Are you getting married in Manhattan, Kansas? With the help of our community, we have complied a list of affirming local wedding vendors for your special day. If you and your business would like to be on this list, please email us at fhhrp@yahoo.com and put “To Sarah” in the subject.
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Officiators
Kat Souza – souza.kats@gmail.com 785-512-0686
Trish Cassinelli - http://www.aweddingfromtheheart.com/?fbclid=IwAR0_zmc3gTOmMD4MceXwe9k1s_WIDRyAGpmlDJdmAv105LZtFKqdlhMZSDo
Rev. Jonalu Johnstone - revjonalu@uufm.net
Paul Busk – pbusk3@gmail.com
Jonny Diane (in Wichita, charges for mileage) - https://therndoulaofficiant.com/?fbclid=IwAR02PBQTHZtdWyKxIz10BCUM-b0cQD95ocuxD_JQiJKfca0Vn-k9B56gMQU (316) 644-0462
Heather Broadwater McCornack - heathermccornack24@gmail.com
Deanna Hodges - https://www.celebrations-weddingofficiant.com/?fbclid=IwAR15SHF_Z3LA9-l9jfH0k1l98kT5WpXkLywdmjG0kqrYqDnDR23aGsvU2tg Deanna.loveislove@gmail.com 316.323.7986 (in Wichita, charges for mileage)
Clancey Livingston - clancey@czlivingston.com
Terry Hardley – thehandsweregiven@gmail.com
Mary Renee - Marysarefun@gmail.com
Cakes
Jakki Mattson – Instagram @jakki_bakes (Can do gluten free and other options for those with dietary restrictions)
BS Cakes - https://www.facebook.com/bevshannoncakes/
Florist
Kistner’s Flowers - https://www.kistnersflowers.com/ 785.776.7044
Steve’s Floral - https://stevesfloral.net/ 302 Poyntz Avenue, 785-539-6227
Venues
Blue Vista https://bluevista.info/
Flint Hills Discovery Center https://www.flinthillsdiscovery.org/
Sunset Zoo http://www.sunsetzoo.com/
First Congregational United Church of Christ - http://www.uccmanhattan.org/building-use--weddings.html office@uccmanhattan.org
Prairiewood Retreat and Preserve (Venue, catering and wedding packages) - https://www.prairiewood.com/index.html 785.537.9999
Jewelry
Riddle Jewelry - https://www.riddlesjewelry.com/riddles-jewelry-store-manhattan-kansas-66502 100 Manhattan Town Center 785.537.1170
G. Thomas Jewelers - http://www.gthomasjewelers.com/?fbclid=IwAR1P_iVSWg3GlkQ05Rgh_hABYDv7b8KG4sqBqRJuzW9nVkjZR4-lV-Xfns8 785.776.7600, 419 Poyntz Ave.
Catering
Varsity Donuts - https://squareup.com/store/varsity-donuts 785.539.7654 info@varistydonuts.com
HyVee - https://www.hy-vee.com/stores/catering/Default.aspx?s=530
Arrow Coffee Co. - For food, dessert and alcohol catering services, contact Rachel at 785.236.7795, catering@arrowcoffeecompany.com
Pool House MHK -For alcohol catering services, contact Rachel at 785.236.7795 https://www.mhkpool.com/
Event Planner
Along Came Abby - https://www.facebook.com/alongcameabby/?hc_location=ufi
Dyeshia Moore – (decorator and designer) 1blacktieaffairs@gmail.com
Wedding Parties
Elevation Studios MHK for (Pole Dance Studio) - Facebook
Arrow Coffee Co. - Contact Rachel at 785.236.7795 catering@arrowcoffeecompany.com
Dance Instructor
Ballroom Dance School Manhattan ( for Couple’s First Dance, Wedding Dance, Mother/Son, Father/Daughter) - 913.703.5336 Tim@BallroomDanceMHK.com
DJ
Solid Rock Sound Machine – Facebook
Making Memories Entertainment - http://kansasdj4u.com/
Domingo Ward - 785.539.7111 https://completewedo.com/kansas/?fbclid=IwAR2nFRUoFDiuen-ckG8ZIgQaT5MYD7RMzCL2x6xfyLKbQvv-WdydCGkzN4Y
Jamie Rogers – jamierogers005@gmail.com
Musicians
Rickety Downspout band - https://www.facebook.com/ricketydownspout/?ref=br_rs
Jamie Rogers - Trumpet & guitar player and pianist - jamierogers005@gmail.com
Heather Broadwater McCornack (singer and pianist) - heathermccornack24@gmail.com
Photographers
Michelle Morgan - https://www.michellemorganphotography.com/
Em Knobbe – emknobbe@ksu.edu Facebook: @ekphotographyks https://www.ekphotographyllc.com/?fbclid=IwAR2Lztd88E6kNB-SFfDAeR7DPCAewTtvcl4WO1RUiMH6gXTNXdrBzUFPbrI
AmandaLilly Photography on Facebook @amandalillyphotography https://www.facebook.com/amandalillyphotography/?hc_location=ufi
We Chase The Light - https://www.facebook.com/wechasethelightphotography/?hc_location=ufi
Rachel Shivers – Vibrant Life Photos - 785-456-4503 https://vibrantlifephotos.com/?fbclid=IwAR2prkMEVwiI0bEZHYl74cETp7onBDISRJlxKetvx1ZwC4HtY6GWXDJIzuw
King Creative Studios https://www.kingcreativestudios.org/?fbclid=IwAR2bN6EINr5YTBcXJgKsdVtH_0goKM6goodbCbUyvWA4krUVkRQ-73X3JUg
Erin Poppe - http://erinbpoppe.com/my-portfolio/photography/
Graphic Designer
King Creative Studios - https://www.kingcreativestudios.org/?fbclid=IwAR2bN6EINr5YTBcXJgKsdVtH_0goKM6goodbCbUyvWA4krUVkRQ-73X3JUg
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About the Author
Sarah Bridges is a board member of FHHRP. She is originally from Arizona but calls Manhattan, Kansas her home. Sarah has a Health Science degree with an emphasis in Health Promotions. In addition to her volunteer work, Sarah is an online ESL teacher and a Certified Lactation Counselor with Little Apple Doulas. In her spare time, she enjoys hosting book clubs with her spouse, hiking, yoga or painting with her strong little girl.
