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Oracle Arena, Oakland Engagement: Lauren + John

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It was a bright and early day. They had the whole place to themselves. It’s a place where thousands cheered for their winning teams, a place that hosted musical performances, a place that brought people from all over the Bay Area to watch some sort of spectacle and for a few hours, be entertained. This time was different. This place. An iconic place that seats close to 20,000 was vacant for them. The only sounds echoing throughout the Oracle Arena was the signed basketball John dribbled across the blue and gold court. He dribbled and slammed as any authentic fan would do in Curry-style, and Lauren cheered him on.

Seven years ago, their love story began as high-school sweethearts. Lauren had caught John’s eye and a dance later; they were inevitably smitten with one another. The years passed, and they moved on with their careers but always together. They remained in the Bay, and their affinity for the Golden State Warriors was one of their many shared interests and seasonal pursuits. In February, early this year, Lauren planned a spontaneous trip to the Toronto area to see the NBA All-star players come together. They met their favorite players and had an unforgettable experience. John knew this was the perfect weekend and he knew how to make it epic. On their drive down, they stopped at the Niagara Falls. Cold and almost unbearable, John braved it out with the crystal clear question of spending forever together and a sparkly rock to match his gesture. Lauren took a brief second but jumped at the question and said, ‘yes.’ After a long-held embrace, they removed some layers to take a picture or two to preserve the moment.

Their great backdrop at the Oracle Arena was not by chance, and it was not unplanned. Their session was seven months in the making. Lauren had a particular vision on how to tell their tale. They knew that scoring this place would allude to their affinity for the Warriors while alluding to their proposal story. No one was around except a few on staff. Seats were empty, but they filled up the arena with their love and joy. Between takes, Victor sneaked in a basket or two, and we got a taste of the Curry magic that occasionally occurs there.

Lauren and John, you might think that you scored a few baskets that Tuesday morning or even by getting a time slot when nobody was around, but we feel that we scored tremendously. We scored by crossing paths with you. Your playfulness and competitive nature are to be reckoned with, and we can’t imagine playing opposite court of you, but you made this an unforgettable one for us too. Thank you for honoring us with the privilege to be the ones to capture this for you. We know that like us, you’ll be the envy of many fans Bay-Area-wide and beyond.

Many thanks to Colby, without whom this couldn’t be made possible.  

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