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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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! Florist: Rebecca Rose Events; Photographer: Mike Cassimatis First and foremost - HIRE A PRO! This can make a world of a difference! Whether you have a $2,000 budget or a $10,000 budget, finding a florist who can order the flowers, put the pieces together, deliver them in full bloom, set them up and tear them do ..read more

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! Jefferson May Photography Our biggest tip? Ask the right questions! Who creates the playlist for the cocktail hour, dinner service, and reception? When do you meet to make final decisions on the music? What other services can they provide? Do they have a photobooth option? Can t ..read more

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! Jefferson May Photography Our biggest tip? Ask the right questions! Who creates the playlist for the cocktail hour, dinner service, and reception? When do you meet to make final decisions on the music? What other services can they provide? Do they have a photobooth option? Can t ..read more

You GUYS. You are in for a TREAT with this guest blogger. Stephanie got married at Hawthorne House in the fall of 2020 and her wedding is one I’ll never forget. Her and Matt had such a positive attitude throughout the entirety of their planning (and look what year they got married in!!), always kept their eye on the price- marriage- and had a party none of their guests will forget. Be sure to check out their wedding day details at the bottom including timeline and vendor information! Without further ado…..let’s hear from Stephanie! Matt and I’s wedding venue search was EXTENSIVE. We looked at ..read more

It’s not often that I’m speechless, but I. AM. SPEECHLESS.   Okay, not really because I’m going to finish this blog. But first I need to pick my jaw up off the floor.   BECAUSE LOOK AT THESE CUSTOM INVITATIONS WE DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MINTED!!!!   We are over the moon about this new launch. As a #HitchedAtHawthorne couple you can now utilize any design from the Minted Invitation Assortment collection if the design has enough space to accommodate the illustration and add this custom drawing of Hawthorne House to your invitation. COMPLIMENTARY.   How can I design and o ..read more

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? We previously touched on the different times to host a send off as we’ve seen post-ceremony, post-cocktail hour and post-reception send offs at Hawthorne House. There are so many locations and ways to organize your send off so check out this blog post first if you’re looking for these answers! Stick around if you’re ready to click photo-ready send off ideas that are contract approve ..read more

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! Hawthorne House has no association or liability with the recommended accommodations. Photo credit: Elizabeth LaDean Photography If you’re looking for unique lodging just minutes from Hawthorne House this ..read more

Hooray, hooray, it’s almost time for your big day! With your wedding day just a few months (or weeks!!) out it’s time to gear up for the Final Walk Through at Hawthorne House. This meeting is the big kahuna of meetings with our team. So, what can you expect from this meeting and how can you best prepare? Let’s chat! First of all- who should you invite to the meeting? Your planning partners! Most couples at Hawthorne House opt to have a wedding planner/coordinator and you will absolutely want to make sure they are present. Their ears should be hearing all the conversations we are having fro ..read more