College Friends Were Paired as Sorority Big and Little. Years Later, They Fell in Love and Tied the Knot (Exclusive)

College Friends Turned Couple: The Heartwarming Love Story of Savannah Mansour and Taylor Tressel Mansour

Savannah Mansour and Taylor Tressel Mansour, a couple who met in college, recently tied the knot in a heartwarming celebration of their love. Their unique story began in 2017 when they first crossed paths through their sorority, Tri Sigma, at Illinois State University. What started as a friendship blossomed into a deep bond that eventually led to marriage years later.

Savannah, a year older than Taylor, had a well-established circle of friends when they first met. Taylor quickly became a familiar face around the sorority house, and it was no surprise when they were paired as Big and Little during the sorority’s reveal event. Their shared sense of humor and easy connection made them inseparable, and their friendship continued to grow stronger as they spent more time together at sorority events and beyond.

Initially, both Savannah and Taylor were hesitant to acknowledge their growing feelings for each other. Savannah was casually dating to make Taylor jealous, while Taylor had a boyfriend when they first met. However, as time passed, it became evident to everyone around them that they had a special connection. In October 2018, during Savannah’s junior year and Taylor’s sophomore year, they decided to take their friendship to the next level and officially became a couple.

Navigating their relationship within the confines of their sorority and friend group presented its challenges. They were apprehensive about how their peers and families would react to their newfound romance. It took them three months to confide in their closest friends about their relationship and a couple of years before sharing the news with their families. Fortunately, the love and support they received far outweighed any initial concerns or reservations.

In January 2024, Savannah proposed to Taylor on a beach in Cancun, followed by Taylor’s proposal at their favorite spot, The Puttery in Chicago. A year later, on September 6, the couple exchanged vows in a beautiful ceremony in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Surrounded by their family and friends, including several sorority sisters as bridesmaids, they celebrated their love and commitment to each other.

After their wedding, Taylor shared their love story on TikTok, which quickly went viral, garnering over 1.4 million views and an outpouring of positive comments. The couple was touched by the overwhelming support and was surprised to learn that their story resonated with so many people who had similar experiences within their own sororities or social circles.

As they settle into married life in Chicago, Savannah and Taylor are focused on building a future together, which includes expanding their family to include their beloved pets. Their advice to others in similar situations is to trust their instincts and embrace love wherever it may be found. Their journey from friends to partners serves as a reminder that sometimes the best relationships are the ones that take you by surprise.

Savannah and Taylor’s story is a testament to the power of love and acceptance, showing that true happiness comes from embracing who you are and who you love. Their journey from college friends to life partners serves as an inspiring example of overcoming obstacles and celebrating love in all its forms.