Wedding Party
Madison Chuprik
Matron of Honor
It is of no surprise that Madison, my sister, is my Matron of Honor. I had the honor of being her Maid of Honor at her wedding, which was so much fun and a blessing to be by her side during that moment in her life. I am blessed to have her by my side as I am stepping into this new season of my life. Ever since I was a little girl, I always dreamed of my future wedding, and in every dream she was right by my side. Madison has been there for me since the very beginning, through my ups and down, and even living together in Kirkland after I graduated undergrad. Madison is very loyal to her loved ones, and it is such a blessing to have her and her husband, Yuriy, in my corner through all seasons of life. I am thankful to have her as my sister, and for her love for Tiliti as he is being added to the family. Madison has been so excited from the start of Tiliti and I's relationship until now as the wedding is coming up, so I am excited to have her by my side through the process.
Jayda Lauti
Bridesmaid
Jayda and I met through Whitworth University, through a mutual friend that knew we needed each other in our lives. Since the very beginning of our friendship, Jayda has been the best listener and is very loyal and selfless to her family and friends no matter what she has going on in her life. Jayda is the type of friend that is down for literally whatever and whenever and will drive with me across the state to make memories together. Jayda has been there for me through rock bottom to mountain top. I have the blessing of being her roommate and living together before I have one roommate for the rest of my life. God knew I needed a solid sister in Christ who will listen well and tell me what I needed to hear and not what I want to hear and following it up with scripture. Jayda is one of those friends that you just know will be in your life for the rest of your life. Jayda has been an amazing cheerleader from the beginning of Tiliti and I's relationship until now, and will be a blessing to have her by my side as I step into this new season and commitment in life.
Lahela Adams
Bridesmaid
Lahela is one of Tiliti's little sisters, and I am very excited to have her as a bonus sister in my life. Though we have only known each other for a short amount of time, I am very excited to have her in my life for the rest of my life. I can't wait to build my relationship with her, to make more memories together, and to be there for each other in future seasons of our lives. Lahela has been very kind and welcoming to me since the beginning of Tiliti and I's relationship. I am thankful to Lahela for being there for Tiliti as they were growing up, and for welcoming me with open arms. Lahela was also there during Tiliti and I's engagement and was able to be a part of that special moment in my life. Her and Tiliti's other little sister, Kaori, and their friend Ihi, were pretending to take pictures at Poli Poli which then set up the opportunity for Tiliti to propose with many cameras ready to capture the moment. I'm very happy to look back at pictures of our engagement and see her in the background smiling and taking pictures. It was also so fun to make her bridesmaid box, and I'm excited to have her by my side through the whole wedding process.
Kaori Adams
Bridesmaid
Kaori is one of Tiliti's little sisters and I am very excited to have her as another bonus sister in my life. Just as with her sister, Lahela, I am very excited to grow our relationship together and to have her in my life for the rest of my life. I am also excited to make more memories together and to be there through seasons of our lives. Kaori has been very kind to me from the beginning of Tiliti and I's relationship and also welcomed me with open arms. Kaori was able to be there for me on the day that Tiliti proposed, and was able to take pictures and throw flowers around after I said "yes". Her presence there at the proposal was so special, and I am happy to look back at pictures of the engagement and see her in the background smiling and throwing plumeria flowers everywhere. Tiliti always says that I am very similar to Kaori, and that her and I will get along very well, so I am excited to get to know her more and grow our relationship together. I am blessed and honored to have her by my side on this special day of my life as I step into this new season and commitment in my life.
Jimbu Joseph
Best Man
We met in Spokane playing football for Whitworth University. At first we weren’t close at all. What first got us close was my 2nd year of college where we started to room together on away trips and shared a lot of similar classes that we struggled in. The one pivotal moment that heavily sparked this lifelong friendship was a long bus ride back home from a game after getting completely blown out. While talking almost the full 6 hours, we realized that from different backgrounds, our mindset and our way of thinking was more similar than we realized. From this moment we continued to struggle together in classes, grind together, and get into “rabbit holes” that would make us question. Then one Sunday we decided to go to church and explore Jesus together. From that point, it has been constant growing pains up until this point of constantly being sanctified by our One True Lord & Savior. Despite the rabbit trails of thoughts we would get into, we have come to know The Way, The Truth, and The Life Jesus Christ! I am beyond grateful for my brother in Christ who helped baptize me under water on May 18, 2024 @6:09pm. He is my “Iron Sharpens Iron” (Proverbs 27:17). He sets the example of being filled & blessed because he hungers and thirsts for righteousness (Matthew 5:6). I am very blessed that we now are in business together even from a distance for our families, and to live a life of ministry that point to our One True God!
Loeka Adams
Groomsman
Loeka is my brother who has introduced me into being a big brother for the first time. Being a big brother to him has been and probably still is a trial and error for me. I was not the greatest older brother to Loeka. Other than my parents, Loeka has truly seen all significant parts of me. Good and very bad. But I know having his eyes on me constantly has significantly pushed me over the years to look in the mirror and challenge who I really am as a brother, a son, and a man. Although we are off doing our own things for some time now, I will always have a deep rooted love and care for Loeka as my little brother. Loeka always had a quiet and calm presence about him since he was a baby. He was always the best sibling to sleep next to. One reason was because he could literally sleep through ANYTHING. As a family we would have a long-time joke saying that Loeka could be on the rocks by the water and still make it look comfortable. Another reason is because as an older brother going through my own troubles, it felt like peace to be next to him. I am stoked to have this opportunity to have Loeka be part of this amazing chapter in my life, and I am glad that we will get to have his quiet and calm presence as a part of the special day. Loeka will also be graduating high school. I’m excited to celebrate you at the end of May. I love you Bubba!
Ocean Adams
Groomsman
Ocean is my second younger brother. He is number five out of the six siblings. Ocean is a sponge! And being the biggest brother, I would quickly realize some things of myself either through his direct reflection & imitation, or him naming & calling things out even as a little three year old. Ocean even being 12 years younger than me was a fun little guy to be around. Mostly because he would most times be down to do things with me and sometimes just like me which would honestly drive me nutz. In our house growing up during my high school years, Ocean and I were known for playing video games together as we talked trash to each other and also having him follow me to train at the park or COVID workouts at home. I am thankful to have Ocean a part of this wedding. He may be on the shorter side of the lineup, but he will be tall in spirit :).
Logan Lacio
Groomsman
Logan and I first met my sophomore year of college on his college visit to Whitworth University. I knew from the first time getting to meet him that he was authentic and a down-to-earth braddah. When committed to the same school to play football, I was excited to build a relationship with him. I remember my junior year, a year that truly sparked my passion for Jesus, and in training camp during our short lunches we would have “Alpha” sessions (series of videos that explore faith in Christ) led by Forrest Buckner (wedding officiant). As a freshman newcomer, Logan would step out of his comfort zone and always attend these sessions with me. Through training camp and the school year going along, we grew a relationship on the basis of being from Hawai’i, being the oldest in our families, and the search of faith. I could never explain it, but I always felt the need to make sure I was being a good role model. A lot of it was because of his constant hunger to be a man of God even through mistakes and struggles. But I am so grateful for this relationship because Logan has taught me how a man of strength is transparent, vulnerable, and humble in order to step-up in boldness and love. Logan is a leader who reflects the love & grace of Jesus. He is a light to everyone he encounters and is the embodiment of how to walk in Aloha & Truth. I am so stoked for where the Lord is going to lead him and honored to have him as part of a significant ceremony in my life.
Mataio Adams
Ring Bearer
Mataio is Tiliti's youngest brother (5 years old). He will be well equipped for this task... HAMMAH