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Just a 15-minute drive from downtown Kansas City, The Mission Theatre sets the scene for a playful contrast of old and new. Built in 1938, The Theatre's original architecture boasts a classic 1930's vibe that has been paired with elegant decor creating a modern twist. The Mission Theatre comfortably accommodates up to 250 guests seated. Renovated from floor to ceiling in 2017, The Mission Theatre's crystal chandeliers, polished concrete floors, elaborate accent walls, and custom marquee, will charm and captivate your guests.

Facilities and Capacity

  • The Main Ballroom: The Main Ballroom is luxuriously decorated with crystal chandeliers to give a nod to the vintage style of the venue.
  • The Lobby: The Theatre has an elegantly embellished lobby that leads guests to the entrance of the Main Ballroom.
  • The Bridal Suite + The Groom's Room: Secluded from the wedding on a completely different floor, the Bridal Suite and Groom’s Room are extra spacious and have their own space on the second floor. They overlook the Main Ballroom so the wedding party can sneak a peek at the wedding while they get ready. The suites features all of the necessities to make your getting ready process as stress-free as possible.
  • The Alley: A photo opportunity that you won't want to miss! On the side of our building is a long alleyway that's adorned with string lights and paves the way for intimate photos as newlyweds or even a first look!
  • The 3,500-square-foot Mission Theatre is perfectly suited for your and your guests to celebrate your special day, accommodating up to 250 guests seated, or 400 guests standing.
  • Guests will reminisce about your entrance as newlyweds from the Theatre's Grand Staircase for years to come.

Services Offered

The Mission Theatre hosts an array of wedding related events including engagement parties, bridal showers, elopements, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. As part of the site fee, The Mission Theatre has a variety of event details and services including:

  • Indoor event space
  • Crystal chandeliers
  • Rectangular banquet tables for guest seating
  • Round tables for guest seating
  • Mahogany chiavari chairs
  • (2) Getting ready spaces for the wedding party
  • Double sided bar
  • Audio equipment
  • Set up and clean up
  • WiFi
  • Customizable marquee sign
  • Pipe and drape for the stage

Other Services

The Mission Theatre provides couples with skilled bartenders who can create and serve your carefully selected beverages. The team strives to make your special event a memorable one, providing the following services:

  • House beer, liquor, wine
  • Open bar
  • Champagne toasts
  • Premium liquor
  • Signature drinks
  • Specialty beer and/or wine upon request
  • Asian-owned
  • Woman-owned
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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?

$5,950

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

$5,950

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$22

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

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
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of The Mission Theatre

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The Mission Theatre is highly recommended for weddings and events, with glowing reviews mentioning Sena and the team's exceptional service. Sena's communication, flexibility, and attention to detail were highlighted by reviewers, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. The venue's unique ambiance, stunning decor, spacious suites, and quick room flips were praised, creating a magical and unforgettable experience for ceremonies, receptions, and other events. Guests loved the beautiful, renovated movie theater setting, complete with a marquee sign and personalized touches, making it a star-studded affair for all.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Mission Theatre is highly recommended for weddings and events, with glowing reviews mentioning Sena and the team's exceptional service. Sena's communication, flexibility, and attention to detail were highlighted by reviewers, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. The venue's unique ambiance, stunning decor, spacious suites, and quick room flips were praised, creating a magical and unforgettable experience for ceremonies, receptions, and other events. Guests loved the beautiful, renovated movie theater setting, complete with a marquee sign and personalized touches, making it a star-studded affair for all.

Kelly
Kelly Sent on 12/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

What dreams are made of!

Alexis and the Mission Theatre team are outstanding to work with. Alexis is VERY knowledgeable with event flow/layout and as an event planner myself, I was extremely appreciative of her attention to detail and responsiveness. The venue itself is like a palace for a princess. Every detail was clearly thought out and executed to perfection (SO many photo opportunities from the beautifully lights strung in the alleyway to the absolutely gorgeous wallpaper throughout - even in the bathrooms!!). You will have the BEST DAY EVER having a wedding here.
AnnaMae
Annamae Sent on 09/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding venue!!

