Lauren was out with some of her friends in Greenville at Brazwells when she spotted Ryan across the room. That salt and pepper hair caught her eye and she couldn't look away! Some of Lauren's friends knew Ryan and made the introductions. Ryan was amazed by her beauty and fun personality. The two immediately hit it off over some drinks and at the end of the night Lauren asked Ryan, "Are you going to ask for my number or what?" Ryan happily took her number and gave Lauren a call the next day. Over the last 5 years, they have made many memories including making Kiawah Island a Christmas tradition. On December 31, 2022 on their annual trip to Kiawah, Ryan pulled off the sweetest and most thoughtful proposal, and it was his turn to ask Lauren a question, "Will you marry me?"