Originally connecting on Hinge, Lacey and Robby decided to meet up at Boxcar in Raleigh, NC with friends. Robby had just finished his soccer career in Europe and came to North Carolina to play for NCFC. Having attended North Carolina State University on a high jump scholarship, Lacey had one Idol- the World Record holder, Blanka Vlasic. This was her only introduction to the small country of Croatia, and she was certain that Robby "Croatia" Kristo would know her. (He didn't). Robby showed up to the date in a Cardinals letterman jacket, skinny jeans, combat boots and gold chains- in addition to being very tall. Needless to say he immediately stuck out for a small town in North Carolina. Lacey and her friend had to duck underneath the bar and decide if that outfit would ultimately mean they should leave before meeting him. Luckily, they stayed, and Lacey proceeded to beat Robby in air hockey, Skee-Ball and a punching bag contest. They've been together ever since. After hundreds of soccer games, moving in together, COVID, fishing adventures, a move across country- driving 12 hours with 2 dogs,2 trucks and multiple visits overseas, they are getting married in Robby's hometown of Trogir/Split