Sims-Ornburn

Alarie Sims, Blue Springs, Mo., and Michael Ornburn, Lawrence, were married July 26, 2008, at the Church of St. Mary Aldermanbury Churchill Memorial on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, Mo., with the Rev. Steve Cox officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Warren and Cheryl Sims, Blue Springs, Mo.

The groom is the son of David and Nancy Ornburn, Lawrence.

Matron of honor was Molly Hanley. Maid of honor was Kristin Smith. Best man was Jason Chacko. Bridesmaids were Lindsay Simpson and Chelsey Ornburn. Junior bridesmaid was Alexa Carmichael. Groomsmen were Brig Halpin, Greg Sims and Jacob Ornburn. Junior groomsman was Andrew Ornburn.

A reception was given at Backer Dining Hall at Westminster College.

The bride is a 2002 graduate of Blue Springs High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with an emphasis in management from William Woods University in 2006. She is employed with Home Federal Bank in Middlesboro, Ky.

The groom is a 2002 graduate of Lawrence High School. He earned Bachelor of Science degrees in biology and political science from Westminster College in 2006, and a Master of Science degree in biomedical sciences from Midwestern University in 2008. He is a first-year medical student at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tenn.

The couple reside in Cumberland Gap, Tenn.