Influencer Spencer Barbosa Gets Engaged to Childhood Crush Connor on a Romantic Beach Sunset

3 November 2025

Spencer Barbosa, Instagram, Engagement. Credit : @stellamittonphoto

Social media influencer Spencer Barbosa, age 23, surprised fans with news of her engagement to longtime boyfriend Connor after a heartfelt beach proposal that seamlessly blended nostalgia, romance and modern influencer-style presentation.

Barbosa shared the milestone on Instagram and TikTok on November 2, posting a series of photos and videos from the moment her boyfriend popped the question. The images capture her in a white lace dress standing barefoot in the waves, holding up a striking pink engagement ring designed specifically for her. She captioned the post: “my heart is full & my hand is heavy,” letting the photo speak for itself.

In a follow-up Instagram Reel she excitedly showed off the custom-made pink diamond ring and exclaimed with delight before kissing Connor and declaring their future together. In his turn, Connor jokingly asked, “Did I do a good job?” to which Barbosa replied, “You did the best job ever. This is the best day of my entire life.”

The proposal atmosphere was intimate and carefully curate, ocean waves, sunset glow, casual but romantic outfits giving the moment an unforced, genuine vibe that many fans described as “fairytale-like.” One TikTok clip captured the moment the ring box was opened, with Barbosa visibly moved as Connor presented the custom ring.

What makes their story even more compelling is the longevity of their connection. Barbosa revealed that she and Connor first crossed paths when they were 11 years old, attended the same high school, and after separating schools, she later slid into his DMs. Their relationship evolved over time, even enduring long-distance challenges before bringing them back together for this milestone.

Throughout the proposal post-mortem and early reaction, fans and followers flooded the comments with support and joy many echoing the sentiment that a childhood-friends turned fiancés story hits differently in a world of fast fame and fleeting relationships. The response underscored how deeply the public responded to the sincerity of Barbosa’s announcement.

So far, no wedding date has been revealed. But Barbosa’s fans are already anticipating future glimpses behind the scenes from planning and ring details to how they’ll incorporate their personal history, love for each other, and social-media presence into one cohesive narrative.

Their engagement marks a new chapter not only personally for Barbosa and Connor, but also within the landscape of influencer relationships blending authenticity, emotional vulnerability and the polished visual storytelling of digital platforms.