Real Weddings: Mandelbaum + Cohn: Part Two

Here's part two of the beautiful Mandelbaum + Cohn weddings as captured by Freeland Photography. The reception was held at the Intercontinental on the Country Club Plaza. The rich backdrop of the Intercontinental gave the event a luxurious elegance. The beauty of the numerous chandeliers was echoed in the table decor. The florist Fiddly Fig executed the elegant design perfectly. Please enjoy these images from Freeland and be sure to check out the full vendor list.




















































































































































































Ceremony and Reception: The Intercontinental Hotel
Photography: Freeland Photography
Florist: Fiddly Fig
Cake: Rama Sola
Band: Galaxy
Chuppah: Jim Antonides

Real Weddings: Mandelbaum + Cohn : Part One

Our Real Weddings feature is back and we're kicking it off with Simple Elegance couple Mike and Louis. Today we bring you Part One as shot by Mike Freeland and team from Freeland Photography. We want to extend a huge thank you to Freeland for allowing us to share these gorgeous images with our fans and clients. The ceremony and reception both took place at the Intercontinental on the Country Club Plaza. Be sure to check back next week for images from the reception to see the ballroom's beautiful transformation as well as the complete vendor list!

Fabulous New Website & Knot Special

We are thrilled to announce our wonderful new website has launched! We have also become the Spotlight Vendor on The Knot.com wedding planners in Kansas City page. One of our favorite things about our new website is that we showcase in our Gallery all of the different types of weddings we plan. From Formal to Rustic, we love everyone of them. Our versatility and excitement for all of our couples and their unique visions show in our work every day. Make an appointment today for our complimentary consultation. We are running a special too, like us on FB http://www.facebook.com/pages/Simple-Elegance-Wedding-Coordination-Firm/300010824251 and book us before November 30th and receive 10% off our Final Steps and Wedding Day Directing Package. Mention "The Knot Special" when you call. 913-397-9932. www.iplanyourwedding.com.

Websites We Love : Wedding Music Central

We have brides all the time who ask us for help when it comes to picking out music for their reception and ceremony. Sure some couples already have the perfect song in mind for their first dance, but what about the right tune for the father-daughter or mother-son dance? Sorting through all the options can be an overwhelming task; where to begin? We often use the website Wedding Music Central to help brides find the right songs for each aspect of their ceremony and rehearsal. Wedding Music Central has specific categories for all of the different special dances a bride might include in her reception. Most of the songs even include the lyrics. This site also has great suggestions for your ceremony whether it be during the processional, recessional, or lighting of the unity candle. With the option to download the songs right from their site, Wedding Music Central offers ease of use as well as a great selection. Check out the site today!

Real Weddings: Susan + Josh Captured by Creative Films

We had a blast coordinating Susan and Josh's wedding because not only are they a special couple, but we had the privilege of working alongside some of our favorite vendors. Maura from Creative Films shared what she captured from Susan and Josh's wedding day. Please enjoy it below.

At the end of the day we were sad to say goodbye to this couple. The wedding day was so wonderful as both the families were amazingly sweet. Susan and Josh are two very genuine and kind people. They dated since high school so it was really fun to watch them tie the knot after so many years together.

As always thanks to our wonderful vendor team who helped make the day beautiful. A special thanks to Creative Films for sharing this great video!


Susan & Josh - Kansas City Wedding Films - Short Film from creative video/creative films on Vimeo.


Ceremony: Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Reception: Overland Park Marriott
Photographer: Adrienne Maples
Videography: Creative Films
DJ: Debbie Z and Company
Flowers: Beco

Exciting times at Simple Elegance..

What could Lindsay possibly be doing in this picture? Hmmmm... exciting things happening at Simple Elegance. Stay tuned more to come soon......

In the Spotlight: WeddingWire

WeddingWire is an excellent online tool when researching vendors for your big day. Our Simple Elegance brides review our services on the site so be sure to read what our clients have to say about us. We are pleased to announce that we are WeddingWire Rated for 2011. Read the press release below.

Simple Elegance is now WeddingWire Rated for 2011

Kansas City, MO- August 5th, 2011- WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company, is pleased to announce that Simple Elegance is WeddingWire Rated 2011 for Wedding Planning. WeddingWire Rated is an annual award program that distinguishes wedding vendors across the country for their excellence. Based on hundreds of thousands of recent wedding reviews, WeddingWire Rated is the most recognized and trusted brand among engaged couples looking to find the best local businesses for their wedding.

Simple Elegance has 54 reviews on WeddingWire. Reviews by our newlywed clients include detailed ratings and insightful descriptions about their experiences working with our business and staff. Our reviews provide transparency for potential clients, assisting them in making the most informed decisions for their big day.

"We are delighted to unveil the 5th annual WeddingWire Rated program," said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire, Inc. " Simple Elegance has made a commitment to capturing their clients' experiences on the nation's leading wedding review site."

As the largest site for wedding reviews, WeddingWire empowers engaged couples with the most comprehensive and trusted review system available. The WeddingWire Rated program provides Simple Elegance with a simple platform to capture customer feedback from their wedding planning experience. Newly engaged couples can easily access all of the reviews for Simple Elegance on WeddingWire.com. We would like to thank our newlyweds for our WeddingWire Rated 2011 recognition.

For more information, please visit Simple Elegance on WeddingWire here.

For more information on WeddingWire Rated 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.