Rivas Weddings - Kansas City, Missouri

Stephanie C.

When starting the process of wedding planning, my mother told me that finding our Wedding Photographer would be the most important decision that we would make. The photos that would be captured on our wedding day would be cherished for the rest of your lives, and be something we would hand down to our children. She explained to me that it was important to find a photographer that I felt comfortable with and who would take pride in their work.

Choosing Rivas Photography, was the best decision that we could have made. Kyle and Melissa were organized, professional, attentive and captured the most breathtaking photos that will be cherished for the rest of our lives. Not only that, but we felt as if we had known them for years. They made us feel comfortable and confident at each location on our wedding day. One of my favorite memories of working with Rivas, was when we were dodging a big rain storm. They had a plan, multiple locations, and we were able to get every shot that we wanted prior to the rain. Something that could have been very stressful, was dealt with humor and confidence. I never had a doubt in mind that we wouldn’t be able to capture great photos on our special day.

After being in other weddings and seeing other photographers work, my husband and I are constantly reminded with how blessed we were to have found Rivas. They truly will be photographers that we refer to family and friends, as well as use in the future for any photography needs. I truly can not say enough kind words about this company or this amazing duo.

Jennifer T.

I'm so thankful that we had Kyle and Melissa photograph our wedding!! We met them at a KC Bridal Spectacular show and were blown away by their stunning work. We won a free engagement photo session as a raffle prize. During our engagement session, Kyle and Melissa were so kind, professional, and a joy to be around! We loved getting to know them during the session, and appreciated how comfortable they made us feel behind the camera. Immediately after the session ended, we asked them to photograph our wedding. We didn't feel like "just another customer" to Kyle and Melissa; they took the time to get to know us, and tailored the photographs to match our style! They were invaluable during the wedding-planning process; Kyle and Melissa were able to make vendor recommendations, help with the schedule for the "day of", and give us advice for all of the "little things" that pop up! Their expertise and experience took a lot of stress off of us. I love how prepared they were for the wedding day! Kyle and Melissa had scouted extra locations for photographs ahead of time, which was GREAT because it ended up raining during our first look! Our wedding day was perfect, and Kyle and Melissa played a huge role in making the day go so smoothly. Our photographs were phenomenal, we had a really hard time narrowing down our favorites! We really appreciated how they were able to customize their wedding packages to fit what we envisioned having in our home. We had so much fun working with Kyle and Melissa!!

Aaron K.

Being a business owner that is a perfectionist who works in digital marketing, I had very high expectations of who my wife and I would hire for our wedding photographers. They needed to be responsive, organized, creative and take a lot of pride in the material they produce. Let me just say, we found the perfect photographers. Working with Rivas exceeded all my expectations and then some! They had an artistic view when capturing our wedding, making our photos unique and like none other than I had ever seen. Both Kyle and Melissa were amazing. They quickly became more than our photographers and felt more like lifelong friends who were helping us on our wedding day.

If you are looking for photographers that will produce amazing photos and create a relaxed, fun atmosphere on your wedding day, then look no further. They will not disappoint. Bottom line, they are the best photographers and all-around best people to be sharing your wedding day with!

Arelys V.

Where can I start? We had the opportunity to meet Kyle and Melissa 5 years before our wedding, they were my sister's wedding photographers. After seeing how amazing and kind they were I knew that when the time
came I wanted them for my special day. When that day came I did not hesitate to contact them. From the first meeting to the last they both have been incredible. Always there to listen to our wants, needs and even our dreams. From our engagement shoot in Colorado to our wedding day Album their work is flawless. Not only did they have a perfect plan for the big day but also helped us with any questions we had. Sitting down with Kyle and Melissa honestly felt like we were just catching up with old friends. If there is one thing that I'm absolutely certain about our wedding is that I would not change them for anything and this decision was the best one for us!. And their work.. oh man
their work is unbelievable! Thank you Kyle and Melissa for making our wedding what it should be which was a memory we will cherish forever.

Alyssa Z.

Kyle and Melissa are immensely talented. From the moment we met at the Bridal Spectacular, it was a match made in heaven! They helped us to plan the perfect engagement session and even included a mural with significance to us. When we unexpectedly changed our wedding date due to a family emergency, Kyle and Melissa were right by our sides, not only to take the most important family portraits we've ever had done, but to capture the endless emotions of our wedding day and to love and support us as friends. We are so thankful that we found Rivas Photography and look forward to the many memories they will capture for us in the future!

Monica G.

When my husband and I were looking for a wedding photographer I knew I wanted to have someone I trusted, and was comfortable with, because the photographer is with you essentially all day on your wedding day. Upon meeting with Kyle and Melissa they immediately felt like family, and were so familiar with the wedding process/industry (that I felt so lost in), I knew I wouldn't want to go through the process without them, regardless of the cost. Whenever Matt and I met with Kyle and Melissa, virtually or in person, we could relax because those two took care of everything from helping us figure out who to take pictures with, to creating a timeline of our wedding day. There's a twist to my wedding story; about halfway through the engagement my husband and I decided the big wedding we planned wasn't really what we wanted, so we changed everything to do a smaller wedding, which meant changing the date. I knew this twist might mean I lose my amazing photographer who took my breath away with our engagements pictures, but nope, I didn't have to worry about that either. Kyle and Melissa canceled a vacation they planned to stay and help Matt and I on our special day. Boy did they help! They got all guests where they needed to be and reminded me to breathe when I was getting overwhelmed. Melissa brought me wine as the day got busy, she was like a sister to me on my wedding day. You will want Kyle and Melissa with you on your wedding day, they have been through the whole wedding planning process with you; when you work with Kyle and Melissa you get so much more than the most talented wedding photographers, you get additional family.

Tony A. D. M.

Melissa and Kyle were absolutely terrific! From the beginning stages of the process though the big day, they made everything easy and so much fun! We had several planning meetings and they helped us craft a timeline for the day with lots of extra time built in so we weren't rushed at all. They gave us lots of great ideas (like for the men to go for a morning shave and to do a first look so we could actually enjoy the cocktail hour with our large family)! Throughout the day, Kyle, Melissa, and Anthony made what could have been a very hectic and stressful day, relaxing and fun! It was like we were hanging out with friends. The slideshow at the wedding was a HUGE hit and everyone loved getting to see the great shots they had captured earlier in the day! One of the things that drew us to Rivas Photography initially is the artistic aspect of their photos. Not only will we have shots from the day that include all of our special people, we have beautiful art that will be passed down to future generations. Kyle has a real eye for capturing really unique and stunning photos. Anyone can take a photo, but Rivas Photography captures and produces world-class art. This was the easiest wedding decision we made! We couldn't be happier!

Melanie M.

Kyle and Melissa are the perfect pair. My husband and I are really awkward when it comes to photos, but both Kyle and Melissa are so easy going and great with instructions. Our photos turned out beautifully. They were even willing to photograph our dogs for our engagement photos and come to Disney for our wedding! We wouldn't have trusted anyone else with the memories of one of our most important days.