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What is the 30/5 Rule for Weddings

What is the 30/5 Rule for Weddings in Kansas City & How to Avoid Timeline Delays, Mishaps & Stress! Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling timelines, vendors, and making decisions that will create your dream day. If you’re engaged and planning a Kansas City wedding, you may have heard about the […]

What is the 30/5 Rule for Weddings

Weddings

May 3, 2025

Things to do in Kansas City: Best Hiking Trails

25 Best Hiking Trails Near Kansas City for Engagement Photos & Romantic Experiences When it comes to memorable engagement photos, Kansas City offers an abundance of scenic locations perfect for outdoor couples and nature lovers. From picturesque landscapes to charming hiking trails, you’ll find plenty of places to capture the romance. Whether you’re avid hikers […]

Things to do in Kansas City: Best Hiking Trails

Planning Tips

April 23, 2025

Top 30 Overland Park Kansas Hotels

The 30 Best Hotels in Overland Park, Kansas for Your Wedding Guests at The English Barn Planning a wedding at The English Barn in Overland Park, Missouri? We know every detail matters, starting with accommodations for your out-of-town wedding guests. Below, we’ve curated a list of the Top 30 Overland Park Kansas Hotels to suit […]

Top 30 Overland Park Kansas Hotels

Planning Tips

April 14, 2025

First 30 Days Newly Engaged Checklist

10 Important Things to Do in the First 30 Days of Your Engagement to Kickstart Wedding Planning Congratulations! You’re engaged! This is an exciting and emotional time filled with love, celebration, and of course, the anticipation of planning your dream wedding. The first 30 days after your engagement are crucial for laying the foundation of […]

First 30 Days Newly Engaged Checklist

Planning Tips

April 13, 2025

25 Engagement Party Games

25 Fun and Memorable Games to Elevate Your Kansas City Engagement Party Celebration Your engagement party is one of the most exciting milestones of your relationship, and planning the perfect celebration can make it even more memorable. From interactive games that break the ice to heartfelt moments that bring friends and family closer, we’ve compiled […]

25 Engagement Party Games

Planning Tips

April 13, 2025

20 Ways to Include Siblings In Your Wedding

20 Unique & Fun Ways to Include Your Siblings in Your Wedding at The English Barn Near Kansas City, MO Planning a wedding involves countless decisions, from the venue and catering to outfits and invitations. However, one of the most meaningful aspects of your big day is finding ways to include your loved ones—especially your […]

20 Creative Ways to Include Siblings In Your Wedding

Planning Tips

April 9, 2025