![Bride and groom dancing at the foot of staircase](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/groom-bride-twirling-steps-1024x683.jpg)
Taryn and Sam got engaged in mid-2020, and planned their wedding for early 2022 in hopes to dodge the worst of the pandemic. After 18 months, we were so excited to finally get to celebrate this awesome couple!
March 12th was COLD this year. Really… really cold. But you wouldn’t know from these photos (other than the bits of snow on the ground) because this group had their game faces on, ready for celebration.
![Bride in the center of her bridesmaids laughing and holding muted pastel bouquets](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/bridal-party-muted-pastel-bridesmaid-bouquets-1024x683.jpg)
The Bouquets
Throughout the planning process, Taryn had such a clear vision for their wedding flowers. She dreamed up muted pastel flowers as a nod to the transition from winter to spring, against elegant light taupe bridesmaid dresses. She envisioned mostly warm hues with pops of cool blue. (We’re suckers for a pop of blue!) We were immediately on board.
We selected beautiful toffee roses, paired next to lush ivory roses with the softest yellow center, dusty rose carnations, white anemone, white ranunculus, blush tulips, and the happiest flower on earth, chamomile. The chamomile really gave the bouquets a playful pop of yellow, and added some organic texture throughout. It was the perfect element to add a touch of whimsy to these romantic bouquets.
![Bride and groom in sunglasses walking in front of their wedding party](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/entire-bridal-party-kc-muted-pastel-bouquets-1024x683.jpg)
![Zoomed out photo of bride and groom next to dramatic pillars](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/zoomed-out-dramatic-couple-portrait-1-683x1024.jpg)
![Bridesmaids lined up holding muted pastel bouquets](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/bridesmaids-with-bouquets-in-row-683x1024.jpg)
![Bride smiling with bouquet](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/bride-with-spring-bouquet-683x1024.jpg)
![Close up of groom's boutonniere](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/groom-white-boutonniere.jpg)
![Close up of muted pastel bridesmaid bouquet](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/muted-pastels-bridesmaid-bouquet-683x1024.jpg)
![Bridal Bouquet resting to the side](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/holding-bridal-bouquet-to-side-683x1024.jpg)
![Couple in front of the Madrid Theater](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/wedding-day-madrid-theater-683x1024.jpg)
![Side shot of the groom holding the bridal bouquet with white roses and chamomile](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/groom-holding-bridal-bouquet-side-683x1024.jpg)
![Bride and bridesmaid portrait standing outdoors](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/bridal-party-bridesmaid-style-1024x683.jpg)
![Bridesmaid walking during photos and holding bouquet](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/bridesmaid-groomsman-walking.jpg)
![Close up of bouquets with anemone, roses, ranunculus, and chamomile](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/close-up-bridesmaid-bouquets-muted-pastels.jpg)
The Wedding
Taryn and Sam tied the knot at the Madrid Theatre in Kansas City. The facade is this really unique Spanish-style building in the middle of mid-town, which really stands out as you drive by. A stunning double staircase greets you as you walk in, and behind the staircases sits the spacious event space.
![Bridesmaids walking down staircase](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/staircase-madrid-theater-683x1024.jpg)
![Florals on stairs leading to the stage](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/staircase-flowers-ceremony-683x1024.jpg)
![Bride and groom walking back down the aisle with big grins, holding hands](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/post-ceremony-grin-bride-groom-1024x683.jpg)
The couple got married on the stage of the theater, and the reception took place in the same location. The light dresses and florals really popped against the dark stage background, and the height differentiation was a unique layout for the celebration.
Afterward, guests moved upstairs to the balcony for a cocktail hour while the event space was transformed for the reception. Three types of centerpieces adorned the tables: A cluster of bud vases, a low garden-style centerpiece, and tall larger arrangements. This variation gave the tables some visual interest as you looked around the room.
We had such a blast planning with Taryn, and loved her muted pastel color palette vision for their big day.
![Bud vases on the table with muted pastel flowers](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/bud-vases-pastel-flowers-683x1024.jpg)
![View of a whole table set for the reception](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/reception-tables-gold-chairs-768x1024.jpg)
![Low floral centerpiece with muted pastel flowers](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/floral-arrangement-dusty-rose-carnation-white-flowers-768x1024.jpg)
![Tall Centerpiece Close-Up Shot](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/tall-arrangement-close-up-white-roses-768x1024.jpg)
![Tall floral centerpiece with Eiffel Tower vase](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/tall-arrangement-eiffel-tower.jpg)
![Low floral arrangement on a guest table](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/low-table-arrangment-white-roses-768x1024.jpg)
![Tall floral arrangement with muted pinks, whites, toffees, and blue](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/muted-pastel-tall-arrangement-1024x768.jpg)
![Close up of bridal bouquet with muted pastel color palette](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smiling-bride-bouquet-muted-pastels.jpg)
![Couple kissing with sunglasses on](https://qcblooms.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/bridal-party-kissing-bride-groom-1.jpg)
Wedding Vendors
Photographer: Brigitte Patterson Photography
Videographer: Glenwood Weddings
Planner: Veil Events
Venue: Madrid Theatre
Dress: Something White Bridal
Makeup: Soft Glow Studio
Hair: Alex Guthrie
Catering: Cupini’s
DJ: Complete Weddings + Events KC