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You’ve heard us say it before – those last few weeks of wedding planning are the most detail intensive of the entire planning process. Tensions are stressing, budget is straining, and then Wham! You realize all of a sudden you haven’t allotted any gratuities for your wedding vendors or budgeted for any vendor meals. We’ve […]

LOCAL VENDOR GUIDE, WEDDING PLANNING RESOURCES

Wedding Vendor Etiquette Tips You Need to Know

If you’re anything like me, you hear the word *photos* and instantly clam up. Y’all, there’s a reason you see so little of my face around here….I am a straight cheese when that camera comes out! But with photography being such a core piece of the wedding planning process, we want to make sure you are best prepared for when your photographer says “Smile!”

So today, we’re sitting down with our friend Kymberly Janelle Photography to give us the low-down on engagement photos. So Kymmy, tell us all the things! What they are, what they’re for, and how can our couples make them uniquely ‘theirs’?

ETIQUETTE + ADVICE, KANSAS CITY, LOCAL VENDOR GUIDE

The Complete Guide to Engagement Photos

Today we’re taking a little break from wedding planning to help you plan something equally fun and exciting – your honeymoon! It doesn’t matter if you’re going on a 4-day road-trip or a 2-week European adventure, planning your honeymoon can be overwhelming. And since it’s likely to be a much more expensive trip than your […]

HONEYMOON, KANSAS CITY, LOCAL VENDOR GUIDE

4 Reasons to Hire a Travel Agent for Your Honeymoon

Just got engaged?! We have a feeling that one of the first things on your to-do list is finding the perfect wedding venue. But how can you possibly choose when there are so many amazing options?! (430 in KC to be exact ) If you’ve been dreaming of celebrating your wedding day at a rustic-chic […]

WEDDING VENUES

26 Beautiful Barn Wedding Venues in Kansas City

The Brownstone Wedding Venue Topeka

You asked and we listened, babe! Finding the perfect wedding day accessories can be a challenge, so each month we’ll make sure to round up some of our favorite bridal accessories for you. This month, I am so excited to introduce you to Anne Marie Designs who makes the most unique and stunning earrings I […]

FASHION + BEAUTY, LOCAL VENDOR GUIDE

The Best Accessories to Complete Your Bridal Look

There are so many wedding venues to choose from in Kansas City depending on what style, season, and budget you’re after. If you’ve been dreaming of an outdoor affair but without the rustic vibes of a barn wedding, then we’ve got you covered with this list! Since gardens and outdoor wedding venues offer lush greenery, […]

WEDDING VENUES

12 Lush Garden and Outdoor Wedding Venues You’ll Love

Kansas City is such an amazing city to get married in, with plenty of wedding venue options to choose from – over 430 to be exact!! With that many venue and style options, how can you possibly choose the right one? Do you opt for a rustic-chic barn wedding? Or maybe a modern, industrial-style affair? […]

WEDDING VENUES

Top 10 Winery + Distillery Wedding Venues in KC

And here we are, lovelies! Entering Phase 1 of the ‘Recovery Plan’. But what does this mean for you and your wedding planning? While I imagine Virtual Wedding Planning will continue to be an impactful piece of the wedding planning journey, we wanted to give a quick update of what you can expect as your […]

FASHION + BEAUTY, KANSAS CITY, VIRTUAL PLANNING

How to Shop for a Wedding Dress During COVID-19

The key to finding a wedding photographer you love? A little bit of research and a whole lot of reviews! Referrals from past brides or vendors who have worked with your photographer are the best way to find the right one for you and your groom. Because beyond pretty photos, you need someone who can […]

LOCAL VENDOR GUIDE

Kansas City Vendor Guide: Kelsey Diane Photography

Finding a wedding photographer in Kansas City can be one of the hardest decisions you have to make during the whole wedding planning process. Your wedding photos capture all those special moments so you can remember (and share) your love for years to come. Can you imagine not having awesome photos from that day?! A […]

LOCAL VENDOR GUIDE

Kansas City Vendor Guide: Bailey Pianalto Photography

Kansas City Wedding Vendor Guide: Bailey Pianalto Photography

“I just breezed through my wedding day while they took care of literally everything, Rach and Nikki did so much more than I ever expected!”

-Jordan M

“Your words of encouragement and help have made the world of difference in how Carly has handled stresses within the planning process. Thank you for all your hard work!

- Parents of the bride