Lauren and Chris’s story starts with the dating app Bumble. (Get it? Bees?!) They went on their first date to Shoeless Joe’s in Addison on August 21, 2018. Chris, very formally, shook Lauren’s hand at the start of the date. The two sat outside for nearly 3 hours while Lauren talked about how much she loved space and that the Loch Ness Monster was definitely real…and called Nessie. Lauren thought she probably scared him away with her nerdiness and conspiracy theories. Little did she know that Chris left that date needing to see her again ASAP. The two went out again 3 days later and the rest is history! Since that first date, Chris and Lauren have moved in together, adopted a puppy, and started the search for their first house! Chris proposed on March 20th, 2021 with a surprise helicopter ride around Chicago. The happy couple can't wait to throw the party of the summer and celebrate with everyone they love!