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Destiny & Sarah
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25 years in business

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Powell Gardens is Kansas City's Botanical Garden wedding venue located in Kingsville, Missouri, also serving couples near the Kansas City and St. Joseph areas. This picturesque setting provides several gorgeous indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for romantic wedding ceremonies and reception celebrations. The possibilities are endless at Powell Gardens, and it's a premier space for year-round events of any style and budget imaginable.

Facilities and Capacity

Powell Gardens can accommodate up to 200 of your friends and family, with several indoor and outdoor event spaces available. Picture a beautiful service in the Marjorie Powell Allen Chapel, Gourley Island Garden, Fountain Garden, or the Conifer Garden. Each of these spaces offers unique features such as beautiful architecture, vast amounts of florals, and sweeping lake views. For the reception, you can choose to celebrate in the contemporary open-air Missouri Barn, the elegant Grand Hall at the Visitors Center, the Conservatory, the Conifer Room, or the Fountain Garden. No matter your selection for each part of your wedding, you can be sure that the space is exclusively yours for use.

Services Offered

No matter your vision or preferred price range, the talented team at Powell Gardens can work with you to make it a reality. At Powell Gardens, the various fantastic event services will help make your day unforgettable. Aside from the gorgeous occasion spaces, you can add to your experience with any of the useful amenities and extras offered. This venue also provides excellent in-house bar services, and you can select your reception menu from a list of approved caterers. This venue offers parking for guest convenience and is also wheelchair accessible.

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Pricing information

$3,500 starting price $3,500 starting price
$7,600 average price $5,500 average price
Reception
$2,200 starting price
Ceremony
$2,500 starting price
Bar service
$26 per person
These prices are available for the months of Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.
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FAQ

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?

$2,200

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

$1,700

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?

$2,500

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

$1,700

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$26

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

8

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Garden

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February

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Powell Gardens received high praise as a wedding venue, with the chapel and Grand Hall being highlighted for their stunning beauty. The staff, particularly Destiny and Wayne, were commended for their exceptional service and helpfulness in ensuring a smooth and organized day. Guests were in awe of the picturesque grounds, and the attention to detail and responsiveness of the staff was noted as exemplary. Reviewers highly recommended Powell Gardens as a magical and unforgettable wedding location.

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Powell Gardens received high praise as a wedding venue, with the chapel and Grand Hall being highlighted for their stunning beauty. The staff, particularly Destiny and Wayne, were commended for their exceptional service and helpfulness in ensuring a smooth and organized day. Guests were in awe of the picturesque grounds, and the attention to detail and responsiveness of the staff was noted as exemplary. Reviewers highly recommended Powell Gardens as a magical and unforgettable wedding location.

Weddingwire
4.3/5 35 reviews
Google
4.7/5 3095 reviews
Eliza
Eliza Sent on 10/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable ceremony at the Island Garden

We had an unforgettable wedding at the Island Garden at Powell Gardens (more specifically, the sunken garden right off of the lily pond). Destiny and her crew set everything up for us, and Destiny gave golf cart rides to our guests back and forth between the Good Earth Spot building (where the ready room & parking lot were) and the actual ceremony site- quite a walk, and we had a few guests with mobility issues, not to mention refreshments to cart back and forth! Powell Gardens is just GORGEOUS- most folks get married at the chapel and I understand why- it is stunning. But if you have a small wedding like us (28 of us total), consider the Island Garden. We enjoyed feeding the carnivorous plants before the ceremony started. :) And the lily pond was just lovely. It was a perfect day, and there are so many spots to do First Looks (in the woods/on the bridges) and photos (backdrop of native wild flowers). The staff is super on top of it!! We just had the best day. We did not do our reception here, FYI. I'm sure it would have been lovely though!
Lindsey
Lindsey Sent on 03/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Powell made our wedding day the most magical day of our lives.

If you’re reading reviews on Powell Gardens, I question whether you have had a proper visit because the property truly speaks for itself. Powell Gardens is one of those spots where you fall in love with the place. When my husband & I toured the Marjorie Powell Allen Chapel, I felt chills just walking the path TO the chapel - let alone being inside the chapel itself. Once guests saw the property and chapel themselves, there wasn’t a single question as to why we decided to get married 40 minutes outside of downtown Kansas City. To me, the drive is always worth it. The staff is kind & as knowledgeable as they are passionate about the gardens.

We had only our wedding ceremony at Marjorie Powell Allen Chapel & our wedding reception in downtown KC - out of a concern for guests drinking as well as proximity to more hotels.

Due to limited October availability, we landed on a Friday evening. Powell allowed us access to the study (getting ready building) from 2-6pm and the chapel from 4-6pm. We decided to have our ceremony at 4:30pm, giving us 30 minutes for sound check and guest arrival. We did not do any additional decor because (1) we didn’t want to deal with the set-up and clean-up and (2) the chapel doesn’t need it!

The chapel fits 90 guests comfortably, and 110 with chairs set-up in the back. We were very nervous about the amount of guests who would show up and, therefore, did not invite all of our reception guests out to Powell for the ceremony. On the day-of, the chapel felt full but no one was left standing outside.

We had a handful of ushers (friends) place reserve signs on the front pews, hand payment to the musicians, assist people from the bus and their cars to the chapel, direct them to the restrooms and hand out programs. One challenge we had was when guests arrived, they saw the restroom sign for the study and infiltrated our (private) getting ready suite. We suggest having an usher (friend) stationed near the study at least 40 minutes prior to the ceremony start time to direct guests to the restroom at the rear of the chapel if needed. Unfortunately, due to the drive out to Powell, guests will likely need to use the restroom upon arrival.

As ethereal as the chapel is, we highly recommend hiring live music to really elevate your ceremony. We hired a string duo, Forte Quartet, who set-up and played in the rear corner of the chapel. The sound of both the musicians and officiant was incredible, crystal clear, no guests' complaints.

We hired a Showtime Transportation limo for the wedding party and an executive bus for guests who traveled (and didn’t have a car). The bus went from the hotel to Powell to our downtown reception venue. After the reception, guests were on their own and it worked out fine.

All in all, Powell Gardens is well worth it and truly made our wedding day the most magical day of our lives.
Emily
Emily Sent on 07/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Helped pulled together wedding in a month!

When we had to completely replan our entire wedding within a month, Powell Gardens was amazing! They took care of everything, answered all my questions quickly, and made sure our day was beautiful! We did our ceremony at the Garden Arbor and it was absolutely perfect for our small gathering. The setting was gorgeous and easy for our guests to find with the help of their staff. I would recommend this place to anyone!
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Cardinal Cake Company Cardinal Cake Company Wedding Cakes

I've been involved in so many beautiful weddings at Powell Gardens as a wedding cake vendor. Two things can always be said: First, no matter what the wedding style, from rustic to mod EVERY wedding looks amazing at Powell's incredible venues. Second, whether for brides or vendors, Powell Garden's representatives are ALWAYS on hand and on-site on Event Day to help with questions and provide solutions. I've made some fantastic connections through business, and Powell Gardens ranks at the top of my list!

Bella Bree Photography Bella Bree Photography Wedding Photographers

Sam and her crew are an amazing team to work with. They are efficient, honest and hard working. They have many places for your celebration and the beauty there is abundant! You can't go wrong with Powell Gardens for your ceremony and reception.

By Asa Photography By Asa Photography Wedding Photographers

Powell Gardens is a beautiful venue. As a photographer, I love to shoot places this scenic. It makes a big difference in the quality of the pictures I can capture.

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