We are thrilled with our choice to have our wedding at The Elms in Excelsior Springs. It was perfect little getaway for those of us local to KC, and all of our out of town guests had a BLAST and want to come back for their own pleasure, too

We had to postpone our wedding due to COVID, and both Lacee and Tori at the Elms were fabulous at helping us through everything that entailed-while also being so mindful of how difficult it was to make that decision. We were so supported and extremely thankful for that! Tori, our fabulous day of coordinator/wedding planner was simply amazing to work with. She was on top of evert tiny detail and made sure that each small thing I would have never thought of, but that she knew would make a big difference, was planned and done perfectly for us. On the day of, Tori went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. She was around to help, but also running around behind the scenes making sure that everything was in place. She was so calm and I just wanted to hug her each time I saw her because she knew everything we needed before we needed it. There were multiple times I turned around to tell someone something I needed done and it was already taken care of by Tori. The wait staff was absolutely amazing as well. They were constantly checking on our head table as well as other guests to make sure no one needed anything throughout the night. So professional and courteous...and so fun too! I thanked them for being there and for everything they had done and was thanked back for allowing them to help with our event...it warmed my heart to its core. I can't recommend The Elms enough as your wedding venue. If I did it all over again, I would chose The Elms again and again. Thank you Tori, Lacee, and everyone at The Elms for making our day so wonderful! We loved it, and we loved you guys!

We are so happy we picked The Elms as our wedding venue! This location is versatile, elegant, and full of historic charm. On the evening prior to our wedding, we had our rehearsal dinner in the Regent Ballroom. We had our wedding ceremony outside in the gazebo, our cocktail hour on the patio of the Regent Ballroom, and our reception in the Regent Ballroom. My husband worked in a different state while we were planning our wedding, so we knew we needed a venue which would make our wedding planning process easy. The Elms, and especially Tori, went the extra mile for us! Every person we worked with was incredibly kind and helpful. Tori, the Event Planning Manager, really made our experience a positive one. She was extremely attentive, gave us advice, and made us feel like old friends. You don’t always think about all the random stuff you’ll need when you start planning your wedding, but so much is included when you have your wedding at The Elms. The Elms provided chairs, tables, tablecloths, and so much more. This was a weight off our shoulders (and wallets), and everything provided by The Elms was beautiful. Our guests enjoyed all the food provided by The Elms, too. We are so thankful that we chose to have our wedding at The Elms!

We chose the Elms because we wanted a wedding weekend not just a day so it had to have a venue and a hotel. We didn't want to run all over town for good photos. The Elms turned out to be so much more. The hotel is so charming. It has a historic feel and several acres for photos. The images turned out better than we ever hoped. Almost every guest at the wedding also came for the whole weekend. The spa, lawn games, and ghost tour were just some of the things we did. Our guest were so impressed at how much the hotel offered and how accommodating they were. If you like to eat, you will be very happy with the food. The restaurant and catering staff were our favorite! They were fun, attentive, and the food is so good! Tori was our hotel coordinator. She handled everything we needed help with. On the wedding day, I didn't have to stress or think about anything. If there was an issue, no one told me =) My husband and I plan to celebrate there every anniversary!

Having my daughters wedding at The Elms was the best choice we could have made. We originally chose this location because of the historical ambiance, the charming outdoor gazebo that was perfect for an outdoor ceremony and also gave us the opportunity to have a more formal ballroom reception. Most importantly it was ideal for bringing in guests from out of town and having everyone at the same place. We didn't have to worry about guests driving home after the wedding and it also allowed for everyone to have more fun with the family together for a weekend with additional activities for them to take advantage of like the spa, pools, outdoor games, patio areas, etc. Our original date in May was postponed until June and then again for October due to the challenges of the pandemic. We could not have been more pleased with the way that the staff handled it. They were flexible, understanding, supportive, and during this time we actually felt they became members of our family. As trying as it was, this situation was beginning to feel like a blessing because we were getting to know Tori and Lacee and Kara even more. We were able to see how The Elms and the staff would perform under pressure and it was during this time that they showed us we weren't just another financial booking and they were there to do "the right thing". In turn, we had many opportunities to change plans and consider a backyard wedding but by this time we were more determined to follow through at the place that had cared so much for us. It was worth it too. From the beginning Lacee offered suggestions and help for anything and everything and we appreciated her constant patience with us! Tori worked tirelessly at the rehearsal dinner and the wedding. I watched her effectively coral talkative family and friends into being where they needed to be in order to keep things moving. She was kind and patient and professional throughout the entire process. Kara was phenomenal during the lockdown period when she had to step in and take care of al of our room blocks, wedding and wedding rehearsal questions. She never sounded confused or unorganized even though I knew this was not her primary job and was part of our planning process. She seamlessly stepped in and kept things moving along. This group of girls will always be considered our A TEAM. They are experienced, knowledgeable, helpful, and genuine. We love our experience with this A TEAM as much as the beautiful grounds, gorgeous elegant ballroom and the historic venue. My only suggestion is that when Tori leaves, that there be someone on hand to take over for her. We could have used a point person to ask for help during the times that we needed help with lights, cake cutting, dance floor drink spills, lost items, etc. I plan to recommend The Elms to anyone and everyone possible. It was a beautiful storybook experience! Thank you for working so hard for us and for helping us in the most important day of our lives!

