Lorien and Darius first met in 2019 when Lorien changed to Darius's unit in the National Guard. Little did they know that they would end up married only a few years later! After two weeks of summer training in 2020, Lorien became close friends with Darius's friends in the unit (Thanks Samantha and Mangan). From there, they started dating in October of 2020 and the rest is history.

Darius took Lorien to Aster Cafe in Minneapolis for an afternoon lunch. After having a great meal and some liquid courage, they walked along the Stone Arch bridge until Darius got down on one knee, and Lorien happily said yes! Afterward, Darius surprised Lorien with a surprise party with their closest family and friends.