Hidden Gems: Meet Heidi Johnson of Cake and Champagne Event Planning

Today we’d like to introduce you to Heidi Johnson. 

Hi Heidi, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I began my own company in 2019 when I discovered planning weddings was officially the way I wanted to spend my life. Charles Bukowski said, “Find what you love and let it kill you”. I plan to make wedding and event planning that thing. I graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in film and digital media. I actually discovered my love for event planning within the film school as I was often slotted into the position of Producer. The job of the producer is to wrangle people, paperwork, time schedules, equipment, special permits, and make sure everyone gets fed. Not only am I good at those tasks, but I found that I loved coordinating the chaos. My business partner is my cousin and best friend Megan. It was a childhood dream to run a business together and we are over the moon to be doing it together today. 

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Well, no one has to point out what 2020 did to the event industry. But my own personal struggle is that entrepreneurship is scary. It is not only scary to me but to the people on the outside looking in and having to quiet all of those doubts has been a struggle. It takes a lot of patience with yourself as you learn and faith in your own abilities to make things happen. 

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
I know you have a great many options when choosing someone to help you with your wedding. The Kansas City wedding industry is so amazing and full of wonderful professionals dedicated to making events special. I feel that my value comes with my ability to level with couples and give them honest, no-nonsense advice. I have also calmed many waves of panic as the day gets closer. I accel at design and logistics but it’s people that have my heart and where my true talent shines. 

What do you like best about our city? What do you like least?
I adore Kansas City. I am set to stay here forever. We have an airport so we can go anywhere, the cost of living is so agreeable and there is a never-ending parade of things to do. The only thing that I don’t love about Kansas City is that the streetcar doesn’t go from Belton all the way to Smithville. But maybe someday. 

Contact Info:

• Email: Heidi@coyplanning.com
• Website: Cakeandchampagneplanning.com
• Instagram: cakeandchampagne_eventplanning
• Facebook: cakeandchamp
• Other: https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/cake-and-champagne-planning-kansas-city-mo-2031811

Image Credits
Ashley Rose Photography
Natalie Nichole Photography
Staci Ann Moore Photography