So, how did we get here?

Where it all began

2021-Two worlds collide. Katie moves to San Diego for grad school and Lauren finishes up her last year at USD. Yes, we were just friends :)
The first date

2022-After a few hang outs at church and a local bar, Lauren asks Katie on their first date. Little did we know it would be the best first date (and the last) of our lives!
The second date

2022-Four days after the first date, Katie asks Lauren on the second date to a SoFar Sounds concert. Lauren would later use a future SoFar Sounds concert as a decoy for her proposal.
Lauren graduates

2022-Lauren graduates from USD with a BA in Political Science.
Celebrating one year

2023-We head to Temecula to celebrate our one year anniversary!
Katie graduates

2023-Katie graduates with her MA in Leadership Studies from USD.
First international trip

2024- Our first international trip to Mexico City officially infected us with the travel bug, so much so that we went back the following year.
Three year anniversary

2025-We head to Catalina for our 3 year anniversary. Despite the rocky boat on the way out, we will be back!
Lauren proposes

2026-Lauren gets an air bnb, hires a private chef and has live music as we dance under the stars.
Katie proposes

2026-Unplanned, Katie ALSO proposes to Lauren where they had their first date…on the same. exact. weekend.
Surprise!

Katie throws a surprise party post proposal to celebrate their engagement!

Our Inspiration

Our love for travel and food are something we’re excited to bring into our wedding!

We are passionate about hosting and bringing people together. From family style dining to dancing into the night, we can’t wait to celebrate and break bread (literally).