Gala Recap Coming Soon
A Tradition of Excellence
The seventh annual Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards gala took place on February 21st, 2026, where outstanding achievements of wedding professionals across all industry segments were celebrated. This event provides an opportunity for wedding professionals to come together, celebrate their successes, build connections and strengthen community bonds.
Nominees for various categories are brought forward by their peers in the local wedding industry. Following this, the industry will vote on the top finalists in each category, with the winners unveiled in a glamorous ceremony during the gala.
Thank You to the 2026 Gala Sponsors
Host: @kcwedpro
Event Planning + Design: @theperfecttouchkc
Floral Design: @goodearthfloral
Band: @lostwaxband
Stage and Event Production: @levityevents
Linens, Chairs and Tablesetting Rentals: @supplyevent
Appetizer + Dinner Catering + Rentals: @brancatoscatering
Tablesetting Rentals: @goodstuffchina Photo Booth: @kcphotoboothco
Stationery, Signage + Event Branding: @sparkmanstudio
Live Painting: @libbyrulepaints
Aerialists: @kansascityaerialarts
Magician: @jackreidmagic
Showgirls: @thatsentertainmentkc
Draping, Bar Design + Rentals, Tables + Chairs, Production: @lelucilighting
Production: @elitesounds
Desserts: @bluethistlecakes
Macarons: @katesmithsoiree
Photography: @westrosephotography
Photography: @espysphotography
Photography: @jennyjolleyphotography
Videography: @glenwoodweddings
Showgirl Bar Floral Sponsor: @blushandblossomsco
Magician Bar Floral Sponsor: @bloom47flowers
Venue: @kcconventions
Customized Fans: @paxtondawson.creativeco
After Party DJ: @fernandoproductionskc
Transportation: @showtime_limokc
Hotel Accommodations: @hotelpresident1926
2024 Winners
Congratulations to the 2026 Winners of the Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards!
BAND OF THE YEAR – THE CROSSROAD SOUND
BEVERAGE COMPANY OF THE YEAR – TOP SHELF BARTENDING
CATERER OF THE YEAR – OLIVE EVENTS
FLORIST OF THE YEAR – BLUSH & BLOSSOMS CO.
HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR – HAIR BY MADDIE
PHOTO BOOTH COMPANY OF THE YEAR – LUMEN EVENTS KANSAS CITY
PLANNING COMPANY OF THE YEAR – VEIL EVENTS
RENTAL COMPANY OF THE YEAR – POLKA DOTS EVENT RENTALS
SUIT COMPANY OF THE YEAR – SLABOTSKY’S FINE MENSWEAR & TAILORING
VIDEOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR – MOONTAGE FILMS
RISING STAR AWARD – CARMEN DESIREE DELOUX – SOCIALLY WEDDINGS
GOLDEN STAR AWARD – ASHLEY HOTKA – GOOD EARTH FLORAL DESIGN STUDIO
COMPANY OF THE YEAR – GOOD EARTH FLORAL DESIGN STUDIO
ACADEMY ALL-STAR – KAYLIE OPSKAR ROGERS – VEIL EVENTS
BEST VIP EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR – SCRIPT YOUR EVENT
CAKE/DESSERT COMPANY OF THE YEAR – KATE SMITH SOIREE
DJ COMPANY OF THE YEAR – DJ ALEX REED
GUEST EXPERIENCE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR – KUL AND KRAFTY
MAKEUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR – BRONZED & BLUSHED
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR – MONPHOTOGRAPHY
PRODUCTION COMPANY OF THE YEAR – LE LUCI LIGHTING AND DESIGN
STATIONERY/SIGNAGE COMPANY OF THE YEAR – BRANDED BY BEE
VENUE OF THE YEAR – THE GRAND HALL AT POWER & LIGHT
WEDDING DRESS BOUTIQUE OF THE YEAR – SOMETHING WHITE BRIDAL BOUTIQUE
TRAILBLAZER AWARD – BREANNE LOPEZ – HITCHED PLANNING & DESIGN
VENDOR OF THE YEAR – ASHLEY HOTKA – GOOD EARTH FLORAL DESIGN STUDIO
ACADEMY ALL-STAR – ALI CALHOON – THE PERFECT TOUCH KC
ACADEMY ALL-STAR – RYAN BOTTS – LEVITY EVENTS
All 2026 Nominees
2026 Guest Photos
2026 Cocktail & Dinner
2026 Details
2026 Award Ceremony
2025 Academy Members
The 2025 Academy for the Kansas City Wedding Vendor Choice Awards includes the following representatives:
- Band: Lost Wax
- Best VIP Experience: Libby Rule Paints
- Beverage Company: Tom’s Travelers
- Dessert: Blue Thistle Cakery
- Catering: Brancato’s Catering
- DJ/Production: Fernando Productions
- Florist: Good Earth Floral Design Studio
- Guest Experience Provider: Cindy Scott Artistry
- Hair: Hello Lovely
- Makeup: Blush & Glow KC
- Photo Booth: KC Photo Booth Co
- Photography: Mallory McBride Photography
- Planning Company: The Perfect Touch KC
- Rentals: Good Stuff China
- Stationery: Nellie Sparkman Stationery
- Suit Company: Todd’s Clothiers
- Transportation: Showtime Transportation
- Travel: Suitcase of Dreams
- Venue: White Iron Ridge
- Videography: Her Third Eye Productions
- Wedding Dress Boutique: True Society
- Rising Star: Libby Rule of Libby Rule Paints
- Trailblazer: Derek Hoffman of Levity Events
- Golden Star: Fernando Esquivel of Fernando Productions
- Vendor of the Year: Blake Harris of Haven Properties
- Company of the Year: The Perfect Touch KC
- Academy All-Stars: Amanda Newton of White Iron Ridge, Heather Ong of The Perfect Touch KC, Haley Pierce of Brancato’s Catering
Also, in attendance at all panel meetings is Mickey Beach and Megan Lemon from Wed KC.
