The Wed KC team works to inspire and inform engaged couples with relevant, local planning inspiration and resources while introducing them to wedding professionals that can best serve their vision. And they have fun while doing it! Each member of our team is equally gifted in their talents, so we VIEW MORE
On a rainy Wednesday morning, KC Wed Pro members descended on Hawthorne House, a quaint yet spacious wedding venue in historic Parkville, Missouri. The event was hosted by Megan Lemon to aid the local community in business development, particularly ROI’s and spending with intention. We'd love to give you a March workshop recap to share it all!In a survey, the KC Wed Pro community overwhelmingly responded to a need for guidance when it comes to finding and booking clients, as well as maintaining a balance within their workload by pricing accordingly. 100% of responders said they had trouble making investment decisions to better their business. The workshop began at 9:30 with a half hour of networking before Meg from WedKC brought the room to attention and VIEW MORE
No one knows better than us how much the bridal industry depends on trends and moodboards. Each year brings a new season of inspiration, and this year the brides aren’t mincing words about what they will (and certainly what won’t) be a part of their big day. These 2026 wedding trends are brought to you from real brides online who are chronicling their wedding planning journey. EARTHEN GREEN & MOODY CONTRASTSWhether you pair it with deep burgundy or dark espresso, today’s couples are leaning toward an elegant event with statement moments. You’ll see these colors reflected not just in chosen attire, but in florals, cakes, signage, and more. A pale, nature-inspired green or blue keeps the whole vibe down to earth and grounded in the VIEW MORE
Mike Tsai Photography Showing up and networking is the number one way to meet new vendors, connect with planners, commiserate with photographers, and enjoy a night out that you didn’t have to plan or pay for. It’s a form of marketing all its own and allows you to make real friends in an industry built on self-employment. But there's always room for improvement - enter the six ways to up your networking.Luckily, Kansas City is one of very few wedding communities that already has a robust and collaborative mindset. There are local events like Monthly Merriment, Wedding Vendor Social and Wed Workshops that excel at nurturing lively networking environments. There are also collectives like this one, which allows you access to exclusive online groups where you can swap tips, tricks, VIEW MORE
Work-life balance for wedding vendors, like most other professions, is a cycle. While research shows that over-investing in your job is a detriment to your health, it’s also part of what allows us to enjoy our lives when we have the time. Studies suggest that instead of focusing on the hours, we need to measure the quality of life that we gain through work. It certainly helps that the bridal industry is rooted in love and joyful celebration, though it doesn’t cancel out the efforts necessary to pull an event like that off. Hence wedding season stress.Part of reducing that wedding season stress is prioritizing individual goals while on the clock, communicating effectively rather than caving to requests, and staying true to your boundaries in “off” times. Setting boundaries as a wedding VIEW MORE