For those of you who may be planning a future wedding in the Kansas City, Missouri area and are researching a venue for that very special day, I highly recommend for your consideration the historic Elms Hotel and Spa, located in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

The Elms Hotel and Spa offered us one-stop, full accommodations for the October 2022 wedding of our daughter and her fiancé, including guest rooms; on-site dining options; an impressive, indoor lap pool complete with seating and amenities for a smaller, post-reception party; a spacious patio for cocktail hour; beautiful grounds; and two, sizeable, upgraded ballrooms for wedding ceremonies and/or receptions.

The management and staff at The Elms Hotel and Spa demonstrated exceptionally consistent professionalism, courtesy, assistance, and accommodation to the wedding party and an array of guests that spanned all age groups, and who traveled from both near and far to celebrate the weekend with the bride and groom.
All requests and tasks were addressed and attended to immediately and flawlessly, which put us at ease and facilitated the completion of numerous, pre-event preparations on tight timelines.

The food and beverage services are excellent, and The Elms Hotel and Spa offers a variety of menu and bar packages from which to choose for refreshments and reception meals.

For all of your momentous occasions, The Elms Hotel and Spa will meet and exceed your expectations for impeccable service delivered with dignity, graciousness, warmth, and attentiveness.

Having my wedding at The Elms was the BEST decision I made for my entire planning process. Lacee Mawby initially helped me with information and booking the venue. She was kind, helpful, and very professional. A few months after I booked, Tori Foster began helping me with all the details of our wedding day. There are not words to describe my admiration and respect for Miss Foster. This woman is a godsend and I can confidently say my wedding would NEVER have been as perfect as it was without her. Tori was always on top of everything and went well out of her way to help me on numerous occasions. I was having a difficult time planning this, as I was 500 miles away in Chicago and Tori was there picking up my slack every step of the way. She replied to my emails and calls immediately, she thought of everything I missed, carefully coordinated every minute of the evening with me, and did all of this with one of the best attitudes I have ever seen. None of it was easy, but Tori handled is so graciously, it seemed like second nature to her. I have not met anyone as good at their job as Miss Victoria Foster and I am eternally grateful for her and everything she did for us.
The Elms itself was also amazing. When you book your venue through them they help you with EVERYTHING. Tori and Lacee also helped with our guest accommodations at the hotel as well as ours. Thanks to them, there was no stress in that. Every single staff member working at the hotel was great to work with also. Everyone was so kind and nice to us and our guests. Their only priority was that we were all happy and it truly showed. Matt, the manager helping with setup,take down, and food, the day of was extraordinary too. I saw him throughout the night making sure everything was running smoothly, with tori there too obviously! There was another woman, whose name I cannot remember, helping with food and she was very attentative and on top of everything. Our guests loved the food, rooms, atmosphere, EVERYTHING. The Elms really made my wedding magical and I feel forever indebted to each and every staff member there. Thank you guys so SO much!!

Much love from the Wilkinsons.

Having my wedding at the alms was one of the coolest things we could have done. I've always enjoyed coming here over the years and to get to have our wedding here was very magical. They are so easy to work with and provide quick service and met every need I ever had, even before I thought of it. Highly recommend!

We booked our daughters wedding at the Elms and it was truly amazing and breathtaking! Tori made sure everything was absolutely perfect! We truly pushed them to their max capacity with 260 people and they handled it perfectly! I was so wonderful not having to worry about any of the details of the night, as everything ran perfectly. I highly recommend the Elms for a truly amazing, memorable wedding!

I had the best day of my life thank you to The Elms Hotel and Spa!Every detail that I had planned was executed perfectly by their team. Our day of planner Tori was so helpful and organized! We did plated dinners and heard things from our guests like "That was one of the best meals I have ever had!" The bar and waiting staff were so awesome and gave excellent service to our guests. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking to get married soon!!

I recently had my Bachelorette weekend at the Elms Hotel and Spa. This place is so relaxing, and all the ladies LOVED it. I got a massage and a body scrub. The services are not cheap, but the most amazing perk is access to their grotto with the purchase of any service! The grotto has a large hot tub, steam shower, wet sauna and dry sauna along with lounge chairs. Oh gosh, I wish I was there now...