My husband and I hired Theresa for our June 2026 wedding after several conversations about the…read moresupport she would provide throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Before signing, we specifically discussed beginning work earlier than her typical timeline, receiving assistance with vendor sourcing and brainstorming, rehearsal coordination, timeline creation, light setup and teardown, and overall wedding management. Based on those conversations, we felt confident that she would be a strong logistical partner leading up to and during our wedding. Looking back, I believe the biggest challenge was not a lack of good intentions, but a gap between the responsibilities that were discussed and the level of execution we ultimately experienced. Throughout the planning process, Theresa frequently offered to take on additional responsibilities beyond what she now describes as wedding management alone. While I appreciated her willingness to help, many of those tasks were either not completed, completed late, or required significant follow-up from us. We raised concerns about organization and communication months before the wedding and requested a more streamlined process, including written action items and clearer follow-through after meetings. On the wedding week itself, there were several moments where we felt we were managing logistics that we expected our coordinator to be directing. Despite providing detailed documentation for décor placement and event setup, my husband and I, along with members of our family and wedding party, ended up completing a significant portion of the setup and coordination ourselves. Rehearsals lacked the level of leadership and direction we expected, vendor issues were not always proactively communicated, and several logistical details required intervention from us or our loved ones. What makes this experience difficult to summarize is that I genuinely believe Theresa cares deeply about her couples and wants them to have a great experience. However, good intentions alone are not enough in a role that requires strong organization, communication, leadership, and attention to detail under pressure. For couples considering working with Theresa, my recommendation would be to have very specific conversations about expectations, responsibilities, and boundaries from the beginning. Make sure every responsibility is clearly defined, documented, and understood by both parties. My experience was not that I misunderstood the services being offered. Rather, responsibilities were often expanded through conversations and offers of help, but the execution did not consistently match those expectations. I wish Theresa success as she continues to grow her business, and I hope she takes the lessons she has publicly shared about boundaries, capacity, and client expectations and uses them to strengthen the experience for future couples.

Theresa is AMAZING! She is the sweetest and will truly take the time to get to know you, your needs…read more& wants! She has made things so easy & has a the purest heart!

I'm not certain where to start with this because it was all so overwhelming (in the best ways of…read morecourse). The DeLeon's were absolutely attentive to myself, my groom, our guests and our schedule for the entirety of our big night. They recommended their favorite officiant (Pastor Williams) and caterer (Katie's Catering) since they know them so well and they are familiar with how things work and you can't ask for much more than that when it comes to having an amazing team on your side working together to create the perfect night to remember. This lovely couple-run event space works hard to ensure they are in tune with your needs and even worked within our budget in a way no other venue has ever attempted to do. These people truly care about your experience even more than themselves and will go the extra mile to make sure it's everything you wanted it to be and more. They were with me every step of the way in terms of arranging meetings and planning the event - even to coordinating with the vendors so it takes a whole load of stress off the soon to be newly-weds. I even recall having a few short panic attacks to the months leading up to the day of the wedding and they phoned me to psyche me up and pep talk me out of my haze. If any of my friends are looking for a stunning wedding space (WITH THE RECEPTION ON SITE!!! A huge rarity these days!) I will always recommend this place to the moon and back.

