Nichole and Connor met the evening of Nichole's 22nd birthday at the Waterside District in Norfolk, Virginia. Nichole was out with friends celebrating her birthday, and Connor was out with a few of his friends as well. Connor noticed that Nichole was celebrating her birthday, bought her a drink, and the rest was history. The two hung out a lot over the summer and by the time fall rolled around, they knew they were meant to be more than friends. When the Navy assigned Connor to Millington, TN in the spring of 2020, Nichole and Connor decided that they wanted to pursue a future together and began making plans to move to Tennessee in the fall. In October, the pair bought their first home in Tennessee and adopted their rescue pup, Hank, shortly after. On May 29, 2021, Connor proposed on a hike at Shelby Farms Park and Nichole said yes. Both Nichole and Connor knew early on that their relationship was special. Since the beginning, their relationship felt like a new start and everything fell into place in God's perfect timing. Connor says that he loves Nichole's kind heart and the way that she is always caring for him and others she loves in thoughtful ways. Nichole loves Connor's genuineness, his excitement for life, and his willingness to always serve and lead others. These qualities, plus both of Nichole and Connor's love for family, laughter, and adventure have created a beautiful relationship.