Kemper Museum, Great for Art, Not Wedding Receptions

It's not often that I form such an instant opinion about a Kansas City wedding reception site.  Mason & Katie selected the Kemper Museum as the backdrop for their wedding reception.  Their carefully selected colors, flowers and decorations were nothing short of spectacular. Their carefully rehearsed grand entrance to Harry Connick's tune "It Had To Be You, from the motion picture soundtrack "Sleepless in Seattle" set the tone for a perfect evening.  I have to admit, the evening started flawlessly.  The museum staff, up to this point, were helpful and accommodating.

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Yes, this is the typical record scratch that you usually hear in a TV commercial.  That infamous record scratch that separates euphoria from pure horror (It's Halloween for gosh sake).  

Lighting can be  adjusted In just about every facility in the metro. Oddly enough, The Kemper Museum refuses to dim the lights to a less than "Blazing" setting.  Imagine trying to set the tone for dancing?  Will your guests dance in full sunlight?  They may, but, in my opinion, it's not likely.  

Now, for those of you who were out Saturday evening, do you remember what the weather was like?  Was it Windy?  Gusty?  Almost gale-force at times?   The Kemper Museum frowns upon Bouquet & Garter Tosses.  Any tosses "must be done outside".  (This little tidbit eluded not only me, but both the bride and groom).   So, if you are a bride, waiting for that special moment when you toss the bouquet, close your eyes and imagine...

You and forty of your favorite single friends outside, in the elements, hair blowing horizontally, holding down your wedding dress and trying to toss your bouquet to 39 others who are experiencing the same.

The Kemper Museum's staff had no remorse, no empathy, and at times, in this writers opinion, enjoyed the inconvenience.  

In the end, both the bride and groom had a fantastic evening.  I would imagine that they are in St Lucia right now, probably talking about these silly memories over a Pina Colada.