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Just before the pandemic struck, Lauren and Judson met on a dating app. Judson had noticed the acronym “GH” in Lauren’s profile, and took a shot in the dark. They matched, and he decided ask if “GH” stood for Grand Haven. When they decided to exchange their phone numbers, they realized they both had the 616 area code.

Their first date was a blind leap of faith. After bonding over their love for hockey, Judson suggested they meet at Houston’s one and only hockey bar - The Maple Leaf. Three years later they’d be best friends, outrageously in love, and happily engaged!