July 2021, Lawrence had just graduated from residency and was about to embark on his first job in the heart of Los Angeles. As he set out on his cross-country drive from Michigan, he did what any single guy would do—he updated his location on the dating apps. That’s when he matched with Stacy on Coffee Meets Bagel. Unbeknownst to Stacy, he was not even in Los Angeles yet. He was texting her with his life packed into a Ford Escape heading west. It wasn’t until July 4th, just two days before their planned date, that Stacy discovered Lawrence was in fact en route from Michigan, taking a detour through Las Vegas to hit the tables. Cue the red flags. Despite the uncertainties, Stacy decided to give it a shot. On a July evening, she arrived for their first date in Long Beach, only to find a charming Midwest guy dressed in jeans and boots. From the moment they met, it was clear they shared a special connection—bonding over their sense of humor, travel adventures, and memories of weekend Chinese school and forced piano lessons. The rest, as they say, is history. Over the past three years, our lives have been filled with unforgettable concerts, exciting travels, purchasing our first home, and becoming proud paw-rents to our lovable doodle, Finn. Our hearts are overflowing with joy, and we can’t wait to celebrate this next exciting chapter with you, right back in Long Beach where our story began.