As the sister of the bride, I have years and years of memories with Alissa. What began as bickering over toy horses and polly pockets evolved into one of my closest friendships- eating chamoy pickles and weird foods from TikTok trends, learning how to make gourmet ramen, and so many other goofy things I cherish. I believe most sisters out there wish for a sisterhood like ours. And I couldn’t be happier to welcome Joel to the family, who now joins Alissa and I in our strange endeavors. I can’t wait for the big day!

Alissa is my lifelong best friend and soulmate. We met when we were just two years old and ended up in the same kindergarten class. From that moment on, we were inseparable. When I found out Alissa was moving from Solon to Colorado, I was devastated and worried about our friendship. Little did I know, the distance would only bring us closer. We visited each other multiple times a year, and after college, fate brought us together again when we unexpectedly ended up living in San Diego for three amazing years. Our friendship has been a constant in my life, and I’m so grateful for every moment we’ve shared. I cannot wait to stand by her side and watch her marry the love of her life!

I am so incredibly honored to be by Alissa’s side on her wedding day marrying the love of her life 🤍 I met the bride through graduate school and although the struggle has been REAL for us both the last 4 years, the one thing that has gotten us through is each other. My best friend, my ride or die, my anchor, I couldn’t be more thankful to have her in my life and to be a part of this beautiful celebration of love.

While some think of middle school as some of the more awkward times of Bermuda shorts and braces, Alissa and I met the first day of 8th grade at Ranch View Middle School in science class, and with our bestie chemistry- we instantly became inseparable! 😉 From Chick-Fil-A car breakfasts, to shredding the gnar on Hairbag Alley or topping off the afternoon with some popping boba, anytime spent with Shugs is always time well spent! I couldn’t be more excited & honored to stand by her side on her special day! 🤍

I have known Alissa since 2016 thanks to my cousin and Alissa’s bestie, Hayley. We quickly bonded over our love for Disney and have been close friends ever since! I love Alissa’s positive spirit and can-do attitude. I can always count on her and I am beyond honored to stand by her side on such a special day!

Alissa and I braved living in a quad room in our sorority house sophomore year. Ever since then, she has been one of my greatest friends. From teaching me how to ski, to standing by my side at my wedding and being one of my baby boy’s aunties, we have been through it all. I can’t wait to stand by her side and cheer her on every step of the way.

As Joel's sister, I've known him since he was born in 1996; I met Alissa when she and Joel began dating in late 2019. I am delighted to be welcoming Alissa as a sister in 2025. From random questions that make me think to silly games, she is a joy to be around, a sparkling personality, and a warm, compassionate soul who will make Joel's life (and mine) better for being in it.

Joel and I met during freshman year of college and later became roommates for 3 of the 4 years in college and after graduation as well. I’m James Litsey. I’m originally from Texas, but moved to Colorado for college. After college I got a job as a consultant and have lived in Denver ever since.

I met Joel during undergrad engineering at CU Boulder where I did my best to keep Joel out of, or at least well distracted in, the Gemmill Math Library. We first shared the common pain of applied math classes, but then we found our shared interests in sports, hiking, and now skiing!

Joel and I met in 2021 as our significant others (Alissa and Mika) started their doctorate program down in San Diego! It didn’t take long for us to have our first meet up at Mavericks in Pacific Beach to watch some preseason football. Our love for sports and football kick started our friendship and we were hanging out almost weekly! I currently live in Sacramento working remotely for a marketing agency based in San Diego and enjoy golfing on the weekends to work on my swing!

Joel and I met back in middle school in San Diego and have been friends ever since. Our shared sense of humor, passion for traveling, and interest in football led to some great memories over the years. We've traveled to two different continents (Europe and Asia) together. I once made Joel walk 4 miles just for a bag of peanuts.

As the Brother of the bride, my finest moment was when I almost ruined Joel and Alissa's engagement by making snow angels in the background of their photos. When I'm not busy critiquing Joel's fantasy football team, you can find me struggling to keep up with Alissa on the slopes.

I'm the boyfriend of Alissa’s older sister, Rachel. Joel and I became friends years ago when Joel and Alissa first started dating and have evolved our friendship over the years through skiing and talking sports. I am thrilled to call Joel my brother and look forward to celebrating Alissa and Joel! Also go broncos.