Nellie Sparkman Events is a Kansas City-based wedding planning and design team offering event management, partial planning, full-service planning, and custom stationery design for timeless, heartfelt celebrations.
With over two decades of hospitality experience, our experienced planning team collaborates with Kansas City’s most trusted vendors to create events that are personal, elegant, and deeply intentional. By working with a limited number of clients each year, we ensure every celebration receives our full attention—marked by thoughtful details, seamless coordination, and genuine connection from start to finish.
Thoughtfully planned. Personally yours.
Services
If you are looking for a wedding planner that shows passion and love for this business, someone who treats you like a friend during your most stressful days with no judgement, someone who is constantly supportive, has great ideas and professional- Nellie will be your biggest cheerleader and your best decision!
from the heart of past clients
Elegant Celebration at Hotel Kansas City
A Manhattan Muse in the Heart of Mission Hills
Timeless Summer Wedding at the Hilton President
- A custom design presentation and style guide tailored to your vision, values, and venue
- Complete vendor management—including sourcing, communication, contract review, and booking support
- Budget creation, management, and ongoing tracking throughout the planning process
- Unlimited communication and planning meetings with our experienced team
- Detailed wedding day timeline creation and distribution to your full vendor team
- Full wedding day coordination and execution—including ceremony management and oversight of all wedding day logistics
Your Experience Includes
This is our most comprehensive offering—created for the couple who desires a collaborative, start-to-finish planning experience rooted in trust, creativity, and calm confidence. From your initial vision to the final farewell, we handle every detail with intention and heart. Our team leads the way in guiding vendor selections, managing your budget, building a cohesive design plan, and crafting a celebration that feels as personal as it is beautiful. You’ll have a trusted partner in your corner every step of the way—allowing you to be fully present for the moments that matter most.
Begin Your Experience
with owner, nellie sparkman
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- Personalized support from owner Nellie Sparkman—one of Kansas City’s most trusted wedding planners
- Curated recommendations from our network of tried-and-true wedding professionals
- Unlimited email correspondence to ask questions and talk through details as you go
- A design mood board to help align and refine your visual direction
- Access to our intuitive Google Drive planning system to stay organized throughout the process
- Ceremony Rehearsal and full wedding day coordination from our experienced team to ensure flawless execution
Your Experience Includes
Our Premium Event Management service is ideal for the couple who has set their budget, secured their venue, and is ready to take the lead—but would love the guidance and reassurance of a seasoned professional along the way. You’ll have access to trusted recommendations, expert insight, and personalized support to bring it all together confidently. Designed for the hands-on couple who wants to make informed decisions with the reassurance of knowing everything will run smoothly on the big day.
Begin Your Experience
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- A collaborative design consultation and mood board to establish your aesthetic
- Personalized wording guidance and etiquette support tailored to your event
- Custom invitation suite design with thoughtful embellishment options (wax seals, ribbons, liners, etc.)
- Coordination of print method, paper selection, and Pantone color matching
- Proofing process with feedback and revisions to ensure every detail is just right
- Day-of paper goods design (ceremony programs, menus, signage, place cards, etc.)
- Optional assembly, stuffing, and mailing support available upon request
Your Experience Includes
Your paper goods are the first glimpse into your celebration—and we believe they should feel both personal and purposeful. From save-the-dates and invitations to the day-of details that tie everything together, we craft timeless designs that reflect your style and story. Whether you're dreaming of a fully custom suite or curated day-of pieces, we’ll guide you through the process with intention, etiquette expertise, and a passion for beautiful paper.
Begin Your Experience
mission hills country club
jackie and jack
the nelson atkins museum
gabrielle & hoseph
from the portfolio
Ready for a planning process that feels as good as the celebration itself?
