The 22 Best Kansas City Wedding Venues in 2024

Find the perfect KC wedding venue for your day, based on location, style, and budget — How to pick your venue in Kansas City!

First of all, congratulations on your engagement! Now that you’re engaged it is time for wedding planning. Planning a wedding in Kansas City can be a lot, you have so many options to choose from. Most couples start off by booking a wedding venue because it allows you to have a date set, and many vendors need a date to get you on their books. Read on to learn more about how to book a venue, what questions to ask, the best venues in KC, and much more!

Wedding reception in Kansas City, MO

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Bride and groom smiling outside the Everly Event Space in Kansas City
 

What To Do Before Booking Your Venue

Before booking your wedding venue, you should probably visualize your day from start to finish in as much detail as possible. I know many brides-to-be already have mood boards when they get engaged — but it is super helpful to refresh and rewrite what truly matters to you and your partner. Hiring a wedding planner at this stage is not a bad idea. From a photographic standpoint, some venues offer a lot of natural light whereas others are darker and will need additional lighting. Neither is better, it is just a matter of taste.

Set Your Budget

You should consider your budget first and take it from there. I’d ask the venue owner or general manager what the typical and average spend is in addition to their package offerings. Look at the list of add-ons and consider if they will are necessary. Once you have your vision and budget, it is time to look at what season you prefer and your ideal dates. Does a crowded dance floor matter a lot to you? Then booking a Saturday is pretty important, for example.

Estimate the size of your guest list

We’ll look at this in detail a little later but having a ballpark estimate of your guest list will help you narrow it down further.

Look at the reviews

You should definitely look at reviews too, and not just the ones on Google. Everybody can leave a review on Google, but The Knot and Wedding Wire have reviews, mostly from previous clients, and they tend to be very honest.

Size matters, obviously!

You don’t want a venue that is too small! But bigger might not be any better. A venue that is way too big can result in it feeling empty. Generally, being at around half to two-thirds capacity will be good. Look at photos from previous weddings the venues have had and ask what the guest count was, simple!

Shape matters too

It is not only size that is important when choosing your wedding venue. Some older and historic places have many rooms and that will ultimately divide your wedding reception up. There’s nothing wrong with that, but you probably shouldn’t choose one like that if you want to keep it intimate and have your guests mingle throughout the day.

Does it have an indoor ceremony option?

Many brides-to-be want to have an outdoor ceremony. If that’s you, it is worth noting that choosing a venue that can accommodate your ceremony inside should it rain heavily on your day is going to keep a lot of stress and anxiety away in the days and weeks before when you will be refreshing the weather app multiple times a day.

Bride on the dance floor at The Guild in Kansas City during her wedding reception.
 

How Much Does The Average Wedding In Kansas City Cost?

The average price of a wedding in Kansas City is close to what it was before Covid, or about $33,000. The Wedding Report says the average one in 2020 cost about $18,100 and $28,100 in 2022. It is probably safe to assume that the average wedding will be around $33k in 2023.

What Is The Best Time Of The Year For An Outdoor Wedding?

Fall and spring are the best seasons for an outdoor wedding in Kansas City. Late April to early June has the mildest weather. In the fall, you can expect equally nice weather from mid to late September into late October. If you have your eye on a date that falls within these ranges and you want a Saturday wedding too, get booking! More on that below.

How Far Out From My Wedding Day Should I Book My Venue?

This depends heavily on which season and day of the week you are getting married. A Saturday in spring or fall will get booked faster than a weekday in January. If you want a wedding on what will be a popular date, then I’d recommend 15-18 months out, just to be sure. Most couples with popular wedding dates book me for photos 12-18 months out. The more popular your desired venue is, the earlier you should reach out. Generally speaking, earlier is better when it comes to booking your venue.


Here’s a side note. Book the vendors first that are ‘one event per day’ — like a photographer or videographer. Those vendors book up faster whereas a florist or a bakery can take on many weddings in a day.


Wedding rings and decor on display at Loose Mansion in Kansas City
 

Schedule a few visits

Once you have your list down to a few favorites, it is time to schedule visits. Be on the lookout for open house events, many venues host them in winter and will advertise on social media or their websites. During open houses, you can walk around, ask questions, and get a feel for the vendors that frequently work at the venue or are on the preferred vendor list. Talk to the owner/manager and get a feel for them, are they invested in your vision? Do they ask questions about what you are planning? Or are they not really that interested?

Hopefully, you should have a venue that matches your vision, has your day available, is the right size, and has people eager to help you have your best wedding day.

Bride and Groom kissing after their wedding ceremony in Kansas City.
 

The Best Wedding Venues in Kansas City

Loose Mansion

Address: 101 E Armour Boulevard, Kansas City, 64111

Phone: (816) 960-6501

Guest Capacity: Up to 400

Style: Mansion, Garden, Historic

Budget: $$$

28 Event Space

Address: 1300 W 28th St, Kansas City, MO 64108

Phone: (816) 283-8368

Guest Capacity: 150-200

Style: Loft, Ballroom, Banquet Hall

Budget: $$

Bride and Groom kissing on their wedding day outside the Madrid Theatre in Kansas City.

