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Based in Olathe, KS, Simple Elegance Wedding & Event Planners is a premier wedding coordination firm. Serving couples from around Kansas City and beyond, their wedding adroitness is both celebrated and sought after. The skills of these planners are so strong that they have been featured in a number of publications. Chic and sensitive to your needs, they aspire to create a wedding to be treasured.
Simple Elegance Wedding & Event Planners was started in 1996 by the passionate and dedicated Kindra Browne. Her enthusiasm is reflected in her membership of the National Bridal Service Association and her service on the board of The Preferred Wedding Professionals Association. She leads a fantastic team of individuals who approach wedding planning with care and sensibility.
Weddings designed and executed by this team of professionals are as original as they are glamorous. Past inspired designs include a clear tent with hanging vegetal installations and Pinterest-worthy watercolor invitations. Versatile, they are talented with not only paperwork and checklists, but the latest trends and most fashionable styles.
The wedding packages at Simple Elegance Wedding & Event Planners range from full-service, day-of, and destination weddings. Services included in these various packages can include design, showers, rental logistics, and vendor organization. The planners can even be there to welcome and direct guests throughout the event and cue when certain ceremonies are supposed to occur. By taking care of these details and maintaining communication, they create an impeccable wedding.
What You'll Love About Simple Elegance Wedding & Event Planners
Couples who choose this team to plan their wedding rave about their efficiency and professionalism, ensuring that the lead-up to the big day is an enjoyable, stress-free experience. Check out the Reviews section to learn more about what past couples had to say about Simple Elegance Wedding & Event Planners.
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Kindra’s keen eye for organization, detail and design and her sensitivity to each client and their event have propelled Simple Elegance to the top in Kansas City, not to mention her ability to hire a GREAT team! The Simple Elegance team has received the following awards, "Hall of Fame", “Best of Weddings”, The Knot, “The Bride’s Choice Award, “ Wedding Wire and are member of the Style Me Pretty Little Black Book. Their real weddings have been featured in The Knot Magazine, KC Weddings Magazine, 435 South, Johnson County Living, Style Me Pretty, Carats & Cake, The Knot.com & Brides.com
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Simple Elegance, specifically planners like Paulina and Lucia, received high praise from multiple reviewers as truly dedicated, helpful, and professional individuals who brought wedding visions to life flawlessly, making the planning process stress-free and enjoyable. They paid great attention to detail, offered helpful suggestions, maintained excellent communication, and ensured that everything ran smoothly on the wedding day. Reviewers highlighted the exceptional organizational skills, patience, and passion displayed by the planners, making the overall wedding experience truly magical and unforgettable. Customers highly recommend Simple Elegance and their planners for a seamless and beautiful wedding day.Review photos
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Natalie H
5.0
1/28/2025
Hiring Simple Elegance was the best decision we made for our wedding! Paulina's exceptional communication kept us informed and stress-free throughout the planning process. She truly understood our vision and brought it to life beautifully, paying attention to every detail and offering creative suggestions.
On wedding day, Paulina ensured everything ran seamlessly. Her calm, organized presence allowed us to relax and fully enjoy the day, knowing she had everything under control. If you’re looking for a planning company that is professional, creative, and truly dedicated to making your wedding perfect, Simple Elegance is the one.
Samantha S
5.0
12/15/2024
Paulina from Simple Elegance was an absolute dream to work with, making our wedding day flawless from start to finish. Her attention to detail ensured that every element of our vision came to life, creating a truly magical experience. She was always calm, professional, and resourceful, handling every challenge with grace and expertise. Paulina's ability to keep everything on schedule while making us feel completely at ease was incredible. We couldn't have asked for a better planner to make our special day unforgettable!
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Lexi B
5.0
12/06/2024
Simple Elegance is the best! I worked with Paulina and their team and cannot recommend them enough. Paulina made the wedding experience so perfect. She kept me on track with all deadlines and made picking vendors easy with great recommendations. I do not know what I would have done with out her. Paulina made my wedding day stress free and so perfect. Everyone was complementing me on how great she was and helpful she was to all the guest. Paulina and Simple Elegance are the best!
Ashton D
5.0
11/26/2024
Lucia Brancato was our wedding planner for our wedding in September and she is truly SO amazing! Words cannot describe how thankful we are to have had Lucia as our planner. From our very first meeting to our wedding day, she was so incredible throughout the entire process. We were planning our wedding from Boston and can honestly say we would have never been able to do it without her. She was so incredibly helpful in suggesting vendors that were in line with our entire vision and making sure all of our wedding dreams came true. Lucia was such a positive light in our wedding planning process which at times could be stressful especially from out of state and she ensured we were always on track and she was extremely organized and informative in each meeting.
Simple Elegance has such a great system from the google doc with all the meeting notes, vendor contracts, etc. to the newsletter the week off to your bridal party to make sure nothing is missed. She addressed all of our concerns and made sure we were confident in the timeline of the entire planning process and helped make it so much easier for us and our families. Leading up to the wedding, Lucia made sure all of our vendors were communicated with and we were staying on top of everything. She goes above and beyond to make sure you feel at ease.
We worked with Lucia for 14 months leading up to our wedding and she always made us feel like our wedding was the only one she was planning (even in the midst of planning her own) and was readily available for any questions/help we needed throughout.
