One of the biggest decisions that a couple will have to make after getting engaged is choosing a venue. With so many options all around Kansas City, it can be difficult to know where to begin. But lucky for you, as a wedding photographer, I get to experience so many different venues, and I’m here to give you the inside scoop! 

Kansas City has charming, rustic barns, elegant, chic venues, and just about everything in between, so no matter your budget or what kind of environment you want for your wedding day, you’ll be able to find something perfect for you. Keep reading for the best wedding venues in Kansas City!

The Lumber Co Event Space

Built in 1915, the Lumber Co. Event Space is the perfect combination of elegant and rustic. Located just half an hour south of Kansas City, this venue is in the perfect location for anyone getting married in Missouri. The space features industrial style red brick walls, rustic wood panel fences, and an elegant room upstairs that makes a perfect space to get ready. 

The bridal suite is often overlooked by venues – but good lighting is so important for your wedding photos, and that’s no different when it comes to getting ready! The bridal suite’s fun geometric mirrors and white wooden paneling make it the perfect spot to sip mimosas with your bridal party as you get pampered.

There is seating both indoors and outside, so you can choose to have your ceremony inside with artfully placed red brick walls, or outdoors in the sunshine. Plus, you’ll have a backup plan if it rains! After the ceremony, you can decide whether you want a cozy reception indoors, or a relaxed celebration outside by the fire pit. With an onsite photo booth, any reception at the Lumber Co will be a blast!

Price: $

1890

If you’re looking for an elegant, classy estate to host your wedding celebration, look no further! 1890 offers two different venues on their property – the 1890 Event Space, and The Fields at 1890.

1890 Event Space

The Event Space can host up to 300 guests, making it the perfect venue for larger celebrations. There are two options for ceremonies – an outdoor ceremony on the lawn with a stone aisle and elevated altar, or an indoor ceremony in the Reception Hall. The Reception Hall features French doors, unique chandeliers, and a stone fireplace, making it the perfect cozy yet elegant spot for your post-ceremony celebration. 

There is even an adorable Victorian house on the property, which serves as a getting ready suite and has lots of windows for gorgeous, natural lighting.

Price: $$$

The Fields at 1890

The Fields at 1890 is a smaller venue, and features more rustic elements than the elegant and regal Event Space. The Fields can host up to 150 people, so this option at 1890 is best for those choosing to have a smaller wedding!

Ceremonies at The Fields are set with gorgeous green rolling hills in the background, a stone aisle, and a gorgeous white arbor. Ceremonies can also be held indoors in the Reception Hall, a rustic space with barnwood doors, wood tables, and cheery decor.

Price: $$

Tobacco Barn Farm

Just 30 minutes north of Kansas City is the Tobacco Barn Farm, a renovated 100 year old barn that provides the perfect rustic backdrop for any wedding! You can tie the knot outdoors with a garden ceremony by the pond, or indoors with a cozy, rustic barn wedding.

The Tobacco Barn Farm also offers a bridal suite, complete with a makeup bar, big mirrors, and stunning natural lighting that will look amazing in your wedding photos. Getting married at this airy, inviting space means you’ll have a wedding that is the absolute perfect mix of rustic and elegant, and you might even spot some goats on the property!

Price: $4800 for Saturday weddings

The Abbott

The Abbott is a luxury wedding venue in Kansas city that can accomodate weddings of up to 500 people. This venue features beautiful vaulted ceilings, white washed brick walls, unique chandeliers, glass garage doors, and so much more. When you get married at the Abbott, you’ll have access to a ballroom, cocktail lounge, and rooftop.

The Abbott’s ballroom has an industrial feel, and the whitewashed brick gives the room an elegant ambiance. On the rooftop terrace, you and your guests can enjoy the sunset over breathtaking views of Kansas City’s skyline. In the lounge, you can relax in the warm, cozy atmosphere while enjoying access to the full bar. The Abbott is the perfect place to host large celebrations, and because none of these spaces are rented separately, you’ll have access to all of them, all to yourselves!

Price: $$$

The Wedding Place

This stunning venue is nestled in six acres of woods, making The Wedding Place a great choice for any couple who wants to get married outdoors! This wedding venue just south of Kansas City can accommodate up to 150 guests.

The ceremony takes place under an oak tree decorated with stunning hanging lanterns, and ther reception area is decorated with barnwood and string lights, giving it a rustic, cozy feel perfect for celebrating you tying the knot!

The Wedding place is especially gorgeous in the fall, as the trees surrounding the venue start to show off their autumn colors.

Price: Starts at $400 per day

Choosing a Wedding Venue in Kansas City

When it comes to figuring out where you want to get married, you’ll have a lot of factors to consider. There’s budget, guest count, aesthetics, and so much more to consider. This is probably your first time getting married, but luckily, as a wedding photographer, it’s not my first rodeo! If you’re ready to start planning your wedding and need some guidance along the way, reach out!