Being new to Missouri I had no clue where to start..I had two weeks to find the perfect place. I…read morewas booking 3-4 venues a day trying to find the one...I was even considering not having the wedding in KC because the venues didn't have that "WOW" factor. I pulled up to The DeLeon..before I got out of my car I called my fiancé and told him that I hadn't looked at the venue yet but I know this is THE ONE This brick building was a beauty. I've never seen a place so beautiful in my life. Jodie greeted me at the door for a tour and she was just as beautiful as her venue. As I looked around in every room with Every step I took I fell more and more in love with this place. The colors and all the decor the venue had were so me! I booked another tour the following week so my fiancé can have a look...We took the tour with Eric. Eric is a blast and his personality lights up the room. He's the type of person you can talk to for hours yet it feels like minutes. Good guy! My fiancé was so quiet I couldn't tell if he liked the venue I was getting worried. when the tour was complete and we were in the parking lot he looked at me and said this is the one I was beyond excited and it was time to start planning. I've never been married before and I felt so overwhelmed. Jodie and Eric were always available by phone, text, or email and I can honestly say without their help I couldn't have done this all. They directed me to the caterer, DJ Mike with Fernando productions, the photographer Jared Cook with JC photography, the florists, etc. I got the best of the best! Jodie and Eric helped with me the colors, the lighting, and table decor. Not one detail was missed and I seen it all come together on our wedding day of 2/22. I was blown away seeing all the final touches Jodie and Eric did. Candles were lit, rose petals were down, music filled the air and they did it with smiles on their faces and were ready to make my day one to remember. This place felt so alive and magical. They treated me like family. I felt so comfortable. I wish I can do it all over again and I wouldn't change a thing. Jodie and Eric was with us step by step. They directed us the whole way through. My hubby and I got lost a moment when we were cutting the cake and all we had to do was look at Eric and we were back on track.I had one of the hardest dresses to bustle and both Jodie and Eric jumped in and got it figured out together.They love what they do and they do it flawlessly. And ladies make sure to tell your guests that the centerpieces aren't available for take home..my mother thought they were and had her eye on a gold glitter tree. I was so embarrassed she ran off with it but it turned out to be one of the best highlights of the night. Eric had a good time teasing me about it and a hilliarious video surfaced on social media that has me laughing to this day still. Those are the types of memories I have booking my wedding with Jodie and Eric @ The DeLeon. I'm confident No other venue will compare. Thank you sooo much Jodie and Eric DeLeon. Tears filled my eyes typing that you made the most important day in my life one to remember and cherish forever

I worked with Erika and Veronica at Eco-Posh on my wedding earlier this month. They did the…read morefloral/centerpiece design and day-of coordination. From my first meeting with Erika I knew I had found the right person to work with because she completely understood the sort of look I wanted. The flowers were stunning (and eco-friendly/local!), and the day-of coordination was by far the best investment I could have made for the wedding. This goes without saying, but weddings are a LOT of work and can be extremely stressful at times. When it came down to the day of the wedding, I wasn't stressed, Erika and Veronica made sure everyone and everything was where it needed to be, and it went off without a hitch. Extremely professional, friendly, and creative. Couldn't ask for more.

Worst event planning services ever! There is nothing Eco-Friendly or Green about her event planning…read moreservices - Decor that was potentially selected for my event was not green, but polyester and plastic. I had to drive 40 miles out of my way for her pastry chef for the wedding cake, which did not pass along any savings. Consistently lied about following up with venue when I have confirmed information that she did not speak to the venue as promised. I missed several key appointments that a full-service planner is to remind the paying CLIENT on and then turned around and blamed the CLIENT for her lack of organization. It is a good thing I TERMINATED her contract. My wedding turned out beautifully, no thanks to her.

I am still in awe on how wonderful it was working with Lisa from Simple Elegance. She made sure…read morethat my wedding day was perfect!!!!! She was such a help with everything from finding vendors to setting up on the day of the wedding. My mom and I enjoyed working with her tremendously. Simple Elegance knows so much about weddings, I would highly recommend every bride to reach out to them before planning their weddings! It was worth every dollar spent!

The best of the best. This is coming from an art teacher and a perfectionist with a wild mother and…read moreeven wilder mother-in-law. They did THE BEST JOB YOU COULD POSSIBLY IMAGINE... please feel free to contact me to get all the wonderful, stress-free details. I was tempted to go with a funkier place, but thank God everyday for going with Kindra and her amazing team. They know exactly what they are doing. On top of everything. Incredibly responsible and proactive. Incredibly personable and in-the-know for all things wedding. I honestly dont think I would have survived my wedding if it wasnt for Simple Elegance... and I am completely serious... I had a dramatic ending to my wedding extravaganza! : )

Very helpful staff and clean Parking is a little tricky but…read moreable to park...............

Loved VIP!! This place is perfect for a smaller wedding! All the decor they have you can use. They…read morehave a staff that will help you on the day of and Margot the planner works with you on all the details. The location is great, right down from downtown Parkville. There's a wrap around deck and it's decorated every season. Check this place out if you need a venue! Also ask for a military or veteran discount.

