Editorial: Savvy Bridal Wedding Blog
Savvy Weddings: Shelby and Zach Boswell
Shelby Boswell likes to say she made all the first moves at the beginning of her relationship with her now-husband, Zach. The Kansas City girl spotted him across a classroom at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, where they were both studying. “From...
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Savvy Weddings: Larran & Josh
After getting engaged in Amsterdam, Netherlands, couple Larran Williams and Josh Crumley knew their actual wedding had to be something special. “Travel is a passion we both share and connect over, so it just made sense for us to have a...
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Savvy Weddings: Nicole and Brian Graham
To say Nicole and Brian Graham didn’t fall in love at first sight would be an epic understatement. The pair met through a friend of Nicole’s who was dating Brian’s twin brother, but they didn’t initially click. “We had no use for one and other, we were just...
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Savvy Weddings: Keely and Mike Westfall
Keely and Mike Westfall’s Colorado wedding was nine years in the making. Keely and Mike had been friends since he transferred to her high school but started dating as they headed into college and have been together ever since. After graduating, Keely and Mike moved to...
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Savvy Weddings: Courtney and Andrew Summers
Faith and family helped bring Courtney and Andrew Summers together. Courtney and Andrew met in Lawrence, Kansas, where Courtney grew up and Andrew’s brother serves as a pastor. They connected through his church, which her family had started attending. “There was a...
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Get Up Offa That Thing! Wedding Music 101
Why Have Wedding Music? Music is one of the most important elements of a wedding. Without it, weddings would be quiet and boring. Even though music is so important, it’s not something that is thought about too often. What kind of wedding music should be played? Should...
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How to Say Yes to the Dress
The dress is important, too. Some women may think that the only big moment in their lives is the engagement and the wedding itself. But that’s missing a huge part of the process- finding the perfect dress! Here are some tips that will guarantee you have an easy and...
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Wedding Vendor Q&A: Deborah Williams of Shining Stars Catering
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...
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Savvy Weddings: Maggie & David Anderson
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...
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Life After Savvy: Hillary Unruh of Hillary Michelle Blog
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...
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Wedding Vendor Q&A: Molly Munyan of Molly Balloons
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...
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Savvy Weddings: Kayla and Nate Launius
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...
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Savvy Weddings: Kassi and Will Rieger
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...
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Fort Leavenworth Styled Shoot
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...
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Wedding Vendor Q&A: Craig Loftis of Elite Sounds Entertainment Group
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...
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Guests Will Spend This Much Coming to Your Wedding
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...
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Savvy Weddings: Emily and Joe Mattli
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...
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Should You Skip Social Media at Your Wedding?
Send out save the dates, mail your invites and…share your hashtag? These days, making your wedding social media friendly is as much a part of the planning process as choosing a song for your first dance—and you’d better believe that dance will be all over Instagram...
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Our Favorite Moments from the Royal Wedding
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...
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Planning Your Engagement Party
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...
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Vendor Q&A: Jillian Randall of JJ Productions
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...
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