Andrea Hammond of Cloquet and Michael Porta of Cambridge, Minn., were married Oct. 14 in New Life Community Church in Carlton.
Her parents are Daniel and Denise Hammond of Cloquet. His parents are Thomas and Cynthia Porta of Cambridge.
The bride chose Teresa Staffon as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Heather Hammond, Mary Porta, Leah Hammond, Esther Porta and Deborah Hammond. Rachel Hammond and Marsha Porta were flower girls.
The groom chose his brother, Philip Porta, as best man. Groomsmen were Ryan Hammond, Curtis Larsen, Seth Taylor, David Carlton and David Brymer. Nathan Hammond was ring bearer.
The bride, a 2004 graduate of Cloquet High School, attended Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas for bible studies and music. She is a customer service representative for Ameriprise Financial in Minneapolis.
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The groom, a 2001 graduate of Cambridge/Isanti High School in Cambridge, graduated from Bethel University in Minneapolis in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in math/economics. He is a customer service representative for Ameriprise Financial in Minneapolis.