Michelle Hammero of Austin, Minnesota, is the daughter of Marc and Pamela Hammero. Grandparents are Ernest and Marlene Hammero of Austin, Minnesota and the late Clarence and Mathilda Tegels of Mitchell, South Dakota.

She graduated from Austin High School in June 2005 and Winona State University in May 2008 with a degree in special eduction. She is currently employed with I.J. Holton Intermediate School.

Andrew Swank, of Austin, Minnesota, is the son of Jill and Kevin Swank. Grandparents are Paul and Theresa Swank of Austin, Minnesota and Theordore and Joni Oelfke, of Waconia, Minnesota.

He graduated from Austin High School in June of 2004 and Briar Cliff University in May of 2008 with a degree in physical education. He is currently employed with I.J. Holton Intermediate School.

The couple have set a June 13, 2015 wedding at First United Methodist Church in Austin. They will reside in Brownsdale, Minnesota following the wedding.