The day of the wedding we cannot say enough positive things! Having Lucia as our wedding planner took every ounce of stress off and we were able to be present and enjoy the day. Her attention to detail was incredible and she thought of things we would need for our day that we never would have even thought of ourselves! And the day of she did not miss a beat, she made sure everyone was on time, where they needed to be and coordinated with all of our vendors to ensure everything was going as was supposed to. Our venue looked absolutely incredible, Lucia and her assistant knocked it out of the park and we were so incredibly happy with the outcome. Our wedding day was flawless and we have never stopped talking about it and have received so many compliments on every detail of our wedding and how smoothly everything ran. I am not great at making decisions and Lucia remained patient with us throughout the entire process and making sure we were making decisions that were true to us. Lucia is patient, positive and extremely passionate about her job and makes sure everything is perfect for your day. My fiancé’ and I were sad we wouldn’t be meeting with her anymore after our wedding as she truly was the best and we are forever grateful to her for making our day such a dream! She has found her true calling and we would recommend her time and again to anyone planning their wedding!
Hanna G
5.0
11/03/2024
Kindra Browne, founder of and planner with Simple Elegance, is truly amazing. Not only is she a sweet and long-time friend, she was also the best wedding planner we could have asked for. She went above and beyond to help my husband and me have the wedding we've always envisioned, and she made it so incredibly easy for us as a couple. She helped us find budget-friendly solutions to things that were important for us to include in our wedding day. She took our stress away in areas that would normally be very difficult, she met with us regularly to keep us on track and she took care of everything up until the very last minute of our wedding day (and even after). Our wedding was everything we ever dreamed of because of her. We are lucky to have had her guidance throughout the wedding planning process! You can't go wrong with booking with Simple Elegance. We are so, so happy we did.
Sara P
5.0
11/01/2024
Kindra is the absolute best in the business - she made wedding planning such a breeze, and we had so much fun. She is extremely organized, knowledgeable, and most importantly stays calm and collected in any situation. She can problem solve like no other, is an incredible listener, and kept me calm (coming from a type-A, stressed out bride). Every other vendor we worked with raved about her when I was asked who my planner was. She is extremely well respected in the wedding industry, and with good reason. I have already recommended her to anyone that will listen and would hire her again in a heartbeat. She is one of a kind!
Joe M
5.0
10/31/2024
Kindra was amazing. Planning a wedding was something that I had no idea how to do, and she made the process so simple. She took care of all of the hard work, while making it so that we still had total control over the process. We met with her often, and she made it so that we knew what to expect every time, we always knew where we were in the process and what we needed to do, and we never felt lost or overwhelmed. I don’t think that’s typical for wedding planning but it was our experience. She brought our ideas to life and even exceeded our expectations. I cannot recommend her services enough. If you want a stress-free and easy wedding planning process that will make your wedding the best day of your life, then this is who you need to go to
Anna K
5.0
10/26/2024
Whenever I told anyone that Kindra Browne from Simple Elegance was my wedding planner, they told me I had the fairy godmother of wedding planners. They were right! From the very beginning, Kindra took the stress out of wedding planning. Her 28 years of experience in planning weddings was apparent, as she had worked with all of our vendors before and knew exactly how to manage each relationship. Each meeting with her felt like a therapy session with her attention to detail and assurance that she would not let anything slip through the cracks. My mom and I joke that we may no longer like each other very much if we didn't have Kindra to guide us through the wedding planning process. Thanks to Kindra's work in planning our wedding, keeping us on schedule, her willingness to talk through every little decision, clear communication with vendors and incredible weekend-of execution, we had the wedding of our dreams. Kindra, we don't know what we would've done without you - THANK YOU!!
Alex M
5.0
5/23/2024
Alyssa Walz was our wedding planner and she was absolutely amazing throughout every step. Our group met with Alyssa multiple times before the wedding and she was incredibly helpful, informative, patient, and very organized. She took the meeting notes and uploaded them to the shared drive where everyone had access. She addressed all our concerns leading up the wedding and I was confident that everything was on track. Day of wedding she was also phenomenal. She managed so many of the details and ensured vendors had everything they needed, and made sure everything was correct. She worked with the venue to make sure that the bridal and grooms areas were set up perfectly, she managed coordination of personal items to make sure they weren't left behind at the end of the night, added waters and food to the sendoff car, and addressed every request I can think of. Any problem that seemed to pop up was managed, and she helped make the day feel so special. I am very grateful to have had Alyssa as our planner and would highly recommend her!
Hillary B
5.0
4/30/2024
Alyssa Walz was our day-of wedding coordinator but that title does not fully encompass all that she did for us! We got married on 4/20/2024 at La Villa in Kansas City, MO. Since we hired Alyssa about a year prior, she answered all of my questions and provided a Google Drive with amazing resources for vendor recommendations, ceremony help, tipping etiquette, etc. It was beyond helpful while planning my wedding and making sure everything was ready to go. 6 weeks prior to our wedding date, we met with her to discuss timeline and everything from rehearsal dinner to end of wedding. She was beyond helpful with getting everything organized and taking over vendor communication to make sure everyone was where they needed to be at the right time on the big day. Something above and beyond that she did was help me with my dad, who had a serious illness right before the wedding that required hospitalization. She made sure that everyone on the vendor team was aware that he might need a little extra help and helped us rearrange the day so that it still flowed well, but made sure that the things he would be doing would be closer together. The extra attention to someone who was so important to us to be there and be able to be present was beyond comforting and far beyond her job description. It meant the world to us and I will forever be grateful that I get to have memories of my father at our wedding because of the extra time that Alyssa spent making sure he could be comfortably included. Alyssa also went above and beyond by making sure that our cars were loaded up with everything from the bridal suite and then she drove our cars over to the hotel that our family was staying at so that they were easy for us to get the next morning. She made sure to save my bouquet and put it in water since I wanted to preserve it. And the cherry on top, she made sure to mail our wedding license so that we didn't have to worry about getting that done before we left on our honeymoon. The attention to detail, the genuine care and kindness she showed us, and her fun personality are just a few of the many reasons why we would recommend Alyssa and Simple Elegance to anyone getting married, whether you need a full planner or someone for the day-of. Thank you to Alyssa and her team (including her assistant Kate who was top-notch, just like Alyssa)! We would give them more than 5 stars if we could! Thank you for making our wedding day the absolute perfect day!
