OFFICIANT NEAR ME

Loose Mansion

What do you do when you’re looking for a Wedding Officiant? You Google, “Officiant Near Me” and up pops a list of Officiants in your area. How do you know you’re getting a good one? Looking at their reviews is the first place to start, but not just looking at what the Reviews say, but how many Reviews do they have and what do the Reviews specifically say. It’s important to know you’re getting an Officiant that knows what they are doing, has plenty of experience, and has a great reputation.

GETTING OVER YOUR PAST

Disney, Toy Story - Buzz Lightyear

We all have a past. And we all have things in our past we are proud of, and things we are not proud of. There are things we wish we could get a do-over on. And the truth is we do kinda get a do-over in a way with each new day. With each new day we get the chance to do the things we wished we’d done, say the things we wished we had said, and to behave in a way that makes us proud and our heart happy. Everyday is a new day to start over and live a life of no regrets, or at least very few regrets. 

I can hear you say, “But Timmy, I’ve lost so much, I’ve hurt those I love, and I can’t change what I did.” This is true, we can’t jump into a time machine and go back and change or fix what was done! What’s done is done! But, we can live better lives starting today. We can be better to those around us today. We can treat those around us with the respect they deserve today. We can do today what we failed to do yesterday. And hopefully we learn from our past shortcomings and failures, and not repeat them. 

Sometimes it’s hard to let go and move on from the wrongs of the past. They haunt us from time to time, reminding us of what we did, and the hurt we caused, and it sucks, but it’s part of the journey of life.

All we can do is be better today, and the next day, and the day after that… and to quote America’s favorite Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear, “to infinity and beyond!" 

PS Be the kind of person who lives with grace in your heart. Giving grace not only to others for their shortcomings, but to yourself and your shortcomings.

INNER LIFE vs OUTER LIFE

Evelyn Underhill

As I see it, we as humans have an inner life and an outer life. The outer life is what is most visible to others and typically how we are judged, so we work real hard to keep it clean and looking pretty. And often at the expense of our Inner Life. That’s my personal journey for much of my early life. And though I am no longer religious I do like what Jesus said in the gospel of Matthew about the Inner Life:

Matthew 23:25 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean.” 

The lesson here is on the importance of the Inner Life. I like what Jesus says here about the “inside of the cup” or the “inner life.” It seems we should be spending the majority of our time on keeping the “inside of the cup” the Inner Life clean. This reminds me of another verse found in Proverbs 4:23 that says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.”

We live in a culture that currently seems to put most its value on the “outer life” or looking pretty on the outside, you know, what others see. But what’s more important is the “inner life” which is what people typically can’t see, or so we think. When the inside is a mess it’ll eventually manifest on the outside.

LIFE LESSON

Work on making your inner life pretty and healthy and inadvertently it’ll manifest in your outer life. But more importantly you’ll be a healthier happier whole person when you clean the inside. Peace!

10 WEDDING TRENDS 2023 & BEYOND

A Wedding at Longview mansion

There are way more than 10 Trends I am seeing in Weddings these days, but these are the ones that I've personally experienced as I looked at other lists online. The one main thing I am seeing is the freedom to do what you want! Rather than following closely to some tradition, do your thang! Do what you want, it's YOUR day BY THE WAY! You decide.

Throw away the notion or idea of, "It's tradition, you must do this or that!" Who says? No, you do whatever the heck you want to do!

1. KING'S COURT & QUEEN'S COURT

Rather than calling the Bridal Party, Groomsmen & Bridesmaids, my wife came up with more regal terms; King's Court & Queen's Court! Everyone loved it.

2. LESS TRADITIONAL TIMELINES

With wedding trends heading away from tradition, we’re seeing this reflected most in wedding timelines. Since people don’t need time set aside for things like bouquet and garter toss or cake cutting.

3. WEDDING HATS

Boho and 80s wedding trends are trending, another veil alternative that I'm seeing this year (though mostly east coast so far), is wedding hats. But not like the 80s wedding hats, these are more towards the bohemian side, and many are customized (you can find what I'm talking about on Instagram.

