It was the start of another school year at HPU in 2014, and Jen had just returned back to school after a summer abroad. It was one of the first weekend parties back to school where a lighthearted pregame of "truth or dare" led her to meet "the one" at a Party. What started as a dare to kiss "THE Connor Cottrell" at a party turned into Connor asking Jen on their very first date only just a few days later where he took her to Southern Roots (One of Jen's Favorites to this day) The northern boy from Connecticut met his match, a girl from small-town Virginia. The rest was history. After a year of dating, Connor later graduated HPU and moved to New York City while Jen finished her Senior year. Within just a few months apart, Jen & Connor sought to move in together once she finished school and an opportunity presented itself at Connors work to relocate to Houston, TX as an internal transfer within his company. Only after a quick & first-time trip to Houston, TX and the famous El Tiempo on Washington was the decision made to move to Houston, TX. (Credit to Tom Tolleson's Sales Skills and El Tiempo's Margaritas) Connor and Jen have spent the last 9 years building careers, countless friendships, and their very first home in Houston together. After a few months of moving into their first home, Connor swept Jen off her feet and took her to Paris for the first time. (A long-time dream of Jen's) In Paris, Connor proposed on May 18th, 2022 on the love lock bridge where you can find their lock on the bridge reading "The Future Cottrell's" If we've learned anything in our 9+ years together, it's "seize the moment". Take a chance, Move to a new city, Build your dream home, & Fly to Paris with the love of your life. We can't thank everyone enough over the years for your friendship, love, & support while we dove head and sometimes heart first into these decisions. It's these decisions that tell our love story & we couldn't be more thankful or proud. We can not wait to celebrate our love ("FINALLY" - Jen) with our friends & family on June 1st, 2024. Let's Party! - Connor & Jen