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Discover Affordable Elegance at UNION in Downtown Kansas City

Located in the heart of downtown Kansas City Missouri, UNION is an industrial-chic, blank-canvas venue full of possibilities. Surrounding UNION in The Crossroads neighborhood, you can find easy parking, accommodations, boutique shops, one-of-a-kind restaurants, creative businesses, and art galleries — making it a great destination for visitors and locals alike.

UNION is perfect for all of your wedding needs – from ceremonies and receptions, to engagement parties, welcome parties, wedding showers, and rehearsal dinners.

Facilities and Capacity

UNION comfortably hosts up to 200 guests for a seated celebration or even more for a cocktail-style gathering. The venue’s exposed brick walls and unique historic rustic features create a striking ambiance that requires minimal additional décor, saving you time and money. Want to personalize your big day? Thinking about DIY’ing much of your decor and event? UNION’s flexible layout and design options let you make it your own without breaking the bank.

You’ll also enjoy a generous 24-hour rental window, giving you the freedom to set-up, celebrate, and clean-up without rushing. And you can start your day in UNION’s client suite, designed for comfort and relaxation, ensuring your wedding party has everything they need.

Services Offered

At UNION, you can bring your own vendors, which means more control over your budget and customize it to your preferences. For added convenience, UNION has a curated list of trusted partners to help you plan.

Did we mention that UNION is BYOB? So you bring your own alcohol, and we provide the service. Plus, there is no extra cost for your ceremony, and UNION is pet-friendly, so even your furry friends can join in on the fun. Your rental includes tables and chairs for 200 guests, cocktail tables, a fully furnished speakeasy, and a private ready room.

UNION also offers a range of additional decor and services to help with your planning. From photo booths to draping and even fresh greenery installations, you can choose optional services that fit your event and budget. And make sure to ask about UNION’s uniquely crafted event packages to help simplify the planning experience. To ensure a stress-free experience, UNION provides a concierge to answer all of your venue-related questions. UNION also offers planning packages ranging from day-of coordination to full-service planning, helping you stay on-track without overspending. Already have a venue or looking elsewhere? No worries, our planners love to work in different locations! Check out our website https://union.828venues.com/services/planning/ for all of our planning packages and to inquire to learn more.

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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?

5,000

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

4,000

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

No

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

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

Bartender(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Loft

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
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
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
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

Reviews of UNION

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UNION is a stunning downtown venue with exposed brick, lots of natural light, multi-floor layout, a speakeasy and rooftop; 24-hour rental and BYOB made it perfect for long celebrations. Guests praised the convenient location, vendor flexibility, rental options, and attentive staff who kept the day running smoothly. Highly recommended.

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UNION is a stunning downtown venue with exposed brick, lots of natural light, multi-floor layout, a speakeasy and rooftop; 24-hour rental and BYOB made it perfect for long celebrations. Guests praised the convenient location, vendor flexibility, rental options, and attentive staff who kept the day running smoothly. Highly recommended.

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Julia Sent on 07/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream venue

Our experience at Union was an absolute dream from start to finish. There were so many things about this venue that put it head and shoulders above all the other options we looked at: the DTKC location (especially the proximity to the Kauffman Center); the aesthetic and layout of the space itself; the amazing rooftop views; the BYOB package; and most importantly, the 24-hour rental. We are a Latino American couple and knew we would want to keep celebrating deep into the night; Union was the only venue we looked at that would allow us to do that without worrying about getting people out of the venue/cleaning everything up—it was SO nice not to think about that on the wedding night, knowing we could come back to clean up the next morning.

Even better than all of that was the quality of service we received from the Union staff. Clay went above and beyond in putting together our beverage package, even doing his own mixology experiments to help us perfect one of our signature cocktails. Shannon stayed up with us the entire wedding night, taking care of everything until we left the venue at 3 am. But the realest of them all was Allison, our day-of coordinator. She was so friendly, helpful, and easy to work with; we could tell that she really cared about making our day special. On the wedding day, she made everything run so smoothly that my husband and I did not have to do anything but show up and get married! We could not have asked for better support throughout the entire process of planning this event, up to and including the wedding day itself.

One last thing I really liked about this venue is that they offer so many great additional services (e.g. photobooth, ceremony arch, etc.), but they never tried to upsell us on them. We always had the option of adding stuff on, but we never felt pressured to do so, which allowed us to create the event we wanted at the price point we were comfortable with. Ultimately, we felt like Union’s goal was to use their extensive resources and expertise to help us create the experience we wanted. And that’s exactly what we got! I wholeheartedly recommend this venue on every level. Get married here! You won’t regret it.
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Tip Sent on 09/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Easiest 5 stars ever.

Our wedding day was absolutely magical, thanks to this incredible venue. The exposed brick walls and abundant natural light created the perfect backdrop for both our ceremony and reception—our photos are breathtaking. We loved that everything could happen in one place, from morning prep to the last dance. The getting-ready suites were spacious, comfortable, and beautifully designed, making the entire day relaxed and seamless. The staff was attentive and easy to work with, keeping everything running smoothly so we could simply enjoy every moment. Truly the perfect venue for an unforgettable wedding—five stars without question!
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Grant Sent on 05/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue and awesome planner!

