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Thanks for vising the Hawthorne House blog! Here you will find tips and tricks to planning your wedding, real wedding inspiration, advice from local professionals and more! Scroll through to see what article catches your eye or sort by the categories listed below to see only the articles relevant to what you want help with. Happy reading!

 

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Paige & Bryce’s Unforgettable Summer Celebration at a Unique Kansas City Outdoor Wedding Venue

Paige and Bryce’s summer wedding at Hawthorne House was the perfect blend of timeless elegance and laid-back fun. With a stunning outdoor ceremony, signature cocktails, yard games, and a joyful celebration under the stars, their day showcased everything that makes this Kansas City outdoor wedding venue so unforgettable.

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Hawthorne House Open House: November 22nd, 2024

YOU'RE INVITED to our Hawthorne House Open House on Friday, November 22nd, 2024! You’ll have the ability to connect with some of our favorite vendors and see their work on display as well as see the space decorated, in the evening, as you start to envision your wedding day. We’ll be having some SERIOUSLY AMAZING design examples this year that you do not want to miss!

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Choose the Right Caterer For You!

Wedding celebrations are all about coming together in marriage, but no one can deny that food comes in a close second to hearing you say “I Do!”. As you search for the perfect caterer for your wedding day, we’ve got a few tips and tricks of the trade to help you narrow it down! These four tips will help you narrow down the hunt as you look to secure your Kansas City Wedding Caterer!

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Let’s Talk Florist!

Bright and Colorful. Whites and Greens. All the Baby’s Breath. No Baby’s Breath. Traditional & Timeless. Quirky and Unique…. No matter what your vision may be, we’ve got some recommendations when it comes to booking the perfect florist for the vision you have for your wedding day! Use these five wedding floral tips as you begin the process AND finalize the process of envisioning your Kansas City wedding day.

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Ready to book your Entertainment Vendor?

How do you know if you’re hiring the RIGHT DJ / Band for your wedding day? Great question! There are hundreds of great entertainers in the Kansas City area, and we have narrowed it down to our top five for you! Here are a few tips that we’ve learned along the way to ensure your dance floor stays full ALL. NIGHT. LONG!!

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Send Off Ideas

Throughout planning you’ll be asked about what song you want to walk down the aisle to, how you want to be announced at your grand entrance and what dance/diddy/jig you’ll be entering with- but what about the exit? Read on to see examples and linked products for fun and unique wedding ceremony and reception send off ideas for your Kansas City Hawthorne House wedding!

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Accommodation Recommendations

At Hawthorne House, guest experience is a top priority for both us and our couples. One critical aspect of that experience, particularly if you are hosting family and friends who aren’t from the area, is where they’ll sleep! With vacation rentals popping up in the area and new hotels getting built, we’ve collected a handful of options within a close proximity- each with a different perk!

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Let’s Get Ready for Your Final Walk Through!

Let’s get you ready to say, “I do” at Hawthorne House, Kansas City’s premier indoor and outdoor wedding venue! With our team’s 25 years of wedding experience including wedding planning we are here to guide you through a flawless experience. This guide will walk you through how to best prepare for your Kansas City Hawthorne House wedding whether you’re hosting an indoor or outdoor wedding, having 100 or 300 of your closest family and friends and hosting a bar or not! Let the (final stages) of planning begin!

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