Kimberly Lynn Ryff of Hope and Kelvin Joseph Kroupa of Marion were married in a double-ring ceremony Nov. 13 at St. John's Nepomucene Catholic Church in Pilsen, with Father Steve Gronert officiating.

Parents of the couple are Larry and Terry Ryff of Hope and Kenneth and Kathy Kroupa of Hutchinson.

Organist was Saundra Hartl, an aunt of the bride. Candlelighter was Zach Brown of Maize, nephew of the groom.

The bride, escorted by her father, wore a one-piece strapless satin gown with an asymmetrical waist, corset back and sweep train. The gown was embellished with Swarovski crystals, sequins and glass beads. She carried a rose bouquet with baby's breath and boxwood.

Maid of honor was Amy Meyer of Topeka. Bridesmaids were Kena Graber of Peabody and Kim Diekmann of Woodbine. They wore floor-length wine satin gowns and carried a single rose with baby's breath and boxwood. Flower girl was Christina Hoffman of Abilene.

The groom wore a single-breasted black tuxedo with a silver vest and silver tie. Best man was Chad Schultz of Kingman. Groomsmen were Kelson Graber of Peabody and Micah Rogers of Pretty Prairie. Ring bearer was Tyler Brown, nephew of the groom.

Ushers were Brandon Ryff of Osborne, brother of the bride, Chad Frey of Newton and Kacey Nickel of Tampa.

Kimberly Brown, sister of the groom, was at the guestbook. Donita Ryff of Ramona helped coordinate the wedding. Nathan Brown, nephew of the groom, handed out programs.

A dinner reception and dance, hosted by Kipp and Jackie Cooper of Salina, followed the ceremony at Pilsen Community Center.

Jennifer Schultz of Kingman, Ashton Kerbs of Salina and Karen Marler of Tampa were at the reception table. The bride's grandmother, Mabel Masten of Her- ington, made the wedding cake.

The bride attended Kansas State University majoring in agricultural economics and is employed by North Central Kansas Coop in Hope.

The groom is self-employed.

A rehearsal dinner hosted by the groom's parents was held at the church Nov. 12 and was catered by Syl's of Colwich.

Following a honeymoon in Colorado Springs, the couple is at home in Marion.