— Best wedding venues in Kansas city—
the definitive guide to finding the perfect venue for your wedding
Balancing modern creativity with Midwest friendliness, Kansas City, MO is the ideal location for your wedding. From it’s historic jazz scene and world class museums to its one of kind BBQ and sprawling farms, there is truly something for everyone. The city is a rising star on the U.S. News List of Best Places to Live List and people are increasingly choosing to have their wedding in this incredible town. So, where do you get married in Kansas City? Choosing the right venue for your wedding is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make, so we’ve put together this guide to help you find the perfect fit.
Use these links to jump to the type of venue you’re looking for and browse our curated list in the Kansas City area:
WAREHOUSES
ESTATES
BARNS
MUSEUMS AND GARDENS
BALLROOMS
BOUTIQUE HOTELS
UNIQUE LOCATIONS
WAREHOUSES
Warehouse weddings are one of the top wedding trends of this new decade. With tall ceilings and open floor plans, having your wedding in a warehouse means you have a blank canvas to create your dream space. If you are wanting to embrace the urban vibe, Kansas City has lots of gorgeously restored warehouse event spaces to make your wedding truly unique.
The Everly
Beautiful floor to ceiling windows fill the space with lots of natural light and show off the exposed steel beams. The wood floors and brick balance it out to create a space that is both clean and warm. Located in the Crossroads District, The Everly has 6400 square feet of space to meet your needs.
The Abbott
Featuring painted white brick walls, steel beams, and polished concrete floors, The Abbott is a modern warehouse without coming across as too rigid or cold. A striking chandelier is the focal point of the indoor space and the modern upper patio deck is the perfect place for cocktail hour.
The Harlow
Built in 1909, this building was restored beautifully to honor the past while bringing in the present. The main feature of The Harlow is the skylights that flood the space with natural light while the brick and wood floors make it feel warm and inviting.
The Bardot
The Bardot is the most elegant of the three and feels more like a luxury event space than a warehouse. With a ballroom, lounge, and rooftop patio, you have the ability to give your guests a variety of experiences with the convenience of being at the same location.
Cherry Hall
Looking for a modern warehouse space that celebrates food? This is the venue for you. With brushed concrete floors and exposed white steelwork, Cherry Hall puts a spin on elegant weddings. Pops of royal blue give this space stylish character while the food and full length bar make this a space you want to spend some time in.
Union
Union is a former film processing warehouse, gorgeously renovated to make it an ideal blank canvas for couples who love the warmth and beauty of exposed brick. Modern touches bring this Crossroads space to life.
Hobbs Building
With an urban courtyard and rustic loft space, this venue in the Hobbs Building of Historic West Bottoms is a Kansas City favorite. Exposed brick and wood make this a warmer, cozier warehouse space than some of the more modern buildings. Plus, catering is fulfilled by Feasts of Fancy, so your food will be top notch.
The Guild
What makes The Guild unique is the private, cafe-lit urban garden that is perfect for couples who want an outdoor ceremony, without leaving the city. The warehouse is immaculate, with brushed concrete floors and both bright red brick and white tile walls. The loft space is fun for indoor cocktails or additional reception seating. This is the ideal choice if you want to have both outdoor and indoor capability in the heart of downtown.
The Gallery Event Space
Overlooking the Power & Light District, The Gallery Event Space is a 9,000 square foot clean, modern space with white walls and 16ft ceilings. The floor to ceiling windows and outdoor patio give you and your guests a one of a kind view of the KC skyline.
ESTATES
In less than 30 minutes, you can escape the hustle and bustle of downtown and immerse yourself in the beautiful, sprawling countryside. If you are wanting to have your wedding away from the city, but aren’t too keen on the idea of having it in a barn, one of these estates might be the way to go.
Eighteen Ninety
This 1890 Victorian estate is immaculately restored to blend charm with elegance. The property features both indoor and outdoor options, a smart thing to have in a city where the weather can be unpredictable. So whether you want to have an outdoor lawn ceremony or a more modern chic indoor ceremony, they’ve got you covered. Plus, you can have overnight accommodations in the Victorian house to make your wedding experience even more special.
Hawthorne House
Just 20 minutes north of downtown Kansas City, Hawthorne House sits on 11 acres and is an incredibly charming estate. You can have an indoor ceremony in their picture perfect onsite chapel or opt for an outdoor ceremony on the wide open lawn. The Emerson Room features tall ceilings, white walls, and even gold chandeliers, making it an elegant choice for your reception. Your guests will especially love the wrap around porch!
The Pavilion Event Space
For a truly one-of-a-kind ceremony location, look no further than The Pavilion. The Open Air Chapel is exactly what it sounds like: the beams and structure of a chapel but with no ceiling or walls. The Grand Ballroom has antique bronze ceilings, 10 Sarwavski crystal chandeliers, and room for over 300. A truly unforgettable place for your wedding!
BARNS
Having your wedding at a barn is an immediate signal to your guests that your wedding will be less about the formalities and more about togetherness and having fun. Kansas City is smack dab in the middle of farm country so there’s plenty of barns less than 45 minutes from downtown. We put together this list of some of the best to help you find your perfect venue.
The Barn at Riverbend
Ever dream of getting married in a forest? This is the venue for you! Just 40 minutes from Kansas City, The Barn at Riverbend in Peculiar, MO feels a million miles away. The ceremony location is absolutely stunning, featuring wooden benches woven throughout a small grove of trees. While barn is in the name, the dining area is actually a covered, open walled pavilion. Dancing and other reception activities are then moved inside to the connected barn.