The venue itself was beautiful. The ground floor and the second floor get tons of natural light, and the speakeasy on the bottom floor makes for a great cocktail hour or after party space. Our planner Allison was awesome and helped make the whole planning process a total breeze. We had a perfect wedding day and all the Union team was super professional and friendly, and were extremely helpful every step of the way up to and including the wedding. The 24 hour rental also made it so easy to enjoy the night and not worry about the cleanup that day at all.
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 04/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!!

We had our wedding at UNION and I cannot recommend the venue and partial planning services more!!! Jessica, Allison, Addie, Shannon, Maddie (and others I know I'm forgetting) made our perfect day 10000x more perfect! All of the staff are SO great and work SO well together and it showed, because I don't think we had a single hiccup the whole day! All of our guests commented on how great the venue (and speakeasy) was and being able to have the venue for 24 hours is a life-saver!!
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Paige Sent on 03/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

February Wedding

UNION was the perfect venue for our big day! Every aspect of the venue is beautiful and was exactly what we were looking for! Having multiple floors offered great flexibility in making the day seamless, and the speakeasy sold us immediately! When comparing to other venues, the 24-hour rental and BYOB were definite selling points. The Crossroads location was perfect for nearby activities and walkable hotels, and not to mention the breathtaking roof for skyline photos! The staff were easy to work with and walk through Wednesdays provided a go to day to have someone available for questions. I would recommend UNION to anyone!
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Krista Sent on 05/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect stormy wedding day!

We had the most amazing experience hosting our wedding at UNION. On top of it just being a gorgeous space there were so many factors that really drew us to this venue – the location close to hotels and things to do downtown; the 24-hour rental period; the multi-floor layout (including a SUPER cool speakeasy for cocktail hour – our guests really loved this); the accessibility; the bridal suite and groomsmen get-ready area; there were just so many green flags it was easy to make the decision to book! We also loved the BYOB bar concept, as we had tons of out-of-town family and friends attending (about 90% of our guest list!) and were really wanting to feature our local breweries, distilleries, and wineries; this enabled us to do that where most venues downtown had pre-set bar packages. The rich brick of the building provided a great backdrop for all of our cozy details, and the farm tables tied in perfectly. UNION also made it super easy to rent a few last-minute items that we needed, like pipe and drape and cocktail tables/linens. They also gave us the option to rent a digital photobooth through them, which was super convenient and a lot of fun for our guests! It poured rain the day of our wedding so we didn’t get to utilize the rooftop for bride/groom photos, but had we been able to, we know it would have made for some awesome sunset backdrops.

Allison, our client concierge, was super organized as we approached the day and made sure we knew any final details about insurance requirements, timelines for load-in and -out, security, and so forth. Clay, our bar manager, was very responsive to questions we had as we decided on our bar menu, and was able to provide helpful suggestions on quantities to buy and how to structure our bar timeline from start to finish. Everyone else we worked with throughout our planning period was friendly and helpful, from the venue managers to the staff present on the day of. Overall, we can’t imagine our wedding having been anywhere else – it was such a dreamy setting and the layout (being able to go between floors for each major portion of the event) was so perfect for the flow of the day.
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Seena Sent on 06/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

I worked with Madison, and she was amazing. The venue is beautiful and flexible. Loved everything!
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Cara Sent on 01/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Amazing!

This was a dream venue! 3 floors to use, 24 hour rental and more. We worked with Madison (at UNION) as our coordinator and she was amazing! She made sure everything was taken care of on the big day and took the stress off of me and my family. Prior to the wedding she was receptive, great to communicate with and made me feel like everything was being taken care of! 100/10 recommend
Leah
Leah Sent on 07/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect day at the perfect venue

My husband and I had the PERFECT wedding day at Union. My husband and I had gotten so stressed with planning and figuring out last minute details, especially as out of town clients, but our client concierge Madison was AMAZING. She was so accessible and met with my husband and I over zoom and then in person the week of the wedding to go over details and offer some suggestions that we loved and took. She definitely worked hard, supported our visions for our day, and advocated for us as a few different complications came up. The team the day of was so awesome and made everything go so smoothly (shoutout Hayden for taking us to the rooftop for sunset pictures!!!)
The space was the best for our wedding with the cocktail hour in the speakeasy following our ceremony, dinner on the second floor, dancing on the main floor, and an afterparty in the speakeasy. Several guests later told us that they loved that we had the dancing and music on a separate floor so other guests could chat upstairs.
We also worked with Union's epic vendor The Russell. One of the other best choices that we would not have even considered without Union!
12/10 recommend this venue. It is gorgeous and the team worked hard to help our visions come to life for our big day!!!
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Courtney Sent on 03/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!!!

We got married at UNION on NYE and it was absolutely PERFECT! The day was more than we ever could have imagined. The venue provides everything thing that you need with multiple levels so everything was able to be held at one location and not to mention the speakeasy bar which was incredible for our NYE after party. The bridal party was also able to get ready at the venue in the beautiful bridal suite which made the entire day so convenient especially with the 24 hour rental. Most of all the staff was AMAZING!! We couldn't have done it without Jessica and her team. She made the entire planning process so easy and smooth and they went above and beyond for us on our special day! I HIGHLY recommend the venue and their planning services because it seriously was the best day ever!
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UNION frequently asked questions

UNION includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at UNION includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by UNION for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
UNION offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
UNION offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
UNION offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
UNION offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
UNION is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.7 in value, 4.6 in average response time and 4.6 in flexibility.
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