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Should You Skip Social Media at Your Wedding?

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…

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The Pitfalls of Shopping For a Wedding Dress Online

There are plenty of reasons to love online shopping: No terrible fluorescent dressing room lighting, the ability to take advantage of additional sizing and styles, and buying that perfect dress or pair of shoes you could never have found in a store. We love to browse for the next great find on our lunch break…

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Thursday Therapy – December 2017

Savvy Bridal had the pleasure of hosting Thursday Therapy this month. Thursday Therapy is a monthly gathering for wedding professionals. Wedding vendors come together to create a night of networking and fun for other wedding vendors around the city. Delicious food and cocktails were provided, along with a photo booth. Before the event began, we…

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Planning your gown shopping trip in Kansas City

We see brides from around the Midwest searching for their dream dress in Kansas City—and with boutiques like ours, it’s easy to see why! If you’re joining us from outside of Kansas City for a daytrip or shopping-focused weekend getaway, we have a few pointers. Do your research. Having an idea of what you do…

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Tobacco Barn Farm Styled Shoot: Rustic and Elegant

A few weeks ago we spent a gorgeous Saturday afternoon with some amazing Kansas City wedding vendors.  Tobacco Farm event space has just recently opened up its doors and we thought it would be the perfect place for a rustic styled shoot to show case the beautiful event space and very talented wedding vendors. This…

Savvy Weddings: Madison and Manuel Fichtl
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Savvy Weddings: Madison and Manuel Fichtl

When Madison and Manuel Fichtl tied the knot this summer, it was an international affair. Madison, originally from Nebraska, wed Manuel in his native Germany. But before their wedding came the pair’s continent-spanning love story. Manuel was working in Milwaukee when he met Madison at a bar. She liked his accent, while he liked that…

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Online tools we love for wedding planning

Wedding planning? There’s an app for that—in fact, there a quite a few digital ways to take the stress out of keeping track of your vendors, creating your registry and finding an invite that’s as unique as your relationship. Check out a few of our favorites: Wedding Wire. This website and app offers so many…

5 ways to feel empowered while planning your wedding
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5 ways to feel empowered while planning your wedding

If it feels like you’re making a million decisions in the lead up to saying, “I do,” you’re not alone. Along every step of the wedding planning process, couples are faced with a barrage of questions—so many, in fact, that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and agree to things you ultimately wish you hadn’t. Here,…

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What to do now?! Alfred Angelo closes and files for bankruptcy

Our hearts are with the brides affected by Alfred Angelo’s recent closing! We truly empathize for the brides who are left literally holding an empty bag. Its heartbreaking. But know that you’re not the first bride to go thru this. We have 5 years of experience dealing with situations just like this. Our bridal salon…

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Savvy Weddings: Kerstin and Cory Robertson

Kerstin and Cory Robertson first met briefly at a wedding. The details of their next encounter are a little fuzzier—Kerstin says they met at the Plaza business where Cory worked, while Cory would contest it was actually at Hammerpress during First Friday. Regardless of the specifics, the pair found themselves spending time together with mutual…

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Savvy Weddings: Emily and James Snow

At Savvy Bridal, we’re honored to play a part in love stories that span miles, memories, and meaningful moments. Today, we’re sharing the beautiful wedding journey of Savvy Bride Emily and her husband James Snow—a couple whose love story began in Boston, blossomed in Nashville, and was sealed with a heartfelt celebration in Arkansas. Their…