I need HELP planning my wedding in Kansas City!!

swtpsbbcakes

I am getting married Aug. 14, 2011. Part of the reason why we are planning so far in advance is because we are planning a very tranditional Jewish wedding, and can't find ANYTHING for Jewish weddings in the KC Metro area. No Chappuahs, Kosher Catering, Jewish Wedding Planner (or someone that has lots of experience with Jewish Weddings and traditions). Luckily we did find out that we can get a Kosher Cake from Hen House, although I don't know if a grocery store will be good enough for my wedding cake. PLEASE help me find Jewish Vendors and a Wedding Planner! Has anyone else had the same experience? THANKS

Rachiemoo

You might want to contact your local Chabad http://www.kansasjewish.com/ and see if they can help you (I do see a list of kosher eateries on their website)!  You could also try any local shuls.  Good luck!

2dBride

With just a quick search for "Kansas City chuppah," I found this place that built a chuppah in Kansas City that they may be willing to rent out.  I would agree that local shuls could probably refer you to wedding planners familiar with Jewish customs.  However, if they can't, you and/or your rabbi could sit down with a wedding planner and explain the differences in the customs, and go from there.

RedZee

Start in Overland Park, KS. There is a big Jewish community there.

The Orthodox synagoge is BIAV. http://www.biav.org/

I am sure that people will be very helpful. The community is amazing. Very welcoming, very friendly.

I might be able to get you names of specific people who can be even more helpful. You can e-mail me at zerbada at gmail.

GL!