4. MOCKTAILS & COFFEE COCKTAILS

A wedding trend I truly appreciate is the mocktails. More and more couples are recognizing that their guests don’t all drink, and are making sure that their bartenders have some amazing non-alcoholic options that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Coffee is also being added to the evening menu in both non-alcoholic espresso martinis and the traditional alcohol-containing versions.

5. BOWS, PEARLS & OFF-THE-SHOULDER WEDDING GOWNS

That 80s and 90s inspiration is very obvious in wedding gown styles especially. Following and wedding gown social media or stopping by any bridal store will bring you back to these retro eras. You’ll find off-the-shoulder gowns, bows both big and small, and lots of pearl accents.

6. MORE INTIMATE WEDDINGS

Many couples are opting for more intimate vow exchanges and weddings, as a bit of a carry-over from 2021 and 2022. I'm seeing this wedding trend still alive an well with smaller guest counts than their pre-2020 counterparts. More couples are choosing first looks so that they can join their cocktail hour and spend as much time with guests as possible, and many are opting to enter the reception into their special dances before dinner so that once the real party gets going, it doesn’t have to stop.

7. RETRO, VINTAGE & BOHEMIAN (HIPPIE) STYLE

Pampas grass and other dried elements hit the scene in the last few years, and it’s still here to stay for a bit. We’ll be seeing some additional retro and vintage spins on this fan favorite for 2023, as clients reminisce with whimsical 50-00s inspired touches.

8. MOBILE BARS & BEVERAGES

This is one of my favorite new wedding trends to come out of post-2020. Mobile bars & beverages. Some of my local favorites range from a converted VW bus to a restored Airstream Trailer to Mini- Pickup Truck – and they’re popping up all over Kansas City.

9. TABLE CHARCUTERIE (& DESSERT CHARCUTERIE)

Charcuterie has been on trend for a couple of years as well, but I'm now seeing plans for individualized/at the seats charcuterie snack boards and dessert boards, plus a more immersive dessert charcuterie style hitting the scene. I don’t expect this trend to end anytime soon.

10. FLOWER GUYS (& GRANDPARENTS)

Probably one of my favorite trends of the 20s, flower-guys (and grandparents) are a unique twist to your wedding and the perfect role for that extroverted friend. Pick an amazing song, load them up with a fanny pack filled with floral, and let them rock their way down the aisle and create the grandest entrance ever for the party getting married.

Spiritual Not Religious

What does it mean to be “spiritual” rather than “religious”? I am sure I am not the only person you’ve heard refer to themselves as, “spiritual not religious,” but what does that mean exactly? I can share with you what it means to me, and for me.

I see being, “spiritual not religious” to mean that I do not subscribe to a “one way” belief system, which says, “my religion (or beliefs) is the only true and right religion (belief system) and all other religions (belief systems) are wrong, false, deserving of eternity in Hell." I find that to be so toxic and kinda arrogant. This is part and partial to what I blog and podcast about.

Having spent the majority of my life in a religion (belief system) that taught, “we are right and everyone else is wrong and going to Hell” just doesn’t jive with me and how the world is. I can see beauty in all religious traditions and beliefs systems, as well as the ugliness of it as well. Yes, of course I can see the good it can bring to people, but also the harm and abuse. Most people of faith I know are wonderful people who are committed to their faith, their families, and to being a good human.

My contention has always been that there’s not only “one way” (or one correct religion) to believe, to see the world, to live life, to experience salvation, freedom, love, fulfillment, relationships, family, or community.

I believe as a human it’s imperative to do good and be good to yourself and others, always be kind. Love is the absolute key. And if you live in this way you will find the world will return that love and you’ll have a fulfilling life.

This is just what I think, what do you think?

WHY WE STRUGGLE TO CHANGE OR GROW

The reality is that every human on earth has be wronged, hurt, betrayed, given up on, cheated on, mistreated, cut short, fired, left, turned away from, abused in someway, whether emotionally, spiritually or physically. It’s a part of the human experience. The real question is; what do we do what that hurt?

When we continually play the victim in life we are unable to grow, because our faults are buried way beneath the victim role we are playing. It’s where we find sympathy from people, especially other victims. Holding a victim mentality undermines any growth we are attempting to create for ourselves. Therapy is a very helpful tool to help us discover the victimhood mentality that is undermining our hopes of getting to the life we both deserve and desire.

