Wedding Party
Kiki Haakenson
Bride
Josh Nishimoto
Groom
Miranda Tsadilas
Matron of Honor
Miranda has known Kiki since before she was Kiki! They met in elementary school and have been friends ever since. She’s incredibly honored to be Kirsten’s maid of honor and can’t wait for the wedding!
Bryce Lovrin
Best Man
Circa frosted tips and puka shells, Josh and Bryce met in a swimming pool, mimicking sweet skateboard and snowboard tricks with kickboards. They were having a blast and enjoying life to the fullest. Childhood turned into real life, and some friends came and went, but they always kept in touch and made a point to see each other and find some way to live life to the fullest together. But, it’s always been about more than the board-sports and adrenaline rushes, Josh and Bryce find solace in each other’s friendship. Bryce is honored to be Josh's best man!
Trisha Braun
Bridesmaid
Trisha has known Kirsten since middle school. Kirsten accidentally squirted ranch all over Trisha at the school lunch table and they were friends ever since.
Luke Ryan
Groomsman
Luke and Josh met in university through friends of friends and connected workshopping poetry in class during senior year (2008). After college, Nish took over guardianship of Luke’s vintage Nishiki roadbike, beginning a much-needed restoration. A fat handful of years later, they ended up as roommates (2014-2016). The fact that Josh survived living with Luke and his mess is irrefutable proof of a loving and all-powerful creator, not to mention Joshua’s good-natured patience.
Hannah Haakenson
Bridesmaid
In May 2024, Hannah met a cute boy from Missoula. A few days later she started working with his sister at the Kroc Center; it was Kiki! The next year Hannah decided to keep the boy and gained a sister. Hannah has always been so grateful that they got to know each other as friends first. Love you Kiki!
Caleb Nishimoto
Groomsman
Josh and Caleb have always been very different. As they've gotten older, they've shared a passion for the same sports teams, the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Lakers, respectively, and have enjoyed the same movies from time to time. Caleb has known his brother Josh his whole life. While not always Caleb's BIG brother, by comparison, Josh has been a great older brother to Caleb. Caleb is so happy that Josh and Kiki have found each other and are getting married as a statement of their love. Caleb is honored to participate in their special day.
Anna Wilson
Bridesmaid
Kiki and Anna met working at the Kroc center, where all good friendships form. They quickly became friends and Anna was really excited. Anna had just moved to the area, so having friends so quickly seemed like a good sign! Kiki and she bonded over a similar sense of humor, commiserated during the grueling hours of summer camp, and accumulated countless hours of sproutball. Anna says the song from the movie Miss Congeniality sums Kiki up perfectly, “she’s beauty and she’s grace, she’s Miss United States!”
Dylan Halvorsen
Groomsman
Lynsey Nasch
Bridesmaid
Kiki and Lynsey met at work but Lynsey got to know her and her family when Lynsey was the maid of honor in Kiki's brother’s wedding. Nowadays Lynsey looks forward to the quarterly friend group brunches and office pop-bys where they always have a good chat and laugh. Lynsey's favorite is to ogle the latest craft Kiki has designed for the next youth event.
Chris Otto
Groomsman
Chris has been blessed to call Josh a true friend! From the early days of getting to know Josh through fellowship and testimony in church settings, they quickly found other interests in sharing their creative writings, music & movies tastes, sense of humor, and outdoor pursuits. Josh is the kind of friend that will help carry burdens and amplify joy-- no doubt this strength will only deepen in his partnership with Kiki!
Michelle Haakenson
Mother of the Bride
Rebecca Nishimoto
Mother of the Groom
Eric Haakenson
Father of the Bride
John Nishimoto
Father of the Groom
Jared Kennedy
Officiant