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KANSAS CITY WEDDING VENDOR CHOICE AWARDS 2023
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 | THE MIDLAND THEATRE
THE INTRO VIDEO
On February 4th, Wed KC hosted the fourth 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 2023 SPONSORS
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2023 WINNERS
Congratulations to all of the 2023 winners of the Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards!
BAND OF THE YEAR
LOST WAX
BEVERAGE COMPANY OF THE YEAR
TOM’S TRAVELERS PRIVATE BARTENDING
CATERER OF THE YEAR
BRANCATO’S CATERING
FLORIST OF THE YEAR
GOOD EARTH FLORAL DESIGN STUDIO
HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
POSH KC
PHOTO BOOTH COMPANY OF THE YEAR
KC PHOTO BOOTH CO
PLANNING COMPANY OF THE YEAR
THE PERFECT TOUCH KC
RENTAL COMPANY OF THE YEAR
GOOD STUFF CHINA
SUIT COMPANY OF THE YEAR
TODD’S CLOTHIERS & TAILOR SHOP
TRAVEL COMPANY OF THE YEAR
SUITCASE OF DREAMS
VIDEOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
HER THIRD EYE PRODUCTIONS
RISING STAR AWARD
GRACE CHAPPELL – GRACEFULLY MADE IN KS
GOLDEN STAR AWARD
CLAIRE RYSER – CLAIRE RYSER PHOTOGRAPHY
COMPANY OF THE YEAR
WHATEVER IS LOVELY EVENTS
ACADEMY ALL-STAR
KT MCCALLA – DUTZELS CATERING
BEST VIP EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR
ANNE-MARIE DESIGNS
CAKE/DESSERT COMPANY OF THE YEAR
BLUE THISTLE CAKERY
DJ COMPANY OF THE YEAR
DJ ALEX REED
GUEST EXPERIENCE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR
SUGAR + SKY
MAKEUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
POSH KC
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
ELIZABETH LADEAN PHOTOGRAPHY
PRODUCTION COMPANY OF THE YEAR
ICON EVENT GROUP
STATIONERY/CALLIGRAPHY COMPANY OF THE. YEAR
LITTLE YELLOW LEAF
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY OF THE YEAR
SHOWTIME TRANSPORTATION
VENUE OF THE YEAR
THE ABBOTT
WEDDING DRESS BOUTIQUE OF THE YEAR
TRUE SOCIETY
TRAILBLAZER AWARD
RACHAEL WHITEHEAD – WHATEVER IS LOVELY EVENTS
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
RACHAEL WHITEHEAD – WHATEVER IS LOVELY EVENTS
ACADEMY ALL-STAR
MAKENZI HURT – DUTZELS CATERING
ACADEMY ALL-STAR
MIA WHEELER – THE ABBOTT
ALL 2023 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!
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Academy All Stars](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Academy-All-Stars.png)
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![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Band](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Band.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Best VIP Experience 1](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Best-VIP-Experience-1.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Best VIP Experience 2](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Best-VIP-Experience-2.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Beverage Company](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Beverage-Company.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Cake:Dessert Company](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-CakeDessert-Company.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Cake:Dessert Company 2](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-CakeDessert-Company-2.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Caterer](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Caterer.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Caterer 2](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Caterer-2.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Company](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Company.png)
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![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees DJ Company](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-DJ-Company.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees DJ Company 2](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-DJ-Company-2.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Florist](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Florist.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Florist 2](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Florist-2.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Golden Star Award](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Golden-Star-Award.png)
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![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Guest Experience Provider](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Guest-Experience-Provider.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Guest Experience Provider 2](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Guest-Experience-Provider-2.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Hairstylist](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Hairstylist.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Hairstylist 2](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Hairstylist-2.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Makeup Artist](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Makeup-Artist.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Makeup Artist 2](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Makeup-Artist-2.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Makeup Artist 3](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Makeup-Artist-3.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Photo Booth](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Photo-Booth.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Photographer](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Photographer.png)
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![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Planning Company](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Planning-Company.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Planning Company 2](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Planning-Company-2.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Production Company](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Production-Company.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Rental Company](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Rental-Company.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Rising Star Award](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Rising-Star-Award.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Rising Star Award 2](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Rising-Star-Award-2.png)
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![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Stationery:Calligraphy Company](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-StationeryCalligraphy-Company.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Suit Company](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Suit-Company.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Trailblazer Award](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Trailblazer-Award.png)
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![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Transportation Company](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Transportation-Company.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Travel Company](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Travel-Company.png)
![2023 Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards by Wed KC Nominees Vendor](https://wedkc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Kansas-City-Wedding-Vendor-Choice-Awards-by-Wed-KC-Nominees-Vendor.png)
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2023 ACADEMY MEMBERS
The 2023 Academy for the Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards includes the following representatives. Also, in attendance at all panel meetings was the owner of Wed KC, Britney Jones.
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