A Night in Union Station
On February 19th, 2022 Wed KC hosted the third annual Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards gala that recognized the outstanding achievement of wedding professionals from all industry categories over the past year. This gala allowed wedding professionals to celebrate, network, and foster closer relationships amongst one another, cultivating the spirit of community.
Businesses were nominated and recognized by other professionals in the local wedding industry. The top three nominees from each category were then voted on by the industry, and the winner was announced in full glamour at the gala.
Thank You to the 2022 Gala Sponsors
2022 Winners
Congratulations to the 2022 Winners of the Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards!
BAND OF THE YEAR – TWICE ON SUNDAY
BRIDAL BOUTIQUE OF THE YEAR – BRIDAL EXTRAORDINAIRE
CALLIGRAPHY COMPANY OF THE YEAR – SCRIPT YOUR EVENT
DJ OF THE YEAR – FERNANDO PRODUCTIONS
GUEST EXPERIENCE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR – CINDY SCOTT ARTISTRY
MAKEUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR – HELLO LOVELY
PHOTO BOOTH COMPANY OF THE YEAR – THE PHOTO BUS
RENTAL COMPANY OF THE YEAR – ULTRAPOM EVENT RENTAL
TRAVEL COMPANY OF THE YEAR – DESTINATIONS HD
VIDEOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR – MOONTAGE FILMS
RISING STAR AWARD – TAYLOR PAIGE FLUHARTY – THE PERFECT TOUCH KC
VENDOR OF THE YEAR – CAROLYN CAMPBELL SCHWARTZ – ULTRAPOM
BEVERAGE COMPANY OF THE YEAR – ERIN COOK PERSONAL BARTENDING SERVICES
CAKE/DESSERT COMPANY OF THE YEAR – KATE SMITH SOIRÉE
CATERER OF THE YEAR – OLIVE EVENTS
FLORIST OF THE YEAR – WILD HILL FLOWERS & EVENTS
HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR – HELLO LOVELY
MENSWEAR COMPANY OF THE YEAR – TIP TOP TUX
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR – BLACK COFFEE PHOTO CO.
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY OF THE YEAR – OVERLAND CHAUFFEURED SERVICES
VENUE OF THE YEAR – WHITE IRON RIDGE
WEDDING PLANNER OF THE YEAR – EVENTS BY ELLE
TRAILBLAZER AWARD – MICHELLE LAYMAN – EVENTS BY ELLE
COMPANY OF THE YEAR – BRANCATO’S CATERING & EVENTS
All 2022 Nominees
2022 Gala Design
2022 Gala Cocktail, Dinner & Mingling
2022 Gala Party
2022 Gala Step & Repeat
2022 Gala Awards Ceremony
2022 Academy Members
The 2022 Academy for the Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards includes the following representatives:
- Band: Chris Davis from Lost Wax
- Beverage Company: Erin Jarsulic from Top Shelf Bartending
- Bridal Boutique: Paige Albert from Something White Bridal Boutique
- Cake/Dessert: Heather Pickens from Blue Thistle Cakery
- Catering: Jennifer Fuentes & Brian Ingalls from Brancato’s Catering
- DJ: Alex Reed from DJ Alex Reed
- Florist: Ashley Hotka from Good Earth Floral Design Studio
- Hair/Makeup: Mikayla Crane from White Carpet Bride
- Menswear: Houndstooth
- Photo Booth: Icon Event Group
- Photography: Claire Ryser from Claire Ryser Photography
- Rentals: Mekenna Crowe from Marquee Event Rentals
- Stationery: Mickenzie Bush from YellowBrick Graphics
- Transportation: James Ransom from Showtime Transportation
- Travel: Robert Riesmeyer from Travel Unrivaled
- Venue: Stephanie Bastin & Chelsea Kelly from The Guild
- Videography: Jordan & Gretchen Rushing from Rushing Productions
- Wedding Planner: Stephanie Hopkins from Pretty + Planned
- Rising Star: Kate Smith from Kate Smith Soiree
- Trailblazer/Vendor/Company: Jenni Koch from Wild Hill Flowers & Events
Also, in attendance at all panel meetings was Britney Jones from Wed KC.
