Christ Church PCA

Ceremony 

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard

Reception

Our Wedding

We are so thankful for the story the Lord has been writing in our lives, and will continue to!Jacob and Alysa met in the fall of 2023 after Alysa moved back to Bloomington and had been attending Christ Church. After seeing each other around at church and other friend events, Jacob asked for Alysa’s number and asked her to join him and his neighbors for dinner. Alysa said yes and had dinner with them, but a few days later started getting confused because Jacob never reached out to her. She assumed he didn’t have any interest so she moved on but always wondered what was going on 😆 Fast forward a year, Jacob and Alysa were asked by Pastor Jonny to both help with the young adults ministry. He claims he wasn’t trying to set them up…but if you know Jonny this probably isn’t true lol. If you’re still reading this you should ask him for us. So Fall of 2024 Alysa asks Jacob to hang out as friends and after talking for 3 hours, she realizes she has feelings for him. Jacob asked her to hang out a few more times before asking her to go on a date to Tanners Orchard. After so much fun and spending an hour each way in the car together, they started going on more dates and hanging out with their friends together.A year flew by of really sweet memories but also hard conversations. This grew them closer together and learning to love each other with the love of Christ.For their 1 year anniversary they went to Tanners Orchard where Jacob proposed. He planned a sweet lunch in Peoria after and a celebration at Christ Church’s young adult harvest hangout that evening. Alysa loves that Jacob is kind, compassionate, consistent, cares deeply for those in his life, and loves them so well.Jacob loves that Alysa is passionate and dedicated to the people in her life. She pursues relationships with those around her and cares deeply for them. Alysa pushes others towards Christ. She is incredibly hospitable, loving, a servant to others, honest, and caring. These are just some of the incredible characteristics that Jacob loves about her. We are SO excited for you to celebrate with us on our special day! :)

Our Story

Photos

Ketra Wiggs

Elise Ashenfelter

Madison Hutson

Anna Aubuchon

Hannah Mueller

Rebecca Bronkhorst

Zoë Calio

Tristan Fox

Bryan Cherry

Brent Stong

Ryan Lukis

Brendan Streitmatter

Jacob Tomera

Chad Hosman

Nicholas Cielecki

Andrew Layden

Eden Calio

Keziah Wiggs

Sofi Lukis

Calvin Fox

Owen Stong

Judah Wiggs

Eliza Kupferschmid

Emma Endress

Wedding Party

Book your room through the website link; this will take you to our room blocks. All rooms MUST be reserved by May 30th, 2026; otherwise, any extra rooms will be released.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington

For those in the wedding party or their families (bride/groom), you can book Thursday night through Saturday morning. Book your room through the website link; this will take you to our room blocks. All rooms MUST be reserved by Tuesday, May 19, 2026, otherwise, any extra rooms will be released.

Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington Normal

Friday, June 19th, is the only night available right now. IF you need an extra night, contact Jacob Cielecki at (708) 945-6425. Book your room through the website link; this will take you to our room blocks. All rooms MUST be reserved by Friday, May 22, 2026; otherwise, any extra room will be released.

Alysa & Jacob

Alysa & Jacob

Things to Do

Recreation coffee

Constitution trail

Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market

Fiala Brothers

Stave Wine Bar

BloNo Pizza