How did you meet?

Tinder lol

Where was your first date?

We met up for the first time together at Sports Column in Iowa City, but our first official date was studying together at the library.

How long have you been together?

It will be 7 years this fall

What is your favorite memory with each other?

Lauren - Besides the day we got engaged, probably the late nights we spent studying at Van Allen during college
Thomas - When we went to Chicago for my 22nd birthday to watch the Cubs play

What's something the other person does that makes you laugh?

Lauren - When Thomas does his James impression (iykyk) or when he throws a fit when we play games and I beat him 
Thomas - Lauren's day-to-day clumsiness and her fear of frogs

What is your favorite way of spending time together?

Lauren - Going to or watching Iowa games together
Thomas - Having a date night and trying out new places 

How did you get engaged?

That day we planned on getting breakfast, taking Millie on a walk at Loose Park, and then going to The Other Place to watch the Iowa game. Thomas had recruited our friends (shoutout to Mitch & Haley) to help set up a cute picnic-like scene at the park for the proposal with pictures of us, cake, champagne, our initials and more. After breakfast, we came back to our apartment and Thomas was trying to kill some time while our friends finished getting everything set up and ready. I (Lauren) was starting to get antsy and annoyed because I didn't want to get to the park too late and miss the Iowa game. Anyways after waiting a bit, we finally got to the park, walked around and then eventually got to the spot set-up where he proposed with the help of Millie, our dog, who had a bandana that said "will you marry my dad?". I (Lauren) obviously said yes. We celebrated and took some pictures there for a bit, and then the celebrations continued as we watched the Hawkeyes get a W at the OP and then went out to see our favorite cover band that night at a bar downtown. It was a great day! 

Why did you decide on a destination wedding?

We both love the beach and we wanted to have a smaller, more intimate wedding ceremony with close friends and family, so we always talked about doing a destination wedding when the time came. However, we never really knew where it would be until we went through options with Romance Travel Group and decided on Costa Rica!