KANSAS CITY WEDDING VENDOR CHOICE AWARDS 2022
FEBRUARY 19, 2022 | UNION STATION
On February 19th, Wed KC hosted the third annual Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards gala that recognized the outstanding achievement of wedding professionals from all industry categories over the past year. This gala allowed wedding professionals to celebrate, network, and foster closer relationships amongst one another, cultivating the spirit of community.
Businesses were nominated and recognized by other professionals in the local wedding industry. The top three nominees from each category were then voted on by the industry, and the winner was announced in full glamour at the gala.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2022 SPONSORS
2022 WINNERS
Congratulations to all of the 2022 winners of the Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards!
BAND OF THE YEAR
BRIDAL BOUTIQUE OF THE YEAR
CALLIGRAPHY COMPANY OF THE YEAR
DJ OF THE YEAR
GUEST EXPERIENCE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR
MAKEUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
PHOTO BOOTH COMPANY OF THE YEAR
RENTAL COMPANY OF THE YEAR
TRAVEL COMPANY OF THE YEAR
VIDEOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
RISING STAR AWARD
TAYLOR PAIGE FLUHARTY – THE PERFECT TOUCH KC
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
BEVERAGE COMPANY OF THE YEAR
ERIN COOK PERSONAL BARTENDING SERVICES
CAKE/DESSERT COMPANY OF THE YEAR
CATERER OF THE YEAR
FLORIST OF THE YEAR
HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
MENSWEAR COMPANY OF THE YEAR
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY OF THE YEAR
VENUE OF THE YEAR
WEDDING PLANNER OF THE YEAR
TRAILBLAZER AWARD
MICHELLE LAYMAN – EVENTS BY ELLE
COMPANY OF THE YEAR
ALL 2022 NOMINEES
It is no question that all of the nominees deserve to be recognized for their hard work and dedication to the wedding industry. Below you will see the full list of nominees that were received during the nomination process. Keep up the great work!
2022 ACADEMY MEMBERS
The 2022 Academy for the Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards includes the following representatives:
- Band: Chris Davis from Lost Wax
- Beverage Company: Erin Jarsulic from Top Shelf Bartending
- Bridal Boutique: Paige Albert from Something White Bridal Boutique
- Cake/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
- Hair/Makeup: Mikayla Crane from White Carpet Bride
- Menswear: Houndstooth
- Photo Booth: Icon Event Group
- Photography: Claire Ryser from Claire Ryser Photography
- Rentals: Mekenna Crowe from Marquee Event Rentals
- Stationery: Mickenzie Bush from YellowBrick Graphics
- Transportation: James Ransom from Showtime Transportation
- Travel: Robert Riesmeyer from Travel Unrivaled
- Venue: Stephanie Bastin & Chelsea Kelly from The Guild
- Videography: Jordan & Gretchen Rushing from Rushing Productions
- Wedding Planner: Stephanie Hopkins from Pretty + Planned
- Rising Star: Kate Smith from Kate Smith Soiree
- Trailblazer/Vendor/Company: Jenni Koch from Wild Hill Flowers & Events
Also, in attendance at all panel meetings was Britney Jones from Wed KC.
