Enchantment truly abounds at The Elms. My son and new daughter-in-law recently celebrated their wedding weekend there, and from beginning to end it exceeded every expectation.

They wanted a venue that could not only accommodate a large number of out-of-town guests, but also provide an unforgettable weekend experience beyond simply the ceremony and reception. The Elms delivered that and so much more.

The hotel and its amenities are exceptional. The property itself is elegant, charming, and rich with character, yet still feels warm, comfortable, and inviting. Guest rooms were beautifully appointed, and everyone commented on how incredibly comfortable the beds were. Our family and friends fully embraced everything the resort had to offer — from the Spa, Grotto, Tavern, Three Owls restaurant, wine and coffee bar, gym, pool and hot tub, to the outdoor games, scenic grounds, and even the haunted history tour. It truly became a destination weekend rather than just a wedding, and many guests told us it was one of the most memorable wedding experiences they had ever had. Having everything in one place made it effortless and enjoyable for everyone.

Guests who ventured beyond the resort also loved how easy and pleasant it was to walk into town. Several enjoyed the local restaurants, charming shops, and nearby mineral springs museum, which added even more to the overall experience.

As the Mother of the Groom, it was not always easy to sit back and resist inserting myself into every planning detail, but my son and daughter-in-law were in excellent hands with Tori Foster, The Elms’ resident wedding planner. Tori was an absolute joy to work with and guided them through each step with professionalism, warmth, and calm assurance. She created a beautiful, seamless, and stress-free event while also keeping my husband and me informed whenever needed.

The couple chose to host both their ceremony and reception in the Regent Ballroom, which meant the space had to be completely transformed during an extended cocktail hour held on the adjoining patio. I truly cannot say enough about the reveal when guests entered for the reception — it felt like stepping into an entirely new room. It was stunning. The lighting, acoustics, décor, and table settings were all beautifully executed, creating a setting that felt both grand and elegant while still wonderfully intimate for celebrating with close family and friends.

Throughout the weekend, the staff at The Elms were warm, attentive, and welcoming. We especially appreciated the gracious greeting we received from the General Manager upon arrival, which immediately set the tone for the hospitality we would experience all weekend long.

If you are anywhere near the Kansas City area and searching for a wedding venue that offers beauty, convenience, charm, and an unforgettable guest experience, I truly cannot imagine a better choice than The Elms.

We are so pleased with our decision to host our wedding at The Elms. It has been in the KC area for 150 years, so we think it will be around for another 150 years as well and a story and location to share with the grandkids and nieces and nephews. Tori, Lacee, Danielle, Brian, Shay and Jenny paid attention to every detail and assisted in any possible way. We hosted a brunch wedding ~ I highly recommend this as you can enjoy the entire day with your spouse, it is elegant and the guests loved the menu. It's hard to go wrong with breakfast. The chef even recreated one of our family favorite recipes of chocolate gravy for the biscuits.

The Elms allowed us to bring in our own antique china, some of it belonging to our grandparents, to serve the brunch on. They took great care of the pieces and the staff often commented on the idea, so we knew the family heirlooms were in good care.

Roger, one of the shuttle drivers, had a nice conversation with my air force veteran father in-law and even sent a bottle of champagne to his room to thank him for his service.

I assembled my own cake (Two 10" Costco Cakes) and needed some help on the final touches. Danielle, one of the banquet managers, thankfully went to pastry school and was able to jump in and pipe the frosting edge. It was beautiful!

The Elms worked with us on pricing and helped us to get the most for our dollars, which we greatly appreciated. The beauty of hosting your wedding at The Elms, or a similar full service venue, is so much comes with it including the linens, chair covers, centerpieces if you like, full service staff, glassware, dishware and the rooms are already so beautiful, so there is not much need for additional decorating. We are a late in life marry couple and wanted to enjoy our time with the family and guests. Since we did not have to worry about setting up tables, the bar, overseeing catering, and piecing the wedding together, we were able to enjoy the time with those near and dear to us and not wear ourselves out or our family before the big event. I am in the non-profit profession and accustomed to hosting Gala Black Tie events for 900+ people. So I know where to spend the money and where not to. The Elms, and Tori specifically, was exceptional in helping us design a plan to meet this goal and she was constant and responsive with her line of communication.

We were married on 1.31.26. There was snow on the ground which made the property even more beautiful.

