A Tradition of Excellence
On February 4th, 2023 Wed KC hosted the fourth 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 2023 Gala Sponsors
2023 Winners
Congratulations to the 2023 Winners of the Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards!
BAND OF THE YEAR – LOST WAX
BEVERAGE COMPANY OF THE YEAR – TOM’S TRAVELERS PRIVATE BARTENDING
CATERER OF THE YEAR – BRANCATO’S CATERING
FLORIST OF THE YEAR – GOOD EARTH FLORAL DESIGN STUDIO
HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR – POSH KC
PHOTO BOOTH COMPANY OF THE YEAR – KC PHOTO BOOTH CO
PLANNING COMPANY OF THE YEAR – THE PERFECT TOUCH KC
RENTAL COMPANY OF THE YEAR – GOOD STUFF CHINA
SUIT COMPANY OF THE YEAR – TODD’S CLOTHIERS & TAILOR SHOP
TRAVEL COMPANY OF THE YEAR – SUITCASE OF DREAMS
VIDEOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR – HER THIRD EYE PRODUCTIONS
RISING STAR AWARD – GRACE CHAPPELL – GRACEFULLY MADE IN KS
GOLDEN STAR AWARD – CLAIRE RYSER – CLAIRE RYSER PHOTOGRAPHY
COMPANY OF THE YEAR – WHATEVER IS LOVELY EVENTS
ACADEMY ALL-STAR – KT MCCALLA – DUTZELS CATERING
BEST VIP EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR – ANNE-MARIE DESIGNS
CAKE/DESSERT COMPANY OF THE YEAR – BLUE THISTLE CAKERY
DJ COMPANY OF THE YEAR – DJ ALEX REED
GUEST EXPERIENCE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR – SUGAR + SKY
MAKEUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR – POSH KC
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR – ELIZABETH LADEAN PHOTOGRAPHY
PRODUCTION COMPANY OF THE YEAR – ICON EVENT GROUP
STATIONERY/CALLIGRAPHY COMPANY OF THE. YEAR – LITTLE YELLOW LEAF
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY OF THE YEAR – SHOWTIME TRANSPORTATION
VENUE OF THE YEAR – THE ABBOTT
WEDDING DRESS BOUTIQUE OF THE YEAR – TRUE SOCIETY
TRAILBLAZER AWARD – RACHAEL WHITEHEAD – WHATEVER IS LOVELY EVENTS
VENDOR OF THE YEAR – RACHAEL WHITEHEAD – WHATEVER IS LOVELY EVENTS
ACADEMY ALL-STAR – MAKENZI HURT – DUTZELS CATERING
ACADEMY ALL-STAR – MIA WHEELER – THE ABBOTT
All 2023 Nominees
2023 Gala Design
2023 Gala Awards Ceremony
2023 Gala Cocktail Hour & Mingling
2023 Gala Party
2023 Academy Members
The 2023 Academy for the Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards includes the following representatives. Also, in attendance at all panel meetings was the owner of Wed KC, Britney Jones.
