We met the modern way — a swipe on Bumble — and the connection was instant. After weeks of constant FaceTimes, Connor made the 10-hour drive to Springfield for our very first date - Nov 27, 2020. That weekend led to a whirlwind of nerves, excitement, and a spark that couldn't be questioned.
We decided to make things official New Year's Day 2021, and it didn’t take long (approx. 2 WEEKS LOL) before we got tired of coordinating our lives around cheap flights. Our next visit together was an unforgettable weekend in St. Louis, where Connor threw out an idea: move to Colorado. It felt just as crazy as it did right. By March 1, 2021, we had packed up one life, moved it into another, and started a brand-new chapter.
Over the past 4.5 years, we've grown side by side, explored new careers, worked on degrees, and moved into our first house. Over time, we have often realized we are living out the dreams and goals we talked about over those long FaceTime calls in the beginning. We love having Connor's family close by and soaking in the always too-brief visits with Arianna's. Our beloved Bernedoodle, Sora Robinson, has been along for the ride since the very beginning, patiently waiting for her last name to change as well...
As the sun was setting and our fourth year together was coming to a close, he finally proposed on NYE in Panama City Beach, Florida. While the ring arrived not a day past the deadline Arianna had set, Connor planned the most meaningful kind of surprise: unexpected visits from friends. It was the perfect trip and perfect reminder that sharing life’s best moments with friends and family means everything to us.
We both have ties to the Ozarks- Arianna was born in Springfield, and Connor's family spent summers boating Bull Shoals. Some of our best memories are of hot, humid days, fireflies, and long summer nights. Now, we can't wait to make even more memories — surrounded by loved ones from every chapter of our stories — in the sunshine and lush green of Springfield, Missouri. Let’s celebrate, dance, and kick off this party together!
a dating app - Bumble - we both swiped right while Connor happened to be in the area for work
Arianna - only ladies can send the first message on Bumble!
We love golfing and breweries 🏌️🍻
Connor did — kind of. He told Arianna he had a dream where she said it first… then just smiled and waited. (It worked.)
Run a business together & start a family 💗
Turks and Caicos - we can't wait!