Almquist Farm

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Social Hour

Reception

For the safety of our loved ones, a virtual option will be provided for those unable to attend in person.   Our ceremony will be live streamed from the Facebook group: Wikstrom/Siciak Wedding Watch Party.  Please click the link below to enjoy!  Afterwards, the wedding video will be posted  to the Facebook Group to view again.

Wikstrom/Siciak Wedding Live Watch Party

1 John 4:12 "No one has ever seen God. If we love one another, God remains in us and his love is made complete in us."

Our Wedding

How We Met

We met on a dating app last spring, and had our first virtual date over Face Time. A few days later, Josh came to the Twin Cities for our first in person date. We walked for 8 miles talking and laughing around Colby Lake. From the beginning, God's hand was in it. Although Josh lived 700 miles away in Michigan, he was in Minnesota for a few months as GM was shut down for the pandemic and we were able to date and see each other more often. We both prayed over our relationship and quickly saw God working despite a pandemic, families states away, and living long distance. The rest is a beautiful love story continuing when Josh proposed 8 months later. We could not be more grateful to get to love one another.

The Engagement

On our first official date as a couple, we went to the Mississippi Headwaters in Itasca State Park. There, we sat on a bench and talked for a while, we shared things like our testimonies, and how we had seen God in our lives. Before we got up, Josh noticed a word carved into the bench, "Jesus". We smiled at each other and agreed, it was a God thing.

On January 2nd, 2021, Josh took Amanda back to that same bench. It was a beautiful snowy day. We walked out onto the frozen Lake Itasca. Josh made a large heart in the snow with his feet and had Amanda write J + A inside. When Amanda met him at the bottom of the heart, he got down on one knee (in the snow!) asking if she would spend the rest of her life with him and marry him.

Amanda was so excited, she cried and embraced Josh, he had to double check but she said YES! We heard cheering from the trail and the Wikstroms popped out from behind trees and celebrated with the Siciaks on Face Time. What a joyful day!

Our Story

Accommodations 

A block of rooms has been reserved for your convenience at The Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton and The Sheraton Hotel by Marriott. See information below and mention "Wikstrom-Siciak Wedding" when booking for a reduced rate. Please book by Friday, June 11th.

Please mention "Wikstrom-Siciak Wedding" when booking or use the grey button below marked "WEBSITE" to bring you to Hampton's booking site at our confirmed rate.The Hampton includes complimentary breakfast and wifi. Expect a great stay at Hampton Inn &amp; Suites St. Paul Oakdale/Woodbury. Guests love our spacious rooms, free Wi-Fi,free hot breakfast, pool and fitness center. Near I-94 and I-494, we’re about 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolisand the airport. Xcel Energy Center and 3M are both 15 minutes away. We have a choice of shops and restaurants withina mile, and only a 10 miles from Hudson, WI and Stillwater, MN area.

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Paul Oakdale/Woodbury

Please mention "Siciak-Wikstrom Wedding" when booking or use the grey button below marked "WEBSITE" to bring you to Sheraton's booking site at our confirmed rate. The Sheraton includes complimentary wifi and allows dogs 40 lbs and under. There is also a restaurant onsite called Red Rock in addition to Josh and Amanda's favorite restaurant The Tavern Grill, across the parking lot. They have a great brunch buffet on Sunday's!

Sheraton St. Paul Woodbury Hotel

Sheraton Booking link:<a href=" https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1616094284589&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href=" https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1616094284589&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1616094284589&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink </a>

Check out Josh and Amanda's favorite things to do in the area

Visit Josh and Amanda's home church, Crossroads, on Sunday morning. Services begin at 9am and 10:30am.You may even see a familiar face leading worship - Rhea Wikstrom (sister of the groom).Grab brunch at the Tavern Grill or Keys Cafe in Woodbury or the Woodbury Cafe afterwards!

Crossroads Church Woodbury Campus

Stillwater has so many fun things to do! Josh and Amanda went here on their second date. Some of Our Favorite Recommendations: Walk the lift bridge loop Ice Cream at Nelson's or MNice Cream or Leo's Tacos at Lolito's Walk the staircase for a view Coffee at The Daily Grind Explore the fun shops especially the ones featuring local artists. The Lumberjack MN ax throwing

Stillwater Lift Bridge, Historic Site

Beautiful park with a walkway across the dyke.Grab a delicious meal at our favorites: Pier 500 or AgaveIce cream at Knoke's Chocolates - get the cookie monster!

