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Wed KC | Wedding Pro Resources

2024 Vendor Choice Awards

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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.

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