Julian Arnold and Lauren Stratman’s Engagement: Julian Arnold and Lauren Stratman are officially engaged. Julian Arnold proposed to Lauren Stratman during a walk in their new Nashville neighborhood. The couple has been together for three and a half years. The proposal was a surprise and took place near a quiet lake with a scenic dock.
A Sweet Surprise in Nashville
Julian Arnold planned the proposal to catch Lauren Stratman off guard. They had just moved to Nashville, Tennessee, about a month before the engagement. Arnold chose a walk around the neighborhood to make the moment feel natural and unexpected.
“We actually just moved to Nashville about a month ago, and my best friend from college was in town visiting. We just went for a walk, which we had never done before. Julian felt that the only way he could really surprise me was if it was super spontaneous.” – (Stratman)
The surprise worked. Arnold got down on one knee as they were taking pictures on a dock by a lake.
“We were taking a couple of pictures on this dock on this really beautiful lake, and I turned around and he was kneeling. I was very surprised at that moment. I didn’t expect it at all, and then my best friend was there to take pictures, which was super sweet.” – (Stratman)
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A Ring Six Months in Waiting
Even though Lauren Stratman was surprised, she had a feeling the proposal was coming. She already knew Julian Arnold had been holding onto her engagement ring for some time.
“I was surprised at that moment, but I knew that he had my ring for probably six months and was waiting for the moment. It was awesome.” – (Stratman)
The couple moved from Austin, Texas, to Nashville and bought a house together before getting engaged. For them, the engagement feels like the next step in a relationship that has grown strong over time.
“We’ve been together for a while, so it doesn’t feel too different being engaged. It feels like we’re just taking the next step since we just bought our first house together. But, we’re both excited to get married.” – (Stratman)
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Wedding Plans Still Undecided
As for the wedding, Julian Arnold and Lauren Stratman are still discussing what kind of event they want. Nothing is confirmed yet, and they are not in a rush to decide.
“We don’t have any plans yet, but we’re trying to get on the same page about where we want it to be, if we do want to have a big wedding, or if we want to elope and do something small. We’re excited to figure it out and go from there. But, there’s no rush on either end, so we’re kind of just going to enjoy this next stage of being engaged.” – (Stratman)
Right now, they are celebrating their engagement in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. They are playing golf, spending time by the pool, and exploring the area.
A Shared History on and off the Court
Julian Arnold and Lauren Stratman have known each other for years. Their first match was in a tennis tournament long ago, although they didn’t remember it until later.
“When I was 14, I played mixed doubles with my dad in a tennis tournament. It was called the Santa Maria Open and we actually played against Julian when he was about 18. He actually won the match and neither of us remembered, which has always been funny.” – (Stratman)
They officially met again years later at a pickleball tournament in California. That’s when their story as a couple began.
“We met at the PPA tournament in San Clemente in June 2021, and then we became boyfriend and girlfriend in October 2021. Julian came to Tennessee, which is where I was living at the time. My dad actually recognized him from when we played him in a tennis tournament way back when. But, we do actually go way back.” – (Stratman)
What Comes Next
The engagement of Arnold and Stratman is a happy moment for the couple and their fans in the pickleball community. While the wedding plans are still open, the couple is enjoying their time together and looking forward to the future. The story adds a sweet chapter to their journey on and off the court.
News in Brief: Julian Arnold and Lauren Stratman’s Engagement
Professional pickleball players Julian Arnold and Lauren Stratman are engaged. Arnold proposed during a walk in Nashville, surprising Stratman by the lake. The couple, together for over three years, is now enjoying their engagement in Mexico. Wedding plans are still in the works, with no set date yet.
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