I know for me personally it took me a little while to crawl out of the bed of victimhood I was laying in. Where I was in my life was no one’s fault but my own. When I looked in the mirror, there I was. Victimhood feels cozy, and kinda warm and fuzzy because as a victim I took no real accountability for my own faults or shortcomings. It was easier to focus on how EVERYONE ELSE'S faults and shortcomings hurt me rather than looking at how MY FAULTS were hurting me. True freedom came when I owned my own sh*t, no longer playing the victim and deflecting MY ISSUES by blaming others for the hurt and pain THEY caused me. I am responsible for myself, 100%. I love the quote:

“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” - Epictetus

To begin your healing journey it’s critical to begin with forgiveness, letting go of past hurts and wrong doings and LOOK WITHIN, NOT WITHOUT to find what needs to change in order to become the man or woman you desire to become. Enjoy the journey.

TIPS ON WRITING YOUR OWN VOWS

Don’t stress about writing your own Wedding Vows, I promise you can do this. At this point in my career I’ve heard thousands of personally written vows, and can’t say I’ve heard a bad one. The anxiety of reading them in front of your friends and family is far worse than actually doing it, trust me, I know this firsthand. I wrote my own Wedding Vows (pasted below), and once I started to write them, the words flew out onto the paper, and if I can do this I know you can do this too.

Here is what I did, if you follow these simple steps you’ll be sure to write something that will touch the heart of your partner, as well as the family and friends who are present to celebrate.

First, I went to a park with my journal and a pen (I am old school, I still like to use pen and paper, but you can bring your laptop if that makes you feel better). A park is a happy place for me, if not for you, go wherever you can quiet the mind and relax. Once you find that happy place begin to think about your partner; go back to the beginning, when you first met. Think about how you felt at that moment in time, think about how that first interaction went, what was said, and how it made you feel. Then just travel through the first date, the first kiss, the first time you were intimate. And most importantly when you really started liking them, then loving them. Now think about all the things you love about them, how they eat, their work ethic, how they treat people, their love of animals, or even the funny quirks they have. This is what we call reminiscing.

After about 15 minutes of just free thought, start writing those thoughts down. Don’t worry about misspelled words, or bad grammer or even making sense at this point, just write it down. You can make sense of it later. Once you’ve written down your thoughts go back and read it. It’s like writing a story, important to have a beginning, a middle and an end. Though I think it’s good to end with making promises. And of course humor is always nice and helpful if you are getting too emotional.

In a nutshell just tell the story of your love. Highlight an event or two that’s memorable and add in there how important they are to you, and how you promise to cherish them til the end of time. Just open up your heart and tell them how much they mean to you, how special they are and how much you care for them.

Finally, when you’ve finished writing, have a friend read them and give you their feedback, and it would be helpful to find a friend who can also help with editing. Someone who can help you say what you want to say even better than you have said it. I help clients all the time with this process. One of the perks of hiring a professional Officiant to perform your wedding.

Q: How long should your vows be?

A: 1 - 3 minutes

Length: Once you type out your vows in 12 size font it should be a full page. The max length would be 2 pages. Any more than that and it’s just too much.

One last thing, if you are speaking from the heart and telling your story there’s just no way they are going to be bad vows, especally for your partner. They will appreciate your words of love, adoration, and praise … and most importantly the promises you intend on keeping.

MY VOWS

Here are the vows from my Wedding Day to my sweetheart Jessica.

“It was just down the road that I saw you for the very first time. You captured my attention, not only because of your beautiful blue eyes, those luscious locks, that smile or your amazing voice. It was your essence. You had a way about you that was so appealing, and I knew I wanted to know more. It was ironic to discover later that the word Eureka means, a cry of joy or satisfaction when one finds or discovers something. I knew I had discovered something very special.

It was 8 months later on a Monday afternoon that I finally got that chance. A simple Coffee Date, even though you weren’t entirely sure it was a date. (Laugh) I walked away from that “date” with you, and cancelled my “other” weekend plans. (Smile) I knew you were special and deserved all my attention, so it began on that day for me … I didn’t know for sure you were the ONE at this point, but I was sure you were no ordinary woman and I was going to give you all my attention.

