Kelly Thatcher

Matron of Honor

Kelly and Niki met working together at Hooters in Florida and shortly after became roommates! Their undeniable bond was instant, and the rest is history! Niki and Kelly are not only best friends, they’re sisters! They’ve shared the most rarest, true, beautiful friendship and sisterhood the past 20+ years! Shortly after becoming roommates, Kelly met her soulmate and ended up moving to the United Kingdom to marry the love of her life, & start their family together! Even though there was distance that line between Niki and Kelly there was one thing that remained the same, which was the true friendship & sisterhood they shared & continue to share! Having Kelly by Nikki side through all walks of her life, and now standing right by her side as she marries, her soulmate is nothing but a dream come true!

Rebecca Conner

Maid of Honor

Niki & Rebecca share 20+ years of friendship together! They met working together at hooters in FL. They’ve pretty much been inseparable ever since! There is “No Niki Without Rebecca!” They’ve shared so much together throughout the years, & having Rebecca by side throughout life, & on her special day is not only a true honor, but a true gift!

Ryan Busch

Best Man

Dan Blackstad

Groomsman

Josh and Dan grew up in New Ulm together. They went to school together, & played football & baseball together. Dan is not only one of Josh’s best friends, but a dear friend to Niki, & is more like an uncle to Jayden, Austin, & Nalah. We enjoy making memories with Dan, & can’t wait to see what’s to come!

Ben Kittler

Groomsman

Ben and Josh are childhood friends they even share the same birthday! They share such a unique special bond! Ben has always been more like a brother to Josh. He’s been there for Josh through thick and thin and vice versa! Kitler is considered Uncle Kitler in the Kienlen/Knutson household! The kids absolutely love and adore him, and so does Niki! Josh and Niki are so honored to have him a part of their special day!

TJ Tranby

Groomsman

Josh and TJ met in college at Mankato State University. Josh and TJ have been great friends throughout the years and share lots of memories together. TJ has been a great friend to Josh, and Josh is soon to be step sons and his daughter absolutely adore Uncle TJ! Joshua and Niki are happy to have TJ a part of their special day!

Rachel Oscarson

Bridesmaid

Rachel is Josh’s older sister. These two share the most impeccable bond! There is no Josh without his two sisters Rachel & Emily! Niki loved Rachel the moment they met! Niki feels so honored to have Rachel not only a part of their special day, but a added bonus to have her as a sister in life! Rachel is an amazing auntie to the kids, & amazing Godmother to Josh & Niki’s daughter Nalah. It’s a true honor to have Rachel standing by both Josh and Niki’s side!!!!!!

Peter Herzog

Groomsman

Josh and Peter grew up together in New Ulm and went to school together! Josh and Peter have been best friends since they were young. I’ve shared many last memories and great times with family and friends throughout the years! Peter has become family to Niki & the kids! It is a true honor to have Peter stand in Josh and Niki’s wedding on their special day!

AJay Hanisch

Groomsman

AJay is Niki’s siblings/brother. Niki and AJay share a very special bond! Even though AJay is the younger brother he has always looked out for his sister and has always been very protective over her! Let’s just say when Josh and Niki first met, he gave Josh lots of grief until he knew Josh was actually 💯 legit! Ha ha! AJay and Josh have become great friends the past five years and share a very special brotherhood/friendship! Having AJay stand by not only his sisters side, but Josh’s is a true honor!

Brady Agar

Groomsman

Niki & Brady have been friends for 20+ years! They met in Arizona through mutual friends, & instantly became friends! Brady is more like a brother to Niki. They share such a special friendship in bond! It’s because of Brady why Josh & Niki met! Niki and Brady have always shared their undeniable love of the Minnesota Vikings together by either going to the game, or watching the game together. Niki flew home to Minnesota from Florida where she was living at the time to watch the Vikes last game of the season against the Chicago Bears. After the heartbreaking loss against the Bears, Josh noticed Niki at the bar talking to other guys. Josh was very intrigued with Niki so he went up to Brady knowing that they were friends and asked Brady how he could get to know Niki? Brady was taken back by not knowing him, and the fact that a complete stranger was asking about his best friend Niki in such a polite, respectful manner that he decided to introduce Josh to his best friend Niki! After chatting with Brady, Josh eventually went up to Niki. They locked eyes, and never looked back! Brady is considered a brother, uncle, and a huge part of their lives & family. Both Niki and Josh can’t imagine not having Brady stand in their wedding! They wouldn’t have it any other way!

Adam Ellanson

Groomsman

Josh and Adam both grew up in New Ulm and became roommates freshman year of college at Mankato State University. Josh and Adam are great friends in have shared so many great memories together! They both love the outdoors and love to ski and golf together. Niki and the kids adore Adam as well. It’s always nothing but love & laughter when he’s around! Josh and Niki are honored to have Adam a part of their special day!

Emily Kienlen

Bridesmaid

Emily is Josh’s younger sister. Emily is the sweetest sister & auntie to the kids! Emily is such a bright light in Josh, Niki, & tge kids lives! There truly is no Josh without his two sisters Rachel & Emily! Niki & Emily share such a sweet bond! Niki feels so blessed to have Emily not only a part of their special day, but an added bonus to have her as a sister in life! It’s a true honor to have Emily standing by both Josh and Niki’s side!!!!!!