Lakefront Park

Josh and Amanda love to golf! Check out this gorgeous (and well priced) golf course right behind the hotel where we blocked rooms for our family and friends.

Oak Marsh Golf Course

Amanda and Josh's favorite resturant nearby!Best Build Your Own Burger, Pizza or Salad! And OH the waffle fries with the seasoned sour cream!

The Tavern Grill

Rent a paddle board, canoe, kayak, boat, or swim at any of Minnesota's 10,000 Lakes. Or rent bikes and ride around the lakes.Lake MinnetonkaLake NokomisWhite Bear LakeLake Phalen

Lake Minnetonka Shores

Kayak or canoe down the gorgeous St. Criox River!Riverwood will bus you up to a boat launch and pick you back up at the end.

Riverwood Canoe & Kayak Rental

Beautiful and large park with many activities and a huge waterfall!

Minnehaha Regional Park

Gorgeous lake with a beautiful walking path around it and lots of fun activities, shopping, and restaurants.Get the best soft serve ice cream at Cup and Cone! (if you hadn't noticed, we love ice cream!)Peep our cake baker: Victoria Amundson!

White Bear Lake Arena

Beautiful state park with hiking paths to a large waterfall. You can walk behind it or swim in it.

Willow River State Park

Super cute FREE zoo and conservatory. Fun for the whole family!

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

Minneapolis's iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry by the Walker Arts Center.Grab a chai tea at Uncommon Grounds nearby while you are there!

Spoonbridge and Cherry

Mall of America®

Things to Do

The Wedding Party

The Ladies

Taylor Weiss

Seona Abraham

Natalie Jorgensen

Erika Hilde

Rhea Wikstrom

Jenna Siciak

Friend of the Couple and Roommate of the Bride

Hannah Ewing

Hailee Hofstad

Harper Hofstad

Moriah Wikstrom

Jill Stoltzfus

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The Gentlemen

Kyle Stoltzfus

Brooks Dagen

Andrew Gil

Zachary Hilde

Jake Wussow

Kevin Siciak

Cody Wikstrom

Micah Kingsbury

Asher Hofstad

Zeke Wikstrom

Dustin Liewald

Wedding Party

Session with the talented Kathryn Judith Photography<a href="https://www.kathrynjudithphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kathrynjudithphotography.com/</a>

Photos

Registry

Frequently Asked Questions

Will dinner be served?

Yes, after the ceremony and a social hour, we will have a buffet dinner with gluten free options for those who need it, please indicate so on your RSVP or email Amanda and Josh at jandawik128@gmail.com. Kid-friendly options provided. We will also have late night pizza around 8:30pm.

Will the wedding be inside or outside?

The wedding ceremony will be outside under the shade of a large oak tree in a grassy meadow. Every seat will have shade. Afterwards, we will head into the air-conditioned wedding barn. Bathrooms are located inside the wedding barn. There is a lawn for social hour where we will have some yard games.

What should I wear?

Please dress in your Sunday Best for a summer formal wedding. Sun or cocktail dresses, skirts, nice jump suits or pant suits for the ladies and slacks with a polo or button up for the men are completely acceptable. Please no jeans or shorts. Note for footwear: the ceremony will be on grass with a pebbled walkway.

Will there be alcohol or can I bring alcohol?

No, no alcohol will be allowed or served on the premises per the couple's wishes.

Are masks required?

Masks are not required. Guests may wear them if they wish but they will not be required to wear a mask. Bathrooms and tables will be sanitized and catering will scoop food for guests on their plates at dinner. The couple is accepting hugs, so please initiate if comfortable :)

Is parking available?

There is a large parking lot located at the farm that will accommodate everyone. If a guest or guests need assistance getting to the ceremony site from their car, a golf cart service will be provided. Please let the parking lot attendant know.

Will there be a dance?

Yes, after dinner there will be a dance inside the wedding barn, also outside on the lawn there will be yard games to play as well as a fire pit where guests can roast s'mores. Make a friend with the goats located in a nearby pasture! :) Feel free to bring a favorite yard game.

Are high chairs available?

Yes, Almquist has a limited number of high chairs. Please email Amanda and Josh at jandawik128@gmail.com to find out if one can be reserved.

Joshua & Amanda

Joshua & Amanda

Photos