The Home Place
A barn can be both modern and rustic, something The Home Place balances perfectly. Located in Camden, MO, this modern white barn with natural wood accents is chic and inviting. The outdoor ceremony area overlooks the Missouri River bottoms and has beautifully crafted timber benches for guest seating.
Historic Taylor Barn
The Historic Taylor Barn in Lawrence, KS was constructed out of limestone in 1879. It is charming and simple and offers indoor or outdoor ceremony and reception options. If you're looking for something effortlessly beautiful, this is the venue for you.
The Legacy at Green Hills
Featuring a barn with no walls, this open air concept brings the outdoors in. A mere 20 minutes away, The Legacy at Green Hills is as close as you can get to Kansas City if you’re wanting a barn wedding. There’s also a beautiful ceremony area in front of trees and a brick patio that is perfect for cocktail hour. Plus 38 acres of property to roam, including wildflower fields and a lake.
The Journey Home
If you’re looking for a true rustic barn, The Journey Home is the perfect place to embrace Kansas City’s countryside. The 1800s colonial farmhouse is magical and can accommodate up to 23 overnight guests. The barn itself is absolutely charming, with a white wood exterior and exposed wood beam interior. This is everything you could want in a rustic barn while also being sophisticated enough to host a wedding.
MUSEUMS AND GARDENS
As the first U.S. city to be on Google’s Arts & Culture platform, Kansas City boasts an incredible art scene. If you are looking for a venue to show off the sophisticated side of Kansas City, take a look at these museum venues.
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
If you are an art enthusiast, consider having your wedding at the Nelson-Atkins. A Kansas City icon, this world class art museum is known for its incredible architecture and sculpture gardens. Effortlessly elegant, the grounds of the museum offer your guests a high class experience. If you’re looking for sophistication, look no further.
Powell Gardens
The Marjorie Powell Allen Chapel at Powell Gardens is a breath-taking location for a wedding. Designed by award winning architect E. Fay Jones, the chapel is truly majestic. Afterwards, you can choose to have your reception in the Grand Hall, an outdoor tent in the gardens, or at the open-sided contemporary barn.
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is the ideal venue for couples who wish to share their love of modern art and cuisine with an intimate group of friends and family. If you want to get married among world class contemporary art and dine on the delicious food from Cafe Sebastienne, this is the venue for you.
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
The Kauffman Center is one of the most celebrated architectural sites to see in Kansas City. The glass atrium lobby offers gorgeous views of the city and is an ideal location for a reception. You can also choose from the two performance halls or the outdoor Arts District Terrace.
BALLROOMS
If you are looking to have a more formal wedding, a sophisticated ballroom might be the right venue for you. Ballroom weddings are timeless, not to mention the easiest choice if you are worried about the weather.
Grand Hall at Power & Light
Built in 1931, the headquarters building for Kansas City Power & Light is now a luxury venue in the heart of downtown. The Grand Hall is an art deco powerhouse and an elegant choice for couples who want to show off Kansas City’s architecture and history.
Hilton President Hotel
The mirrored walls and jaw dropping chandeliers make the ballroom at the Hilton President Hotel stand out. You and your guests can stay at the hotel, making it a convenient choice if you have a lot of out of town guests. This 1920s hotel is everything if you want to have your wedding in a ballroom and want it to be as easy as possible for guests.
Grand Plaza at Union Station
Union Station is one of Kansas City’s most historic and beloved buildings. The marble floors and gorgeously high ceilings of the Grand Plaza make it a stunning and elegant choice for a wedding. Guests will feel like they are transported in time as you show off Kansas City’s fancy side.
BOUTIQUE HOTELS
Looking for a modern spin on a ballroom wedding? Take a look at these boutique hotels in Kansas City that are perfect for intimate weddings where your guests can all stay in one place.
Crossroads Hotel
In the heart of the Crossroads district, this is a gorgeous one-of-a-kind hotel. The atrium is stunning, combining wood, brick, and steel, and skylights that allow lots of natural light. The hotel itself is filled with mid-century modern accents and the rooftop bar is a place you’ll want to visit again and again. In addition, a modern ballroom is available for intimate receptions.
21C Museum Hotel
21C hotels are known for their unique ability to mix an art museum with a hotel. This hotel is everything you could want in a clean, modern space that also puts a focus on food. You and your guests will enjoy the art throughout the hotel and finish it off with an incredible culinary experience by The Savoy.
UNIQUE LOCATIONS
If warehouses, barns, or ballrooms aren’t quite what you’re looking for, these venues are perfect for a truly unique wedding experience.
La Villa
Spanish architecture is not something you think you would find in Kansas City, but La Villa is just that. Located between the Plaza and Westport neighborhoods, the exterior of this Spanish villa is incredibly gorgeous. The beautifully clean and modern interior mixes history with modern touches, featuring original wrought iron chandeliers and polished concrete and walnut floors. The charming Spanish-style patio is filled with cafe lights, perfect for a cocktail hour. La Villa is the ideal choice for couples who are looking for a different kind of wedding venue in Kansas City.
Skyline Rooftops
Want to be above it all? Skyline Rooftops have 5 rooftop venues throughout the city that are perfect for showing off Kansas City’s incredible skyline. Whatever your wedding style or guest list size, they’ve got a rooftop that will work for you.
