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About

About

Event planning with grit and grace.

Harper + James is named after two influential people in the founder’s lives: Harper for Sara’s father and James for Kristi’s grandfather, both of whom were entrepreneurs whose bar was set at perfection. Kristi and Sara met while working for Lockton, a large insurance broker based in Kansas City, and immediately connected over their shared family history of entrepreneurialism.

The name Harper + James reflects the grit and grace that our families instilled in each of us. What does this mean for our clients? Partnering with a team who brings that grit and grace to client service while creating a life-changing experience that tells your story.

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

THE TEAM

the women behind it all

Sara Prochaska
Kristi Scott
Sarah Grimm

Sara Prochaska

aka Harper

Sara was born and raised in Columbia, Missouri and moved to Kansas City after graduating from the University of Missouri. Her passion for events started at a young age when she was so inspired by the movie Free Willy, she held a Save the Whales fundraiser for the neighborhood when she was eight. Her passion for events and philanthropy has been a driving force in her career ever since. Sara loves working with clients to bring their vision to life through a perfect marriage of creativity and logistics.

Kristi Scott

aka James

Kristi is a Columbus, Ohio native, who moved to Kansas City after attending the University of Kansas to study journalism. She has always had a knack for writing and a keen design eye – two elements that she taps into frequently during the design and planning process. She is known for her calming presence on event day… but don’t mistake her calm demeanor, she means business when it comes to execution.

Sarah Grimm

Event Planning & Marketing Assistant

Sarah was born and raised in Kansas, and it holds a special place in her heart. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Business Marketing and Management. She found her love for events, planning concerts and fundraisers for a nonprofit based in Aspen, Colorado. Sarah supports all Harper & James clients, and she is passionate about connecting with people and tapping into both her analytical and creative skills to bring an event to life. She excels on an event day with her upbeat attitude and attention to detail.

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things we love

Things we love

how we unwind

How we unwind

our inspiration

Where we get inspiration

how did we meet

How did Kristi and Sara meet

favorite cocktail

Our favorite cocktails

favorite place to travel

Favorite place to travel

event planning

Favorite thing about planning an event

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TOUCH

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Welcome to the ALHI disco! Welcome to the ALHI disco!
Did you hear? One of our co-founders is expectin Did you hear? 

One of our co-founders is expecting her first baby in February 2025! We are so excited for Kristi and her growing family… and to be adding another girl to the Harper & James gang, too! She will be taking time off following her birth in February through May. 

With that, we are only taking on new events from July 2025 and on. Early next year, H&J will be in Costa Rica, LA, NYC, Scottsdale, Chicago and KC. We are so thankful to our clients for trusting us to produce their special moments and looking forward to a packed first half of the year. 

Wishing you all a happy holiday season as we look at closing out a wonderful 2024! 

Photo: @theboldamericana
Highlights from the inaugural Giving GRACE Breakfa Highlights from the inaugural Giving GRACE Breakfast! 

Working alongside the amazing team at In The Name of Grace has been an incredible experience for us, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Last week, over 350 people gathered at the iconic Starlight Theatre to hear from the GRACE board, Oxford House alumni, emcee Joel Goldberg, and speakers Michael Mackie and Scott Parks.
Our clients had a strong vision for their inaugura Our clients had a strong vision for their inaugural event: A highly curated, exclusive experience that facilitated connection among attendees with Nashville as the backdrop. 

Fast forward to October 2024 and their vision became a reality! 

Featuring speakers Dr. Eric Potterat, Ryan “Birdman” Parrott and Richard Barkham, Global Chief Economist with CBRE, and experiences including a private tour of the @titans Stadium, dinner at @thetwelvethirtyclub and a private concert at the @bluebirdcafetn, Ground-UP officially launched and it truly filled our cup to see it all unfold!
What an incredible evening at the iconic @bluebird What an incredible evening at the iconic @bluebirdcafetn! Two of Nashville’s well-known songwriters, @tonyaratamusic & @lesliesatcher, graced our group with their amazing talent for an intimate concert. They made us laugh, tear up, and watch on in amazement as they shared their craft in this one-of-a-kind evening. Not all experiences need to be fancy — they just need to make an impact — and boy, did this night do just that!
“Summers are usually our quiet season.” ^The “Summers are usually our quiet season.” 
^The lie that we told before summer 2024. 

Our team managed 3 large corporate events, 3 private celebrations, a wedding, brand activation and fundraiser throughout Kansas City, and in Aspen and Palm Beach… in just 2.5 months! Plus, we squeezed in a sourcing trip to Chicago & plenty of fun moments as a team. Now, we just need a quick nap before we roll up our sleeves for a packed fall season! 

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