A Stylish Engagement

Celebrating Lauren & Austin

Photography by Sydney Jeter

When Lauren Lindgren and Austin Chrun met as teenagers, they never dreamed they’d be tying the knot about a decade later. Still, with all the makings of a great friends-to-lovers story, their romance blossomed over the years. It eventually led them to move from the Midwest to the Gulf Coast together, where they became coworkers at Summer House Lifestyle interior design studio, and now, they are planning their big day as bride and groom-to-be. VIE would like to wish this beautiful couple a heartfelt congratulations, and we were excited to chat with the bride about their wedding plans!

VIE: Tell us a little more about your love story!

Lauren: We actually met at Austin’s sixteenth birthday party—almost ten years ago now! We were just friends at first and kept running into each other over the years. We both ended up at the University of Missouri and even had a few classes together, but we still didn’t start dating until after college. After graduation, we reconnected, started dating, and made a big move to Florida’s 30-A region together. After nearly three and a half years of dating, he popped the question this past March!

VIE: How did the engagement happen? Were you surprised?

Lauren: It was the most low-key but perfect Tuesday! We went for a spontaneous beach walk after work, and Austin had decided that morning that the weather was just too perfect to pass up. I had no idea he even had the ring, so when he got down on one knee, I was in complete shock. It was simple, and the sunset that night was amazing. The whole thing felt like a dream!

VIE: What are your wedding plans, and how are you enjoying the planning process?

Lauren: We’re planning to get married in September 2026 in our hometown—St. Louis, Missouri. We’re still in the venue-hunting stage, but we’re dreaming of a big celebration surrounded by all our favorite people. St. Louis has so many great spots, so we’re having fun exploring our options! We haven’t hired a planner yet, but we’re not ruling it out. As an interior designer, I definitely have a lot of ideas and want to be super hands-on with the planning and design process. Our goal is to lock in a venue (and possibly a planner) by the end of summer!

VIE: Thank you, Lauren. Congratulations!

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The couple celebrated their engagement with this beautiful photo shoot in Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach, Florida. To see more photography by Sydney Jeter, visit SydneyFaithPhoto.com or follow @sydneyfaithphoto on Instagram. See work by Summer House Lifestyle at SummerHouseLifestyle.com and @summerhouselifestyle.