“Like many modern love stories, ours began in the DMs—Quentin messaged Conner on “The Book Of Faces” (Facebook), and after a few days (and Conner becoming freshly single), a conversation began. A parking lot meetup turned into dinner at Jonathan’s, where Quentin had steak and Conner (of course) ordered chicken tenders (still a work in progress 😅). From that night in January 2020, everything changed.

Though we lived in different states, we made it work—90-mile drives, long nights, and even longer phone calls. Then came COVID. The distance and uncertainty took a toll, and we drifted… until June 2020, when a spontaneous stop in Murfreesboro on the way home from the beach rekindled everything.

By July, we were living together. Quentin was commuting 180 miles a day for work, until he transferred jobs to be closer to home—and to Conner. We kept growing, personally and together, chasing dreams. In May 2023, we bought our first house after two years of searching—young, determined, and ready for the life we were building.

When it came time to propose, it had to be Cartier—just like Conner always dreamed, from the first Valentines Day spent together, the ideal ring was gold Cartier. Christmas Eve in Collierville, surrounded by love and family, Quentin got down on one knee-the rest is history.

Just shy of five years. Three apartments, four pets, a home purchased, countless miles, memories, growth, and love lead to this. Everyone wants to be remembered in life. As humans we strive for meaning and purpose. On a cold January night, a very lost yet hopeful version of myself drove alone from Kentucky to Tennessee to meet a stranger who would love, support, and encourage the evolution of who I’m supposed to be. Call it fate, I might at times agree, but I also know the work that has went into it.

On November 8th, 2025, we’re getting married. Best friends, adventure partners, and now future husbands. We are the lucky ones. Not many are blessed with the love, guidance, and encouragement from so many people like you. Thank you for being part of our journey. Let’s celebrate. ❤️”