Kansas City’s Shining Caterer If its name didn’t tip you off, the reviews for Shining Stars Catering would make it clear the company is a bright spot among Kansas City wedding vendors. It’s been named Best of The Knot every year since 2012 as well as to The Knot Hall of Fame, in addition to racking up…
The Proposal David Anderson’s Fourth of July weekend proposal was supposed to go off with a bang. Along with his girlfriend Maggie and their families, they were spending the weekend at his family home in Jonesboro, Indiana, where he planned to have Maggie light a firework and then run away from it to find him…
One year later… Hi everyone! My name is Hillary Unruh, I am 28 years old, and currently living in Overland Park, Kansas with my husband. My husband and I got married about a year ago on August 19, 2017, the hottest day of the entire year. I am not sure if that’s factually true, I…
A Balloon Fascination The first time Molly Balloons picked up a balloon, she was nine or ten years old. She didn’t know where her fascination with balloons would lead, but she was excited to find out. Through a journey of making balloon dogs for children at Chick-fil-a to becoming a high-end balloon artist and entertainer,…
Slam Dunk for Love For Kayla and Nate Launius, love was as easy as A-B-C. The pair, who were friendly from both playing basketball on their respective teams at MidAmerica Nazarene University, were seated next to each other in a literature class because of alphabetical order—her maiden name is Lindenmeyer. Their relationship grew beyond the…
First Love When Will Rieger proposed to his now wife Kassi, he sent her on a scavenger hunt that paid tribute to their long history together. The pair met in the fifth grade when Kassi moved to Will’s school district and joined safety patrol. Will, one of the captains, chose her to be his lieutenant,…
European and Romantic Styled Shoot Marie Rood of Lininger Rood Photography directed a drop dead gorgeous styled shoot a few weeks ago with one of her favorite gowns from Savvy Bridal. Marie is one of our favorite photographers at Savvy, and she always takes amazing photos of our gowns. This styled shoot was different than…
Guests come to a wedding to see the bride and groom get hitched, but they stay for the fun of the reception. Craig Loftis, owner of Elite Sounds Entertainment Group, helps couples turn up the volume on their celebration with a team of skilled DJs that know how to strike just the right notes. He…
How much do your friends love you? Those friends and wedding guests will spend $627.72 celebrating your wedding, according to a new survey from BankRate.com. That’s how much a close friend or family member pays between a bridal shower, bachelor or bachelorette party and wedding. Wedding party members can expect to shell out even more—$728.19…
Emily and Joe Mattli’s wedding was the happy ending of a love story that stretched back to the couple’s high school days—at least it did for Emily. “We went to the same high school in Smithville,” she says. “I was a freshman when he was a senior and he was like big man on campus….
In today’s hyper-connected world, social media at your wedding can feel as essential as the dress, the cake, and the first dance. From custom hashtags to Instagram-worthy table settings, weddings have become as much about the posts as the party. But with all eyes (and lenses) on you, is it time to reconsider the role…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot at St. George’s Chapel and became the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in a ceremony fit for royals—but with some unexpectedly personal and modern touches. We laughed, we cried and we rounded up some of our top moments along with our thoughts on how you can use…
If love was in the air for you this holiday season, you’re not alone. The time between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day produces so many proposals, it’s actually known as “engagement season,” with dates in December among the most popular to pop the question. If you just got engaged, congratulations! Before you dive into planning the…
If you’ve ever started planning a wedding and thought, “How am I ever going to manage this?” you’re not alone. Fortunately, wedding coordinators like Jillian Randall of JJ Productions exist to take the reins and advocate for you every step of the way. “Our biggest thing is we only take so many weddings a year,”…
Online shopping has revolutionized the way we find fashion, offering convenience, wider selection, and sometimes even better deals. We all love browsing for the next great find from the comfort of our homes, but when it comes to shopping for your wedding dress, there are a few things you should consider before clicking “buy.” A…