Erin N
5.0
4/25/2024
WOW! Blown away by the entire body of work from Simple Elegance, and, particularly, Paulina. We began wedding planning together a year & a half out, and she was as invested and focused from the very beginning as she was the weeks and days leading up to the wedding. While she juggled SEVERAL other weddings during this time period, you would never have guessed. She gave her all to communicating with the vendors we chose, suggesting ideas for tablescape design, coordinating the timeline of the wedding day down to the minute, and everything in between. SO many of my bridesmaids commented about how they had never seen a more organized wedding weekend itinerary. :)
Some (including myself) would describe me as VERY type A, but Paulina embraced all of my late night design/inspiration thoughts & emails and welcomed it. She was the perfect balance of a guiding light when I needed it but, ultimately, let me make final decisions and was never micromanaging.
In terms of the grunt work of wedding planning, Simple Elegance makes it extremely easy with ready-to-complete spreadsheets & forms. From budgeting to compiled lists of meeting notes, guest list templates, and music guides, everything was easy to navigate to and track. They have it down to a science!
Paulina knew what I needed before I knew I needed it... I had collected so many decor items leading up to the wedding (cocktail hour yard games, champagne coupes for the cake-cutting, party hats for the dance floor, matchbooks for the bars, etc.), and Paulina knew where each one went. Walking into the reception, I was flabbergasted, as everything was set up as I envisioned it. She let me be present on wedding day while getting ready with my girls, which was beyond needed and refreshing... The two of us were so in-sync, it's crazy!!!
One of Paulina's qualities I most admire is her calmness. She was composed when plans changed, proactive with new ideas and fresh thoughts, and confident in her approach to it all. I owe the success of our wedding to her... It 1,000% would not be the dream day I had always hoped for without Paulina's expertise.
There were countless vendors we worked with that told me Paulina was the best, and I was very lucky to have her as my planner... I couldn't have agreed more and consider Paulina a friend for life. :)
Kerry M
5.0
2/29/2024
It is with a tremendous amount of gratitude and confidence that we wholeheartedly recommend Simple
Elegance to brides/grooms/parents who are planning their special day!
Our daughter was engaged May 2023 and set an October 28, 2023 wedding date. We knew we needed a skilled, personable, and efficient wedding planner. Our daughter lives in KC but we (parents) are in Louisiana so it was important to have someone who, not only had a great working relationship with KC vendors, but also someone local to walk with our daughter through all the decisions and details that needed to be (quickly) achieved.
We hired a local well-known planner we thought would be a perfect fit but, after two very frustrating months of poor communication, missed details, and lack of vendor knowledge/options, we reached out to Kindra and Emmy at Simple Elegance.
Without hesitation, Emmy stepped in and served as our AMAZING wedding planner! We simply cannot praise her enough for her detailed thinking, timely communication, execution, and calm and personable personality that absolutely put our Bride's mind at ease, and endeared her to our entire family throughout this process! Our Bride had a very specific "vision" of her wedding celebration and Emmy not only immediately went to work to make her vision come to life, she also added special suggestions and expertise that comes from her educational and professional experiences.
Our ceremony was created to be a beautiful outdoor ceremony...unfortunately, wedding day arrived and was an arctic monsoon! Emmy was solid as a rock on wedding day, jumping in to make necessary accommodations to move the ceremony inside. She and her team, along with our amazing florist, worked tirelessly ALL DAY to create the most beautiful indoor ceremony space! Emmy was calm, communicative, and resourceful and helped keep our bride/groom/wedding party/ parents focused on this cherished time together. She was simply a ROCK!
On top of all she managed to pull together on wedding day, later, when looking through wedding day photos, we realized we were missing some wedding reception detailed photos (all the work that goes into planning every detail is often lost in the blur of the actual day!) but...Emmy had managed to enter our reception tent (remember the arctic monsoon occurring) prior to guests arriving, and had taken wonderful videos and photos of catering setup, cake display, furniture arrangement, dance floor/band setup, florals, etc! We will forever cherish these detailed video/photos that remind us of the planning that went into this event...we had MANY great photos of the wedding party and guests but truly appreciate the thought Emmy put into snapping these quiet photos that show our details.
Emmy Koca is incredibly talented and we are forever grateful for her and recommend her HIGHLY!!!
Susan P
5.0
12/18/2023
From the initial phone call, with Paulina Boydston at Simple Elegance, when we were trying to decide if we needed or wanted a planner, and all through the year we spent together planning my daughter's wedding, Simple Elegance, and specifically Paulina Boydston, who became our Planner, exceeded every expectation! Organized, professional, full of ideas and open to ours, direct - Paulina always told us the truth...what could work and what might not. Paulina expanded our thinking, in a good way...she understood how we felt, what we envisioned, and helped shape it. She kept us on track... with EVERY detail, and there were many more than I ever thought there would be. Paulina cared. We looked forward to every meeting and every conversation. We planned a lot and we laughed a lot, too!
