Pair wed in evening ceremony

Mr. and Mrs. Steven McLaughlin

Maureen Lankes married Steven McLaughlin in an evening ceremony on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Clarence. The Rev. Leon J. Biernat and the Rev. Jim Dolan officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Kathleen Lankes of East Amherst and David Lankes of Getzville. The groom is the son of Yvonne McLaughlin of Tucson, Ariz., and the late John McLaughlin.

The bride was escorted by her father.

The matron of honor was Colleen Mullins, sister of the bride. The maid of honor was Megan Lankes, sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Zari Hixson, Caitlin Abar, Lisa Stonebraker and Rebecca Awald, friends of the bride.

The flower girl was Allison McLaughlin, niece of the groom.

The best man was Sean McLaughlin, brother of the groom. The ushers were Russ Musik, Mike Tweet, Chris Hixson, Joe Lohmeier and Jon Prashun, friends of the groom.

The ring bearer was Jack Costigan, nephew of the groom.

A reception was held at the Pearl Street Grill and Brewery in Buffalo.

The couple are at home in Atlanta, Ga., after honeymooning in Italy.