Weddings: Kelly and Matt Get Married!

KELLY AND MATT HAVE A SMALL, SIMPLE, OUTDOOR WEDDING!

Kelly and Matt had a very pretty, simple wedding in Denver. I really love the way they let the day have a life of it's own.

Sometimes keeping a loose grip on the reigns yields the best and most surprising results. They had small group of 8 and they encountered a mid-ceremony rainstorm that gave way to a rainbow! You can't plan this stuff.


I'm gonna let Kelly narrate this one: Her summary of their super cool, intimate wedding is just perfect!

All pictures are by Libby Holmes Photography of Denver, CO.

Kelly and Matt!

"Matt and I had a very elegant, honest, simple wedding.

Our goal was a ceremony that prioritized US and enabled us to be mentally/emotionally Present!
I didn't want to have to think about anyone other than us.... once the door opens to honoring others' expectations, it's no longer OUR wedding. And if it's not 'ours', what's the point?!"

"We sent out announcement cards to friends and family a few weeks before the ceremony and asked everyone to participate "in their own unique way" on our special day."

"We had loved ones in Australia, Kenya, England, Turkey, Spain, Switzerland, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Portland, Santa Fe, Athens... all over the world!... toasting, feasting, paddle boarding, going to concerts, attending art shows, hiking the Camino de Santiago- all as a way to honor the magic wherever they happened to be."

"We'd planned to all ride our bikes down to this incredible wastewater treatment plant that's now an urban reclamation site and preserve along the Platte River, but the weather was iffy so we drove my vintage Mustang instead - win/win!"

"Greg played a KIZZ song on my Mom's vintage ukelele and Jenn wrote/read a dedication. Maureen made bouquets from the flowers that Matt and I grew in our yard."

"Roger led an incredible heartfelt ceremony - we stood in the park, then it clouded over, then rained so we scooted shoulder-to-shoulder under a concrete overhang, then the rain subsided and a brilliant rainbow appeared!"

"The ceremony was built by our friends! We had no idea what anyone was going to do or say or play.... and this unknown aspect made it so incredibly real!"

"Afterward, the 3 couples went to a Mexican restaurant in our neighborhood Matt and I had gone there on our first date, and the food/patio are Awesome!"

"I made our small wedding cake that Matt and I shared with my parents when they came to town the next day-we grilled home-grown vegetables, told them about the ceremony, and packed for our trip to Spain the next day."

"Our attendees were:
Minister Roger Teal, me and Matt, neighbors Greg and Maureen, and friends Jenn and MJ + Libby the photographer.

It was just the 8 of us total."

Thanks again, Kelly, for sharing all the details of this lovely day!!

Did you have a wedding you would like to share?  

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Places We Love in Kansas City : River Market Event Place

RIVER MARKET EVENT PLACE  
140 Walnut St  Kansas City, MO 64106 map
(816) 591-4346
RMEP Website
OVERVIEW AND LAYOUT:

This is a lovely modern venue in the City Market area of downtown Kansas City. It is an open, multi-level space with beautiful wooden walls, several floor to ceiling garage doors that open when needed and a great looking, working fireplace.

The space is open with several levels which is nice to look at but is also conducive to a ceremony/reception set up. For instance, you could stage the ceremony in front of the fireplace. Then, afterwards, you could invite the guests to the mezzanine area for cocktails and receiving line while the room is "flipped"  (the chairs are moved and the tables and buffet are set up for dinner).

They can comfortably seat 175 guests inside or 225 inside with mixed seating or outdoor tent on the parking area in front. The space is available 7 days a week for events.

             Excellent view of the beautiful windows, wooden slat wall and versatile mezzanine level up the steps.

                   The mezzanine level without any decoration, flowers or linens is already simple and elegant.
                                   Just perfect for an after ceremony cocktail and passed appetizers!

                              Modern benches seat several guests. Very inviting especially when the fire is going                                                                         strong at the end of the evening at a cozy fall wedding.

I love this picture from INK KC because it really shows the versatility of the space.  The multiple levels allow for these guests to both watch and participate by showering the new couple with petals or confetti. The wood is also a beautiful backdrop that needs little or no additional decoration.

