Lauren and Colin started dating sophomore year of college after meeting through mutual friends. Their first night hanging out, they stayed up until 3:30 AM talking about their lives, their likes, their dislikes, what makes them who they are, who they hope to be, and so on. It was that first night they knew their relationship would be something special. (P.S. They share the same birthday, so it was bound to work out, right??) Fast forward a few months, Colin left to study abroad in Italy and London. Fortunately, Lauren took a leap of faith, hopped on her first plane ever, and went to visit Colin during spring break in London. This was their first big trip together (which Lauren’s mom was also on and took plenty of pictures!) Since then, Lauren and Colin have visited Nashville, the Twin Cities, Clear Lake, and Walt Disney World, and cannot wait for the trips they get to take as a married couple. Fast forward a few more years, lots more hugs, lots of “I love yous”, and lots of memories, Lauren and Colin graduated college together during the pandemic. After graduation, Colin decided to go to Drake Law School in Des Moines, Iowa, and Lauren couldn’t help but follow him to be his biggest cheerleader through school. Lauren took a job as a Maternity nurse in downtown Des Moines. After a year of them living in the same city, Colin began planning the big proposal day. On August 23rd, 2021, Lauren was about to get the biggest surprise of her life. On a beautiful overlook of Des Moines, Colin popped the question, and Lauren cried and said yes. Colin spent so many months planning this perfect proposal, designing the perfect ring, and hoping for a forever with his favorite girl. That was the day that brought us to where we are now. We are planning our future together, and we could not have made it this far without each and every one of you that is reading our story. We are so so grateful. Thank you so much, and cheers to Mr. and Mrs. Lane!