About the Bride
Lauren was born and raised in Commack, NY and moved to Happy Valley as an undergraduate at Penn State University. Following her time at Penn State, Lauren continued her education and obtained a clinical Doctor of Audiology degree at Towson University in Towson, MD. Lauren currently resides with her future hubby in Arlington, VA and works as a clinical audiologist for a local practice. When she's not driving Andrew crazy, she enjoys cooking (one of the reasons Andrew proposed), traveling, playing tennis, cheering on the Nittany Lions, and spending time with family and friends.
About the Groom
Andrew grew up in East Brunswick, NJ. Like Lauren, his home away from home for 4 years was State College, PA while he studied accounting at Penn State University. After graduating from Penn State, he returned home and obtained an M.S. in Professional Accounting from Seton Hall and his CPA license while working for a large public accounting firm. Andrew has since moved to Arlington, VA and currently works for MorganFranklin as a consultant to the federal government. He also continues to lead Autism SpeaksU, the national program he co-founded after graduating from college. When not driving Lauren crazy, Andrew enjoys watching the Mets and the Nittany Lions, running, playing golf, collecting sports memorabilia, and spending time with family and friends.
Did You Know?!?!
Lauren and Andrew both grew up with a dog named Snowflake! Lauren's was 82lbs and Andrew's was 16lbs.
Including Lauren and Andrew, there are 12 Penn State alums in the wedding party. That's more than $1.3 million combined in Penn State tuition payments from one wedding party! Let's Go State!!