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The sixth annual Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards gala will take place on February 1st, 2025, where outstanding achievements of wedding professionals across all industry segments will be celebrated. This event provides an opportunity for wedding professionals to come together, celebrate their successes, build connections and strengthen community bonds.
Nominees for various categories were are forward by their peers in the local wedding industry. Following this, the industry will vote on the top finalists in each category, with the winners unveiled in a glamorous ceremony during the gala.
2025 Academy Members
The 2025 Academy for the Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards includes the following representatives:
- Band: Lost Wax
- Best VIP Experience: Libby Rule Paints
- Beverage Company: Tom’s Travelers
- Dessert: Blue Thistle Cakery
- Catering: Brancato’s Catering
- DJ/Production: Fernando Productions
- Florist: Good Earth Floral Design Studio
- Guest Experience Provider: Cindy Scott Artistry
- Hair: Hello Lovely
- Makeup: Blush & Glow KC
- Photo Booth: KC Photo Booth Co
- Photography: Mallory McBride Photography
- Planning Company: The Perfect Touch KC
- Rentals: Good Stuff China
- Stationery: Nellie Sparkman Stationery
- Suit Company: Todd’s Clothiers
- Transportation: Showtime Transportation
- Travel: Suitcase of Dreams
- Venue: White Iron Ridge
- Videography: Her Third Eye Productions
- Wedding Dress Boutique: True Society
- Rising Star: Libby Rule of Libby Rule Paints
- Trailblazer: Derek Hoffman of Levity Events
- Golden Star: Fernando Esquivel of Fernando Productions
- Vendor of the Year: Blake Harris of Haven Properties
- Company of the Year: The Perfect Touch KC
- Academy All-Stars: Amanda Newton of White Iron Ridge, Heather Ong of The Perfect Touch KC, Haley Pierce of Brancato’s Catering
Also, in attendance at all panel meetings is Britney Jones, Mickey Beach and Megan Lemon from Wed KC.
Dates to Know
- October 29th: Nominee Ballot Opens
- November 12th: Nominee Ballot Closes
- November 26th: All Nominees Announced
- December 3rd: Top Finalists Announced, Voting Opens & Gala Tickets Available
- December 10th: All-Star Week
- December 17th: Voting Ballot Closes
- January 15th: Last Day to Purchase Gala Tickets
- February 1st: Vendor Choice Awards Gala at The Midland
Thank You to the 2025 Gala Sponsors
Gala sponsors will be announced following the close of voting.
