Jon and Jill were one of the first couples I met when we moved to Kansas City, so it was a blast being able to help plan their wedding. I was so excited when Jill asked me (just hours after being engaged) to be her wedding planner. One of my favorite things about planning is being able to see a full event from beginning to end. And that was this wedding - from the very beginning, to the very end and everything in between!
Already knowing the couple pretty well, I wasn't surprised in the least when Jill wanted a simple but tasteful wedding!
Jill's colors, introducing fall to all of her guests, were red and chocolate brown. Jill's bouquet of black magic roses, orange parrot tulips and orange mokara orchids were a perfect fit for what she had in mind. Jill's bridesmaids also carried orange parrot tulips along with naranga and marie claire roses, which gave a little something extra to her simple red and chocolate choice. Florals were arranged by Flowers by Emily.
Ah, the first-see...always a favorite ;)
Jon, Jill and the wedding party took a trolley ride from the ceremony to the reception site. I'm sure they were having too much fun to notice, but I loved the idea of a trolley in the fall. An old school trolley with a great view of leaves changing colors in Kansas City, perfect!
The reception was held at Lake Quivira Country Club. Picturesque. The bride and groom were able to snap a couple fun photos on an available dock just outside the ballroom before coming in to greet all their guests. Photos were all taken by Elements Studio Photography by Kelly Powell.
Although you can't fully view this large arrangement is was gorgeous! Curly willow, orange mokara orchids and red kangaroo paw. And let me tell you, if you've never used kangaroo paw before, experiment with it. It is so fun and so unique!
Jill also had small arrangements of black magic roses, as well as, medium sized centerpieces that were made of 16" hurricane vases filled with coffee beans and pillar candles, finished with red-wired ribbons (say that three times fast!). If you had time, I could tell you all kinds of fun stories about trying to find that many coffee beans for the most cost effective price!
This 4 tiered cake was made by Michelle of Iced Art, and all the chair ties and table runners were provided by Classy Covers.
Ah, and this was my baby of the wedding. As I'm sure many of you have seen the candy buffets by now, I thought that a popcorn buffet would not only be a great alternative but would also give a great fall kick to the reception! This popcorn buffet served as a focal point and favors to the guests, not to mention it went perfectly with Jill's colors. It was a huge hit! You would have thought some people had never had popcorn in their lives. I had one gentlemen tell me he loved it so much he was going to take an extra bag for his plane ride home the next day! And the guests reactions were completely worth it! It was quite the task drizzling chocolate covered popcorn for 300. But you know what, I'd do it again!
Jon and Jill, thank you. Thank you for your great friendship and for allowing me to help you with your wedding. I truly enjoyed. I'm looking forward to the memories from here!
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