McCracken-LaCroix

Tiffany McCracken and Jeffrey LaCroix exchanged vows Oct. 7, 2006, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Columbia, Mo. The Rev. Philip Niekamp performed the ceremony. Mass servers were Ashley McCracken of Marshall, Mo., cousin of the bride, and Steven Koester of Columbia. Violinist was Kelley Burns, pianist was Theresa Brooks, and vocalists were Michael Burns and Kelley Burns, all of Columbia.

Parents of the couple are Brad and Jane McCracken of Columbia, and Larry and Dianne LaCroix of Cape Girardeau.

Matron of honor was Jaime LaCroix of Florence, Ky., sister-in-law of the groom. Bridesmaids were Audrey Slavens of Warsaw, Mo., cousin of the bride; Jayme Pingrey of Columbia, Kate Neske of Wentzville, Mo., and Beth Bridges of Marshfield, Mo.

Jason LaCroix of Florence served his brother as best man. Groomsmen were Rhys McCracken of Columbia, brother of the bride; Michael Collins of Columbia, William Keeley of Paducah, Ky., Brian Benanti of Springfield, Ill. Ushers were Ronald Olson of Columbia, Raymond Shank IV of Jefferson City, Mo., Matthew Gore of St. Charles, Mo., and Tyler Nickell of Wentzville.

Flower girls were Claire and Brooke Nieder, daughters of Craig and Lisa Nieder of Columbia. Ringbearers were Jackson and Landon LaCroix, sons of Jason and Jaime LaCroix and nephews of the groom.

Michelle Wahl of Columbia attended the guest book.

The reception was held at Donald W. Reynolds Alumni Center on the campus of the University of Missouri-Columbia.

The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner Oct. 6 at Chris McD's Restaurant and Wine Bar.

Mrs. LaCroix received a bachelor's degree in secondary math education in 2005 and a master's degree in curriculum and instructions in 2006, from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is a math teacher with Columbia School District.

The groom received a bachelor's degree in biological engineering in 2004, and is pursuing a doctorate in biological engineering from the university. He is a graduate research assistant in biological engineering at the university.

A wedding trip to Hawaii is planned in March.

The couple resides in Columbia.