Carin Willette and Brady Hanson were married March 28, 2009, at Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina. Paul Bertelson officiated.

Parents of the couple are John and Kathy Willette of New Brighton and Dick and Patti Hanson of North Mankato.

Maid of honor was Shannon Willette of Coon Rapids and best man was Geoff Mead of Mankato.

Bridesmaids were Michelle Zenz of Maple Grove, Emily Hanson of Woodbury, Amanda Leisenheimer of Bloomington, Jessica Tierney of White Bear Lake and Jayde Wardlow of New Hope.

Flower girl was Lily Mead and ring bearer was Dylan Hansen.

Groomsmen were Eric Butterwick of Minneapolis, Sam Puza of Duluth, Aaron Beahm of St. Louis Park, Chris Gruenhagen of Brookings, S.D., and Ryan Brandts of St. James.

The bride is a 2002 graduate of Irondale High School, New Brighton, and a 2006 graduate of the College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph. She is employed as a family and child life specialist at the University of Minnesota Hospital-Fairview.

The groom is a 2002 graduate of Mankato West High School and a 2006 graduate of St. John’s University, St. Joseph. He is employed as a manager of Fastenal in Elk River.

A reception was held at the Ukranian Event Center in Minneapolis. Following a trip to the Mayan Riviera, Mexico, the couple is home in Hopkins.