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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: Brooklyn 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
- Stationery: Megan Ibarra of Little Yellow Leaf
- 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.