A Romantic Fall Wedding at Hotel Kansas City

After a series of unfortunate experiences with dating apps, Hayley and Mason were each ready to call it quits. However, a chance connection on Bumble led to “just drinks,” hours-long FaceTime calls, and a slate of dinner dates during KC Restaurant Week. Within a year of meeting, Hayley and Mason were shopping for rings. Working covertly with their families, Mason planned a surprise proposal for his bride-to-be. After coordinating her family’s travel to Kansas City, he sent Hayley out shopping while he stayed home to “work.” In reality, he was setting up the backyard for their big moment. Under the guise of a pre-planned family photo shoot, Hayley got home, dressed up, and went outside—only to find a scene straight from a romance movie! She said yes when he knelt (of course!), and the couple joined their families for a celebratory dinner. Dreaming of a timeless wedding, Hayley and Mason chose to forgo current trends and opted instead for a neutral color palette with classic, elegant details. Crisp white roses, bountiful greenery, gilded accents, and warm candlelight created a welcoming atmosphere throughout their historic hotel venue. Having kept to tradition by refraining from communication on the eve of their wedding, Hayley and Mason agree that sharing their private vows during the first look was the most magical moment of the day—and, after that, Mason didn’t let Hayley out of reach for the rest of the night!