First of all, when the client contacted me and asked me to help with her daughter's wedding, I…read morereadily agreed. The Loose Mansion managers, Abbey and Loren, seemed to have an attitude issue. I wanted the wedding event to be just as memorable for the client as they... but they seemed to want to make things unnecessarily difficult. When I arrived at the scheduled time, neither Abbey nor Loren were there. No one else knew anything about any of the A/V equipment that Loose Mansion provides. Awhile later, Loren arrived. I introduced myself and was as pleasant as I could possibly be. Again, I received a "not so warm" reception. There was just a prevailing attitude of arrogance, entitlement and an unfriendliness. Because Loose Mansion was providing the video projector for the event, I asked Loren if we could plug my computer into the projector prior to the arrival of guests to make sure everything operated correctly. She told me that she probably wouldn't have time to allow me to test the hook-up because she was "so busy". I thought to myself "had you arrived at the time we had agreed upon, perhaps you would have had time to check important components like making sure the A/V would work." I was told that I would need to bring my own sound system and mics because they don't allow any "outsiders" to touch their equipment. So I came prepared with speakers, speaker stands, mixer, mics, and audio playback. As I was setting up the computer, I couldn't get the "Loose Mansion" WiFi network to work. I said something to Loren and she told me that I would have to connect to the "office network". The WiFi network was so ridiculously slow that no webpage would even load up. I thought that something must be wrong... so I connected to the network with my phone to check the speed there. Again, practically non-existent speed... so bad that nothing would work (see the screen caps from both my computer and my phone). I was afraid to say anything to Loren or ask her to reset her router for fear that I'd get another harsh response. So I just set up my own hotspot and used that. I finally did mention it to Loren and she said "Yes, it's very slow... we just tell people to download everything they need in advance." It seems ridiculous that a professional "event space" facility would have WiFi that is virtually of no use whatsoever. As the set-up for this very nice wedding event proceeded, I noticed that Loren was wearing a black skirt for the event, but with old green sneakers. I thought that she was just wearing these old green sneakers because they were comfortable during the set-up process, but surely she'd change into something more presentable for the wedding once guests started to arrive. Wrong! Later during the event, I overheard one guest mention her appearance to another guest... they were also surprised that management would allow an onsite manager to dress like this for a client's wedding event. They forgot to turn on the speakers for the ceremony, so if you were sitting in the room used for the ceremony, it sounded like all of the sound/music was coming from the room behind you (there were speakers in other rooms of the house). After the ceremony, as guests went for cocktails, we started to set up our gear for the after-dinner event. The "unused" Loose Mansion speakers were still sitting on the small stage... and when I asked Loren if we could move them aside so we could have room for our speakers, she said "No, we'll leave them right where they are!" Unbelievable! Another thing noticed was the fact that in order to lower the projection screen from the ceiling mount, Loren had to get a tall staffer who stood on top of a bucket or something and then used a plastic coat hanger to try to reach the bottom of the screen and pull it down. Tacky! My review is directed to other vendors/event planners. I've never had to deal with event space management who was NOT a team-player with the goal of wanting to create a stellar event by working TOGETHER with vendors. Instead, there was noticeable resistance. It's really too bad!

Our daughter and son-in-law recently had their wedding reception at Loose Mansion and we were…read moreextremely please with the event. We cannot recommend Loose Mansion highly enough. My wife and I were impressed and pleased with the professionalism of the staff and the preparation of the event space. The event manager, Loren, appeared to be everywhere and invisible at the same time, and the staff worked seamlessly with the outside vendors. Every guest that spoke to me about the venue mentioned how beautiful it is and how well everything ran. My wife and I also stayed in the Carriage House and that simplified and enhanced our experience. We love to take a morning walk, and the neighborhood was fun to explore too. One last item that I don't want to overlook is their process of event preparation. It seemed that every need, every eventuality, was anticipated and prepared for. On the front end, it seemed a little daunting, answering all those questions and choosing among so many options, but the payoff came at the reception. Everything ran smoothly and we were able to relax and enjoy our guests. The Loose Mansion team could not have been more thorough.

Spent an evening here at the Abbott for the closing celebration of Kansas City corporate challenge…read moreevent. I have seen pictures of wedding at this event space before. It was good to finally attend an event here. This event space was spacious enough to fit 20+ tables and they also had a large multi tiered crystal chandelier featuring numerous candle lights. They looked so pretty. Bar area was a decent sized one too. Restrooms were clean and maintained well. There are plenty of options for parking near the venue.

