Amanda Sue Carstens and Steven Michael Johns were united in marriage July 11, 2009, at New Testament Fellowship, with Pastor Daren W. Carstens, uncle of the bride, officiating. A reception was held at Forest Park in the St. Louis Visitors Center. The couple is residing in Alton.

The bride is the daughter of Christopher S. and Mari Beth (McCarthy) Carstens of Alton. The groom's parents are Mike and Kim Johns of Godfrey.

Abigail Carstens, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Br...