Connect How did your love story begin?

Over five years ago, Ben and Lauren met at a party, exchanged a few words, and didn’t reconnect until a year later over a dinner full of laughter and instant connection. Sparks flew instantly. When Lauren mentioned a trip to Italy with her mom, Ben surprised her by flying to Rome to meet them. She ran to him in Piazza Navona, heart racing. From spritzes to chasing down lost sunglasses, their Roman adventure was the beginning of the sweetest love story filled with laughter, travel, and magic.

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

During that unforgettable Rome trip, Ben joined Lauren and her mom on their adventure through Tivoli Gardens. Lauren was living her Lizzie McGuire movie dreams—twirling by fountains and soaking in the beauty—while Ben was simply grateful to be spending time with the woman he knew he was falling in love with. Though they had only been dating a couple months, their infatuation was undeniable. Italy was the perfect backdrop and exactly what millennial dreams are made of.

What would you do with $20,000?

If Ben and Lauren were lucky enough to win $20,000, they’d put it toward their first home, a place to grow into, build a family, and start their next chapter. After 5 1/2 years of city living, weekend getaways, late-night talks, and everything in between, they're getting married this year and dreaming of a space that feels like them. One filled with warmth, impromptu dance parties, and the kind of love and family values that shaped who they are. The perfect setting for their happily ever after.