Melissa Duffey and Cole Nelson were married Nov. 15, 2008, at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Mankato. Pastor John Petersen officiated.

Parents of the couple are Dean and Pauline Duffey of Lake Crystal and Greg and Kristin Nelson of Mankato.

Matron of honor was Jenny Herbst and best man was Tyler Nelson.

Bridesmaids were Arin Barnett, Lexy Drysdale, Rachel Paplow, Danielle Duffey, Heather Nelson and Rachel Nelson.

Groomsmen were Blake Thompson, Mike Cashman, Tony Dickmeyer, Sam Diercks, Andy Duffey and Alex Duffey.

The bride is a 2002 graduate of Lake Crystal High School and a 2006 graduate of Minnesota State University. She is employed as a housing director at Willow Brook Cooperative in Mankato.

The groom is a 2002 graduate of Mankato East High School and a 2006 graduate of Minnesota State University. He is employed at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in Mankato.

A reception was held at the Country Inn & Suites in Mankato. Following a trip to St. Lucia, the couple is home in North Mankato.