Several family members and friends remarked at how many special details there were at the wedding, how cool the venue was, how well the day and night flowed, how easy the transportation was, how great the hotel was, great food ... all of that was a direct result of Paulina at Simple Elegance leveraging relationships and creating relationships.
The bottom line is, not only did we have a really beautiful and fun wedding, but I feel like we made a friend. And, honestly, I enjoyed the wedding...not a care in the world, because Paulina was directing and managing it all.
I highly recommend!
Lindsey M
5.0
12/08/2023
Alyssa was the absolute best! I really don't know what we would have done without her! She was amazing with coordinating with the venue when we were having some issues with food allergies, making sure that the previous venue coordinator said was done with the new venue coordinator.
She made the day so stress free for us and my parents! We did not have to worry about anything and we had the most perfect wedding! Could not recommend her enough!!
Cathy R
5.0
12/07/2023
Paulina was our wedding planner and there's not much to say other than the fact that she was FANTASTIC. From the very beginning we felt like the process was seamless and easy. Paulina made our day feel so special, care free, and beautiful. From organizing, to design, to problem solving - Paulina did it all with ease. :)
Jan H
5.0
11/22/2023
I used Holly Davidson for both of my daughters’ weddings. She was a lifesaver. We’ve developed a special friendship as a result of our amazing experience together. She’s professional, smart, extremely efficient, fun, and very tuned in to both MOB and the bride’s needs. Just love her!
Nathalie K
5.0
11/16/2023
We could not recommend Simple Elegance more! We had a wedding in Kansas City in July 2023, and working with Kindra from Simple Elegance made the entire process so smooth and enjoyable. Kindra took on all the work of working with outside vendors, and all of her recommendations for who to work with were spot on. The day itself was completely stress free for us (despite being 12 hours after KC's biggest storm of the decade!), and she worked through every minor issue that came up easily. It was truly one of the happiest days of our life, and it was amazing to see all of the little details we had planned for so long come to life: Kindra truly understood our vision and delivered. Investing in Simple Elegance is WELL worth it, and would certainly recommend them to anyone in the KC area.
Samantha R
5.0
11/15/2023
Holly planned our wedding and rehearsal dinner (full service planning) and picking her as our planner was the single best choice we made for our wedding. She was incredibly helpful and knowledgable throughout the entire 20+ month engagement. The process of selecting all the other vendors went incredibly smoothly due to her guidance and suggestions along the way, taking into account our personalities and aesthetic for the wedding. She navigated all family dynamics with grace and subtlety throughout the planning process. Additionally, she handled all communication and coordination between the vendors which made everything low-stress and feel cohesive when it came to the wedding weekend. The Simple Elegance team and the assistants were absolute gems on the weekend of as well - from acquiring a missing bowtie to delivering everything to our hotel room at the end of the night. We couldn’t be happier with how our wedding turned out and have Holly to thank for that!
Jenny S
5.0
11/15/2023
If I could give more stars I would! We have no idea what we would’ve done without Holly throughout this whole wedding planning experience. She knew exactly what details were most important to us and made our vision completely come to life. We are so lucky and grateful she was available for our wedding!
Aubrey M
5.0
11/02/2023
I cannot rate them high enough…. I worked with Emmy and Kindra to plan my wedding. From our very first meeting, they were nothing but professional and so organized. They came to my rescue after a not so great experience with someone else and took away every ounce of stress/worry I had. Emmy was so on top of everything and was so great at communicating along the way. The day of the wedding, we had to change a lot of plans due to weather, and Emmy handled everything so seamlessly. I could not have done any of it without Emmy and their team!
Tate K
5.0
10/18/2023
Emmy at Simple Elegance was the absolute best. She made sure everything ran smoothly and was extremely organized. On top of that she was so patient amid the craziness. We cannot give a higher recommendation. Worth every penny.
Laura K
5.0
10/03/2023
I cannot put into words our appreciation for Kindra during this important and exciting time of our life! After a number of my coworkers had such wonderful experiences in their wedding planning process with Simple Elegance, there was no question who we were going to partner with in planning our big day. In our first meeting with Kindra, I knew right away we were going to be in good hands. She is experienced, organized, and made us feel like the most important couple she was working with. It wasn't until a few months into our planning process that I found out she was simultaneously planning her own son's wedding! It takes a true professional to make another couple feel just as important as her own family :)
The thing I appreciated most about working with Kindra -- aside from her great taste and having planned so many beautiful weddings -- is her ability to tailor her services to what we needed as individuals. As soon as we got started, I was very honest with Kindra about my demanding work schedule and tendency to suffer from decision fatigue. Kindra knew exactly how to help me not get overwhelmed by choices and bogged down in the details. I wish I had more Kindras in my life!
We still think of Kindra as our 'Wedding Fairy Godmother.' If there were challenges encountered with a vendor, a snafu in scheduling, or a concern about a potential day-of issue -- Kindra just had it handled. We had absolutely no worries on the day of our wedding. And that was the best gift anyone could have given us!
