One fateful night waiting to get into a Krewella concert in North Philadelphia, a boy and girl would meet. Little did they know, this wasn't just a chance meeting, but the beginning of a decade-long journey of love and adventure.

Our story is filled with moments that are nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. Weeks later by chance we would be studying abroad for an entire summer in Rome and would end up dating throughout college. Our final few days in Philadelphia we would find our sweet angel baby Leo, our rescue wall cat and bring him with us on our adventures.

After college we packed up our bags and with a few other friends started a business together moving to Connecticut with 10 other roommates. From Connecticut, to Rhode Island, New Jersey and eventually New York, we would work side by side building Ivory Ella together and raising donations for the elephant conservation. Across three trips we’ve spent two months in Africa doing what we love and realizing what we can accomplish together.

But with all the whirlwind adventures, there's also been quiet, heartfelt moments. There were times where we both felt the pressure of the world was too much but were able to comfort each other through the storms. Whenever one falters we know we can count on the other to be our rock. We've been together for almost a decade, navigating life's ups and downs together.

We're two hard-working, over-loving individuals who are admittedly self-conscious and nervous most of the time, but have found solace in each other and our friends that we cherish more than the world.

And now, after years of living together, building a business, and traveling the world, we're about to embark on our most exciting journey yet - marriage. As we look forward to this new chapter, we realize it's long overdue. But as they say, good things take time. And we can't wait to see where this journey takes us next.

Our friends are precious to us - and we are so excited to show you our favorite place in the world and celebrate together. With nothing but love -

Rich & Lauren