White Ranch, Chico CA. Engagement Photographer: Cassie + Connor
Some romances start on a date, some happen by accident, and some are built over time with many years building into something wonderful. For this couple, their romance was a slow burn that ignited into something much bigger and more beautiful.
Cassie and Connor met at a Paradise Dancers class years ago, Connor had joined a few months before Cassie and their meeting was during a triple time swing lesson. Connor, being the more experienced dancer helped teach Cassie’s class and was paired up to show Cassie the steps. Cassie admits to instantly forming a crush on Connor that day.
While the romance didn’t catch right at that moment; it was just a matter of time before they would kindle the spark. Fast forward a bit and Cassie and Connor were co-teaching a class. During this time they both learned so much about one another and their romance started. Dance is a very connected and intuitive activity, you may know all the steps but you don’t ever really know the one your partner will lead you to next. It takes trust. Dance is a close and intimate connection. It is no surprise to me how many couples who met at Paradise Dancers have gone on to get married. (Thank you Don for giving so many young people a place to find a life-long connection and community)
Cassie and Connor found themselves spending more time together, flirtation grew into kisses and kisses grew into comfort. The relationship just took off and has been warming their hearts since. Cassie loves Connor’s compassion and how he takes time to acknowledge when she is upset and asks how he can help. He loves that Cassie encourages him to treat himself when he’s had hard days. They both express that there was not a singular moment of “they are the one for me.” But that it has been every moment growing together and working together, building each other up and encouraging one another.
Connor and Cassie’s proposal story was a night of drinks and light-hearted banter among Cassie’s family while they were camping. It came to light that the couple just felt as if they were already married minus the paperwork and they would when they wanted to. The conversation shifted to “Wanna get married then?”. The morning came with distant memories of the conversation but with a little cute (figurative) elephant in the room. After a few days Cassie finally came out and asked “Sooooooo, are we going to talk about this weekend?” Connor having a hazy recollection of the conversation asks her what they needed to talk about. She cleared his fog and they both agreed that it was indeed time to tie the knot.
In October the couple will be celebrating their marriage with their friends and family in Oregon.
We are so excited to join you in the festivities and capture the magic!
