Kelli Lageson of Mankato, formerly of Albert Lea, and Sam Malinski of Mankato, formerly of Le Sueur, were married on May 26, 2018, at Sibley Park in Mankato. A reception took place Aug. 18, 2018, at the home of the groom’s father.

Maids of honor were Jenna Auen and Shelby Lageson, sisters of the bride.

Best man was Steve Malinski, brother of the groom. Greighten Auen, nephew of the bride, was ringbearer.

The bride is the daughter of Ron and Brenda Lageson of Albert Lea and the granddaughter of Bonnie Ashpole and the late Alice and Leon Lageson, all of Albert Lea.

The groom is the son of Steve Malinski and Diana Jaeger, both of Le Sueur.

The bride is a 2006 graduate of Albert Lea High School and a 2009 graduate of Minnesota State University in Mankato. She works in human resources at Capstone Publishing in North Mankato. The groom is a 2005 graduate of Le Sueur-Henderson High School and attended Academy College. He is a graphic designer at SPX Sports in Mankato.

The couple are planning a honeymoon in 2019.