It is well known that most great romances often bloom from friendship. Daniel and Lauren certainly prove this to be true. The couple first met at a Christmas party, a holiday that they both treasure. The first of what would become thousands of photos of the happy couple would be taken at that holiday party. Fate in the making.

They were friends first, for many years. Neither of them knew at the time; those hour long phone calls over the years would turn into finding their forever best friend. Daniel boasts to have known he was in love with Lauren upon observing her talent in an acting class they were in together. They discovered that they were both in love with creating art, using filmmaking as the driving force. Daniel hired Lauren to be the lead actor in a short horror film he had written and Lauren was so impressed with his professionalism and vision for that project. Daniel and Lauren have similar careers in the haunt industry and immediately found a mutual respect they had never received from others who just could not possibly understand what being a 'Hauntrepenur' really means. Where others would roll their eyes, they would roll up their sleeves to help one another achieve their goals.

Lauren:

Daniel is tenacious and driven- if he wants something, get out of his way! He loves big, fully, and without question. No one has ever been as honest and considerate to me and of me in any relationship of my life. He is the only man I have ever known to have the same love affair with the poetry of music that I have. Daniel has never once given me question of his devotion to loving me. He always provides an excited spirit in moments of celebration as well as a patient and compassionate place to land in moments of hardship. He knows when the occasion calls for celebratory ice cream- or a stiff drink. I am never afraid to be completely and unapologetically my whole entire self with him. He is the most amazing dad to our sweet Aurora. I know I have made the perfect choice for my lifelong partner.

Daniel:

Lauren is vivacious and intoxicating- when she walks into a room, she fills it with magic, fun, and charm. The world just seems more alive! After we first met, “I’m in love with Lauren Rivas,” became a frequent declaration to my friends who were also blessed to know her; even whilst we remained only friends and collaborators for several years. Often, my declaration was simply a playful way of describing how wonderful it was to know her. I’ve come to realize that it was also my soul recognizing its mate and an attempt to divinine it from the universe! I have no doubt that most people who spend time getting to know her also fall fast in love. She has an uncanny way of making sure no conceivable way to doubt her integrity, sincerity, and good nature could ever exist. She loves me fiercely and unconditionally- with everything she is made of. As my Lover and Mother to Aurora, Lauren is undoubtedly the truest, most perfect partner that I could have ever dreamt of. If our perfect life together was all just a dream, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.