Alyssa and Steven’s story began at the University of Kansas—Rock Chalk Jayhawk! Though they shared many mutual friends and Alyssa often found herself at Steven’s fraternity house, it wasn’t until their sophomore year that they truly started talking. Their friendship started when Steven convinced Alyssa to watch Criminal Minds. Eager to get to know him better, she agreed, and their friendship grew over countless nights of binge-watching episodes together. As they grew closer, Steven would take time out of his night to pick Alyssa up from the bars and take her to Taco Bell—a tradition that sealed their connection. In January 2018, Steven officially asked Alyssa to be his girlfriend, and they’ve been inseparable ever since. Their journey hasn’t always been easy, including a year of long-distance that was, well, not fun. But Steven soon made the big decision to find a job in Dallas so they could be together again. Fast forward to November 2023, Steven pulled off an unforgettable surprise with the help of both their families. He proposed to Alyssa at White Rock Lake, a moment filled with happy tears. Of course, Alyssa said yes! Together, Alyssa and Steven live with their cute, orange cat, Maui. In their free time, they love watching sports, building Legos, and diving into their individual hobbies—Alyssa’s passion for knitting and Steven’s love of video games. They are so excited to celebrate their special day with y’all!