It all started in the last quarter of college in 2018, when Jess and Connor met at a mutual friend’s birthday dinner at Heroes in Riverside. At the time, it was nothing more than a fun night out that led to more group hangouts and easy friendship. Everything changed on a group trip to Vegas. With the whole group squeezed into one room, Jess and Connor ended up sharing a bed—separated, at first, by a very intentional wall of pillows. Naturally, Jess assumed Connor wasn’t a fan. But somewhere between that first awkward night and their last day in Vegas, something shifted. The energy changed, and Connor started making not-so-subtle googly eyes at Jess. After the trip, they added each other on Snapchat, which quickly turned into texting, then calling—and from that point on, they haven’t gone a single day without talking. Over the years, their story grew into something even more special. They built a life together, complete with their beloved corgi son, Arlo, who quickly became the center of their little family. Seven years after that first meeting, Connor proposed in one of their favorite places in the world—Hawaii—marking the beginning of their next chapter together. From college beginnings and Vegas surprises to everyday moments and big adventures, Jess and Connor’s story is one of unexpected connections, constant laughter, and a love that’s only grown stronger with time.