10/10 recommend!
I am so glad we chose the theatre for our venue! We have gotten nothing but compliments about how unique and beautiful the venue was! The space fit our 135 guests perfectly and looked so good! The suites are so nice and set up so well for getting ready in! Literally every aspect of our experience with The Mission Theatre was great and hassle free! Sena made everything go so smoothly and I am so grateful for her and the rest of the staff!
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Kristina Sent on 05/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Class Banquet

Sena was simply amazing. She communicated throughout the process. It can be difficult to plan big events but she made it easy. Her response time via email was less than 24 hours, and she always answered every question and was very honest. Sena was also available via phone. Please book with her, you won't regret it.
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Tori Sent on 11/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Venue!

Hosted a fundraiser for a non-profit here and our guests loved it! Created an incredible experience for our guests! Thank you!
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Megan Sent on 11/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The PERFECT location for wedding day!

Mission Theatre was perfect for our big day!! Sena and her team were amazing! She was always there to answer any questions and was very professional and was prepared for it all. Everything was made crystal clear during our final walk through. The venue was the perfect size for us and the bridal suite was the best place to get ready day of as well. We had our ceremony and reception at Mission Theatre and a room flip was required but it was so smooth and hardly noticeable at all. All of our guests were enjoying their drinks and the room was flipped so quick. The bar service was great as well, everyone was truly just so kind and sweet. The marquee sign was one of my favorite touches too, which we were able to customize for our wedding day. We also did all of our pictures on sight as well, utilizing the marquee sign in our photos and the cute alleyway off to the side for our first look. I loved our ceremony on the stage and we placed our sweetheart table on the stage for dinner. Then we were able to celebrate the night away without a worry in the world. Honestly, I have zero complaints. Our wedding day went so smoothly and Mission Theatre and their amazing team was a huge reason why. It was almost scary how stress free our wedding day was. I couldn't recommend this location enough!
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Ide C. Sent on 10/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful venue

The staff were fantastic, could not have asked for nicer or better people. The venue itself is simply stunning and it was a joy to hold my event there
A
Ashli Sent on 09/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Amazing

We couldn’t have asked for a better ceremony & reception, Sena is amazing to work with. She is very detailed oriented and goes above and beyond to accommodate your requests and needs. The venue is timeless, elegant, and beautiful. They also have a bridal & grooms suite, no other venue had both! We can’t say enough great things about Sena and the venue! Thank you so much for making our day magical.
Alex
Alex Sent on 06/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

We wouldn't choose or recommend anywhere else!

With all the venues to choose from, this one is truly SO unique, special and affordable! The renovated movie theater is beautiful inside with an ambiance that is different than anywhere else. You truly become the stars of your event for all the world and your guests to see - with the red carpet entrance under the two sided movie marquee and three huge movie poster windows to display whatever special photos you choose to enlarge and put on display. Easy to find and great curb appeal with blocks of renewed streets, sidewalks and parking.

The layout and amenities inside are awesome and the venue is impressive before you even begin to decorate. The staff is friendly, professional and wonderful to work with - customizing every detail you request and ensuring it's all in place according to your wishes. We couldn't imagine having our wedding anywhere else, and we are so happy with our choice. For a classic and unique venue with a theme and execution like none other, The Mission Theatre is perfect.
M
Missy Sent on 12/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

5 Stars! Beautiful venue and Easy to work with!

We have worked with Mission Theatre on multiple events! It is a beautiful venue, with many added amenities included with the rental of this space. The staff is super easy to work with which makes hosting an event at this venue a breeze! I would highly recommend Mission Theatre!
G
Gigi Sent on 12/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Hidden Gem

This venue is tucked away in old downtown mission with such character! There is beautiful wallpaper everywhere that makes you feel like you walked into the 1920's.
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The Mission Theatre frequently asked questions

The Mission Theatre includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at The Mission Theatre includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The Mission Theatre for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
The Mission Theatre offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Mission Theatre offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Mission Theatre offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Mission Theatre offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Mission Theatre is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in value, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.5 in professionalism and 4.4 in average response time.
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