It’s been over a year since that Coffee Date and you are even more wonderful than I could’ve ever dreamed. You are kind, caring, thoughtful, sweet, hardworking, sexy, smart, so fun to talk to… and Jesus, you’re pretty. You have a heart of gold, I’ve never heard you say one bad word about anyone. You just say, “Hmmm … they’re curious!”  

I’ve never met at women with a heart as big as yours, or a face as pretty. You’re home to me, the place I am meant to be and I can’t wait to explore this life with you. You are a dream come true. Today, and everyday until the end of time I chose you. I promise to give you all my love and adoration. I promise to always be kind, to believe the best about you, to support you and to encourage your hopes and dreams.  I love you here and now, and in every lifetime and in every universe.” - Timmy Gibson  

KC Wedding Venue List

Franklin’s View by Cescaphe / Photography by Emily Wren Photography

This is by no means an exhaustive list, it’s still in process, so if you are a VENUE in Kansas City and do not see your venue listed below, please email me your information in the format used below: timmy@timmygibson.com Please and Thank you!

75th Street Events

214 W 75th St, Kansas City, MO 64114 | (816) 695-7752

Capacity: 123

Accessible: Yes, outdoors or one level in front entrance

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: Bridal Suite, semi-private lounge area, caterer’s prep kitchen, moveable bar, two bathrooms

The Brim

14150 NW Walker Road, Kansas City, MO 64163 | (816) 777-6000

Capacity: 150

Accessible: Yes, outdoors or one level in chapel

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: 16 Acres, Rolling Hills, Green Fields, Vineyard, Free Wedding Ceremony Options, Chapel on a Hill

The Montgomery

425 S. Thompson Ave, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 | (816) 783-3077

Capacity: 250

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: Catering Kitchen, Game Room, Bridal Suite, Grand Staircase

Flander Hall

107 W. Broadway Street, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 | (816) 309-9171

Capacity: 200

Accessible: Yes, on main floor

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: Second floor of building for cocktail hour, Bridal Suite, Groom Room, tables, chairs, linens, set up and tear down

The Elms Resort & Spa

401 Regent Street, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 | (816) 630-5500

Capacity: 300

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Partial

Features: Outdoor and indoor venue options, discounted room rates, cocktail hours and more, depending on package selection

The Inn on Crescent Lake

1261 Saint Louis Ave, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 | (816) 630-6745

Capacity: 50

Accessible:

Outside Vendors: Partial

Features: Full use of Inn and grounds, plus additional amenities depending on package selected]

Tobacco Barn Farm

18503 MO-33, Holt, MO 64048 | (816) 775-0518

Capacity: 200

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes, but no outside alcohol

Features: Central air and heated bridal suite, kitchen and restrooms

Heritage Hall

117 West Kansas Street, Liberty, MO 64068 | (816) 935-7904

Capacity: 350

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: Chandelier lighting and state of the art sound system, tables, chairs, linens (limited colors), all tear down and clean up

Restoration 1894

1 East Kansas Street, Liberty, MO 64068 | (816) 429-6488

Capacity: 275 Seated, 300 Cocktail Reception

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Exclusive alcohol vendor, prior approval required for caterer

Features: Bridal Suite, Groom Room, wi-fi, surround sound, wireless mic, A/V equipment available

Belvoir Winery & Inn

1325 Odd Fellows Road, Liberty, MO 64068 | (816) 200-1811

Capacity: 250

Accessible: Yes, main floor

Outside Vendors:

Features: Guest rooms, bridal suite available for wedding night

Wynbrick Mansion

1701 Wynbrick Drive, Liberty, MO 64068 | (816) 888-9654

Capacity:

Accessible: Yes, main floor

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: historic charm, exclusive use of house and grounds

Chapel on the Corner

Historic Liberty Square, Liberty, MO 64068 | (816) 399-4363

Capacity: 70 (seated, ceremony)

Accessible:

Outside Vendors: No

Features: Event coordinator, florals, decor, and more

Shoal Creek Golf Club

8905 Shoal Creek Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64157 | (816) 407-7242

Capacity: 250

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Partial

Features: manicured grounds, 11,000 square foot clubhouse and three distinct rooms