Check out this wonderful INK KC Article which features the River Market Event Space.


FEATURES:




- The fireplace is wood-burning, clean and fully operational. Guests are welcome to use it if they choose.

- There is a very large tree limb chandelier with exposed bulbs that hangs in the center of the room and is a permanent fixture in the space.

- They have several attractive wooden accent tables that come with the space and can be used for the buffet or guest book/gift table.

- There are several cool, industrial garage doors that can be opened if desired.

- PA system is included with one large speaker that can be hooked up to an iPod or laptop.

 

Bridal nest is cozy and has plenty of seating and great light to touch up makeup!

- They have a "bridal nest" which can be used as a dressing room. It is a balcony space on the second floor which provides a great view of the festivities.

- Tables and chairs are provided for up to 175 guests. Additional tables and chairs can be ordered, but are charges additionally at $8 per table and $2.25 per chair. The chairs are wooden white folding chairs and the tables can be ordered in any shape or size you prefer.

- A tidy, nicely outfitted kitchen with a large refrigerator, oven, stove-top, running water, microwave and dishwasher



-Gorgeous wooden slat walls have magnetic metal strips running along the length of them to facilitate hanging decorations or pictures!

- Two inviting, clean, modern bathrooms

- Plenty of free guest parking nearby.

- The City Market atmosphere is cool and urban but the space has a certain private, tucked away kind of feel as well.


PRICES:

Here is the price guide copied directly from their site.

We would love to hear about your experiences at this cool event space!  Please share your stories and pictures!!

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Places We Love in Kansas City : The Guild Event Space

 

THE GUILD
1621 Locust Street  Kansas City, MO 64108   map
(816) 471-8550 
Manager: Neile Hite
 
info@theguildkc.com
The Guild Website

OVERVIEW AND LAYOUT:

The space is simple and open and has outstanding architectural features that make a wonderful backdrop for an eclectic, upscale event. They can facilitate about 150 seated guests comfortably.

Most of the walls are covered with fresh, bright, white subway tile and the awesome arched barrel ceiling is made of rustic looking weathered wood. There are many cool details throughout the space, like the enormous glass chandelier, hand painted signage on the doors and the cool glass light fixtures on the walls that make it feel special and nostalgic. The natural beauty and artistic charm of the space makes decorating very easy.

They provide a great deal of party furniture such as tables and black folding chairs and will include set up in the cost of the space rental. Another great feature of the space is the back outdoor space which is basic fenced in grassy area but could be turned into a very beautiful alternative party space for a reception.

                           Floor to ceiling windows in front let in beautiful late afternoon/evening light. 

         
                                                           Front door with cool eye painting logo.

                                                             Pretty windows on the back entrance

    I love these light fixtures which are on walls throughout the space!

                        Gorgeous and enormous chandelier that hangs in the center of the space.




                        Guild Garden: The outdoor area which can be rented and customized to your event.




                                        Floor plan of the event space, parking and garden area.


FEATURES:

•  Beautiful architectural details. Enormous crystal chandelier acts as a centerpiece of the room. 
  

• Attractive wooden bar with exposed brick.
  

• Clean, bright subway tile on the walls gives the space a very chic feeling.
  

• Bathrooms are clean and very pretty.
  

• One floor layout is easy access for elderly, children and handicapped guests
  

• Very open space with few limitations allows for flexible set up.
  

• Tables, chairs and limited linens are included with the space which cuts down on rental costs. They also set up and tear down all the tables and chairs so your party staff will have less to do.
  

•  They include one security guard with the space rental. 

• Features on their website:
  
  

  - 5 Hours Event Time
  - 30 (60”) round tables
  - 250 chairs
  - Built in bar
  - Glassware
  - Catering Prep area
  - Facility Manager
  - Located in the Crossroads Arts District
  - Two blocks from the Power & Light District and Sprint Center
  - 5000 sq ft floor plan
  - 20 ft High ceilings
  - 12 ft High windows
  - High Polished Original Concrete Floors  
  - One uniformed security guards for duration of event  

Prices for space rental are available by request. Contact them at (816) 471-8550 or info@theguildkc.com.

 Please share with us your experiences and photos of this wonderful space!

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