Alyssa is a graphic design major at Maryville University of Saint Louis and enjoys figure skating, photography, writing poetry, and studying the process of creativity and its functions in the world. Alyssa is a published poet and volunteers at Messiah Lutheran Church and Holy Cross Lutheran Church, assisting with children and youth programs. One of her favorite memories with Isaac was their first date when they went to Ihop and talked so much they barely touched their food.

Isaac is a Pre-Seminary student at Concordia University Chicago and he enjoys Star Wars, Dungeons & Dragons, and learning Greek and Hebrew. Isaac is the president of Spiritual Life at Concordia, coordinates the evening Prayer Offices, and sings in the university’s touring choir, Kapelle. Some of his favorite memories with Alyssa are their yearly trips to see the cherry blossom trees bloom at the Missouri Botanical Gardens on Alyssa’s birthday. Isaac is especially fond of their 2023 trip, when he proposed to Alyssa and she said yes!

Gabriella Thomas is the sister of Alyssa and is currently an occupational therapy assistant major at the University of Missouri. Gabriella enjoys learning sign language and hopes to be fluent one day. She enjoys volunteering, playing her guitar, singing, theatre, and dancing as well! Her favorite memory with Isaac and Alyssa was getting together and making props, filming videos, and packing bags for Holy Cross’s vacation bible school. Along with pizza dinners after all the hard work!

Adam Runge met Isaac at Zion Lutheran School and quickly became friends, playing Pokémon and hanging out frequently. They remained friends throughout their time at Lutheran High School of Saint Charles and were involved in wrestling together. He is currently a journalism major at the University of Missouri. He also enjoys documentaries, Dungeons and Dragons, and photography. His favorite memory with Isaac was when Star Wars Episode 7 came out. They saw it together in theaters, then spent the night in his camper in his driveway, hanging out, yelling, and crashing hard after too many Dr. Peppers with their other friends.

Grace Schlie has been one of Alyssa's best friends for 18 years since they met at Messiah Lutheran School during three-year-old preschool. They continued their friendship at Lutheran High School of Saint Charles and participated in theatre together. Grace is currently an environmental science major at Missouri S&T and a member of their Kappa Delta sorority. Grace plays the violin, mandolin, and is currently taking electric bass lessons. Grace also is credited with instigating the beginning of Isaac and Alyssa's relationship.

Colby Jackson met Isaac during his freshman year at Lutheran High School of Saint Charles through concert choir and wrestling. Colby is currently an aerospace engineering major at Missouri S&T and has worked on a satellite that will be launched into space. Colby has his name on a wall of a bar for drinking 66 beers on tap and got to wear his university's mascot costume for a work event (Go Miners!). His favorite memory with Isaac was taking pictures with US Olympian J'den Cox at Mizzou's wrestling camp.

Hannah Fasnacht met Alyssa during their freshman year at Lutheran High School of Saint Charles and participated in theatre together. Hannah is an elementary education major at Concordia University Nebraska and enjoys horses, hymns, and spending time with her husband, Jordon. Hannah is perpetually on dog watch; if she sees a dog, she will ensure everyone around her also notes the very cute, fluffy dog. Her favorite memory of Alyssa and Isaac was watching a slow, romantic song play at their senior homecoming and walking a beautiful, blushing Alyssa up to Isaac and then scurrying away gleefully so they could dance together.

Brian Krohmer met Isaac through Concordia University Chicago during Careers for Christ and have continued their friendship throughout their time at CUC. Brian is a Director of Christian Education/Theology major and enjoys spending time outdoors. He has also hiked or camped in 10 Midwest states. Brian's favorite memories with Isaac have been randomly deciding to wrestle in the middle of campus despite losing.

Grace Conrad is the sister of Isaac and is currently working as a Director of Christain Education in Louisville, Kentucky. Grace enjoys playing the viola and sewing. She is also currently learning how to ballroom dance. Grace was first introduced to Alyssa at a game night hosted by Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Her favorite memory with Isaac and Alyssa was when they all went to the Mauhuas Cat Café, and Isaac and Alyssa introduced her to all of the cats.

Caleb met Isaac when Isaac came to visit for Careers for Christ at Concordia University Chicago. Isaac and Caleb attended CUC together and participated in Spiritual Life together for two years. Caleb graduated from CUC in 2023 with a degree in Nonprofit Business Management and is pursuing a ministry career at the Saint Louis Seminary. He also used to be a competitive dancer from 7th-12th grade and is excited to bust out his dance moves during the wedding reception! His favorite memory with Isaac was watching The Bachelor every Wednesday night after communion.

Hannah Lohmeyer met Alyssa as a freshman at Lutheran High School of Saint Charles and participated in theatre together. Hannah is a theatre major at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and was a state champion archer. Hannah also ran cross country in high school with Isaac for four years. Hannah's favorite memory with Alyssa was their last theatre show of senior year and the fun they had. Her favorite memory with Isaac was hearing him cheer her on and get her water at the finish line. Then watching him complete the state course their senior year.

Jonah Castruccio met Isaac on a field trip to the Busch Gardens in 4th grade. Jonah is a Business Management major at Washington State Vancouver. Jonah's favorite living things are cephalopods (squid, octopus, cuttlefish, etc.) He has also spent time living in Japan and has once eaten pizza for seven consecutive meals.