Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

There are families that come into our lives that somehow seem to leave a mark. I loved getting to know Katja and Ari and their story. We were able to attend their rehearsal dinner and capture some beautiful toasts as well and so much of their story will have to wait for their feature film, but you can get a glimpse of their amazing day and the love they have for each other and their family and friends here in this highlight. I LOVE the traditions in a Jewish wedding day and they had the most wonderful Tish and Bedeken while surrounded by so many special people. Kelley Flora Ruf did an amazing job designing this wedding with the team from Trapp and Company and I don’t think the Kauffman Center OR The Westin have ever looked better!

Details:
Wedding Coordination: Kelley Flora Ruf
Ceremony: Kauffman Center
Reception: Westin Crown Center
Photography: Blixt Photography
Flowers: Trapp & Company
Band: Emerald City
Ceremony Music: Alex Shum – Brookside Strings
Hair: Heather Stevens
Makeup: Gina Ciaccio-Holmberg
Rentals: All Seasons Event Rental
Cake: Sherrie’s Cake Magic
Lighting: Harvest Productions

I am a bit behind on posting this – Kansas City had the most amazing weekend a few weeks back with the opening of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. I don’t think these few images do it justice, but I don’t have a little film to show you, so this will have to do. I was so excited and honored to be asked to film this weekend and just so proud of Kansas City and how our community has embraced and supported the arts and this new facility. Both nights of the opening festivities were just mind-blowing and beautiful. The performances were AMAZING and the staff and guests were all at their very best. I think the public opening on Sunday was really what was so impressive though. Each theater had non-stop performances, and there were four stages set up outside to entertain those waiting in a very long line to get in. Mrs. Kauffman stood a the entrance and shook everyone’s hand as they came up the steps as a welcome to the Center. The entire weekend was top-notch and we are so lucky to have this beautiful building and amazing opportunity to participate and enjoy all the art that will be coming here in years to come!