Miss Kristin Michelle Koester and Aaron Lee Schlipman exchanged wedding vows April 26 in St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Louis.

The bride, of Arnold, Mo., is a daughter of Lynn Koester of Arnold and the late Michael Koester. The bridegroom is a son of Terry and Debbie Schlipman of Mendon.

Deacon Tom Gorski conducted the 1 p.m. ceremony; the bride was given in marriage by her mother. Music was provided by Carlie Burns, Ashley Mead and Paula Berner. Readers were Joann Ellerman and Danielle Yount.

Maid of honor was Carrie Manche. Bridesmaids were Gina Huffman, Ashley Mead, Ashley Boehner, Audrey Schickler and Stephanie Azzara. Junior bridesmaid was Jamie Ellerman.

Best man was Jared Schlipman, brother of the bridegroom. Groomsmen were Brandon "Peter" Schlipman, Jerry Ellerman, Jacob Miller, Mike Ward and Wayne Hammel.

Ushers were Diane Hesse and Robbie "Juc" Frazier.

Flower girls were Jordan Ellerman and Isabella Voth and ring bearers were Logan Voth and Hunter Voth.

The bridegroom's parents hosted a rehearsal dinner in Bambino's Restaurant. A reception was held at 7 p.m. in Andres Banquet Center in St. Louis and a second reception was held May 3 at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon.

The newlyweds honeymooned in Maui, Hawaii, and are at home in Arnold.

The bride earned a bachelor of science degree in communications from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and is employed by the Anheuser Busch Credit Union.

The bridegroom earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration from SIU-E and is employed by Regions Bank.