Anne Elizabeth Karlin and Ryan Daniel Gibbs were united in marriage on May 24, 2008 at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Great Bend in a double-ring ceremony, officiated by the Rev. Adam Wutka.
Parents of the bride are Jim Karlin of Hays and Connie Karlin of Great Bend.
Parents of the groom are Dr. Debbie Gibbs of Washington, Iowa, and the late Duane Gibbs.
Maid of honor was Ali Karlin, sister of the bride, of Great Bend.
Best man was Matt Eng, of Louisville, Colo.
Vocalist was Alaina Kelly of Keokuk, Iowa. Pia-nist/flautist was Kristin Johnson of Mantorville, Minn.
Guitarist was Kathleen Lunsford of Stacy, Minn.
The bride will graduate from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, in December 2008 with a degree in social work, after her social work practicum with the Chicago Center this fall.
The groom is a 2008 graduate of Luther College in Decorah, with degrees in music and ministry.
He is serving with AmeriCorps in Chicago, Ill.
The couple will reside in Chicago, Ill.
