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Kinsie & Alex

June 20, 2026
31 Days To Go!

Kinsie & Alex

June 20, 2026
31 Days To Go!
Kinsie
Kinsie - Bride
Kinsie is the 4th grade teacher and head volleyball coach at Thomasboro Grade School. In her free time Kinsie loves to spend time with family/friends, binge watch tv shows, and read preferably on the beach somewhere! Kinsie loves making countless memories with Alex by going on walks, watching the sunset on their porch, dancing in the kitchen, and watching a good movie together. Kinsie loves the home her and Alex have created together and cuddling on the couch with their cats Sips and Paddy!
Alex
Alex - Groom
Alex is a PhD student studying Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois. In his free time (if he ever gets a break from work, which is not often), Alex loves to read, watch basketball and football, and hangout with his friends. Alex loves spending quality time with Kinsie while playing tennis, hanging with the cats, going on walks, making her smile, and annoying her (which he is especially good at)! He loves the life he and Kinsie are building together!
Shannon Zinnel
Shannon Zinnel - Mother of the Bride
Neill Stark
Neill Stark - Step Father of the Bride
Mark Zinnel
Mark Zinnel - Father of the Bride
DeAnna Zinnel
DeAnna Zinnel - Step Mother of the Bride
Kristi Upah
Kristi Upah - Mother of the Groom
Mike Upah
Mike Upah - Father of the Groom
Paityn Ahrens
Paityn Ahrens - Maid of Honor
Paityn and Kinsie consider themselves sisters and have been through every journey in life together. From spending every holiday together, to traveling, going to the movie theater, or going to get something to eat, they are always doing something together whenever they can!
Ryan Melquist
Ryan Melquist - Best Man
AKA Melly! Melly was on the same floor as Alex their freshman year of college at Iowa State and a roommate of Alex's throughout the rest of college. Alex and Melly love watching football, basketball, and their Iowa State Cyclones!
Ainsley Upah
Ainsley Upah - Bridesmaid
Ainsley is Alex's sister. Kinsie and Ainsley have made so many amazing memories on all of their trips together with the Upah family and love a good laugh making fun of Alex! Ainsley has a wonderful eye of creativity and has the most beautiful soul!
Ryan Prete
Ryan Prete - Groomsmen
AKA just Prete! Prete was on the same floor as Alex their freshman year of college at Iowa State. Prete is always making everyone around him smile and laugh. Prete has a goofy soul and is always the life of the party!
Hana Carpinteyro
Hana Carpinteyro - Bridesmaid
Hana and Kinsie played club volleyball together from 12-18u. Hana and Kinsie are lifelong best friends who know they will forever have each other to depend on. There is never a dull moment when Hana and Kinsie are together!
Hayden Bentrott
Hayden Bentrott - Groomsmen
Hayden and Alex went to the same school as kids. Hayden and Alex played many sports together growing up. Hayden and Alex were roommates freshman year of college at Iowa State. Hayden is always there for a good late night convo while eating Taco Bell!
Tessa Timmerman
Tessa Timmerman - Bridesmaid
Kinsie and Tessa played on the Iowa State Women's Club Volleyball team together. They love to travel together and do anything that relates to Harry Potter! Tessa is the life of the party!
Owen Harms
Owen Harms - Groomsmen
Owen and Alex went to the same school as kids. Owen and Alex played many sports together growing up. Owen did not attend Iowa State but lived in the "house" around the corner from Alex's college apartment, the boys would walk over where countless memories, parties, and laughs were shared.
Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor - Bridesmaid
Hannah and Kinsie had many classes together at Iowa State and immediately bonded over their love for teaching. Hannah and Kinsie love to support their Iowa State Cyclones together and support each other through life!
Ryan Winters
Ryan Winters - Groomsmen
AKA just Winters! Alex and Winters became roommates their sophomore year of college. Alex and Winters enjoy watching movies (especially La La Land) and playing pickleball. Winters always knowns how to crack a joke!
Kenzie Curtis
Kenzie Curtis - Bridesmaid
Kenzie and Kinsie met at Thomasboro Grade School where they both work. Once they began coaching volleyball together they became immediate best friends. Kenzie and Kinsie love to spend time going to 7Brew and are always down to go out for a good time!
Jay Patel
Jay Patel - Groomsmen
Jay was on the same floor as Alex their freshman year of college at Iowa State. Jay and Alex love to analyze Iowa State athletics and have bonded over their shared history/love of Iowa State! Jay lived in the "house" that created many memories for the group!
Parker Newcomb
Parker Newcomb - Bridesman
Parker and Kinsie grew up together as babies doing everything together! From countless hours at the pool to coaching volleyball, Parker and Kinsie have continued to remain close as practically brother and sister!
Jake Louis
Jake Louis - Groomsmen
Jake was on the same floor as Alex their freshman year of college at Iowa State and a roommate of Alex's throughout the rest of college. Jake and Alex love to play video games, have a good debate, and make memories that will last a lifetime!