Philadelphia Waterworks & Art Museum Engagement Session | Lauren & Pierce

Lauren and Pierce’s story spans more than a decade, shaped by shared history and steady timing. They first met as children at Our Lady of Grace School, spending grades one through five in the same classroom before heading to different schools for middle and high school. Even then, their paths continued to cross at service events and at their brother-and-sister schools. A brief attempt to reconnect during senior year didn’t quite land, but months later, Pierce reached out with an apology and a dinner invitation. That date marked the real beginning. Six years later, their relationship reflects the ease that comes from knowing someone for most of your life.

Together, Lauren and Pierce share a rhythm built on balance. They love simple routines and small traditions, from movie nights and beach days to day trips and tasting orange crushes wherever they can find them. Their seashell collection, gathered from places like Cape May, Ocean City, and Inverness, quietly documents their travels. While they describe themselves as “similar opposites,” their foundation is clear. They align on values, future plans, and family, while their contrasting strengths support each other in everyday life. Pierce proposed at sunset on the beach at Cape May Point, a place chosen for its rare East Coast sunsets and coastal character. With Lauren collecting shells nearby, the moment unfolded naturally, followed by a quiet celebration that grew into a shared toast with family, marking the next chapter of a story long in the making.

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