Mary H
5.0
8/30/2023
How Alyssa Walz with Simple Elegance captured and executed every. single. detail. of our daughter's hopes and dreams for her wedding speaks volumes of Alyssa's expertise and experience in planning and coordinating weddings! From our initial meetings to streamlined communications with vendors and the wedding party to the day-of implementation on the HOTTEST day of the year, Alyssa has been a shining star! She seemed to be everywhere at all times, anticipating and knowing exactly what was needed at any given moment. She was solution-focused (obtaining additional fans for the outdoor cocktail party, pivoting the receiving line so the bride, groom and guests would be most comfortable given the heat, moving the fan indoors for the dance party, etc) and didn't seem to break a sweat! Her strength is her gentleness and calmness and the ability to think clearly in pressure-cooker situations! She is able to rally her team, the venue staff and vendors to work together in a seamless and positive manner. Throughout the process, she managed every. single. question, concern, anxiety that I had with confidence and her trademark calmness. Alyssa Walz allowed my daughter and me to relax and enjoy the final weeks before her wedding which was HUGE! As one of the groomsmen :) was overheard saying, "Everyone needs Alyssa Walz to coordinate their wedding!" Simply elegant and fabulous and fun and beautiful--all this and more Alyssa helped to plan and execute for our daughter's wedding and we are incredibly grateful!
Lauren K
5.0
8/04/2023
Haley was our wedding coordinator and she made our lives so much easier leading up to the wedding and on the wedding weekend! I would highly recommend working with Haley and Simple Elegance. We began meeting with Haley a couple months prior to the wedding. She told us about final details and check list items that we otherwise could have forgotten. She helped us organize all our vendor information and payment schedules. The week of the wedding, she called all of our vendors to confirm arrival times and schedule for the day-of. She emailed our bridal party and everyone involved in the wedding ceremony, told them necessary information, and made sure they knew she was their point of contact for the wedding weekend. Finally (but not exhaustively), Haley was so kind and a joy to be around during a busy and at times stressful season. Working with Haley and the team at Simple Elegance was 100% worth it!
Jordan E
5.0
6/03/2023
Alyssa Walz was our wedding coordinator at Simple Elegance. At 4 months out we began meeting monthly, and right away she started handling and managing so many aspects of our wedding. She reached out and went to multiple vendor meetings, scheduled, and attended our tasting dinner, sent monthly emails with upcoming tasks that needed to be done, created a newsletter to send to family and wedding party regarding the wedding weekend info, and created our rehearsal and wedding timelines. She continually kept in contact with both my mother and me to make sure all steps and details were figured out. She helped manage stressful and difficult decisions, while also helping to make sure everyone’s side was being heard. Alyssa also provided so much information to help answer any question I had. She even has a google drive folder that she shares with you that had a wedding draft timeline, itinerary draft, wedding tips, example photography shot list, wedding item list, and much much more. Alyssa was there to help manage the rehearsal at the church, stopped by my parents’ house to get any items needed for the ceremony the night before, and made my wedding day the smoothest most stress-free day by coordinating and taking care of all the details with my vendors. She even made sure both my husband and my bags and purse were in the car as we left our reception. I cannot say enough great things about Alyssa. My mother and I are so grateful for all the time, effort, and support she put in to helping us plan my wedding. It was everything I wanted, and I owe a lot of that to Alyssa!
Laura T
5.0
4/04/2023
Alyssa Walz was our coordinator for our wedding, and she crushed it! At six weeks out she took over most everything from us. She contacted vendors, scheduled final meetings, created timelines for both rehearsal and wedding days, created a newsletter to send to family regarding wedding weekend, and the list goes on an on.
Alyssa is great to work with not only because she is great at her job, but because she is also extremely supportive during a stressful time. She gives great advice when you need it, is communicative and is a wonderful cheerleader. She keeps you on task in a positive manner while making you feel like you're not drowning (there's so much that goes into a wedding).
You won't go wrong hiring Alyssa.
Lauren J
5.0
3/21/2023
Lucia was the best person to be our day of wedding planner. I felt I did not have to worry about anything the day of. Everything went so smoothly and I knew she would always have my back. Not having to worry about communicating with vendors the day of was a big stress relief.
Kathleen F
5.0
3/20/2023
When we first met with Lucia, we instantly knew that she would be the perfect fit to help plan our special day. Her expertise and professionalism were above and beyond what we ever anticipated. Lucia's knowledge and attention to detail were always on display as she knew anything and everything that were needed to make the day run as smoothly as possible. Her timelines and clear communication really allowed for my husband and I to lean on her and trust that she had our best interest at heart. Lucia always made herself available to answer questions and spent several evenings at her office to review details. We utilized these in person meetings to check-in and make sure we were staying on time and hitting our specific deadlines. The day of the wedding, she was unbelievable in helping us stick to our day of timeline as well as handle any issue from outside vendors all the while keeping us focused on our big day and not on an issue that may have occurred.
We can't recommend Lucia enough to anyone looking to hire a Wedding Coordinator for their special day.
Delaney H
5.0
3/17/2023
Lucia our planner was amazing! We truly could not have pulled off such a perfect day without her assistance. The company was organized and provided amazing recommendations throughout the entire experience. From start to finish, I can’t express how lucky we were to have Lucia! The full package is definitely worth it! She was able to help us from the early stages up until the final day!
Lauren A
5.0
3/10/2023
We hired Simple Elegance as the day-of coordinator for our small, intimate wedding. We used the Wedding Day Management & Directing Package. I planned the wedding and chose the vendors, and then Lucia stepped in 6 weeks out. Lucia was a great resource from the start. We met with her in person for an initial meeting and she took over the vendor coordination and gave us wonderful advice. We had another in person meeting 3 weeks out with Lucia and our venue. The wedding day ran very smoothly with Lucia and her assistant Lauren. If you want to plan your wedding and choose your vendors on your own, I highly recommend getting a day-of coordinator to make sure everything gets done day-of according to what you want.
