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The Guild Event Venue is a charming, versatile event space located in Kansas City, Missouri. Offering an open setting filled with potential, this award-winning venue presents an inviting setting for an event to remember. From the stunning chandelier to the relaxing outdoor courtyard, this setting offers a wealth of potential for your special day.

Facilities and Capacity

The Guild Event Venue boasts space for up to 250 seated guests or 300 guests with a cocktail-style layout. Inside, this venue offers 6,500 square feet of space, all of which can be arranged to suit your needs. Exposed brick, high ceilings, and plenty of natural light present a charming atmosphere, ideal for a serene celebration with your loved ones. To add to this timeless style, a 12-foot chandelier takes pride of place in the hall, adding to the elegance of this venue. For your cocktail hour, a 1,200 square foot lobby presents a relaxed atmosphere as you prepare for the reception. Additionally, outside, this venue boasts a charming outdoor garden, ideal for wedding ceremonies and celebrations. Here, outdoor cafe lights and rustic wooden touches create a relaxed atmosphere, presenting an ideal setting for your big moment. This venue also offers a private get-ready room for you and your partner, allowing you to relax and prepare for your big moment in peace. Other amenities, such as ample parking, climate control, and wheelchair access, add to the quality of this charming setting.

Services Offered

The team at the Guild Event Venue takes pride in the adaptable and accommodating service they offer to each client for their wedding day. Dedicated event coordinators can assist you in the layout and format of your event, ensuring you can make the most of your occasion. Additionally, experienced servers and bartenders will be available to cater to you and your guests throughout the event. As an added touch, this venue can also provide security for your event, putting your mind at ease for your celebration.

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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?

$4,600

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

$4,600

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?

$600

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

$600

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$24

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

Main room, Lobby/Loft area, Outdoor Garden

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Garden
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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

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?

Chairs
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Reviews of The Guild Event Venue

Lindsey
Lindsey Sent on 03/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Wedding Reception Venue in Downtown Kansas City

The Guild is the best wedding reception venue in downtown Kansas City. No, but seriously - we researched & toured a LOT of venues. For the price, you won’t find anything like it in downtown Kansas City. Not only is it a completely stunning, photogenic venue with an outdoor garden space in a fantastic location, but it has unmatched customer service. Chelsea, Darren & the rest of The Guild staff made us feel like VIPs from our venue tour to booking to planning to wedding-day & even after. They were kind, respectful, knowledgeable, responsive & flexible. All of our guests were in awe of the venue and wedding day in general. Many said it was, “one of the best weddings they’ve ever been to,” (and not just to our face).

Book The Guild. You will not regret it.
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 03/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Our Perfect Venue

The Guild was 100% venue of my DREAMS and Chelsea was the cherry on top. You could not ask for a more helpful venue manager! She was quick to communicate, had expertise ready to share on what has worked in the past or what she would recommend, created mock-ups of our ceremony and reception set-up, answered 900 of my questions - she is truly a star and loves what she does.

The venue is stunning. It was the first one we walked through and I was sold. The bar is gorgeous, there are both bridal and groom suites, a garden space, an indoor cocktail space, and OMG...that chandelier. The floors are a statement and the variety of walls (brick, wood, subway tile, window panes, etc.) give you plenty of indoor space for all kinds of pictures. Oh - and did I mention reserved parking lots and plenty of bathrooms?

If I could do it all again, the only change I would make would be not wasting my time walking through any other venue. Best venue and venue manager in KC - hands down.
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Bryan Sent on 09/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful space

The Guild is stunning. A little oasis in the city. I was so impressed with how everything looked. The courtyard was just as beautiful at night as it was during our ceremony. Inside the modern rustic space with the giant chandelier you barely need to add any decorations. We used the many different textures of wall for our wedding party photo shoot. The staff was very professional and helped get us through several covid postponements. Also very helpful with the layout of tables and the day of manager was on site to set up and answer any of our day of questions.
Heather
Heather Sent on 07/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

So Impressed!

The Guild offered us such a magical backdrop for our big day! The outdoor area combined with the incredible indoor decor and setting offered a picture-perfect setting without looking like it was trying too hard. Stephanie and her staff have absolutely everything under control from start to finish which gave me a huge sense of ease throughout the entire process. Stephanie is always on every little detail and wants to be sure that your day is perfect. Thank you so much for making our day memorable, fun, and absolutely stunning
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Haley Sent on 02/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The Guild was the PERFECT place to host our wedding reception! The minute I stepped inside to tour I knew that this was the perfect fit. Not only is the venue stunning, but the staff, the bar packages and the amenities were beyond compare. All night and for weeks after, my husband and I received praise that it was the best wedding ever and I think that is mostly in part of the Guild. A special shout out to Stephanie who did a lot of the behind the scene work ahead of time to make sure our day ran as smoothly as possible. Go with the Guild...you won't regret it!
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Taylar Sent on 10/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating
This is a must! If you are in KC this is the most beautiful and unique place to host an event. The event space made for a present surprise for out guests. The outside of the venue is very subtile. however when guests enter, they are greeted with an elaborate and luxurious interior. Centered in this space is a large antique chandelier that gives the room a warm feeling, and lovely garden in the back of the venue.

Stephanie was great to work with! She was very responsive and has the great ability to ensure you feel comfortable about your event. She was able to provide a number of recommendations for local vendors and touches that we hadn't thought of. The venue set the stage for our beautiful wedding.
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Bailey Sent on 09/02/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We are getting married in April and having both our ceremony and reception at the Guild and cannot wait!! Neile and Paul have been so great to work with thus far and we feel very lucky to have found both a beautiful, unique event space AND great service!!
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Rachel Sent on 07/09/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The Guild is a gem tucked in the heart of Kansas City and created the perfect backdrop for our wedding reception. We wanted something classy, elegant, yet not stuffy. The Guild is a fun space that feels cozy and could work for casual or elegant events. As much as I loved the space when I visited it during the day, nothing could have prepared me for how beautiful and inviting it would be at night! Neile was great to work with, and we were grateful to be able to bring in any food, band, and floral vendors without being charged for them by the event space.
M
Micaela Sent on 02/03/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Neile and Paul were tremendous! First of all, the space is breathtaking. We received so many compliments about the space and set up. Neile went above and beyond to help us get everything set up that day, which is not in her job description! In addition, they were sure to stock the bar with my dad's favorite drink. A nice perk for him before his big speech. We cannot thank you enough for the services you provided. It is no wonder this is the top reception venue in KC.

Thank you!
N
Nathan Sent on 09/16/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Great space and amazing people at The Guild. We had our ceremony outdoors in their green space and the ceremony inside. Throughout everything Neile and Paul were fantastic and very responsive. Seriously can't say anything but great things about the people and the space. We had an incredible number of people tell us it was the best wedding they had ever been to.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

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The Guild Event Venue frequently asked questions

The Guild Event Venue 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 The Guild Event Venue includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by The Guild Event Venue for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
The Guild Event Venue offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Guild Event Venue offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Guild Event Venue offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Guild Event Venue offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Guild Event Venue is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in average response time and 4.6 in value.
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