Kansas City AREA wedding/reception ideas?

Question

I will be getting married in March. I am having a hard time finding a nice place that will accomidate roughly 250-300 people while not breaking the bank. Idealy I want to have the wedding and reception in the same venue. But I am open to suggestions.

Thank you!

Answer 1

Here are some places you can take a look at:

The Uptown Theater
3700 Broadway St Ste 210
Kansas City, MO
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www.uptowntheater.com

Madrid Theatre
3810 Main St
Kansas City, MO
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www.madridtheatre.com

Visions Reception Hall
6320 Manchester Ave
Kansas City, MO
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Kansas City Club
918 Baltimore Avenue
Kansas City, MO
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Phone: x1823
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www.kansascityclub.org

Painted Hills Banquet Facility
7101 Parallel Pkwy
Kansas City, KS
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www.paintedhillsgolfcourse.com

The Central Exchange
1020 Central St Ste 100
Kansas City, MO
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www.centralexchange.org

Scottish Rite Temple
1330 E Linwood Blvd
Kansas City, MO
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www.scottishrite-kcmo.org/Facility.htm

Embassy Suites Kansas City Plaza
220 W 43rd Street
Kansas City, MO
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www.eskansascityplazacatering.com

Blue Wolf Gallery
110 W 18th Street
Kansas City, MO
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Berg Event Space
1525 Grand Blvd
Kansas City, MO
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www.bergeventspace.com

Arrowhead Club
One Arrowhead Drive
Kansas City, MO
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www.levyrestaurants.com

Pilgrim Chapel, Inc.
3801 Gillham Road
Kansas City, MO
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www.pilgrimchapel.org

http://www.mykansascitywedding.com/categories/halls/index.html

http://www.adamblueproductions.com/weddingreceptionhalloldemillcatering/

The last site is particularly good...it has a lot of suggestions!
Good Luck and Congrats!

Answer 2

I am not near you but right now I am helping my friend plan her reception.

We rented a fire hall. Brand new building witha huge room. We will decorate it up nicely, lights are on a dimmer, etc. It was only $200. Since I am a caterer, I gave her a break on the food. You can find reasonable caterers around. Also, this place has a kitchen to die for as a cook.

Another idea is call and see if your VFW and American Legion rent there rooms. Here in NY State they all do.

If you do this, ask the people at the firehalls if they know of a caterer they could recommend.

For fun, we are going to play the newlywed game with several couples. The bride and groom here are in their late 40's. (Second marriage)

Answer 3

Not from the area, so I can't help you on venues. However, if you're looking for a fun band to get everybody on the dance floor, my cousin lives in KC and is the lead singer for his band called Disco Dick and the Mirror Balls.

I know, the name (and their costumes) is outrageous, but his band actually played at my brother's wedding. My friends continue to tell me that it was the best and funnest wedding they've ever been to. To still talk about it six months later says something.

Here's their Web site if you want to check them out: www.discodick.com. The site includes a song list.

Also, don't worry, they will work with you on songs (first dance, father/daughter, etc.) as they'll also have CDs to play. They've done weddings before. If you like them, maybe they can also give you some recommendations on locations! Two birds with one stone...good luck!

Answer 4

I live in the KC area let me check into it and get back to you!

**edit**
Ok I just did a quick search in Yahoo Locals and in the search engine put in Wedding Reception Places then in location just put in KC,MO it brought up 10 choices and it looks like on the left you can define the search. Hope this helps!