Like the start of any great romance, Ben and Lauren shared their first kiss in the back of an Uber whilst wearing Covid masks. They thank their lucky stars (and their lucky Hinge profiles) for bringing them together in April 2021 for that fateful first date. They first laid eyes upon each other at Antique Bar and Bakery in Hoboken, NJ. Ben hugged another tall blond, before realizing Lauren hadn't yet arrived. They played cocktail roulette, reminisced over Midwestern childhood memories, joked about having dads that are both cardiologists, and the rest, as they say, was history. After nearly two years of quasi long distance dating (up and down the NJ turnpike!), the couple came together in Morristown, NJ to rent a lovely home. Ben popped the question to Lauren on her parents dock in Rumson on November 22, 2023, exactly 365 days before they will say "I DO!" They are delighted to have you here on their website and to hopefully have you in person on 11/22/24. They thank their beloved family and friends for their endless support!