Kindra Browne

founder & ceo

CERTIFIED WEDDING CONSULTANT

I founded Simple Elegance, LLC in 1996 because of my strong desire to help people during this exciting time in their lives. I wanted to build relationships and send many more couples down the aisle. After I graduated from the University of Kansas, (Rock Chalk) I went to work for Hallmark Cards, Inc. It was an incredible opportunity to work for a company with such a strong foundation in Kansas City but I quickly learned that I wanted to have something that was my own while raising my family. Naturally, weddings came to mind! I became certified by Weddings Beautiful and left Hallmark Cards, Inc and never looked back! I have planned hundreds of weddings now and each one is just as unique as the couple I have had the privilege to work with. I enjoy getting to know the families that choose me and am so excited to watch the wedding weekend unfold in front of our eyes. (insert goosebumps here). I consider myself an accidental entrepreneur because I began building a team when I could no longer handle the amount of business that was coming into Simple Elegance. I found out that I was being called a pioneer and a trailblazer for building the first wedding planning team in KC. I humbly accept those titles and growing Simple Elegance into a Multiple Award-Winning Consulting Firm has been an unexpected dream come true. (teamwork makes the dream work).

MY FAMILY

My husband, Kevin and I have 3 kids, Roark, Neelie and Ryker. (2 are already out of the house) and 2 Shiba Inu’s, Roxie and Ruby. I enjoy time with my family at home, trips to the Colorado Rockies and the beach in Destin. I adore a great chocolate chip cookie, coffee all day long, and lip gloss! I am an avid lover of quotes, Olivia Newton- John, and singing competitions! (I used to sing at weddings too).

Awards & Features

My weddings have been featured in various publications including Bridal Guide, The Knot, KC Weddings, The Perfect Wedding Guide, The Independent, 435 South, EA Bride, Johnson County Living, The Olathe Daily News and The Kansas City Star. I have also been interviewed on “Better KC,” “Fox 4 in the Morning,” “Fox News at Noon,” “The Walt Bodine Talk Show”’ and featured on Martha Stewart Weddings Website, The Knot, Style Me Pretty and Carats & Cake. I have spoken at local conferences on various topics from business ownership, to building a team and inspiring other planners. I am a member of the National Bridal Service Association, served on the board of The Kansas City Preferred Wedding Professionals Association, and I am the founder of the KC Wedding Planner Circle. An organization that brings the best planners together in KC to share ideas, stories and support each other’s businesses. I am so proud of the multiple awards that my company has won consecutively over the years especially, the coveted Knot Hall of Fame Award that is only awarded to the top 5% of wedding professionals.

SINGLE BEST DECISION WE MADE

Working with Kindra was the single BEST decision we made in our whole wedding process. The stress of the daunting “to-do” list we had to complete over the next 11 months instantly melted away when we first met with Kindra. With her expertise and connections, she hand-picked vendors that fit perfectly with our wedding vision, personality, and budget. We could not have asked for a more super-star vendor team. Our wedding day was executed flawlessly by Kindra and her team. From the day-of timeline, vendor communication, and décor set-up to the moment we walked out of the venue at the end of the night, we did not have to worry about anything! We could not have imagined a more enjoyable wedding planning process or a more amazing wedding, and it’s all thanks to Kindra!

Camial

BRIDE

wedding of our dreams

We had the wedding of our dreams thanks to Kindra Browne and her team at Simple Elegance! She is a fantastic planner with an eye for detail. From the beginning Kindra was incredibly organized, calming, professional, and one of those people when you meet them you feel like you have already known them for years. Kindra goes above and beyond to provide recommendations for vendors, constantly communicate with not only vendors but also the wedding party and family, and manage any changes that come up throughout the process. I was incredibly calm the day of knowing she was in charge and the day went perfectly! If anything went wrong, I had no idea, and I think that is a true testament of what an amazing planner Kindra is. Thank you SO much for everything Kindra. We are forever grateful for Simple Elegance and can’t recommend them enough!

Kylie

BRIDE

extraordinary

Kindra Browne of Simple Elegance is extraordinary. Because of Kindra, our daughter and son-in-law had the most beautiful, memorable, happy, and fun wedding anyone could ask for – an amazing feat following two postponements that resulted from Covid-19. We knew we were in very capable hands from our first meeting with Kindra. She was warm, friendly, and organized, and she listened so that she could create the wedding day our daughter wanted. She recommended and worked closely with our venue, florists, musicians, always giving us exceptional, level-headed guidance. What we didn’t know then, is that Kindra also would move mountains to get us through the challenges of Covid, and postponements that delayed the wedding for a year. We had complete confidence through every challenge, continually impressed with Kindra’s grace, warmth, kindness, expertise, and peerless work ethic. And because of Kindra and her staff, our daughter and I were able to enjoy every minute of her wedding day without a single concern. We look forward to working with Kindra and Simple Elegance on another wedding some day!

