Full names: Lance Goken and Alysha Ewoldt Goken

Hometowns: Dysart, Iowa

Degrees/Jobs: Lance is a field marketer for Titan Machinery, and Alysha is a junior at the University of Northern Iowa majoring in general studies.

How they met: Lance and Alysha had always gone to school together. Although Lance is two years older, they got to know each other during high school.

First date: The couple had their first date at Applebee’s and hit it off.

Engagement: The couple had previously spoken about getting married, but Alysha was still surprised when Lance proposed. On Sept. 11, 2010, Lance convinced Alysha to go out dinner with him at Red Lobster. He popped the question and Alysha accepted.

Wedding date: June 25, 2011

Wedding location: Zion Lutheran Church in Dysart, Iowa

Wedding colors: Black, purple and green

Wedding flowers: Orchids and calla lilies

Guest count: Between 500 and 600

Wedding party: The wedding party had six bridesmaids and six groomsmen.

Reception: The reception was at Keystone Turner Hall in Keystone, Iowa. The couple hosted dinner and dancing.

First dance song: “Make You Feel My Love” by Adele

Something “old, new, borrowed and blue”: The old item was Alysha’s grandma’s ring from her late grandpa, the borrowed item was Alysha’s other grandma’s bracelet and she wore blue underwear.

Special moment: Alysha explained that one of her favorite moments was finally getting to the altar. Her father had just let her go and she was surrounded by her friends, flower girls, family and was holding hands with her soon-to-be husband.

Hardest part of planning: The couple had a hard time deciding who to invite. They both have big families and a lot of friends.