Marisa D
5.0
1/27/2023
Alyssa was the absolute best! We could not have made it through our big day without her. She truly cares about you and what you want for during this special time. There was no stress involved when it came to working with her! We told her exactly what we wanted and she did it plus more! Alyssa, we cannot thank you enough for making our day perfect!
Julie D
5.0
1/19/2023
Paulina and Kindra were absolutely wonderful to work with and I couldn't recommend them enough!! They made the planning process smooth, easy, and organized. They were so on top of all of the tiny details and due dates and made my life a million times easier. Paulina was such a calming presence on the day of our wedding and handled all of the small issues expertly and discreetly. They are the best of the best and will play a huge role in making your wedding planning and wedding day the happiest days.
Andrea (
5.0
1/03/2023
Holly Davidson and Simply Elegance helped to deliver our dream wedding into a reality. Holly was a voice of reason throughout the unique two-year wedding planning process. Throughout our time working together, Holly was more than a wedding planner - she went above and beyond what was expected and become a friend. Holly's relationship with vendors allowed for an absolutely seamless day. During the wedding day, Holly was right there guiding us along each of the steps and brought a calm presence when things got overwhelming. We continue to go through pictures and videos remembering the dream wedding and it was truly only made possible by Holly and the team at Simple Elegance. Thank you for making the wedding planning process fun, our wedding day a true vision, and supporting us in our marriage :) XOXO!!
Ellen B
5.0
12/30/2022
Simply put, Kindra’s experience and expertise were indispensable in planning our daughter’s wedding. We were deftly guided throughout the process with an exacting timeline recognizing every specific task, large and small. Simple Elegance’s vendor list is deep and diverse and the vendors’ reliable professionalism matched that of the wedding planners. Kindra took the time to get to know our family. Her expert guidance helped us create a wedding and reception that was everything we’d hoped for. A bride and her family are in the kindest and most capable hands with Simple Elegance.
Ellen B
Jamie P
5.0
12/20/2022
Paulina was so amazing to work with. She took care of everything and we had not one worry and enjoyed our perfect day!
Dylan V
5.0
12/16/2022
"This is the best wedding I've ever been to". We heard this comment throughout our special day and received that review nonstop afterwards. That's all thanks to Paulina. My wife and I were so stressed about how we could possibly plan for the day we wanted. I'm a perfectionist and a chronic planner, so I had extremely high expectations and standards for whoever we decided to use. Paulina more than lived up to those standards - she surpassed them set the new standard for anyone I could work with in the hospitality/customer service field. She made us feel heard, she knew what we wanted and she went out and made it happen. We can't thank her enough for the amazing job we did and have recommended her to anyone and everyone that will listen.
Terry R
5.0
12/05/2022
The very first thing I did for my daughter’s wedding was to carefully select her wedding planner. Being from out of town, I reviewed many wedding planner sites on-line and Simple Elegance had the most informative, professional website which made our choice easy. Paulina was the person we selected and she delivered the most perfect wedding my daughter had envisioned as the planning process went forward. Paulina work with everyone from the hotel staff, transportation, flowers, venue, church, photographer, videographer, band, nail salon, hair and make-up and more. The final result when I opened the door at 7am at the hotel suite on the wedding day, the team arrived and worked seamlessly together at pictures, video, flowers just everything. The trolley transportation for the wedding party from the hotel to church and guest limo bus to church and reception went without a snag. At 11:30 pm when the night was over, Paulina and her assistant had been with us every step of the way. The day went so smooth because of all the preparation and continuous communication we had throughout the year. Thank you, Paulina, and to her assistant for creating the perfect special day!
Camial B
5.0
12/03/2022
Working with Kindra was the single BEST decision we made in our whole wedding process. The stress of the daunting “to-do” list we had to complete over the next 11 months instantly melted away when we first met with Kindra. With her expertise and connections, she hand-picked vendors that fit perfectly with our wedding vision, personality, and budget. We could not have asked for a more super-star vendor team. Our wedding day was executed flawlessly by Kindra and her team. From the day-of timeline, vendor communication, and décor set-up to the moment we walked out of the venue at the end of the night, we did not have to worry about anything! We could not have imagined a more enjoyable wedding planning process or a more amazing wedding, and it’s all thanks to Kindra!
Paige S
5.0
10/27/2022
Kindra Browne was absolutely outstanding! We went into the wedding planning process totally blind and she kindly explained everything in detail to us. She has so many contacts in the wedding world - we were blown away! She knew exactly the right vendors to use for every single thing needed. We strongly recommend Kindra and Simple Elegance KC. She made the process easy, and we miss her and our meetings very much! 10/10 experience.
Lisa W
5.0
10/04/2022
We knew we had the right wedding coordinator for us from the moment we met Alyssa! We left our first meeting with Alyssa in tears ... she was exactly what we were looking for in a wedding coordinator. She had a reassuring presence... coupled with such kindness and the ability to make us feel at ease. We immediately put our trust in her and it was the best decision we made! She did a great job of organizing us and seeing our vision. Her communication was prompt, clear, and was always available to us. We so appreciated her years of experience, opinions, advice and recommendations. She handled the vendors with ease and professionalism. She made it all look so effortless! We could not have asked for a better person to not only coordinate all the moving parts, but to share in this very memorable day. She will always hold a very special place in our hearts ... and we hope our paths continue to cross again.. and again!!
