The Ivory Hour - Weddings by Tess

02/04/2026

12/09/2025

As we get ready to welcome a brand new year, my heart is full thinking about all the couples I’ve had the joy of supporting, and all the beautiful celebrations still to come.
The start of the year is one of the busiest booking seasons for weddings, and my calendar is already filling with love stories, timelines, color palettes, and all the little details that make each wedding uniquely you.
If you’re recently engaged (congratulations!) or finally diving into the planning process, now is the perfect time to secure your date. Whether you need full planning, coordination, or just an expert to make sure your day flows effortlessly, I’m here to help bring your vision to life.

10/21/2025

Congratulations to Ariel and Riley!!
It was a beautiful day for a Monday wedding!!

10/18/2025

Screaming Congratulations to Hailey and Connor!

10/10/2025

Lainey and Issacs big day!
Love a fall wedding!

10/08/2025

"Why do I need a wedding coordinator?" I hear people say this all the time and to be honest, This is the very same question I asked myself, a professional wedding planner and coordinator. My thought process was that I know how to do this, so I can do it myself, especially with the help of my mother and friends. So I'm going to share the hard truth about my wedding day. The picture I'm sharing here is the ✨only✨ picture I have with my mom on my wedding day, and it's of the back of her head. She wasn't able to get ready with me or even stay for photos because she was handling everything else. I'm sharing this with you because I don't want brides to have the same experience. All the decorating, setup, directing of individuals, and vendor management that you would task your mom, aunt, or friend with is what I handle for you and your loved ones, so all of you can be present on your special day. Don't leave that job to just anyone; leave it to me🫶🏻

10/01/2025

Its October 1st and for me, Grateful is an understatement! Love being busy!
I only have 3 more weekend dates (see picture below) available for this October! If you’re in need of a wedding Coordinator for your 2025 wedding THIS MONTH, message me now! I’m offering a huge discount to fill up my weekends 🫶🏻

09/27/2025

Rehearsal day for Lauren and Jason! So excited for this wedding tomorrow!

08/19/2025

It’s not work when you love what you do 😍 so grateful to be apart of one of the most important days of a couples life!

08/07/2025

🌟 We’re more than halfway through 2025 — can you believe it?! 🎉
To celebrate, The Ivory Hour - Weddings by Tess is offering a limited-time discount for the rest of the year!

💍 Day-Of Coordination for just $500 (normally $750!)
This offer is available exclusively for 2025 weddings and perfect for Kansas City brides who want to relax and fully enjoy their big day while I handle the details!

✨ Planning a wedding outside of KC? No problem — the discount still applies, with a travel fee.

If you or someone you know is saying “I do” in 2025, now’s the perfect time to lock in your date and save!

📅 Message me today to check availability — I’d love to help make your wedding day as smooth, joyful, and beautiful as it deserves to be 💛

08/04/2025

Hey there! My names Tess and I wanted to introduce myself!
I’ve been *officially* in the wedding industry since late 2019. But I always joke that the love for it must run in my blood, since my mother and grandmother both had careers in the industry!
I have been an in house wedding coordinator and a banquet and event manager for 2 established venues And just recently have decided to take the leap of starting my own business!
I’m so excited for what the rest of 2025 has to offer and more than anything, I’m so excited to be able to make some wonderful couples weddings go off without a hitch!
Thank you for following along in my journey!