Cierra & Max

Cierra grew up in Big Flats, Wisconsin where she enjoyed reading, taekwondo, and spending time with her pets. She earned a B.A. in English from Grand Valley State University before pursuing graduate studies online at Valdosta State University, where she obtained an M.S. in Library and Information Science. Currently, Cierra works as a library director and continues to enjoy reading and playing with her pets in her free time.

​​Rachel lives in Eau Claire, Wisconsin with her boyfriend, Ben, and their dog, Blueberry. Rachel and Cierra met in 2016 after going in blind as roommates for the summer and the two hit it off. Rachel was present for the couple's first "I love you"s and the proposal, so it's only fitting that she be standing next to them when they say I do!

Skye lives in Holland, Michigan with her husband, Wesley, and their two cats, Rooney and Regina. Skye and Cierra met in college at Grand Valley State University. Skye sat down next to Cierra in class and said, "We're going to be friends." And lo, they we're joined at the hip through the better part of Cierra's college years. Eventually, the nights on the town that turned into days quieted down to movie nights ending at 10pm - but they still make time for the occasional visit to IHOP.

Marissa lives in Holland, Michigan with her husband, Trevor, their dog, Titania, and their cat, Nezica. Marissa and Cierra actually lived in the same building their freshman year of college at Grand Valley and would occasionally walk together to a shared English class. After reconnecting and becoming friends a couple years later, they've enjoyed visits to the park together with their dogs, a short-lived book-club (thanks to the pandemic), movie nights, and mutual wedding planning adventures.

Cierra's grandmother, LuAnn, has been a huge part of her life since the very beginning. She would take care of Cierra while her mom was at work and helped inspire Cierra's love of libraries with their weekly outings - especially during summer break. She lives in Big Flats, Wisconsin with her husband of 67 years, Wally (Cierra's grandfather), her daughter, and her daughter's fiance.

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Max grew up in Benzonia, Michigan, where he enjoyed participating in BattleBots-style robotics competitions with his father, fishing, and playing video games. He earned a B.A. in English from Western Michigan University. Currently, Max works as a phlebotomist for the Red Cross and spends his free time engaging in politics and playing various types of games.

Alex lives in Wyoming, MI with his two cats, Ghost and Bagel. Max and Alex met through their fraternity Pi Kappa Phi at Western Michigan University, of which they were both founding members. They share a love of videogames, table-top roleplaying games, and getting into trouble.

Phil lives in Grand Rapids, MI with his dog, Yuri, and his cat, Lyka. Max met Phil in 2016 through shared political interests and involvement in the area.

Nick lives in Grand Rapids, MI with his dog, Titus. Max met Nick in 2016 through their shared political interests and activities in the area. They were roommates for a time and share an avid interest in activism as well as Dungeons and Dragons.

Cierra's mom surprised her with a baby Mimi during her junior year of college at Grand Valley and they've been inseparable ever since. Mimi fell in love with Max on sight and it was the three of them against the world. Now, Mimi has two sisters: a cat named Cricket and a turtle named Roosevelt, but Mimi still strives to be the center of attention.

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