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Were getting Married

Taylor Lathrum

and

Brandon McCracken

Taylor Lathrum

and

Brandon McCracken

December 6, 2025

Madrid, IA

How it Started

02/2020

Our journey together began in college, where we sat in the same classrooms yet remained strangers. Everything changed when Brandon reached out with a simple Snapchat, asking about Taylor's day. That small gesture blossomed into our first date, and from there, countless more followed. We soon faced an unexpected challenge that transformed our lives forever—discovering that we were expecting our son, Ashton, without even knowing it for eight months. Over the past five years, our love has deepened through the trials and triumphs we've encountered together. From our initial encounters as classmates to heartfelt moments on our first date—like when Taylor let out a laugh that turned into a snort while playing beer pong, or when we stood up for someone being treated unfairly at the bar—every experience has brought us closer. We cherish the bond we've created and look forward to spending this special day with all of you. Thank you for sharing in our story!

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Registry

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We are asking for a Honey Moon fund instead of Gifts as we have everything we need, but would love to have a honeymoon of a lifetime!

Wedding Party

Meet our Friends and Family that will be apart of our special day!

Amanda Widener

Maid of Honor

Hunter Raymond

Bridesmaid

Johanna Diw

Bridesmaid

Taylor Wells

Bridesmaid

Lisa Verville

Bridesmaid

Josie Lowe

Bridesmaid

Joey McCracken

Best Man

Gabe Buss

Groomsman

Pedro Gomez

Groomsman

Nathan McCracken

Groomsman

Nate Ray

Groomsman

Tony Roe

Groomsman

Elaine Kay Lowe

Mother of the Bride

Dave Lowe

Father of the Bride

Joe McCracken

Father of the Groom

Jerri McCracken

Mother of the Groom

Ashton McCracken

Ring Bearer

Zack Leeper

Flower Man

Rachel Monson

Flower Girl

Wedding Schedule

The Wedding Website of Taylor Lathrum and Brandon McCracken
Ceremony: 3:30 PM: Ceremony starts 4:00 PM: Ceremony ends, cocktail hour begins. Reception: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Cocktail hour 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Grand entrance of the wedding party, first dance, and perhaps some toasts or speeches. 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Dinner service, more toasts, and general dancing. 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Cake cutting, more dancing, and potentially some sunset photos. 9:30 PM - 10:00 PM: Last call for drinks 10:00 PM: Music ends

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Wedding

3:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Eagle's Ledge
1892 330th Street, Madrid, IA 50156

RSVP

The Wedding Website of Taylor Lathrum and Brandon McCracken
Please type your full name as it would appear on the invitation! This then will allow you to RSVP.

Please enter the first and last name of one member of your party below.
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Travel

Hotel

Hotel Pattee

1112 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220
 

Hotel

Qube Hotel

300 Boulder Pointe, Polk City, IA 50226
 

Hotel

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

2601 East 13th Street, Ames, IA 50010
 

Photos

FAQs

Question

What are we having for Food?

Answer

There will be two types of meat; Ham and Pulled Pork as well as Green Bean casserole, Cheesy Hash-browns, two types of pasta salad as well as a dinner roll and Mac N’ Cheese.

Question

What should we wear?

Answer

We are requesting that our guests wear black attire for our big day!

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