The team at Posh and Prim is amazing! Their two lead planners, Erika and Lorna, are super…read moreorganized, approachable, talented designers that know how to get the job done so your wedding runs beautifully. Aside from planning, their high fashion floral designs are gorgeous! I would definitely recommend their services to any couple looking to hire professionals to make their wedding day a fairy tale come true.

The entire firm provided my organization with impeccable customer service and an event that people…read moreare still raving about. My non-profit contracted Posh & Prim's event design and planning services for a foundation reception we held at our annual convention. Erika, worked with me exclusively, supported by Paige to curate a phenomenal event. My organization was fortunate enough to contract them early enough that they ended up saving our event from its original location. Her team began working for us before we officially signed and she was an angel. Perhaps the most valuable thing we did was work with their firm because they ended up bringing us to our new location and helped us source all lighting and décor vendors. We worked directly with Erika and her team managed all vendors for the event which allowed us to focus our attention elsewhere as there were many moving parts. Being able to leverage her local vendor relationships kept the event on and under budget as well as gave our foundation partners a world class experience. Our goal was to host an upscale event within our budget - needless to say, we succeeded! Erika's event design, from floral arrangements and lighting, to my favorite enhancement--the hanging acrylic buffet went above and beyond our imagination of what our event could be! She often took initiative and created a robust blueprint for the space and over-delivered on her contractual obligations (i.e. stage area for speakers, designated wall space for slide shows, etc). We weekly touch-points leading up to the event and even daily check-in as we got to the week of the event, and she was always available for our random needs in between times. Having us a client was not an easy undertaking but Posh & Prim never wavered in their professionalism and continued support and interest in providing us with all that we desired for our event. Erika, in particular, welcomed all ideas and was extremely accommodating. She also provided a level of comfort that made the planning process smooth since we are not local to Kansas City. We will definitely be using Posh and Prim's services again.

Small chapel and large reception hall. I officiated a small wedding there and was impressed.read more

Definitely recommend!!! I'm so glad we got married here and not some huge corporate space. Every…read moredetail was thought out and they made our wedding day an unforgettable experience. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we knew we had found the perfect venue. The chapel's absolutely charming, and perfect for photos. The coordinator at Little Shawnee Chapel was an absolute gem. From the initial planning stages to the big day itself, they were incredibly helpful and attentive to every detail, ensuring that everything ran smoothly. It was amazing as it allowed my wife to relax and enjoy every moment with her family who flew in. The chapel itself is timeless. It's super well lit, yet cozy. It provided the perfect backdrop for our ceremony, creating an intimate and romantic ambiance that our guests loved. PLUS, the neighboring space allowed extra room for our guests to grab refreshments before and after the ceremony, which other smaller venues in town definitely didn't offer. We can't thank everyone enough for making our wedding day truly special. If you're looking for a venue with charm, character, and exceptional service, look no further than Little Shawnee Chapel. Highly recommended!!!

Jenni was an absolute pleasure to work with, and all of the flowers for my wedding were astounding!…read moreI came to her with very little knowledge on flower names or what I wanted, and she helped me come up with ideas and narrow it down. My choices tend to be eclectic, but she pulled it all off spectacularly. I couldn't have been happier! Planning the flowers with her ended up being one of my favorite parts of the planning process. Jenni was also a total champ for responding quickly to my myriad of questions and ideas. Delivery and set up went perfectly smooth as well. All around the best!!

Jenni was such a helpful part of our wedding. We didn't give her much to go on: We had a very low…read morebudget for florals, no real vision to share, and an interest in keeping things as sustainable as possible. We also changed our minds many times over. Notwithstanding the challenges we presented her, she and her team delivered a beautiful product with minimal direction and on a flexible, understanding schedule. Our tables and chuppah looked lovely, and she arranged to have the flowers donated after the wedding, giving them a second life. Her ability to interpret what we were asking for, turn it into a lovely product, manage costs, and do all this such that we didn't worry about having to manage the process made this part of wedding-planning so much easier. We definitely recommend working with Jenni and her team!