Wedding Day

Sacred Heart Church

Ceremony

Omni William Penn Hotel

Cocktail Hour | Reception

Our Wedding

Joe grew up in the small town of Brockway, Pennsylvania, while Kika was raised in Pittsburgh, with family roots in Punxsutawney. For years, their lives ran in parallel, always just one person, one place, or one moment removed from crossing paths. Looking back now, it feels as though fate was patiently weaving their stories together. That moment finally arrived thanks to a mutual friend (Thanks, Brendan!). A simple introduction turned into something that felt effortless. Before long, it was clear that what they had found in each other was the real thing. What began as a chance quickly became the start of a life they couldn't imagine any other way. The rest, as they say, is history. Today, Kika is finishing her final year of law school and plans to join Burns White as an attorney following her graduation in May and passing the bar exam in July. Joe works for PNC Bank, underwriting commercial insurance companies. Together, they've found joy in both the ordinary and the extraordinary moments of life. In their free time, Joe and Kika enjoy spending time with family and friends, whether that means sharing laughs over a home-cooked meal, discovering a new spot in town, or simply enjoying each other's company. They are especially fond of their long weekend runs, attending church together, and exploring new coffee shops and breakfast spots. These shared routines and adventures have become the heartbeat of their relationship, grounding them while reminding them that the best parts of life are often the simplest, so long as they're together.&nbsp;

Our Story

Photos

Gabriela Bowser

Johnny Varischetti

Francesca Goodman

Quade Lundberg

Natalie Palastro

Brendan Brazinski

Tess Zentarsky

Nicholas Szczerba

Nieve Sabol

Jacob Gorham

Alexandra Curtis

Alfred Meau

Esheeta Sharma

Joseph Fehr

Devon Else

Jacob Miknis

Kaitlyn Pantelis

Anthony Vecchio

Kassidy Hubert

Robert Maxwell

Emma McMahon

Noah Vokes

Lauren Kraft

Andrew Vita III

Anatea Einhorn

Kristofer Potts

Wedding Party

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Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh

Accommodations

Tuxedos and floor-length gowns are encouraged. A dark formal suit or an elegant cocktail or midi dress is also appropriate.

Dress Code

Registry

Q + A

Things to Do

Filipino Wedding Sponsors

Transportation services will be provided to and from Sacred Heart Church. Shuttles will depart from the Omni William Penn Hotel at 3:00 and 3:15 P.M. The shuttles will be waiting to take guests back to the Omni immediately following the ceremony.

Transportation

joeandkika.com

Kika & Joe

Kika & Joe

Accommodations

Omni William Penn Hotel

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh