to Colorado, Zach asked Lauren on a real, adult date. Soon after they started building a life together in Denver. Weekends were filled with hikes, ski trips, weekend getaways, dinner dates, and the occasional Netflix binge on rainy days. They managed to survive a year living together in a small Denver apartment, so they figured they were ready for the next challenge: a 1,900mi move back to VT with a 4Runner and U-Haul trailer. After this feat, it was clear to Zach that they had a relationship that could survive it all. They planned a trip back out to Vail for a fall getaway and Zach surprised Lauren with a ring on their familiar walk through Denver. We are so excited to have friends and family surrounding us when we commit to a life together next September. We can't imagine starting this adventure without the love and support of all of you!