We attended a wedding at The Abbott this weekend, and while I can't speak for the bride and groom,…read moreI was seriously impressed as a guest. The venue is huge, but it somehow still feels cozy. There was plenty of space for hundreds of us, and yet it never felt crowded. They pulled off the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and the after-party seamlessly. The rooftop and well-placed bars made everything flow effortlessly. At no point did we feel rushed, overwhelmed, or stuck waiting around--which is rare at big events. It was an incredibly fun night. If I ever had a large event to plan, The Abbott would be high on my list.

Attended a musical event in the chapel today as part of the Fringe Fest. I have driven past The…read moreLoretto for decades and had never been inside and I certainly didn't expect this level of grandeur. I had assumed it was just a bunch of old offices or classrooms, never imagining a chapel with such grand arches, stained glass and marble stairs and landings. I hope that organizations can take advantage of this event space and host appropriate events. This chapel would make a great "listening room" for folk / classical concerts. If you receive a wedding invite that is being conducted here, by all means go!

We had our daughter's wedding here in December 2021. We worked with John for nearly a year and…read morecould not have been more thrilled with the experience. The venue provides a unique, historic KC location with a strong team of vendors to choose from. Some of the top reasons we recommend: 1. The beautiful on-site chapel that allows for a church setting and no need for a room flip. 2. Early access to venue for set-up (3 days before our event) and ability to return the following Monday for clean up. This allowed us to simply enjoy the entire day on Saturday. 3. John and his staff were so fun to work with. We loved his humor, energy and knowledge.

Not comfortable, did not work very well as a wedding venue! Beautiful building, but awkwardly…read moredivided into two levels. Not handicapped accessible or workable for grandparents or other older relatives. No elevator and they have not added a foldable chair lift for the considerable stairs, so there was really no way to get around the space smoothly for a crowd. Unfortunate, because the setting is pretty. (If they update accessibility, we will come back to revise this review).

I was supposed to be married at Cellar 222 in August. My fiancé died by suicide a month before our…read morewedding. When I reached out to the venue they refused to refund anything. No sympathy, no empathy. Cellar 222 cared more about keeping my money than even showing the smallest act of compassion. I'll never forget how cold and transactional they were during the worst moment of my life. Choose a venue with a heart, not this one.

We couldn't have asked for a better wedding venue. The space itself is absolutely stunning, and…read morehaving the freedom to choose all of our own vendors allowed us to truly personalize our day. The staff was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. Addie, our coordinator, was truly amazing. She was so detail-oriented and attentive with everything I provided her. Because of her and the wonderful staff, our wedding day went off without a hitch. I felt completely confident knowing everything was in such capable hands. The venue is beautiful, and my vision was brought together perfectly. I especially loved the speakeasy and having two separate spaces for the ceremony and reception. It made the day flow seamlessly and feel so special. I can't recommend this venue enough!

Great service and beautiful venue! Would highly recommend this team, as they made our day super…read moreeasy. We were stressed trying to figure out what to do, but they kept everything calm and we didn't have a worry for the entire event. They are great to use for your planning services, too!

2016 Main Event Space is so cute!! I recently came here for a mixology class. It's clearly a great…read morespace for any event you may need it for. They have a kitchen and bar on site. They have local arts work on the walls too. Cute seating nook with dog photography!

We recently had our graduate school class banquet at 2016 Main and it exceeded all my expectations!…read morePat was great to work with as he was reliable, quick with responses, and truly listened to our wishes! I would highly recommend this venue space to all and will keep it in mind for future events.

This is a new wedding venue in Kansas City. What a beautiful place for a wedding and reception. My…read moreniece had her wedding outside while the reception was inside the Glasshouse. It was an elegant, sophisticated venue for a wedding. There was plenty of parking too. It is hidden and you will drive through a neighborhood to find it. My only critique would be the noise can echo inside the glasshouse making it sound louder.

Rented The Vintage House for a Bridal Shower this past weekend and it could not have been any…read morebetter for the price! The Vintage House provides everything you could need for hosting a party; glassware, utensils, flatware, serving platters, drink dispensers, and a full kitchen! There is plenty of seating in the 3 main rooms for guests and the decor is absolutely adorable. Lauri has everything so well organized and meets her guest at the venue before "checking in". The space can be rented either the entire day or for 1 of the 2 shifts (we rented 3pm-8pm). I would highly recommend this space for small parties in the Overland Park area!

We rented this darling of a place for my mother's 60th birthday celebration. It was absolutely…read moreperfect and when I say you don't need to bring ANYTHING?! Everything you need is right there in the house! (I suggest bringing a bag of ice and napkins!) This place is charming, homey, and the guests loved it! The backyard area is a wonderful expansion of the house with hanging lights and furniture if you want to eat outside. We will definitely be using Vintage House again!!