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The Boathouse KC is a beach-themed venue in Paola, Kansas, specializing in weddings and events. This relaxed property is located just south of Kansas City in North Miami County, near various amenities and transportation services. Bright, open space interiors offer a warm and inviting setting, perfect for creating a unique and memorable event.

Facilities and Capacity

The Boathouse KC invites couples to host their ceremony by the glittering lake on their impressive 60-acre site. Here you can exchange vows before a seated audience of loved ones, with enchanting woodland for a backdrop. After you tie the knot, you can explore the grounds with your photographer while your guests enjoy cocktails at the outdoor bar with its rustic, open fire pit. Later, you can reunite with up to 150 loved ones for your reception, dining banquet style on long rectangular tables. To accompany your meal, you can enjoy drinks from the boat-shaped bar, which matches the corrugated iron roof and exposed wood interiors. You can also take a moment to appreciate the vibrant ocean mural, which occupies an entire wall, making it the ideal photo backdrop.

Services Offered

The Boathouse KC team will happily guide you through their list of preferred vendors, helping you choose the right services for your event. You can also take this opportunity to discuss your needs and expectations, selecting a package that suits your personal budget.

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Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Barn
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Outside Vendors

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
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Reviews of The Boathouse KC

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100% recommend it
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Makenzie
Makenzie K. Sent on 08/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Photo shoot

I did a styled shoot with The Boathouse KC. The owners are some of the nicest people you’ll work with and go above and beyond for their businesses. The grounds are clean, unique, and beautiful! Very private area with so many options for weddings and events. Our photos for Urban Bridal Shop turned out amazing!
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Team

Sarah Hollonbeck
Sarah Hollonbeck
Sales & Showing Specialist

Sarah lives in Overland Park, Kansas with her Husban Sean and their two kiddos Daphne & Otis.

Sarah has been in the wedding industy for a little over 15 years. She has mostly been on the bridal gown side of weddings. With lots of trust and assistance from her husban Sean, they opened Urban Bridal Shop a little over 7 years ago.

With her love for weddings and an amazing space that Sean has created on his business property, The Boat House KC was created!

Sarah currently assists couples that are inquiring about The Boat House, answering questions, showing the space and will always help make suggestions on how to make our beautiful venue feel like your own personal Family Boat House!

"Were excited to help you create the perfect space to start your next chaper in life together!"

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Sean Hollonbeck
Sean Hollonbeck
Owner

Sean is creator of this amaing space!

Sean lives in Overland Park, KS with his wife Sarah and two kiddos Daphne & Otis! Sean Owns and runs KC Watersports. He has been within the wedding industy supporting Sarah at Urban Bridal Shop since they opened it a little over 7 years ago! He has handled all the marketing for the bridal shop as always helps with solving issues to make things run as smooth as possible to insure our guests have a wonderful experience!

The Boat House was a vision Sean had and created from the ground up! He wanted this space to feel like each couples personal Boat House! His love of the outdoors and water have played into the overall estitic. From the barn wood that he personally tore down from Sarah's Grandpa Wynn's farm, the greenery inside, garage doors, stunning lake views the amazaing outdoor patio with planters and enough seating to enjoy the outdoor space as much as the indoor space. His eye for design and his handy craftmanship he has created this awesome space that is a photographers dream.

You will find Sean all around the business! He is a hands on owner and it still amazes us, but there doesn't seem to be much too large or small for him to takle. If you have a vision, ask!

Preferred Vendors

Culinary Creations
5.0 out of 5 rating , 20 Reviews
· Wedding Caterers
Thirty One Thirty Events
5.0 out of 5 rating , 20 Reviews
· Wedding Planners

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The Boathouse KC frequently asked questions

The space offered by The Boathouse KC for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Waterfront
The Boathouse KC offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Boathouse KC offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
The Boathouse KC offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Outside Vendors
The Boathouse KC offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
The Boathouse KC is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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