Mary Kathryn Gatlin of Manning and Ryan Andrew Hulme of Sumter were united in marriage at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, at First Baptist Church.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Ward Gatlin of Manning, and the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Clarence Owen of Florence and the late Mr. and Mrs. George Arthur Gatlin of Conway. She graduated from the University of South Carolina. She is employed by Nicole Norris Design Studio in Sumter.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Allan Thompson of Sumter and Mr. and Mrs. Steven Andrew Hulme of Atlanta, Georgia, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Dixon Harold Gahnz and the late Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Wilbur Hulme, all of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Mahew Rabon and the late Mr. James E. Thompson, all of Sumter. He graduated from Clemson University. He is employed by Thompson Construction Group in Sumter.
The Rev. Stephen Taylor officiated at the ceremony.
Music was provided by John Dickinson, organist; Lauren Decker, violinist; and Kristin Hardaway, vocalist.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a vintage-inspired lace gown and carried a fall bouquet provided by Flower de Linda's in Manning.
Caroline Legare Atkinson served as maid of honor, with Frances Gatlin Keefer as matron of honor. Bridesmaids included Lauren Lee Thompson, Stephanie Joan Hulme and Rosa Miles Purvis. Harper Louise Rivers served as flower girl.
William Pierce Thompson served as best man. Groomsmen included William Asa Rhody Allbritton, Hamilton Clifford Betchman, Roger McSwain Armfield II, Spartan Christopher Berry and Davis Moorhead Crosby. Walker Townsend Rivers served as ring bearer.
Also participating were Sharon Purvis, director; and Randy Abbott, designer/planner.
The parents of the bridal couple held the reception at Hamptons in Sumter.
The bridegroom's parents held the rehearsal party at The Main Room in Hamptons.
Following a wedding trip to Costa Rica, the couple will reside in Columbia.