Staley Farms Golf Club

10310 N. Olive Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64155 | (816) 734-3839

Capacity: 150, but up to 220 with both rooms utilized

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Partial

Features: personal, on-site event coordinator, all-inclusive pricing

Executive Hills Polo Club

10018 NW Skyview Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64154 | (816) 215-1118

Capacity: 250 indoor, unlimited outdoor

Accessible: Yes, main floor

Outside Vendors: Yes, with prior approval required for caterer

Features: Use of facility day before and after, Bridal Suite, Groom Suite, Chivari chairs, tables, linens (limited colors available), 7,000 square foot mansion, surrounded by 16 acres of rolling land

The Legacy at Green Hills

10243 N. Green Hills Road, Kansas City, MO 64154 | (816) 204-1629

Capacity: 250+ (Pavilion, open air)

Accessible: Yes, Pavilion

Outside Vendors: Yes, but require business license and insurance

Features: 38 stunning acres, full kitchen for caterer

Fresh Air Farm

9555 NW Highway N, Kansas City, MO 64153 | (816) 330-3344

Capacity: 125 seated upstairs in barn, 300 outdoors in tents

Accessible: Yes, outdoors and downstairs

Outside Vendors: Partial, food(except dessert) and alcohol exclusive to venue

Features: barn, Airstream trailer, vintage trucks, 4 acre lake

White Iron Ridge

815 State Route 92, Smithville, MO 64089 | (816) 304-1256

Capacity:

Accessible:

Outside Vendors: Partial

Features: modern amenities, 11,000 sq ft barn architecture with luxury accommodations and versatile style, Loft Bridal Suite, Groom’s Room, Loft Parlor, large catering kitchen with walk in cooler and warmer,

The First Creek Farm

11602 NW US Highway 169, Kansas City, MO 64165

Capacity: 175

Accessible:

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: full use of interior space, full use of exterior space (ceremony space, arbor, fire pit), flexible set up and tear down times

Mellon Acres

32384 Highway D, Lawson, MO 64062 | (816) 721-9808

Capacity:

Accessible:

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: 30 acre premier wedding and event venue, offering unique outdoor settings, guest cottages and more

Backwoods Venue 222

11347 SE State Route DD, Gower, MO 64454 | (816) 248-3868

Capacity: 300

Accessible:

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: Indoor & Outdoor Ceremony and Reception functionality, climate-controlled barn, tables, chairs, kitchen with freezer

Tiffany Greens Golf Club

5900 NW Tiffany Springs Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64154 | (816) 880-9600

Capacity: 200

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Partial

Features:

Red Barn Farm

16300 Wilkerson Road, Weston, MO 64098 | (816) 386-5437

Capacity:

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: Open air barn, panoramic views, tables, chairs and indoor restrooms

Eventful at Locust Grove

25180 NW Country Road JJ, Weston, MO 64098 | (816) 210-0023

Capacity: 200

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: tobacco barn, acres of rolling land, garden, bridal suite and more

Eighteen Ninety

15640 State Route 92, Platte City, MO 64079 | (816) 584-1890

Capacity: 300

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Partial

Features: 1890 house as bridal suite, spacious Groom’s quarters, ceremony rehearsal

The Vineyard at Jowler Creek

16905 Jowler Creek Rd, Platte City, MO 64079 | (816) 858-5528

Capacity: 250 Indoor, 250 Outdoor, 70 Covered Patio for Intimate Private Events

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes, except A/V

Features: Open concept with garage doors that open to allow open air in main hall, covered patio, 7 acre vineyard

Laurel Brooke Farm

22520 NW Country Road M, Weston, MO 64098 | (816) 640-2525

Capacity: 160 Indoor, 200 Outdoor

Accessible:

Outside Vendors: Yes, with liability insurance

Features: Use of vineyard and pecan grove, Bridal Suite, Groom’s Quarters

Alldredge Orchards Event Space

10455 N Highway, Platte City, MO 64079 | (816) 330-3448

Capacity: n/a

Accessible: n/a

Outside Vendors: n/a

Features: n/a

Timber Creek Event Center

121 SE Turner Road, Saint Joseph, MO 64504 | (816) 294-0768

Capacity: 300

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: bridal suite, chairs and tables, optional overnight, integrated professional sound system, tables, chairs, linens, surround patio sound, built in bar, kitchen, open vendor policy, stunning exposed timbers, beautiful outdoor green spaces

