SECRET WEDDING: Caitlin Clark’s dad sends tearful 5-word message and secret gift that leaves Connor McCaffery and Caitlin Clark in tears.

In a moment that stunned close friends and brought an entire room to tears, Caitlin Clark and longtime boyfriend Connor McCaffery reportedly held a private, secret wedding ceremony this past weekend—away from the cameras, the spotlight, and the roaring sports world.

But while the ceremony was filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories, it was Caitlin’s father who delivered the most emotional moment of all.

According to sources close to the family, just before Caitlin walked down the aisle, her father quietly handed her a small handwritten note and a velvet box. The note contained just five powerful words:

“You’ll always be my girl.”

Those simple, heartfelt words struck deep. Witnesses say Caitlin broke into tears instantly, overcome with emotion, as she clutched the message tightly to her chest. Moments later, when Connor was handed the box, he opened it to discover a custom-made heirloom watch, engraved with the phrase: “Take care of my daughter.”

The secret gift and message reportedly brought Connor to tears as well, with the couple pausing the ceremony briefly to collect themselves. Those in attendance say it was one of the most touching moments they’ve ever witnessed at a wedding.
Gift baskets

Though the ceremony was kept under wraps, with no official wedding photos released publicly yet, fans began speculating after Caitlin was seen wearing what appeared to be a wedding band during a recent public appearance, and Connor shared a cryptic Instagram story captioned:

“Forever grateful. Forever yours.”

The couple, who have kept their relationship relatively private despite their public profiles, are said to be enjoying a brief honeymoon before Caitlin returns to the court.

As the sports world reacts to the surprising news, one thing is clear: Caitlin Clark’s biggest win didn’t happen on the hardwood—it happened at the altar.