All throughout the United States, Santacon has become a nationwide staple bar crawl during the Christmas season. Everyone gets dressed up like Santa, Elves and Reindeer to dance the night away and begin to ring in the new year. Alysia and Conner attended Sanatcon in Portland, Oregon with their separate group of friends that evening, not knowing that they were going to meet their future wife/husband. Alysia was dancing with her friends, enjoying the night when "Sorry" by Justin Beiber started playing.. During the chorus a tall, blond, handsome man started awkwardly dancing towards her while mouthing the lyrics, grabbed her hand and started swinging her all over the dance floor. Alysia and Conner had an immediate connection which continued to include laughing with each during their aloofness for awkward situations, love for walks/hikes/nature and joy for exploring the world, different cultures and overall life with each other. Conner stood by Alysia's side while she received her doctorate degree in Florida. Throughout the 2.5 years, the two spent their savings, free time and energy towards maintaining a 3,000 mile long distance relationship. Although, NOT EASY, the two managed to work through difficult moments and challenging obstacles, all while knowing that the other was their forever person. 2 years ago, the two moved to Denver, started careers that they were finally both passionate about and have been raising a sweet golden retriever named Milo. Alysia and Conner have experienced so much together and developed many memories over the past 6 years. They are looking forward to continuing this journey and creating more as Man and Wife!