Wildly Yours Weddings + Elopements

08/03/2026

Details from M&B’s day that I very much love, but never did post.🍴
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Couple: madisonrbrooks & Brian Gronniger
Ceremony Venue: Kansas City Public Library
Reception Venue: 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 | Starlight Ballroom
Photography: EMILY NYSTROM | Photographer
Videography: Tucker Evans
Planning/Design: Mallory McNeal | Event Planning & Design
Floral Design: Ferrell Richardson // Kansas City Wedding Florist
Gown: RENHUE
Second Dress: RACHEL GILBERT
Suit: P. Johnson
Band: Golden Bell Music
Production/Dancefloor: Golden Hour Entertainment
Second Line: Max James/ Back Alley Brass Band
Catering: 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲
Bar: Hotel Kansas City
Cake/Dessert: Kansas City Custom Cookies & Cakes
Rentals: Kansas City Event Rentals & Design
Hairstylist: 𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐘𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓
Makeup Artistry: St Pete | Tampa | Kansas City Makeup Artist
Stationary Design: Hil Hatt
Printing: Public Print
Photobooth: KC Photo Booth Rental | Kansas City

07/30/2026

Spencer, and the strong, compassionate, radiant, intelligent and hilarious women she surrounds herself with. 🕊️
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Couple: Spencer Bakalar & Cole Bakalar
Ceremony Venue: Nelson-Atkins Museum | West Terrace
Reception Venue: Nelson-Atkins Museum | Kirkwood Hall
Photography: Mallorie McBride
Cinematography: Kristin Mueth
Planning/Design: Mallory McNeal | Event Planning & Design
Floral: Lily Floral Collective - Kansas City Botanical Artists
Gown: Saint Bridal Couture by bride.
Suit: Slabotskys Fine Menswear & Tailoring
Band: Wedding Band Kansas City
Catering: Nelson-Atkins Museum nelsonatkins
Bartending: Nelson-Atkins Museum
Cake: Dolce Bakery
Desserts: Made With Love by Vicki
Rentals: Kansas City Event Rentals & Design & Mallory McNeal | Event Planning & Design
Hair Stylist: 𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐘𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓
Makeup Artistry: 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐮𝐩 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 & 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬
Stationery Design: Mallory McNeal | Event Planning & Design
Day-Of Signage: Mallory McNeal | Event Planning & Design
Transportation: KC Transportation Group

06/29/2026

Mia & Mary Kate’s reception 🦢

From the very beginning of their designing and planning experience, Mia and MK were clear in their vision for a romantic, feminine, intimate and moody atmosphere to welcome their friends and family into. Creating alongside folks with such passion for shaping an experience and telling a story, rather than simply replicating a color palette or trend, is such a beautiful honor and privilege.
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Couple: Mia Colanero & Mary Kate Colanero
Design, Planning & Styling: Mallory McNeal | Event Planning & Design
Photography: Mallorie McBride
Second Shooter: Ethan DeGree | KC Photographer
Cinematography: Ali Hadley
Venue: Century Club at Skyline & Co.
Floral Design: Kansas City Event & Wedding Florist
Mia’s Gown: Saint Bridal Couture by bride.
MK’s Suit: PERTE D’EGO
Makeup Artistry: St Pete | Tampa | Kansas City Makeup Artist
Hair Stylist: 𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐘𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓
Ceremony Music: Violetta Strings
Reception Music/DJ: Max James
Catering: Olive Events + Catering
Bartending: Skyline & Co.
Dessert: McLain's Cakery
Drapery Installation: The Intimate Event Co.
Rentals: Kansas City Event Rentals & Design
Linens: BBJ La Tavola
Custom Floor Decal: Golden Hour Entertainment
Stationery: Minted Weddings
Day-Of Stationery & Signage: Mallory McNeal | Event Planning & Design

06/19/2026

The ultimate lover girls 💌
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Couple: Mia Colanero & Mary Kate Colanero
Design, Planning & Styling: Mallory McNeal | Event Planning & Design
Photography: Mallorie McBride
Second Shooter: Ethan DeGree | KC Photographer
Cinematography: Ali Hadley
Venue: Century Club at Skyline & Co.
Floral Design: Kansas City Event & Wedding Florist
Mia’s Gown: Saint Bridal Couture by bride.
MK’s Suit: PERTE D’EGO
Makeup Artistry: St Pete | Tampa | Kansas City Makeup Artist
Hair Stylist: 𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐘𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓
Ceremony Music: Violetta Strings
Reception Music/DJ: Max James
Catering: Olive Events + Catering
Bartending: Skyline & Co.
Dessert: McLain's Cakery
Drapery Installation: The Intimate Event Co.
Rentals: Kansas City Event Rentals & Design
Linens: BBJ La Tavola
Custom Floor Decal: Golden Hour Entertainment
Stationery: Minted Weddings
Day-Of Stationery & Signage: Mallory McNeal | Event Planning & Design

06/16/2026

A special place in my heart for the Kings 🕊️
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ouple: Taylor King & Logan King
Planning & Design: Mallory McNeal | Event Planning & Design
Photography: Photos by Kalli Jo | Photo & Super 8mm
Getting Ready Location: The Truitt
Ceremony & Reception Venue: The Guild | Kansas City Crossroads Wedding + Event Venue
Officiant: Jackie Henley
Floral Design: Lily Floral Collective - Kansas City Botanical Artists
Bridal Gown: Divine Atelier by Bridal Extraordinaire
Hair Stylist: Mas Lis Beauty
Makeup Artist: MEL | KANSAS CITY MAKEUP ARTIST
Tux: Bridal Extraordinaire
Entertainment/Music: Max James
Catering: Hefter Catering
Desserts: Hefter Catering
Cake: McLain's Cakery
Bartending: The Guild | Kansas City Crossroads Wedding + Event Venue
Rentals: Kansas City Event Rentals & Design
Stationery & Signage: Mallory McNeal | Event Planning & Design

06/12/2026

06/09/2026

Madi brought the initial inspiration & vibes, then I drew from the industrial and botanical contrast of to bring each element together in artful cohesion. ꩜
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06/03/2026

The Butchers (aka mom & dad)
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05/27/2026

Sharp, clean, and edgy juxtaposed on soft romance for the Butchers.🔪
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05/26/2026

With no further ado, I’m back for 2026 and more ready than ever to celebrate each of my couples with heart and purpose.

2025 was a big year with more challenges than ever that necessitated new strategies for navigating them. Running two businesses while staying grounded in my values and tuning out the noise of the industry and the ever-increasing expectations requires consistent resets and self-reflection, and sometimes that means a little bit of a hiatus from social media. After all, I firmly believe that my purpose here isn’t to perform for social media engagement, my purpose is to support and guide real through humans who value experiences over appearances and real creativity over the illusion of it.

Cheers to 2026 and all of the lovely, special, and unique couples I have the privilege of celebrating this year!

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