×
Subscribe

Subscribe Today

26 Issues

In addition to receiving 26 issues of The Independent Kansas City’s Journal of Society, your subscription will include our annual publication, the Charitable Events Calendar and a subscription to our e-newsletter, The Insider. Questions about your current subscription? Contact Laura Gabriel at 816-471-2800.

LOVE You To The Moon And Back

 

Charlie Balawajder, youngest of the ring bearers for Kathryn Hjalmarson and Jason Blake (Photo credit: Jessica Rice)

 

Flower Girl Simone Blake at the ceremony uniting Kathryn Hjalmarson and Jason Blake (Photo credit: Jessica Rice)

 

Flower Girl Sadie Baker at the wedding of Brogan Caffarelli and Johnathan Cullen (Photo credit: Angie Scott Photography)

 

Flower Girl Sadie Baker walked down the aisle at Brogan Caffarelli and Johnathan Cullen’s wedding. (Photo credit: Angie Scott Photography)

 

Flower Girls Samantha Kahan and Sloane Fantus held hands at the ceremony uniting Hannah Arnspiger and Robert Freeman. (Photo credit: Heather Brulez Photography)

 

The time had arrived for Millie Jackson, Laura Jackson, and Eve Jackson to serve as flower girls at the wedding of Amal Gochenour and Dr. James Fields. (Photo credit: Astrid Photography)

 

James Gochenour was the younger of the two ring bearers for Amal Gochenour and Dr. James Fields – and he brought a toy car with him. (Photo credit: Astrid Photography)

 

James Gochenour and David Gochenour relaxed after serving as ring bearers at the wedding of Amal Gochenour and Dr. James Fields. (Photo credit: Astrid Photography)

 

Ring Bearer John Nestor and Flower Girl Gigi Nestor made their way down the aisle at the wedding of Maggie Nothnagel and Kip Hart. (Photo credit: Kathleen Straub Photography)

 

Kip Hart with Ring Bearer John Nestor and Flower Girl Gigi Nestor (Photo credit: Kathleen Straub Photography)

 

Flower Girl Gigi Nestor at the wedding of Maggie Nothnagel and Kip Hart (Photo credit: Kathleen Straub Photography)

 

Ringer Bearer John Nestor, Kip and Maggie Hart, and Flower Girl Gigi Nestor posed for a wedding picture. (Photo credit: Kathleen Straub Photography)

 

Jordan Schmidt, groom; and William Smith, ring bearer; shared a special moment at Jordan’s wedding to Abbey Jones. (Photo credit: Bailey Pianalto Photography)

 

Abbey Jones Schmidt and Flower Girl Lincoln Smith at Abbey’s wedding to Jordan Schmidt (Photo credit: Bailey Pianalto Photography)

 

Madison Biddle, flower girl; at the wedding of Chloe Fischgrund and Doug Williams (Photo credit: epagaFOTO)

 

Hunter Biddle, provider of “ring security,” at the ceremony uniting Chloe Fischgrund and Doug Williams  (Photo credit: epagaFOTO)

Featured in the July 8, 2023 issue of The Independent. 

 

 

Features

War Horses For Veterans – The Derby Party

War Horses for Veterans, founded by Andy and Patricia Brown, held its third annual fundraiser, The Derby Party, on May 4th. More than 400 guests watched the Kentucky Derby race…

Symphony League of Kansas City – Spring Luncheon

Lidia’s was the lovely location for the Symphony League of Kansas City’s annual Spring Luncheon on May 8th. Mandy Burditt and Trish Mayer were the co-chairmen. Nearly 60 members and…

Symphony League of Kansas City – Ball Kickoff

Symphony League members gathered at Amy Volini’s beautiful home recently to kick off preparations for the 2024 Symphony Ball, “NOVA.”Amy and Julie Sykes hosted the fun event, where Ball Chairman…

Saint Luke’s Foundation – Spirit of Philanthropy Awards

In the spirit of gratitude, Saint Luke’s Foundation hosted its Spirit of Philanthropy Awards celebration on April 18th at the 1900 Building. Being honored this year are: Philanthropists of the…