Like all great modern love stories, Laura and Melissa met online. Despite being business school rivals (Laura was in her first semester at Kellogg, while Melissa graduated from Booth), the girls found they had lots in common, especially a shared love of skiing. Melissa quickly filled out her ski buddy application and submitted it to Laura along with an invitation for dinner at True Food Kitchen (another shared favorite). On their second date at the Getty Museum, they even found out they have the same birthday (exactly one year apart on February 16). From there, they went on all kinds of adventures – line dancing, hiking Runyon Canyon, bike riding, attending Angel City soccer games, and exploring California with trips to the Ojai Valley, Santa Barbara, and Lake Tahoe. While the girls grew closer, so did their families – Laura joined Camp David (a nickname that first started for David Family Vacations) and got to spend time with Melissa’s parents, Carolyn and Allan, her brother Jeff and sister-in-law Carly, and their beloved nephew Harvey (4) and niece Eleanor (2). The Davids also spent a magical weekend with Laura’s mom Diane, where they celebrated Shabbat dinner, took a duffy boat out in Newport Harbor, and explored Beverly Hills and West Hollywood. As they were starting to look at engagement rings, Laura’s Mom was diagnosed with lung cancer and tragically passed away a few weeks later. Melissa and her family were a constant support as Laura navigated through her grief and returned to work and school. A few months later, Laura proposed to Melissa at the Ojai Valley Inn where they first said “I love you.” Melissa proposed back with illustrations of their relationship milestones that ended with a formal invitation to join Camp David (which you can find in our gallery and scattered throughout the site). She popped the question at Pelican Point in Crystal Cove, one of their favorite trails. The two reside in West Hollywood with their cat Ryder and are excited to build a life together.