Banks-Shipp | Wedding

Stefanie Banks and Stephen Shipp

Stefanie Banks of Columbia and Stephen Shipp of Waterloo  were married Oct. 16, 2015, with the bride’s brother, Brian Banks, officiating.

The bride was given in marriage by Gary Banks and MaryAnn Banks, her parents.

The maid of honor was Nickie Barlow, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Sarah Marquette, sister of the groom; Jody Barlow, sister-in-law of the bride; and Marla Kettler, friend of the bride.

The bridegroom is the son of Stanley and Sue Shipp.

The best man was Eddie Arras. Groomsmen were Matt Gossett, friend of the groom; Mike Kettler, friend of the groom; and Zach Taylor, friend of the groom.

Guests were seated by Justin Barlow, brother of the bride; and James Marquette, brother-in-law of the groom.

The bride is a graduate of Fontbonne University with a master’s degree and works as a speech-language pathologist. The groom works as a machinist at Red Bud Industries.

The couple held a reception at Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters, Mo. They took a cruise to the western Caribbean for their honeymoon.

Andrea F.D. Saathoff

Andrea is a graduate of Gibault High School and the University of Missouri School of Journalism, the University of Missouri Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Education. She lives in Columbia with her husband and their twin toddler sons. When she isn't cheering on St. Louis Cardinals baseball or riding the emotional roller coaster of Mizzou Tigers football, she enjoys attending and participating in the many family events the county has to offer. email: andrea@republictimes.net
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