Our Story
Grace and Connor’s story began at Villanova. While they met freshman year, fate stepped in junior year when they moved into the same apartment building. They quickly bonded over Delaware beach trips, Pittsburgh Steelers football, and Villanova basketball. Shortly after a Valentine’s Day first date, they made it official. A three-year long-distance chapter followed graduation in 2022. Their time apart was defined by monthly flights, tearful airport goodbyes, and making every moment count.
By August 2025, the distance was finally behind them. They packed a U-Haul, road-tripped to Chicago, and set up their first home in Lincoln Park. On their fifth anniversary, at the Lincoln Park Conservatory, Connor asked Grace to marry him, kicking off a celebration with their family – who loved them enough to patiently wait outside in Chicago’s finest winter weather.
Having traveled many miles to bring their worlds together, Grace and Connor can’t wait to celebrate with their favorite people!