Mianne S
5.0
9/10/2022
Alyssa at Simple Elegance helped us prepare my daughter and now son-in-law's destination wedding. Her style is easy-going yet "totally got this". Her experience is impressive and she helped us have the wedding of my daughter's dreams. She started by finding out what was important to all of us - bride, groom and parents. She had the tools and organization to make it happen, offered suggestions and ideas that we hadn't considered, and she handled the vendors with ease. As parents of the bride, we gave input, wanting the bride and groom's desired wedding to become a reality, and it came together magically. Thank you again, Alyssa!
Jennifer G
5.0
6/30/2022
Paulina Boydston is the BEST! She is absolutely amazing at what she does. She helped make our wedding the most seamless, perfect day we could have imagined. There was not one hiccup the entire day, and I know the Simple Elegance team is to thank for that. I would recommend Simple Elegance and Paulina to anyone.
Carol P
5.0
6/29/2022
We started this journey 2 1/2 years ago and had a small ceremony/reception August of 2020 but due to the pandemic we scheduled our large reception for July of 2021. Then due to a family illness we had to not only reschedule our reception to May of 2022 but we also had to change venues and a few vendors. Through it all Paulina was a blessing jumping right in on the multiple changes and handling the details. We wouldn’t have wanted to try to coordinate all of the details without her and the way she pulled everything together into the final weekend was impressively professional. Paulina became such a special part of our celebration that we invited her to join us for some getting ready pictures.
Katie W
5.0
6/28/2022
Simple Elegance was a dream to work with during my wedding planning journey. The level of detail and professionalism demonstrated by Simple Elegance is unmatched. Paulina was the best wedding planner I could have ever asked for and made the entire process seamless. Paulina is one of the most organized, detailed, best communicators I have ever met and truly made our special wedding day all that it was. During a time where most individuals are stressed and overwhelmed, we could trust in her expertise, relax, have fun planning and enjoy the journey. For this we are forever grateful, and would recommend Simple Elegance to anyone looking for any sort of support in planning their wedding or a special event.
Roger L
5.0
5/31/2022
Kindra did an amazing job planning my daughter's wedding. Over the course of 12 months, she stretched everything out into a series of easy decisions, so that at any time during the lead up to the wedding, we had a very short list of things we needed to be working on. Everything else was either already done or were things we didn't need to worry about. Knowing that all we needed to worry about were the items on our current to-do list was absolutely priceless and made the preparations for the wedding remarkably stress-free.
By the time the big event finally happened, all we needed to do was bring a few personalized decorations to the venue. We spent our time throughout the wedding day enjoying the event. Whenever we needed to do anything, Kindra grabbed us and told us what to do.
The wedding absolutely exceeded both our expectations and our hopes. Kindra made sure all of the vendors showed up and did their jobs, and we spent the evening enjoying it. It was absolutely magical, and can't imagine doing a wedding any other way.
Alexis K
5.0
5/21/2022
Working with Alyssa was the smartest decision we made for our wedding. Alyssa was professional, organized, knowledgeable and so much more. She guided us along the way and made our vision come true.
Thank you Alyssa! Our planning was effortless because of your help and our day was everything and more.
Betsy K
5.0
5/18/2022
From start to finish Alyssa Walz was the best! Very hands on and professional. When we arranged a conference call she was always on time and prepared. I am the brides mother and since I am out of state relied very heavily on Alyssa’s expertise. If I could I would give her 10 stars!
Michelle L
5.0
2/08/2022
It was great working with Kindra Browne as she helped make our wedding day very special. We relocated from Kansas City to GA and needed some help pulling our big day together from out of state. Kindra was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. We utilized all of her vendor recommendations - florist, photography, DJ, transportation, etc. She made our day run smoothly and eliminated the stress, so we could enjoy our day.
We would highly recommend anyone hiring Kindra or her team from Simple Elegance to use for your wedding.
Carolyn B
5.0
1/24/2022
Simple Elegance, and in particular, Paulina Boydston, did a fantastic job assisting with my daughter's wedding. They were professional and friendly at all times. Paulina answered our many, many questions and eased our concerns throughout the entire process. On the wedding day, she kept things running smoothly and efficiently from morning until late into the evening. Having her guiding hand made our day worry-free and fun. I would recommend Simple Elegance and Paulina to anyone planning a wedding.
Morgan N
5.0
12/31/2021
Paulina Boydston at Simple Elegance made our wedding vision and wedding dreams come true! We could not have asked for a better experience with Simple Elegance. I was overwhelmed with wedding planning and had no idea where to begin. My fiance was traveling almost weekly for work during our planning process. I contacted Simple Elegance and set up a consultation. From that very first point of contact, I knew our wedding was going to be everything we had wanted. Paulina made the planning process easy, comfortable, convenient, and seamless...even despite working through a pandemic. She provided excellent vendor options (not too many options but not too few), so that I could review at home. She offered great suggestions from past SE experiences and guided us with excellent input when we weren't sure on specific decisions. She knew our venue very well and made excellent recommendations on set up, seating, organization, flow of people, and decor. She listened to our wants and came up with a wedding timeline that was perfect for our weekend. She sent out a detailed wedding newsletter to our wedding party the week of the wedding. This was extremely helpful as the wedding party had immediate contact to her (rather than to me) for information and questions. She communicated all information with vendors leading up to the wedding and the day of the wedding. This made our lives extremely LESS stressful throughout the process. I was never stressed during wedding weekend as I knew Paulina had everything covered. Our wedding weekend was perfect and definitely the best weekend of our lives.
Paulina was a joy to work with and I am so happy that she shared such a special part of our lives. We will always have a special connection with her. We love Simple Elegance and cannot thank Paulina enough for all of her efforts!
