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Brandon Carlson

and

Cassandra Short

Brandon Carlson

and

Cassandra Short

September 26, 2026

Ames, IA
101 days101 d2 hours2 h6 minutes6 min30 seconds30 s
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Registry

Our Wedding Colors

The Wedding Website of Cassandra Short and Brandon Carlson
Please feel free to match your attire to our color palette!

Things To Do

Even though we're getting married in Ames, our heart is in Des Moines! If you have the time check out our favorite places :)

Daisy Chain Coffee

505 E. Grand Ave. #104, Des Moines, IA 50309

Our favorite coffee spot!

Cinnaholic

505 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309

Sunday Morning Cinnamon rolls >>>

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

1330 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309

Where we got engaged!

The Breakfast Club

212 East 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Our favorite breakfast spot and where we had our first dates!

FAQs

Question

Can I bring a plus one?

Answer

Due to limited space, we are only able to accommodate guests formally invited on our wedding invitation. If you receive a plus one, they will appear under your name when you RSVP.

Question

Are kids welcome?

Answer

We are so excited to celebrate with all of our family and friends! However, due to venue limitations, we kindly ask that only those named on your invitation attend. If you have additional questions, please contact us!

Question

What is the dress code?

Answer

We'd love to see our family dress up with us! Our dress code is semi-formal and we kindly ask for no jeans. Please feel free to match our wedding colors!

Question

When should I RSVP by?

Answer

Please RSVP by August 1st, 2026! Feel free to RSVP through here, no need to mail back your invites!

Question

Parking

Answer

There will be ample parking located at the venue and workers there to help guide you to the parking spaces!

RSVP

Please enter the first and last name of one member of your party below.
If you're responding for you and a guest (or your family), you'll be able to RSVP for your entire group on the next page.

Ex. Sarah Fortune (not The Fortune Family or Dr. & Mr. Fortune)