Clear Cut Couples: Olivia and Chris
Olivia and Chris met at Quinnipiac University. It was Olivia's freshman year and Chris’s sophomore year. Both of them were journalism majors and took part in the school's TV station. At first, Olivia was interested in sports journalism while he worked in that department and showed her the ropes of creating graphics for one of their sports shows, SportsPaws. Olivia quickly realized she knew NOTHING about sports but must've liked spending time with him. After meeting, he began texting her, they started hanging out, had their first date at Buffalo Wild Wings, and the rest is history!
They’ve been together for 6 years. Olivia will argue 7 because he waited 7 months before making it official on Valentine's Day. They share countless incredible memories over the years. After college Olivia took a reporting job in Huntsville, Alabama for two years. Then she moved to Connecticut for her next job. All of these moves while Chris was in Hoboken, NJ. They’ve been doing long-distance since 2021, but as of a few weeks ago, Chris officially moved in with her in Connecticut. It was a long time coming! They haven't seen each other this much since college.
In college, Olivia and Chris visited his grandparents in Vermont. Olivia grew up skiing, and he grew up going to Dorset to see his family. Vermont is one of their favorite places (and somewhere they are hoping to get married). They also have a special place in their hearts for Maine and Mystic, CT, two places they’ve done trips together. They did long distance for what felt like forever. Chris’s job was remote after COVID so he was able to go and see Olivia for a few months at a time in Huntsville. They never thought that they would spend so much time in Alabama being from Jersey, but they have such special memories there and met so many friends that they will have for life. During that time, they explored Chattanooga, TN, Tuscaloosa (roll tide) and Olivia showed him around Nashville, TN, only 2 hours from her in Huntsville. But above anything else, their engagement was by far the most special memory to date. Now that they live in the same state, they’re looking forward to a trip together to Ireland in September.
Chris proposed in front of the NYC skyline at Pier A in Hoboken. When Olivia would visit him, they would always walk around that area, and it’s definitely a special view for both of them. Hoboken/NYC is a place that they hope to live in again soon.
It was a total surprise! Olivia showed him what type of rings she liked by constantly DMing him photos from The Clear Cut’s Instagram page. He took it as a sign to get the ring from there. Olivia wasn't a part of the process, but he knew what she wanted. Olivia says she didn't know exactly when he was proposing, but was hoping and thinking it'd be before he moved to CT. He did it the week before the move!
For their wedding, they are thinking about the end of September or early October 2026. They’re touring some venues next month in Vermont and then Maine. Congrats you two! We are SO happy for you!
Photos by: @q26stills_