Katie Sorenson and Joshua Cords of Albert Lea were married at 2:30 p.m. June 1, 2013, at United Methodist Church in Albert Lea.

The Rev. Tom Biatek performed the double-ring ceremony.

The bride’s parents are Julie Sorenson and the late Scott Sorenson of Albert Lea. She was escorted down the aisle by her uncle, Dan Sorenson. Grandparent is Vivian Sorenson of Albert Lea.

The groom’s parents are Jim and Brenda Cords of Alden. Grandparents are Bill and Lorraine Goette of Albert Lea and Bonnie Cords of Mankato.

The matron of honor was Amber Cords, of Wells, sister-in-law of the groom. Bridesmaids were Erin Rounds, of Texas, sister of the bride, Breann Estes, of Albert Lea, sister of the bride, Allyssa Sorenson, of Albert Lea, cousin of the bride, Kim Ehrich, friend of the bride, and Cori Madson, friend of the bride.

Flower girl was Kylin Cords, of Wells, daughter of Andy and Amber Cords and niece of the couple.

The best man was Andy Cords, of Wells, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Mick Behle, of Alden, friend of the groom, Ryan Goette, of Mankato, cousin of the groom, Blake Peterson, of Clarks Grove, friend of the groom, Tyler Pederson, of Hartland, friend of the groom, and Callan Pitcher, of Mankato, friend of the groom.

Ring bearer was Christian Cords, of Albert Lea, son of the couple.

Ushers were Dane Weitzel, of Albert Lea, cousin of the bride, Cole Sorenson, of Albert Lea, cousin of the bride, and Doug Gudahl, of Mankato, cousin of the groom.

Organist was Merle Stensrud. Soloist was Jaclyn Weitzel.

Reader was Derek Sorenson, cousin of the bride.

A reception was held at Wedgewood Cove Golf Club following the ceremony.

The couple honeymooned at Gunflint Lodge Resort in Grand Marais.