Eileen R
5.0
12/19/2021
Alyssa did a great job with my sons wedding in Kansas City. She has a great personality and was very detailed and on time for the day of the wedding.
Alli M
5.0
12/09/2021
We hired Simple Elegance to assist us with full service wedding planning since all of our family lives out of state. Our planner was Alyssa Walz and I cannot say enough good things about her! She is a proficient communicator and I felt like she knew every single vendor personally because of all her years of experience. I thought planning a wedding would be overwhelming but I actually had a lot of fun with her help and I know we will stay in contact for years to come!
katie d
5.0
12/03/2021
We hired Paulina with Simple Elegance for my daughter's wedding in early 2020. We ended up having to postpone the wedding (due to covid) for a year. Paulina handled all of the changes and new contracts for us. She was amazing and when it came time to start planning again, she did not miss a beat!
I enjoyed every moment of the weekend because I knew that Paulina and her team had it totally under control. As with all weddings, there were some little glitches that came up and they handled them like total professionals!! I have 2 more daughters and will hesitate to work with Paulina again! Best money we spent on the whole event!!
Mary Kate B
5.0
12/02/2021
Using Simple Elegance was hands down the BEST decision I made through the entire planning process!! Paulina came to every vendor meeting with us and communicated with them for us, so she knew exactly what was going on. She took care of every single detail so I wasn’t stressed out or worried at all on my wedding day. She kept us on schedule and everything went perfectly! I cannot recommend this small business enough. Every bride needs a Paulina by their side on their big day!
Madison H
5.0
12/01/2021
Hiring Holly was by far the best decision we made planning this wedding! We wanted to have the wedding at my parents house, but we had never had an event on the scale of a wedding there before. So we knew there was going to be a lot of different work involved with planning than if we were to hold it at a typical venue, like figuring out bathrooms, where the caterer would store food and how far apart tables would be. And long story short, we would have been TOTALLY lost without Holly! She has an amazing ability to listen to our vague and probably confusing ideas and turning them into beautiful realities. Even throughout the chaos of postponing our wedding due to COVID and then dealing with rain on our wedding day, she was totally on it at every step of the way. And on top of that, she is just a really cool person and it was a joy to get to hang out with her during our monthly wedding calls for nearly two years.
Also for anyone else who is considering hiring Holly (which you totally should just do now and stop looking), my biggest piece of advice is to listen to her recommendations for other vendors. Because she's worked with so many people in the industry, she has great relationships with tons of top-notch vendors in the area. When we were first picking our team, there were a couple of instances where I had found a company on social media or through other referrals that I was leaning toward hiring over the vendors she had suggested. She was never pushy with her recommendations and in the few cases where I did pick different options, she was totally supportive. But with most of them, we ended up going with her recommendations because we trusted her vision, and they turned out to be the best options we possibly could have had. As a bonus, some of them even gave us discounts because they prefer to work with Holly and her team.
All in all, working with Holly and her team was an amazing experience!! Our wedding was the most beautiful, magical day and we can't thank her enough!
Sheri R
5.0
11/29/2021
Simple Elegance was amazing to work with! The vendors they used were excellent. Kindra handled all the logistics, contracts and the wedding day was letter perfect! If you do not want to have stress planning your daughter/son's wedding, use Simple Elegance.
Caroline K
5.0
10/23/2021
I feel like we hit the jackpot in hiring Kindra Brown as our wedding planner! We worked with Kindra for almost two years as she saw us through two postponements of our wedding due to COVID-19; by the end, Kindra was not just our wedding planner but a dear friend. We could not have navigated all the changes and re-bookings without her - Kindra never missed a beat and always made us feel like we were in excellent hands. Kindra connected us to incredible vendors in Kansas City and her close working relationships with these vendors were invaluable to us. Kindra is warm, professional, thorough and extremely organized; she also had many creative ideas to make our vision come alive. Kindra and her whole Simple Elegance team made our wedding day incredibly special; I never had to worry about a thing! Thank you, Kindra!
Morgan S
5.0
10/18/2021
We used Simple Elegance for (day of) wedding planning and it was one of the smartest choices we made! Holly Davidson is a GEM! She kept us organized and efficient leading up to our wedding and accommodated our crazy work schedules. Every question was answered in a timely manner and she addressed wedding day troublesome surprises so we could continue having fun on our wedding day. The wedding was issue-free largely thanks to Holly! My family has used Simple Elegance for two weddings now and we could not recommend them enough!
Mindy M
5.0
10/06/2021
Kindra made planning my daughter’s wedding such an amazing experience. She knows the best vendors and listened to my daughter’s wishes for her wedding in order to make it the wedding of her dreams. Kindra is supportive and kind and so calming! I never worried about a thing and was able to thoroughly enjoy the wedding day. Kindra took care of everything. We are so grateful for her and will definitely be asking her to be our wedding planner for future weddings!
Kylie F
5.0
10/05/2021
We had the wedding of our dreams thanks to Kindra Browne and her team at Simple Elegance! She is a fantastic planner with an eye for detail. From the beginning Kindra was incredibly organized, calming, professional, and one of those people when you meet them you feel like you have already known them for years. Kindra goes above and beyond to provide recommendations for vendors, constantly communicate with not only vendors but also the wedding party and family, and manage any changes that come up throughout the process. I was incredibly calm the day of knowing she was in charge and the day went perfectly! If anything went wrong, I had no idea, and I think that is a true testament of what an amazing planner Kindra is. Thank you SO much for everything Kindra. We are forever grateful for Simple Elegance and can't recommend them enough!
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