Clear Cut Couples: Tori and Connor
Tori and Connor met through their mutual friends when they were 12. They went to separate high schools, but always had similar friends and eventually started dating in 2018 when Connor was 15 and Tori was 16!
It’s hard to pinpoint a first date because it was so long ago, but if they had to guess, it was a group hangout at the beach and they have been together since! They have been together for 8 years and have shared countless incredible memories.
Being high school sweethearts is definitely a big one. They never actually went to the same school until college, which is pretty funny because everyone assumes that they did. Something even funnier is that their families had mutual friends before they ever started dating, and they actually found out that they have a picture together from a ski trip when they were around 10 years old — years before they started dating. Looking back now, it feels like one of those “small world” moments that was meant to happen.
They also love traveling and making memories together. They have been lucky enough to travel all across America and to places like the Bahamas, Costa Rica, France, Italy, and Turks & Caicos, and some of their favorite memories come from exploring new places together. No matter where they are, they always have fun because they genuinely enjoy doing everything together. They both love staying active and spending time outdoors, whether it’s cooking together, working out, skiing, boating, fishing, or trying something new. Some of their favorite moments are the simple everyday things, and over the years they have built so many memories doing life side by side.
Connor proposed on May 23, 2026, on the second day of their trip to Italy. They were leaving Hotel Luna and heading to Capri Rooftop for sunset cocktails when they walked through the most beautiful garden area. They noticed a guy with a camera who looked like a tourist, and since they hadn’t taken any photos together yet, Tori told Connor that they should ask him to take one on his phone. Little did Tori know that he was actually an undercover photographer. Connor handed him his phone, but Connor started acting strangely and insisted he use his camera instead. Tori thought Connor was being weird and told him not to bother, but he kept insisting. Then suddenly Connor got down on one knee. Tori was completely shocked and so incredibly happy. She said, “I mean I was so shocked at first I couldn’t even comprehend the ring. Once I settled I was just beyond blown away with the ring. I had shown Connor a few different styles I liked but didn’t say an exact thing I wanted because I wanted him to have full creative control. He did so good and I’m beyond blessed and so happy.”
They will start wedding planning in August and would love to get married on a ranch out west in their favorite place: Big Sky, Montana. Congrats you two! We are SO happy for you!
Photos by: @elmojitero_photographer