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Tucked away on 11 private acres in Parkville, Missouri, Hawthorne House has been a beloved part of Kansas City weddings since 1997. Conveniently located between downtown Kansas City and the airport, our venue was designed with weddings in mind—offering a blend of elegance, comfort, and ease.

With both indoor and outdoor ceremony options, couples never have to stress about room flips or complicated transitions. Our charming chapel seats up to 250 guests, while our expansive reception hall welcomes up to 300, ensuring a seamless celebration in every season. Two spacious getting ready suites, paved onsite parking, and all the essentials—tables, chairs, glassware, and bartenders—are already included. Best of all, we keep things simple with no added sales tax or service fees on our facility fee.

For over 26 years, couples have called Hawthorne House their dream wedding venue in Kansas City. Whether your vision leans timeless and romantic or modern and fresh, our dedicated team is here to ensure every detail feels effortless—so you can focus on the joy of the day.

Come walk the grounds, and see why so many couples choose Hawthorne House as the place where their story begins.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,250

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$4,550

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,250

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$750

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$19

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

100

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Country/Golf Club
Garden
Historic Building
Mansion
Park
Religious

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

Reviews of Hawthorne House

Samantha
Samantha Sent on 11/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The most BEAUTIFUL wedding venue in the KC area!

Thank you Hawthorne House for making my wedding dreams come true! From the moment I turned onto the property for the first time, my jaw dropped. Everything about the venue is stunning. We had our ceremony in the chapel, which was a DREAM! Bright natural light, wooden pews, grand piano, white exterior, big staircase, a rod iron bridge surrounded by trees -everything was so simple and beautiful, & that isn't even all of it! The reception space - the wrap around porch, bridal suite with a BALCONY, hardwood floors, natural light, gold chandeliers - I mean I could go on and on, but it was a literal dream come true. Everything was so beautiful that we hardly used any additional decoration besides flowers and centerpieces! Thank you Elizabeth for answering so many questions, being a joy to work with and allowing us to have our wedding at HH! We still have people telling us how beautiful the venue was, even 5 months later!
Christine
Christine Sent on 10/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Venue

We cannot say enough amazing things about Hawthorne House. It is beautiful, all inclusive and well managed. They were so easy to work with and so helpful on the weeks and months leading up. We used this location for our bridal photos to get ready, ceremony at the chapel, reception and cocktail hour. It included all alcohol needs and all of our photos were used on the grounds! Highly recommend even if it is expensive.
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Kellsey Sent on 09/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding was a DREAM COME TRUE!! Hawthorne House was absolutely gorgeous and our guests raved about it!

We lucked out and had perfect weather, allowing us to use the porch and lawn which looked beautiful and green in early Sept. The chapel and reception hall are so pretty on their own that they did not need a lot of decor -- we used candle votives and greenery as our center pieces and it took my breath away when I first saw it!

Not only was the space exceptional, but Adona and her team were organized, friendly and quick to reply to ALL of our crazy questions!

The bartenders moved fast and kept our guests happy.

I would highly recommend using this venue, especially if you want to use the outdoor space! Thank you for making our wedding the best day ever!!
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Samantha Sent on 10/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing! The chapel and reception hall are at the same location. Easy to work with, beautiful, and hardly any decorating needed.
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Lauren Sent on 07/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
This venue is the perfect place for your wedding and reception for two main reasons: (1) It is utterly gorgeous inside and out, and (2) the staff and in-house services make planning your wedding a breeze! Once you book the Hawthorne House, you don't have to find a caterer or a bartending service, and you don't need to find vendors for tables and chairs, linens, tableware, and etc. It's as close to one-stop shopping as you can get!
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Brandon Sent on 06/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The Hawthorne House helped create the perfect atmosphere for our wedding. They were super helpful and willing to assist in making every step of the process as easy as possible.
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Courtney Sent on 03/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot recommend Hawthorne House enough. From the big ideas down to the small details, everything was covered. Irene is an exceptional owner, incredible chef, and organizer extraordinaire. Adonna did an impeccable job running everything the week of the wedding. I am incredibly pleased Hawthorne House will forever be the place memorialized in my wedding photographs.
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Kattie Sent on 10/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Hawthorne house was great for our wedding and reception. Della was extremely nice and helpful throughout the whole process. Angie was our coordinator and she did wonderful. She even went as far as to clean my wife’s dress for a good ten minutes after spotting a stain. The property was outstanding, we had an outside ceremony, but they kept assuring us if the weather went south they could have to chapel ready in no time which was very good to hear. The entire staff made our day enjoyable and easier. All night we were receiving compliments on the event.
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Teia Sent on 09/20/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Wow, wow, WOW! I just got married at the Hawthorne House on Sunday, September 4, 2016. From the very first encounter to the very last the associates of the Hawthorne House were amazing! I cannot say enough good things about them. I loved everything about my wedding at the Hawthorne House. It may be a litter pricer than other venues but I can honestly say it was worth every penny spent. The HH team not only treated my husband and I with the best service but everyone they encountered. I had several guests at my wedding compliment me on how nice, friendly & accomodating everyone was throughout the wedding. Della and Angie, our Reception Coordinator, were stellar! I couldn't have asked or hoped for better ladies to work with. I would pick the Hawthorne House a million times over as the place to have my wedding and reception. 10,000 thumbs up! Thank you, Hawthorne House!!!!
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Melanie Sent on 09/19/2016
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I got married here on August 13, and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. I got so many compliments on the venue, and how beautiful is looked. The grounds are kept so nice, especially during the heat of the summer, and the grass was green and beautiful and the flowers planted around the venue looked fresh as well. Della and Adonna were so incredibly helpful throughout the whole planning process - it really showed on the day of the wedding! Everything went so smoothly - it was truly a stress free day! This venue was perfect in every way - you won't be disappointed!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
Freeland Photography Freeland Photography Wedding Photographers

We always enjoy working at the Hawthorne House. The venue is beautiful and the staff is friendly and great to work with!

Rebekah Cake Artist Rebekah Cake Artist Wedding Cakes

I always appreciate Hawthorne's organized style and professionalism. I always here fantastic compliments about Hawthorne House, from my brides that have been married there!

CaraSue Hall, Professional Freelance Makeup and Hair Artist CaraSue Hall, Professional Freelance Makeup and Hair Artist Wedding Hair & Makeup

I am always thrilled when one of my brides chooses Hawthorne House for their wedding. The setting is beautiful, ample parking, easy access. Darla is a joy to work with and is always helping the brides/families with whatever they need. The dressing room is the best that I have ever been in at a wedding venue. As a hair and makeup artist, I need the space, lighting and overall accommadations but don't always have the luxury of having it. At Hawthorne House I have it. Not only is it wonderfully accommodating for me, it is for the wedding parties as well. There is so much space and comfort to be able to get ready. You won't regret having Hawthorne House as your venue on your wedding day.

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Hawthorne House frequently asked questions

Hawthorne House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Hawthorne House includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Hawthorne House for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
  • Park
  • Religious
Hawthorne House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hawthorne House offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Hawthorne House offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Hawthorne House offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Hawthorne House is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in flexibility.
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