Ashten Nicole Whitaker and Kail Isaiah McCarter, both of Trenton, were married in an outdoor double-ring wedding ceremony at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at The Pearl in Hamilton. Garet Halbert of Kansas City officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Dr. J. David and Kari Whitaker of Trenton and the groom is the son of Matt and Melissa King of Trenton and Chandler and Stacey Steffy of Des Moines, IA.
The bride wore a white gown and carried a bouquet of white roses with eucalyptus greenery. She was escorted to the altar by her father.
Whitley Richman of Trenton, friend of the bride, was the maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Avery Whitaker Bailey and Alexis Whitaker, both of Trenton and sisters of the bride; and Katerina Black of Trenton, cousin of the bride. The attendants wore seaglass-colored dresses and carried bouquets of white roses and eucalyptus greenery.
Mason Ohlberg of Hamilton, cousin of the groom, was the ringbearer. Adelina Lattimore of Garner, IA, cousin of the bride, and Lexington Steffy of Des Moines, sister of the groom, were the flower girls. The flower girls wore white tulle dresses with a touch of lace.
Andrew Chiovaro of Des Moines, friend of the groom, was the best man. The groom’s other attendants were Jaden Steffy of Des Moines, brother of the groom; E.R. Steffy of Kansas City, cousin of the groom; and Justin Ashley of Des Moines, friend of the groom.
A reception was held immediately following the ceremony at The Pearl, with a meal being served. Decorations included barrel and swag arrangements matching the bridal party bouquets. The cake was a three-tier, double-layer white cake with eucalyptus greenery. There were additional chocolate, red velvet and white cupcakes.
Addison Steffy, sister of the groom, was in charge of the guest book. Morgan and Mirena King, sisters of the groom, were in charge of the gift table.
The couple took a wedding trip to Naples, FL and are now at home in Des Moines.
The bride is a graduate of Trenton High School and is currently enrolled as a junior at Grandview University in Des Moines, where she is pursuing a degree in elementary education.
The groom is a graduate of Trenton High School and earned a bachelor of science degree in construction engineering from Iowa State University. He is employed as an independent contractor for Superstorm Restoration of Des Moines.
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A wedding shower, hosted by the bride’s family and friends, was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the Fist Christian Church.
The rehearsal dinner was held at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2020 at The Pearl in Hamilton. The event was hosted by the groom’s family and friends.