You’ve got a few dates in mind for your wedding day, crunched the numbers on your estimated budget, and asked yourself the following question: One big party or intimate reception? Now, guess what’s next? It’s time to begin researching wedding venues!
Read MoreYou have that sparkly diamond on your finger, and now the real fun begins—wedding planning. Maybe you’ve been a bridesmaid a time or two before and you feel like you’ve got the right amount of experience on your side to take matters into your own hands.
Read MoreYou know the saying, “Teamwork makes the dream work”? Well, in my world, truer words have ever been spoken. While I didn’t dream of building a team when I was first starting out in the wedding planning industry, I realized that to open up more time to focus on my family while building this business of mine, I needed to ask for help.
Read MoreAs a wedding planner in the Kansas City area, this past year was filled with so much growth, and the upcoming year brings so much change (welcoming our second daughter, Kallie, into the world). So I figured it was time to let you in on it all—from the most significant challenges I’ve faced to what I’m celebrating, and plans for the future of McKenzie Phillips Events!
Read MoreCongratulations are in order! You’ve been dreaming about this moment for months, maybe even years. You finally got some new bling on your left ring finger, and you’re ready to marry your favorite sidekick and take on life with them.
Read MorePinning your visions to a board for anything from recipes to home decor seems to be the norm these days. And, when it comes to planning a wedding, well, Pinterest without a doubt takes the cake among brides and grooms. But, you can end up spending hours upon hours browsing various styles and options—from place settings to seasonal decor.
Read MoreAre you in the midst of planning an outdoor wedding? If so, you probably envision blue skies and perfect temperatures. Or, at least that’s what you hope for. But, in the back of your mind, you may be asking yourself the following question:
“What happens if it rains?”
Read MoreAll the tasks on your wedding planning to-do list can without a doubt be overwhelming. But, when it comes to the creation of your guest list? Well, you can just expect to turn the dial up a few notches.
Read MoreSomething old. Something new. Something borrowed. Something blue.That’s probably one of the most memorable wedding traditions out there, wouldn’t you say? But, what about pre-wedding rituals, matching bridesmaids gowns, having rice tossed in your face, serving up a ridiculously expensive tiered dessert, and even blah three-course meals that put everyone to sleep?
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