Maureen

MOTHER OF BRIDE

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PHOTO CREDITS:

Bailey pianalto | Jefferson May Photography | Kristy Marshall Photography | Claire Ryser

REAL WEDDINGS

Nathalie + Josh

Nathalie + FrankSUMMER 2023Exclusivity Sophistication Unparalleled attention to detailPLANNERKindra Browne Consultant: Kindra Browne Client Full Names: Nathalie and Josh Wedding Date: 7.15.23 Ceremony: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Reception: The Nelson...

Weslynn & Ryan

Weslynn & RyanFALL 2022Exclusivity Sophistication Unparalleled attention to detailPLANNERKindra Browne Consultant: Kindra Browne Wedding Date: 10.8.22 Ceremony: St. Andrew's Reception: Kansas City Country Club Photographer: Tracy Routh Photography Hair: Marlicia...

Tara & Johnny

Tara & JohnnyFALL 2022Exclusivity Sophistication Unparalleled attention to detailPLANNERKindra Browne Reception: The Nelson Atkins Photographer: Bailey Pianalto Videographer: Glenwood Weddings Hair + Makeup: Bronzed & Blushed Florist: Final Touch Studios Cake:...

Paige & Jackson

Paige + JacksonFALL 2022Exclusivity Sophistication Unparalleled attention to detailPLANNERKindra Browne Consultant: Kindra Browne Client Full Names: Paige & Jackson Wedding Date: 9.3.22 Ceremony: The Nelson Kirkwood Hall Reception: The Nelson Kirkwood Hall...

Madi + Austin

Madi + AustinSUMMER 2022Exclusivity Sophistication Unparalleled attention to detailPLANNERKindra Browne Consultant: Kindra Browne Wedding Date: 7.16.22 Ceremony: St. John's Parish Reception: Omaha Design Center Photographer: Erin Ren Photography Hair: Fhlairs Salon...

Lexi & Decker

LEXI + DECKERFALL 2022Exclusivity Sophistication Unparalleled attention to detailPLANNERKindra Browne Consultant: Kindra Browne Wedding Date: 9.24.22 Reception: Cherry Hill Photographer: Jefferson May Photography Videographer: Film and Fable Hair: Alex Compton Makeup:...

Kelsey & nate

KELSEY + NATEFALL 2022Exclusivity Sophistication Unparalleled attention to detailPLANNERKindra Browne Consultant: Kindra Browne Wedding Date: 10.22.22 Ceremony: Redemptorist Reception: The Carriage Club Photographer: Melissa and Beth Videographer: Rushing Productions...

Kailyn & Brandon

KAILYN + BRANDONSUMMER 2022Exclusivity Sophistication Unparalleled attention to detailPLANNERKindra Browne Consultant: Kindra Browne Wedding Date: 6.11.22 Ceremony: COR Wesley Reception: Terrace on Grand Photographer: Melissa and Beth Videographer: Wooten Films Hair +...

Julie + Griffin KCCC Wedding

JULIE + GRIFFINFALL 2022Exclusivity Sophistication Unparalleled attention to detailPLANNERPaulina Boydston & Kindra Browne Consultant: Paulina & Kindra Wedding Date: 10.15.22 Ceremony: St. Andrews Reception: KCCC Photographer: Matt from John Cain Photo...

Eli & Jonno’s Oakwood Country Club Wedding

ELI + JONNOSPRING 2022Exclusivity Sophistication Unparalleled attention to detailPLANNERKindra Browne Consultant: Kindra Browne Wedding Date: 5.21.22 Reception: Oakwood Country Photographer: Kristy Marshall Photography Videographer: Ribbons and Reels Hair: Jessica...

Claire & Robert’s nelson Atkins Museum Wedding

CLAIRE + ROBERTSPRING 2022Exclusivity Sophistication Unparalleled attention to detailPLANNERKindra Browne Consultant: Kindra Browne Wedding Date: 5.7.22 Ceremony: Visitation Reception: The Nelson Atkins Photographer: The Grays Videographer: Glenwood Weddings Hair +...

Camial & Tanner

Camial + TannerFALL 2022Exclusivity Sophistication Unparalleled attention to detailPLANNERKindra Browne Consultant: Kindra Browne Wedding Date: 11.12.22 Ceremony: Holy Spirit Reception: Union Horse Distillery Photographer: Epagafoto Videographer: Glenwood Weddings...

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Chloe + Conner

Chloe + ConnerFALL 2023Exclusivity Sophistication Unparalleled attention to detailPLANNERPaulina Boydston Consultant: Paulina Client Full Names: Chloe and Connor Crooker Wedding Date: 10.21.23 Ceremony: Mission Hills CC Reception: Mission Hills CC Photographer:...