Luke Tizaawie
Kristen Vogel
Luke Tizaawie
Kristen Vogel
February 1, 2026
Kristen Vogel and Luke Tizaawie were married at Accra Metropolitan Assembly at 11 am on October 4, 2024. View the ceremony in this beautiful video produced by Jean-Paul of @jean_views (Instagram).
Our Countdown
February 1, 2026 represents Luke's approximate arrival in the U.S. Join us for the ~15 month countdown & stay tuned!
Our Story
We are thrilled to announce our marriage in Ghana on October 4th, 2024! Our love story began 10 years ago in Lukeโs music shop (the first in WA), where I was a nearby Peace Corps Volunteer. From friendship to partnership, our journey has been filled with beautiful moments and dreams of a future together. As we embark on a 15-month marriage visa process, we have created a wedding registry to help with costs ranging from $2,100 to $8,000. This includes all fees (and potential attorney fees), medical exams, travel, and incidentals like the $625 filing fee for Form I-130 and the $325 visa application fee for DS-260. We are incredibly grateful for the support, love and encouragement of our friends and family as we navigate this exciting new chapter. Thank you for being an essential part of our journey! ๐๐๐ผ
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FAQs
Question
Will there be a wedding in the U.S.?
Answer
We would love to celebrate our union with you! While our first priority is obtaining Lukeโs marriage visa, we do not yet have plans for a celebration in the U.S. Stay tuned as our journey progresses for event planning updates.
Question
What are each of you doing while you are still apart?
Answer
Luke is an innovative and passionate carpenter with 15 years of experience. He continues to serve Wa and Ghana with his carpentry at Kudjo Woodworks. We are regularly updating his resume and portfolio in preparation for his employment in the U.S. Kristen recently moved to Takoma Park, Maryland, to begin a new chapter. She wears many hats (manager, barista, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, etc.) and is currently developing both a social enterprise and a nonprofit, while settling into her new community and establishing a home where we both will live.