Who We Are
About Crystal Moments
At Crystal Moments, we believe that the most beautiful part of any celebration isn’t the centerpieces or the lighting. It’s the look on your face when you’re actually enjoying it.
Born from a passion for perfection and a heart for hospitality, Crystal Moments was founded to bridge the gap between a dream and its delivery. We know that behind every great event is a mountain of logistics, spreadsheets, and “what-ifs.” Our mission is to take that mountain off your shoulders so you can step into your party and feel like a guest.
We aren’t just coordinators; we are your advocates, your creative partners, and your professional problem-solvers. Whether we are managing the moving parts of a wedding day or designing a curated corporate gala, we focus on the “Crystal Moments,” those fleeting, spark-filled seconds where everything aligns, the music hits just right, and you realize you aren’t worrying about a single thing.
Based in the heart of Kansas City, we bring a calm, organized, and sophisticated touch to every occasion. We’re here to ensure that when the lights come up and the guests arrive, the only thing you have to do is be present.
You bring the vision. We’ll bring the peace of mind. Let’s make it a Crystal Moment.
Meet the Team
Lauren Medlock-Hansen
Owner, Head Planner
913-744-8112
lauren@crystalmoments.net
Kiauna Garman
President, Marketing Director, Planner
785-201-4617
kiauna@crystalmoments.net
Ashley Gippe
Lead Planner
757-621-6413
ashley@crystalmoments.net
Chloe Snell
Assistant Coordinator
913-309-8405
chloe@crystalmoments.net
What People are Saying
Lauren & her team were my day of coordinator, I had a lot of anxiety leading up to the wedding and Lauren helped ease that anxiety so much. She listened to all my concerns & came up with solutions for every single one. She was the kindest, most reliable and professional person. She helped me have so much confidence in the wedding & did a great job fixing problems before I even knew the problems existed. She truly was the breath of fresh air I needed on my wedding day, and I am so grateful and blessed for her and her team.
– Abigail H
Lauren with Crystal Moments was so easy to work with! We could not have asked for a better experience. She was the sole reason why our wedding day went so smoothly! She knew exactly what I needed without asking, if I needed anything she was already on top of it. She caught all the minor details I missed, and helped with new ideas! 10/10. Also Lauren is a breath of fresh air and just so fun to be around!
– Courtney M
Having Lauren coordinate and help plan my best friend’s wedding was absolutely the right decision. Anytime someone needed something, Lauren was already there with a solution and made everyone feel at ease through the whole process. Absolutely would not consider having an event in the future that Lauren was not a part of, she made all the difference in the day!
– Katherine N
Every detail. Beautifully handled.
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