Great wedding sites in kansas city

Great Wedding Sites in Kansas City by Anna Kate Lewis

Are you planning a wedding in Kansas City, Missouri? If so, there are many beautiful and exciting wedding sites from which to choose. Think about the following things when deciding on a wedding site:

1. Budget—Is the wedding/reception site within your budget? You don’t want to break the bank by choosing a site that is too expensive. Consider whether the location will stand on its own or whether it will need to be decorated with flowers, candles, etc., as these items will affect your budget as well. Also, be sure to ask whether tables, linens, and chairs are included or if you will have to rent them. Sometimes it’s also easier to have an on-site caterer, but you may wish to choose your own. Another item to consider when evaluating your budget is the day of the wedding/reception. Friday and Sunday dates are always less expensive than Saturday dates.

2. Style—Does the wedding/reception site reflect your personal and wedding style? A traditionalist might not want to have her wedding in a barn, but someone who grew up on a farm might! Do you get a good feeling when you visit or see pictures online? Is the staff willing to work with you to get the exact feel that you want?

3. Location—Location is extremely important to consider, especially if your wedding will be in a church and the reception will be at an alternate location. Out-of-town guests will have a hard time navigating a 20-minute commute from the church to the reception area, and you will need to print up directions and maps. However, if you love both sites, this may be worth the trouble. If the wedding and reception will be in the same place, is it easily accessible? Are there handicapped entrances for older relatives who may be in wheelchairs? Will everyone need to move to a different area for the reception? You may want to print this information on your programs.

Considering the above items, begin to get an idea about the kind of place you want for your wedding/reception site. Kansas City has many great places to offer, within all budgets and for many different styles. Below is a list with details about five of the best sites:

Club 1000

1000 Broadway

Kansas City, MO

Phone: (913) 649-0223

Fax: (913) 345-1311

www.club1000kc.com

Style: This is a modern refurbished building in historic downtown with large rooms and catering on-site or off-site. Guests can stay at the location, and this is included in the price!

Price: $38-49 per guest. This price includes room rental, food service, unlimited host bar, complete staffing, all linens, taxes, event coordination, and wedding insurance!

Club Capacity: (for reception) 400 dinner, up to 600 standing

Penthouse Capacity: (for ceremony and/or reception) Theatre-Style (ceremony) seating from 50 guests up to 300 guests Plated event seating for up to 200 Guests, receptions up to 250 Guests.

Club 1000 is a great place for brides who want one-stop shopping. They will help you design a very personal event, but everything can be obtained on-site.

Longview Mansion

3361 SW Longview Rd

Lees Summit, MO

Phone: (816) 761-6669

Fax: (816) 765-8545

www.longviewmansion.com

Style: This is gorgeous historic mansion which is very plantation-esque.

Price (2004 rates): Reception for 100-200 people starts at $2,400. Add ceremony for $600.

Food: Buffet: starts at $30/person, $35 for seated dinner.

Bar: $8-18/person

For Saturday reception, minimum $8,000—see Budget above

Capacity: Up to 200 in Mansion, 350 with tent outside April-October

**No outside catering.

The Longview Mansion is a gorgeous site that offers a more rustic feel, with beautiful grounds and architecture. They suggest on the website that you save money with a Friday or Sunday event, which is a good idea since everything here is priced separately. Be sure to check out the website, where one bride enters on a horse!

The Loretto

1111 W 39th St

Kansas City, MO

Phone: (816) 531-3111

Fax: (816) 531-5355

www.theloretto.com

Style: A beautiful historic building in the heart of downtown Kansas City, it used to be a Catholic girls’ school and has a recently-restored chapel, as well as reception space.

Price: Must call/contact for pricing info.

Union Station

30 W Pershing Road

Suite 850

Kansas City, MO

Phone: (816) 460-2078

Fax: (816) 460-2260

www.unionstation.org

Style: This one is modern, hip, and funky, sort of the Kansas City version of Grand Central Station. Get married under the famous clock that is six and a half feet across and three feet thick! There are many rooms to choose from, and they vary in price.

Capacity: From 50 to 2,500.

The Uptown Theater

3700 Broadway St. Suite 210

Kansas City, MO

http://www.uptowntheater.com/banquet_wedding.shtml

Style: This is a fun, kitschy historic theater. They offer a full beverage and buffet service or sit-down dinner, four rooms, free parking, and assistance with decorating. The rooms are modern and would require flower arrangements for a true wedding feel.

Capacity: From 15 to 2,500.

Price: You must fill out an inquiry form on the website for pricing info.

Good luck with your search!