The Journey Home

18993 65th Rd SE, Dearborn, MO 64439 | (816) 501-6350

Capacity: 225

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: Caterer’s prep kitchen, moveable bar, three indoor bathrooms, option to rent house for overnight stay (23 guests)

Hawthorne House

6008 NW Bell Rd, Parkville, MO 64152 | (816) 384-3630

Capacity: 300+

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors:

Features: Indoor and outdoor ceremony locations, tables, chairs, linens and glassware included

Black on Burlington

1327 Burlington St, North Kansas City, MO 64116 | (816) 581-4340

Capacity: 300

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes, but must use venue bartenders and security

Features: Urban city feel with all the amenities, in-house catering available

The View at Briar Cliff

4000 N Mulberry Dr, Kansas City, MO 64116 | (816) 841-2361

Capacity: 500

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors:

Features:

Royal Room at Briar Cliff

4131 N Mulberry Dr Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64116 | (816) 935-7904

Capacity: 250

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Partial, must use venue bartenders and contracted DJ

Features: Tables, chairs, all tear down and clean up

The Bell of Camden Point

16015 County Road E, Camden Point, MO 64018 | (816) 892-9700

Capacity: 300

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: Outside Catering, Outside Alcohol, Indoor/Outdoor Options, On-site Lodging, Private Parking

Strang Reserve

8020 Marty St, Overland Park, KS 66204 | (913) 948-4791

Capacity: 280

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: Strang Reserve is a 7,800 sq ft event space that fits 280 people. It is designed to hold events such as weddings, corporate events, and a chef with upscale in-house catering

The Ballroom at Social Cabaret

9050 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park KS 66212 || (913) 999-9050

Capacity: 200

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: Over 3,000 square feet of ballroom dance floor, wet bar, furniture rental, live entertainment, sound and light, DJ, dance instructors, and other services available in-house if needed.

Stillhouse Farms Wedding & Event Space

8521 S Stillhouse Rd, Oak Grove, MO 64075 || (816) 301-3306

Capacity: 500

Accessible: Yes

Outside Vendors: Yes

Features: Coming soon …

THE PLAZA WEDDING || ELOPEMENT PACKAGE

THE PLAZA WEDDING PACKAGE - $250

Included in the price:

• (1) 30 Minute Consultation.

• WEDDING (Only available on or near the Country Club Plaza)

• Signing and Filing of Marriage License with the County following the wedding ceremony

• PHOTOGRAPHY OPTION: For an additional $199 I will bring my professional camera and take some photos so you have something to share with your friends and family. I will provide 15 - 20 edited images.

The Plaza Wedding is typically only available for short and sweet weddings (10 -12 min ceremony) being held on a weekday (exceptions would be made on case by case basis), Timmy is the only Officiant available and it’s held on the Country Club Plaza with some minor exceptions, so please contact us (913) 609-7078 to inquire. You must get verbal approval from our office to book the "Plaza Wedding" package. Thank you!

BETTER THAN A COURTHOUSE WEDDING

I am in favor of my Wedding Service over a wedding held in a cold dingy Courthouse by a Judge. Even the name, "Courthouse" sounds depressing. Court is where you go if you’re in trouble, or getting sued, or divorced! Though, I do understand WHY couples chose this and it’s because it's cheaper, like a lot cheaper, it’s quick and super easy easy. And that is the very reason I have added some additional Wedding Services to help couples considering a “Courthouse Wedding” but would like something better, but also affordable. I have 2 options:

The Signature Wedding - $99

This is the least expensive service I offer. This package is simply making an appointment with me to sign your Marriage License at my Office located on the Country Club Plaza. That’s it, super quick, super easy and only $99. You’re in and out in 5 - 10 min.

The Plaza Wedding - $250

This is the next package I offer which is more of what you’d get with a Courthouse type Wedding, but it’s on the very beautiful and lovely Country Club Plaza. There are so many great spots on the Plaza to do this ceremony; near one of the iconic Plaza Fountains, a Bridge over Brush Creek, The cool Stairs by McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks, or pick any corner. If the weather doesn’t cooperate we have an inside backup plan that’s still much better than a Courthouse!

Check out all the services I offer: www.timmygibson.com

Photo Credit: Angie Scott Photography