BLUE EARTH – Kate Kit Bakken of Blue Earth and Ned Brown Tieche III of Hopkins, were married Aug. 9, 2015, as a surprise during the bride’s parents’ 30th wedding anniversary celebration at Aster Cafe in Minneapolis.

Parents of the couple are Steve and Linda Bakken of Blue Earth, Ned Tieche II of Hopkins, and MaryEllen Tieche of Edina.

Personal attendant was Natasha Neumann. Bridal party was Kelsey Gieser, Kayla Neumann, and Tedd Bakken.

Groomsmen were Justin Krisal, Josh Lemke, and Colin Strandberg.

The couple honeymooned on the West Coast and will make their home in Minneapolis.