We highly recommend Carmen Hocking!…read more We were recommended to her when we had reached out to another contact that fell through. Our first call was very thorough discussing our relationship and the type of ceremony we envisioned. Once we got a copy of the ceremony, we worked on a couple of rounds of revisions and Carmen was receptive to all our changes. Our wedding was at The Elms and Carmen had led ceremonies there before so that made it really easy as the staff were comfortable with her and vice versa. She stayed for our reception and my family really enjoyed getting to know her. Carmen was always very responsive and just a delight to work with. Thanks, Carmen!

3 1/2 years ago Carmen Hocking was our wedding planner. The reason I'm only now writing the review…read moreis I've had difficulties reliving negative experiences inflicted by Carmen. I write this to help give me some closure since there was no closure given on her end & to help save anyone from going through what we went through. I don't have enough room to explain everything that happened so I'll do my best to give you an idea. We got married outside of her radius so the first thing we wanted to figure out was if we decided to go with her, what the additional cost would look like. She decided to give us a deal to help us decide to go with her. And later on when she actually started traveling to the venue we were made aware that gas mileage outside of her radius, according to the contract, was worded much differently than she intended. Even after she admitted fault with the inconsistency she still made sure we paid it so really we never got a deal. As we continued making payments to her, her attitude in her emails started to change. She became very condescending & we felt extremely disrespected. According to her contract I was entitled to as much conversation with her as I wanted yet she kept trying to charge me extra for talking about certain topics that were already included. Our friend officiated the wedding & she was aware of the need for her to coordinate the rehearsal & ceremony which she agreed to. For whatever reason the day of the rehearsal she suddenly was unaware of this so instead it became a cluster. She just kept saying it wasn't her job since she wasn't officiating. It got to the point where I had to jump in & try to use what little time we had left to clue our wedding party in to what we wanted the next day. We hardly got anything accomplished which then resulted in the ceremony being really unorganized. Because our wedding party was basically making it up as they went along our grandparents ended up sitting down when they got no instruction prior to the ceremony causing them to not even participate so we didn't get them in the video. These are some of the big instances that happened during the process, but there were more. And unfortunately it didn't stop there. She affected us during our honeymoon & for about six months after the wedding through our social media & our parent's. I should have stood up to her better when I tried to & stood up to her more often. An even better solution would have been to cut ties & move on, but I was not strong enough at the time to stick up for us when she was wrong. I also got nervous about the money we had already paid to her. And when we finally confronted her about every instance she never responded & we have not heard from her since. Hindsight is 20/20, but we wish we never would have gone with her.

Luxurious party decor rental. Affordable, punctual band good communication.provides beyond and…read moreabove.

From the owner: Transform your events with our exquisite party decor…read morerentals! From elegant wedding setups to vibrant birthday themes, we have everything you need to make your celebration unforgettable. Our collection includes: - Beautiful table centerpieces - Themed backdrops and banners - buffet raiser - Fun props and accessories - Flower arrangement - Candy cart - rectangular pedestal cylinder - Champagne wall - Donut or treat wall. Why Choose Us: - High-quality, well-maintained decor - Competitive rental prices - Flexible rental durations - Friendly and reliable services Location: Kansas City

We had a launch party at Vivid. The space is lovely, simple and clean. The owner had everything we…read moretalked about set up when we got there and was very pleasant. Loved everything about the quaint space.

Had an event here at the space for a clothing line launch for one of my model's I manage. She is a…read morepart of a clothing brand in Lee's Summit and needed an intimate space to bring in the models, supports, and VIP. The venue owner was pleasant, personable, professional, and very creative!! Loved what she was able to do for the brand and did exactly what was asked for and more. Had a little kitchenette area, and a clean single bathroom. Easy clean up and perfect for small parties, showers, luncheons, and more!

"Maurine put together a truly memorable event.  She skillfully managed my retirement party,…read moreexceeding my expectations.  She ensured that all 300 guests had a wonderful evening.  She saw to every detail so that I was able to relax and enjoy myself.  Considering that this event was celebrating my 47 years in the hospitality industry, that is really saying something!  I wholeheartedly recommend her event planning services." - Mark Ronnei

From the owner: I am a day-of wedding & event coordinator, but don't let that throw you off. I begin working with…read moremy clients four to twelve weeks, depending on their choice of package, prior to their event. We will meet in person before the event, and I am available to offer your guidance and direction during the entire planning process. When your vendors are finalized, I will create a timeline to ensure that every detail of the day is accounted for so you can expect nothing less than a beautiful, professionally executed event. You can trust that I will seamlessly execute your event to your specifications. You do the planning, and I'll do the rest.

The Parlor was such a cool concept and place to check out when in town. This was my first time here…read moreand loved the ambiance. DJ was cool, it felt like he was playing my 2000s rnb playlist so it was such a vibe. I tried the Laos Kitchen here and omg it was DELICIOUS. I got the rice bowl with pork and ugh I wish I could have it again. The portion was huge and worth the price.

I had my graduation party here. We had about 20+ people but the space on the first floor could have…read moreaccommodated more. There was a DJ who played great music. Joni was so helpful with the entire process. Food was delicious and set up wonderfully. We had a great time and definitely recommend an event here!

Rented The Vintage House for a Bridal Shower this past weekend and it could not have been any…read morebetter for the price! The Vintage House provides everything you could need for hosting a party; glassware, utensils, flatware, serving platters, drink dispensers, and a full kitchen! There is plenty of seating in the 3 main rooms for guests and the decor is absolutely adorable. Lauri has everything so well organized and meets her guest at the venue before "checking in". The space can be rented either the entire day or for 1 of the 2 shifts (we rented 3pm-8pm). I would highly recommend this space for small parties in the Overland Park area!

We rented this darling of a place for my mother's 60th birthday celebration. It was absolutely…read moreperfect and when I say you don't need to bring ANYTHING?! Everything you need is right there in the house! (I suggest bringing a bag of ice and napkins!) This place is charming, homey, and the guests loved it! The backyard area is a wonderful expansion of the house with hanging lights and furniture if you want to eat outside. We will definitely be using Vintage House again!!