The year was 2011. The lights were low. The location was romantic: A frat party. It was a slow, slow burn (Matt's read: they didn't interact for about 9 years, but Lauren thought Matt was cute). Thanks to Hinge, the flame was reignited in fall of 2020 when the two matched and met up for a walk. They became quarantine buddies that winter and the rest is history!

In reality, the decision to spend the rest of their lives together was made sitting on Lauren's kitchen floor, scratching George's ears (where all serious matters should be discussed) as the two decided to put in an offer on their dream condo. Fast forward about a year and a half, Matt planned a series of dates and false flags he referred to as engagement-palooza leading up to an epic adventure in Maui. The day began at 1:11am as Matt's alarm went off playing their song 'Dancing in the Moonlight'. By 4am, the two were marveling at the Milky Way on the summit of Haleakala. At approximately 5:59am, as the sun peaked out over the horizon, Matt worked up the courage to get down on one knee and officially ask Lauren to marry him. The rest of the day was a dream - an oceanside cabana, a candlelit dinner, and even a spontaneous trip to urgent care (ask Matt for a fun rendition of this story). Well done, Matt! P.S. George signed off on the plan to live happily ever after with Matt the day he came home to Apt #1404