A Tradition of Excellence
The fifth annual Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards gala took place on February 3rd, 2024, where outstanding achievements of wedding professionals across all industry segments were celebrated. This event provided an opportunity for wedding professionals to come together, celebrate their successes, build connections and strengthen community bonds.
Nominees for various categories were put forward by their peers in the local wedding industry. Following this, the industry voted on the top three finalists in each category, with the winners unveiled in a glamorous ceremony during the gala.
Thank You to the 2024 Gala Sponsors
2024 Winners
Congratulations to the 2024 Winners of the Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards!
BAND OF THE YEAR – TWICE ON SUNDAY
BEVERAGE COMPANY OF THE YEAR – ERIN COOK PERSONAL BARTENDING SERVICES
CATERER OF THE YEAR –DUTZEL’S CATERING & EVENTS
FLORIST OF THE YEAR –WILD HILL FLOWERS & EVENTS
HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR – BRONZED + BLUSHED
PHOTO BOOTH COMPANY OF THE YEAR – THE PHOTO BUS
PLANNING COMPANY OF THE YEAR – SIMPLE ELEGANCE
RENTAL COMPANY OF THE YEAR – CITRUS TABLE
SUIT COMPANY OF THE YEAR – DAN DAN THE TAILOR MAN
TRAVEL COMPANY OF THE YEAR – TRAVEL UNRIVALED
VIDEOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR – RGKC FILMS
RISING STAR AWARD –BROOKLYNN ELDER – SUGAR + SKY
GOLDEN STAR AWARD –KINDRA BROWNE – SIMPLE ELEGANCE
COMPANY OF THE YEAR – EVENTS BY ELLE
ACADEMY ALL-STAR – TAYLOR HENDRICKSON – THE HAVEN EVENT SPACE
ACADEMY ALL-STAR – HAILEY HUMISTON – HITCHED
ACADEMY ALL-STAR – MEG MUCKEY – THE GALLERY EVENT SPACE
ACADEMY ALL-STAR – SARAH DOWNING – COMPOSURE EVENTS
BEST VIP EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR – SUGAR + SKY
CAKE/DESSERT COMPANY OF THE YEAR – TAYLOR ELIZABETH CAKES
DJ COMPANY OF THE YEAR – LEVITY WEDDINGS & EVENTS
GUEST EXPERIENCE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR – LIBBY RULE PAINTS
MAKEUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR – HELLO LOVELY
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR – CLAIRE RYSER PHOTOGRAPHY
PRODUCTION COMPANY OF THE YEAR – LEVITY WEDDINGS & EVENTS
STATIONERY/CALLIGRAPHY COMPANY OF THE. YEAR – SCRIPT YOUR EVENT
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY OF THE YEAR – COATS CLASSIC CARS
VENUE OF THE YEAR – THE GUILD
WEDDING DRESS BOUTIQUE OF THE YEAR – BRIDAL EXTRAORDINAIRE
TRAILBLAZER AWARD – MICHELLE LAYMAN – EVENTS BY ELLE
VENDOR OF THE YEAR – TAYLOR PAIGE FLUHARTY – THE PERFECT TOUCH KC
ACADEMY ALL-STAR – PAXTON HUSE – THE PERFECT TOUCH KC
All 2024 Nominees
2024 Guest Photos
2024 Cocktail & Dinner
2024 Details
2024 Award Ceremony
2024 Academy Members
The 2024 Academy for the Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards includes the following representatives:
- Band: Chris Davis from Lost Wax
- Best VIP Experience: Katherine of Anne-Marie Designs
- Beverage Company: Kelsey Brandon from Tom’s Travelers
- 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
- Guest Experience Provider: Brooklynn of Sugar + Sky
- Hair/Makeup: Ashley of Posh KC
- Photo Booth: Kymmy of KC Photo Booth Co.
- Photography: Elizabeth Powell of Elizabeth Ladean Photography
- Planning Company: Taylor Paige of The Perfect Touch
- Production: Icon Event Group
- Rentals: Jami of Good Stuff China
- Suit Company: Todd’s Clothier
- Transportation: James Ransom from Showtime Transportation
- Travel: Jill Davies of Suitcase of Dreams
- Venue: The Abbott
- Videography: Ali Hadley of Her Third Eye Productions
- Rising Star: Grace Chappell of Gracefully Made in KS
- Golden Star: Claire Ryser of Claire Ryser Photography
- Trailblazer, Vendor & Company of the Year: Rachael Whitehead of Whatever Is Lovely Events
Also, in attendance at all panel meetings is Britney Jones, Mickey Beach and Megan Lemon from Wed KC.
