Meet us at the lakeside gazebo

Lauren and Jarrod met 8 years ago while coworkers at Pittsburgh's best ice cream shop, Dave & Andy's. They were quick to become friends, but were too nervous to admit that they had a crush on each other for quite some time. They grew closer as they rode the same bus home after every shift. Lauren even started quietly scheduling more shifts with Jarrod so they would have more shared bus rides together. Her strategy paid off -- Jarrod eventually mustered the courage to ask her on a date, and they have been inseparable ever since. Jarrod proposed to Lauren in March with the help of many people! The special moment happened at one of the couples' favorite parks, while friends secretly set off fireworks and took photos. Lauren's family cheered everyone on from just across the river. The couple loves all things outdoors. Whether its camping in their popup trailer, hiking to a waterfall, or just sitting around a fire telling stories, its hard to keep Jarrod and Lauren inside. They can't wait to celebrate with friends and family in September!