For those who don’t know how our story began, it’s one worth telling. Neal first came to BRX as an intern during the same year Lauren was entering her senior year of high school. What started as a simple friendship quickly grew into a bond that carried through seasons of change. When Lauren chose to attend UW–Milwaukee for nursing school, it was only natural for the two to remain close. Three years of friendship later, the timing finally fell into place—God’s perfect timing—and their friendship blossomed into something more. Since then, they’ve never looked back. On August 23rd, 2025, Neal proposed to Lauren at the breathtaking Bond Falls, surrounded by his family. Now, they look forward to the next chapter—celebrating their love story with all of you, and they hope you’ll join them on that special day.