The Guild

Address: 1621 Locust Street, Kansas City, 64108

Phone: (816) 471-8550

Guest Capacity: 240

Style: Ballroom

Budget: $$$

The Magnolia Venue and Urban Garden

Address: 601 Walnut St, Kansas City, 64106

Phone: (816) 876-1742

Guest Capacity: 225-250

Style: Industrial Loft, Banquet Hall, Garden

Budget: $$

Faulkner's Ranch

Address: 10600 Raytown Rd, Kansas City, MO 64134

Phone: (816) 761-5055

Guest Capacity: 250

Style: Barn

Budget: $$

The Gallery

Address: 61 E 14th St, Kansas City, MO 64105

Phone: (816) 842-1045

Guest Capacity: Up to 600

Style: Rooftop, Hall, Modern

Budget: $$$

Oakwood Country Club

Address: 9800 Grandview Rd, Kansas City, MO 64137

Phone: (816) 761-5501

Guest Capacity: Up to 425

Style: Country Club, Ballroom

Budget: $$$$

UNION

Address: 1721 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108

Phone: (816) 384-0648

Guest Capacity: Seats 200

Style: Loft, Industrial, Hall

Budget: $$$



The Everly Event Space

Address: 210 W 19 Terrace Ste 100, Kansas City, MO 64108

Phone: 816-585-1616

Guest Capacity: About 250

Style: Ballroom, Loft

Budget: $$

The Bride and the Bauer

Address: 115 West 18th Street, Kansas City, 64108

Phone: (816) 984-8533

Guest Capacity: up to 250

Style: Historic Loft, Banquet Hall

Budget: $$

Bridal Suite at the Hilton Hotel in Kansas City

Hilton President Kansas City

Address: 1329 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105

Phone: (816) 303-1628

Guest Capacity: 300-350

Style: Hotel, Ballroom, Luxury

Budget: $$$$

The Legacy at Green Hills

Address: 10243 N Green Hills Rd, Kansas City, 64154

Phone: (816) 204-1629

Guest Capacity: 250-275

Style: Barn and Garden

Budget: $$$

Madrid Theatre

Address: 3810 Main Street, Kansas City, 64111

Phone: (816) 753-8880

Guest Capacity: up to 500 (seated)

Style: Theatre, Ballroom, Historic

Budget: $$$ 1/2

The Pavilion Event Space

Address: 14831 E US Hwy 40, Kansas City, MO 64136

Phone: (816) 478-4848

Guest Capacity: 300

Style: Ballroom, Garden, Elegant

Budget: $$$

Oliver Building

Address: 1321 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64102

Phone: 816-421-5128

Guest Capacity: 300

Style: Industrial Loft, Banquet Hall

Budget: $$$

Bride putting on her shoes before the wedding ceremony at The Legacy at Green Hills in Kansas City.

Vox Theatre Event Space

Address: 1405 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66103

Phone: (913) 730-6110

Guest Capacity: 300

Style: Urban, Banquet Hall, Historic

Budget: $$$

The Grand Hall at Power & Light

Address: 1330 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105

Phone: (816) 384-2284

Guest Capacity: up to 500 guests

Style: Banquet Hall, Loft, Historic

Budget: $$$

El Torreon KC

Address: 3101 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, MO 64109

Phone: (816) 945-4148

Guest Capacity: 250-280

Style: Ballroom, Historic

Budget: $$$

Pilgrim Chapel

Address: 3801 Gillham Road, Kansas City, 64111

Phone: (816) 753-6719

Guest Capacity: 72 seated guests

Style: Historic Chapel

Budget: $$

The Abbott

Address: 1901 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO 64108

Phone: (816) 982-1014

Guest Capacity: 500-1100 (seated & standing)

Style: Rooftop, Ballroom, Loft

Budget: $$$

The Alexander Majors Barn

Address: 8201 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO. 64114

Phone: (816) 444-1858

Guest Capacity: 150-175

Style: Estate, Barn

Budget: $$$

Carriage Club

Address: 5301 State Line Rd, Kansas City, MO 64112

Phone: (816) 363-1310

Guest Capacity: 300

Style: Country Club, Ballroom, Luxury

Budget: $$$ 1/2

 

Wedding Photography Pricing

I offer many wedding collections — Everything from short and sweet elopement packages to full-day wedding shoots with everything included (film photography, photo booth, GIFs, you name it!) I am based in Fayetteville, AR and have no travel fees on full-day wedding collections for clients in OKC.

Prices for weddings start at $2500 and $1150 for elopements and intimate gatherings.

My collection add-ons include engagement photos, film photography, polaroids, photo booth, bridal portraits, 1-year anniversary sessions, and much more.

 

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