Aubrey M. Ellington, Kansas City, Kan., and Alex M. Ayre, Lenexa, were married June 25, 2011, at Redemptorist Catholic Church in Kansas City, Mo., with Monsignor Mike Mullen officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Bryan and Shelly Ellington, Kansas City, Kan.
The groom is the son of Ricky Ayre, Ramona, Okla., and Charlotte Ayre, Lawrence.
Maid of honor was Holly Ellington. Best man was Nicholas Ayre. Bridesmaids were Michele Lahmann, Amanda Woolley, Christina Ellington, Rebecca Ellington, Jane Grdinovac and Kathy Kiblinger. Junior bridesmaid was Isabelle Ellington. Groomsmen were Tyler Blankenship, Travis Blankenship, Caleb Harvey, Kelly Bryne, Ryne Price and Jeremy Bustamante. Junior groomsman was Hunter Baird. Flower girl was Bryna Baird. Ringbearer was Alex Smith. Ushers were Sean Ellington, Kyle Whitney and Ryan Engle. Musicians were Donna Fry-Reimer (pianist), Presten Fry (soloist), and Mindy Fry (flute). Readers were Becca Sheldon-Sherman and Sean Ellington.
A reception was given at Studio Dan Meiners in Kansas City, Mo.
The bride is a 2004 graduate of Piper High School. She is a hair stylist at A Shear Thing Salon.
The groom is a 2004 graduate of Lawrence High School. He earned a business marketing degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2009 and is a media buyer at Plattform Marketing.
The couple reside in Lenexa.