Alyssa & Justus
Wedding Party
Anna Gaughan
Maid of Honor
Hey I’m Anna, Alyssa’s roomie! The funny thing about Alyssa and I is that we actually met on Facebook if you can believe it. We bonded over our love for Marvel movies and teal blue, then decided to be roommates and pretty much met for real on our first day on campus! We’ve been living together ever since and I couldn’t imagine having another roomie. One of my favorite things about Alyssa is how we can be real with each other and talk about life and relationships, but we can also have a good time and laugh like crazy. We’ve got our own handshake and we took mirror selfies every day of sophomore year, and I taught her how to swing dance and we showed off our skills as each other’s dates for an engineering dance. We’ve had so many adventures over the past few years and I feel like we’ve known each other for so much longer. The entire time I’ve known Alyssa, her and Justus have been together. I’ve been able to see them have good times and hard times and come out of both stronger together. I’m so excited for this next chapter of Alyssa’s life and I’m honored to be one of the ones standing next to her.
Darren Wagner
Best Man
Hey, I'm Darren and I am a 21-year-old farmer. I grew up on the family farm, growing corn and soybeans and operating 18 greenhouses. I went to Kankakee Community College for automotive technician, where I first met Justus. He was wearing a t-shirt to a greenhouse competitor and that's what kicked off our friendship. Ever since then we bonded and grew our friendship closer and closer. We had many good times going to Walmart to get a snack during class and working on different projects in the automotive shop. Two memories stick with me. The first one is when Justus and I were working on my truck in the auto shop at KCC, and we were having a good time cracking jokes, making each other laugh, and talking about the future. The second memory is when Justus told me he wanted to propose to Alyssa, and we sat and talked about it till 1 am in the KCC parking lot.
Rachael Fisher
Maid of Honor
I met Alyssa freshman year of college when we lived in the same hall. One of the first times I really remember hanging out with Alyssa was when our hall was playing sand volleyball and then went out for ice cream after. She was so nice and welcoming to me when I had no idea what I was doing in volleyball. It wasn't long after that that we were running around campus like crazies and hanging out in our hall after quiet hours trying not to wake the whole hall with our laughing. Alyssa is such a blessing to people with helping them feel welcomed and loved. I'm so excited for her and Justus and pray that they always push each other closer to God throughout their marriage.
Jerek Keen
Groomsman
My name is Jerek, I'm Justus's next older brother. I've known him for his whole life, annoying him along the way and him returning the favor. My best memory is when we got to bring him out for his first legal drink on his 21st birthday and spent the weekend hanging out.
Kaasi Keen
Bridesmaid
Hey ya'll, I'm Kaasi - the groom's FAVORITE sister- here! As the oldest of our sibling group, it has been such a joy having sisters join our family through marriage. Each of my brothers have chosen amazing women as their life partners, and I couldn't be more thrilled with Alyssa being the final "piece" to be added to our family puzzle! Justus and Alyssa's relationship being long distance and weathering all of the subsequent storms that accompany that kind of distance has been such an inspiration to me. I'm so proud of their hearts for the Lord and their dedication to each other from such young ages. One of my favorite memories has definitely been the time our families have been able to spend together, specifically Thanksgiving of 2022, where Alyssa's family hosted our Keen family for the holiday. Many laughs were had, DELICIOUS meals consumed, and joy shared over our families being brought together through the upcoming wedding. Though we don't get to see each other often, it has been an absolute gift to become as close as were are, Alyssa, and I'm honored to stand beside you as you officially become a Keen!
Javin Keen
Groomsman
I am Javin, brother of the groom. I met Justus when he was a baby and I couldn't wait for him to grow up and be able to play with the rest of us siblings of his. One of my favorite memories is when we were wiring different things up in the house and he was working with me on it and learning with me too. Another memory is when I was teaching him to drive a clutch. He did great and I was confident he wouldn't have an issue. I teased him a bit on his ability to drive his Mitsubishi Evo and then... I got to drive it. I don't tease him anymore on his clutch driving ability :)
Abbey Handel
Bridesmaid
Hi all! My name is Abbey, and I have the honor and privilege of being one of Alyssa's bridesmaids! I met Alyssa my junior year at Cedarville when she was a freshman in our hall in Willetts! We immediately clicked, and did so many things together both in the hall events and individually! From me studying in DC for a semester to getting married, moving, and starting a new job, we haven't lost connection, and her friendship has been such a sweet blessing in my life! I have come to think of Alyssa as a sister, and I am so so excited to see her and Justus start their life together!
Gabriel Rappold
Groomsman
Greetings, I'm Gabriel the bride's younger, protective, and only brother. My sister and I have shared countless moments together, and I have cherished every one of them. It's hard to believe that my sister is about to start a new chapter in her life. I first met Justus three months after they began dating, and although my initial impression of him was somewhat reserved, as I got to know him better, I became convinced that their relationship was built to last. I vividly recall the day we all visited the Garden of the Gods and the memorable trip we took together. These experiences have given me a true amount of good memories with both of them, and it's truly remarkable to see how far they've come.
Caitlyn Sitzman
Bridesmaid
I attended Cedarville University as a Social Work major. I met Alyssa through the social work program at Cedarville and we quickly became friends. I have enjoyed having a friend like Alyssa during my time at Cedarville that I could confide in and share my social work experience with. Fun Fact: Alyssa was also in my wedding party!
Judah Richmond
Groomsman
Hi, I'm Judah, and I'm Justus' oldest nephew. I like jokes and I LOVE cars and computers. I really enjoy my time with Alyssa and her family. One of my favorite memories of Justus is of him taking me for a ride in his new car for the first time. I'm really excited to be in the wedding with one of my favorite uncles!