We felt the cost was extremely reasonable for all the outstanding service, beautiful and historic surroundings, great meal and drinks provided to our guests. Plus, we received additional Hyatt points which we plan to use for our first anniversary.

The Elms is also very supportive of their surrounding neighboring local businesses and we like to spread the love, so to speak. We hosted our Welcome Supper offsite at Casa Di Vite who also did a fantastic job. A local Mexican food restaurant catered it for us and was quite yummy.

FYI - I think this is the first time I have ever written a review on a product or service. So, I hope that can also attest to the great service we received.

Best wishes in your wedding and marriage journey to all those who may be reading this ~ the ceremony and celebration goes fast! Soak it all in!

LAMP

We had a great experience with our wedding at the Elms. Tori helped us plan things down to the last minute. It is a beautiful historic venue with two ballrooms to chose from and a gazebo outdoors. It rained on our wedding day but Tori helped us plan around this to make everything go perfect. Thank you to the Elms for the memories we will never forget and making our day go seamlessly.

My husband and I cannot recommend a wedding at The Elms enough! Everything was perfect from start to finish! From the first time we toured their grounds to the days following our wedding, The Elms staff was extremely attentive and conscious of our wedding experience. Tori is simply the best venue coordinator ever! She helped us stay on top of even the smallest details and was extremely organized when it came to planning out our day. She ensured that our wedding day went exactly according to plan and took all of the stress off of my shoulders! We cannot thank her enough for all that she did to make our wedding operate smoothly! Our guests were obsessed with the overall experience, we seriously did not hear a single negative experience from anyone. Overall they offer great food, great prices, beautiful grounds, and wonderful staff! 10/10's all around!

We had a wonderful experience with The Elms! Not only is it a fabulous venue with multiple amazing locations for ceremony, reception, and photos, but they also handle coordination (both leading up to the wedding and day-of), catering, and hotel blocks for guests. The resort and spa are also beautiful!


Our coordinator, Tori, was terrific to work with and also willing and available to answer any question we had throughout the entire process. She met with us multiple times leading up to the wedding day, and then she and her team worked throughout the wedding weekend to ensure that we had the perfect experience. We couldn't have asked for a better coordinator and were thrilled to have Tori help us throughout the process.

The hotel is beautiful. We had our ceremony in the Gazebo outside and our reception in the Regent Ballroom. Both spaces were exactly what we were looking for.

All-in-all, we had a great experience with The Elms and would recommend it to anyone getting married around Kansas City.

This place was literally a dream. They had everything planned out so well with packets for us to fill out so we could have our perfect wedding. Everything was able to be altered to our specific needs and I never felt like I was getting a wedding that had been done before. I highly highly recommend this venue if you are someone who loves the elegant, timeless look it provides.

The Elms was a fantastic venue for a wedding, dinner, and dance! The beauty of the hotel and grounds, to the staff who attended to all our needs throughout the busy wedding weekend…we felt like it was the perfect wedding at the perfect location. Thank you, Tori, for all your help in making the wedding come together flawlessly.

Thank you to Tori and thank you to the Elms for the best wedding I could have asked for!

Everything was absolutely perfect at The Elms. They helped us plan the entire day perfectly. Even when it looked like the weather wouldn’t cooperate with us, they immediately set up a plan b without even us asking making the day of super low stress.

My husband and I decided to celebrate our wedding at the Elms because it was the perfect wedding venue for us. We decided to have our wedding ceremony and reception in the Regent Ball Room because it was the right fit for our guest count and for our out-of-town guests. The Elms Hotel staff were courteous and professional from the day we checked in to the day we checked out. Their staff did an amazing job in setting up for our ceremony and the room flip for our reception. Their servers were very attentive to our needs during our dinner rehearsal and our wedding day. One item that we emphasized was that our food to be severed hot which they’ve achieved with no problem.

Above all, Victoria Foster, the Elms’s event planning manager was amazing to work with. Her expertise in this field made our experience stress-free. For example, Victoria had a checklist over 100 items that she reviewed with us over the span of our meeting sessions. In addition, Victoria was very flexible with scheduling in person meetings and via zoom calls to discuss various topics from vendor selection, dinner selections to room layout.

Based on our experience and satisfaction we highly recommend the Elms Hotel as your wedding venue because they offer full services and everything you need for your dream wedding.