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.

When I was invited to a kid's birthday party here I was envisioning community centers of my…read morechildhood. In other words I figured it would be a sort of bleak space that smelled sort of like an old gym? Maybe the 90s gave community centers a bad reputation? At any rate the Merriam Community Center is modern and absolutely the future of these kind of multi-use spaces realized. Everything from the parking garage to the community art was well thought out and welcoming. I was kind of in awe at how great this space was. I noticed there was a brand new library nearby as well and made a note to return as if it's anything like this new space it's probably great as well.

I thoroughly love the Merriam Community Center. From the moment you walk in, the front desk staff…read moreis friendly and helpful. I love their upper level track and the basketball court. Typically in my experience neither is too busy and there is a good amount of space, which makes for a calming experience to me. Their workout area is not extremely large, but it still has a lot to offer with its array of free weights, workout machines, treadmills, etc. One thing I enjoy while utilizing the track is checking out all of the events they offer that you can see advertised on their screens. Their pool area seems pretty great as well, though I haven't used it myself.

I'm not certain where to start with this because it was all so overwhelming (in the best ways of…read morecourse). The DeLeon's were absolutely attentive to myself, my groom, our guests and our schedule for the entirety of our big night. They recommended their favorite officiant (Pastor Williams) and caterer (Katie's Catering) since they know them so well and they are familiar with how things work and you can't ask for much more than that when it comes to having an amazing team on your side working together to create the perfect night to remember. This lovely couple-run event space works hard to ensure they are in tune with your needs and even worked within our budget in a way no other venue has ever attempted to do. These people truly care about your experience even more than themselves and will go the extra mile to make sure it's everything you wanted it to be and more. They were with me every step of the way in terms of arranging meetings and planning the event - even to coordinating with the vendors so it takes a whole load of stress off the soon to be newly-weds. I even recall having a few short panic attacks to the months leading up to the day of the wedding and they phoned me to psyche me up and pep talk me out of my haze. If any of my friends are looking for a stunning wedding space (WITH THE RECEPTION ON SITE!!! A huge rarity these days!) I will always recommend this place to the moon and back.

Being new to Missouri I had no clue where to start..I had two weeks to find the perfect place. I…read morewas booking 3-4 venues a day trying to find the one...I was even considering not having the wedding in KC because the venues didn't have that "WOW" factor. I pulled up to The DeLeon..before I got out of my car I called my fiancé and told him that I hadn't looked at the venue yet but I know this is THE ONE This brick building was a beauty. I've never seen a place so beautiful in my life. Jodie greeted me at the door for a tour and she was just as beautiful as her venue. As I looked around in every room with Every step I took I fell more and more in love with this place. The colors and all the decor the venue had were so me! I booked another tour the following week so my fiancé can have a look...We took the tour with Eric. Eric is a blast and his personality lights up the room. He's the type of person you can talk to for hours yet it feels like minutes. Good guy! My fiancé was so quiet I couldn't tell if he liked the venue I was getting worried. when the tour was complete and we were in the parking lot he looked at me and said this is the one I was beyond excited and it was time to start planning. I've never been married before and I felt so overwhelmed. Jodie and Eric were always available by phone, text, or email and I can honestly say without their help I couldn't have done this all. They directed me to the caterer, DJ Mike with Fernando productions, the photographer Jared Cook with JC photography, the florists, etc. I got the best of the best! Jodie and Eric helped with me the colors, the lighting, and table decor. Not one detail was missed and I seen it all come together on our wedding day of 2/22. I was blown away seeing all the final touches Jodie and Eric did. Candles were lit, rose petals were down, music filled the air and they did it with smiles on their faces and were ready to make my day one to remember. This place felt so alive and magical. They treated me like family. I felt so comfortable. I wish I can do it all over again and I wouldn't change a thing. Jodie and Eric was with us step by step. They directed us the whole way through. My hubby and I got lost a moment when we were cutting the cake and all we had to do was look at Eric and we were back on track.I had one of the hardest dresses to bustle and both Jodie and Eric jumped in and got it figured out together.They love what they do and they do it flawlessly. And ladies make sure to tell your guests that the centerpieces aren't available for take home..my mother thought they were and had her eye on a gold glitter tree. I was so embarrassed she ran off with it but it turned out to be one of the best highlights of the night. Eric had a good time teasing me about it and a hilliarious video surfaced on social media that has me laughing to this day still. Those are the types of memories I have booking my wedding with Jodie and Eric @ The DeLeon. I'm confident No other venue will compare. Thank you sooo much Jodie and Eric DeLeon. Tears filled my eyes typing that you made the most important day in my life one to remember and cherish forever

My niece had a wedding here, and it was lovely. The facilities are gorgeous. Highly recommend it!read more

THE GATSBY ON OAK IS TRULY THE MOST STUNNING VENUE IN THE KANSAS CITY AREA! It is an amazing,…read morehistoric, gorgeously renovated building! It has SO many things to offer KC!! I was fortunate to stop by there before a wedding photo shoot and it literally took my breath away! I walked in the front door and was greeted with gorgeous chandeliers that go all the way down the hall and into the ball room! To the left is a bridal parlor and the right is a grooms parlor. I loved the barn door closures in these rooms and was told they came from the old lifts/elevators in their building. Every square inch, every little detail has been so well thought out. The back bar is absolutely awesome that will rival any bar, anywhere! A WHOLE LOT OF LOVE WENT INTO THIS BUILDING! I just can't tell you how very, very cool this place is! The Gatsby is not only the most beautiful wedding venue I have ever seen, but a really great place to host many other events! The Gatsby can take on different forms...feminine or masculine! I got so many different vibes when I was there! The event specialist, Kary is a genius in he field! One is most blessed to have her handle any of their events! Bottom line...IT IS A DROP DEAD GORGEOUS KIND OF PLACE WITH BEST IN THE BIZ TO HANDLE IT!

This place is a beautiful and gorgeous venue for a wedding and reception. My wife and I just got…read moremarried there a little over a week ago and we were nothing but pleased with how everything looked. Due to the natural beauty of the barns interior, we didn't have to do a lot of decorating. We couldn't have been happier choosing this location for a new chapter in our lives. They also allow your own vendors for your event which is now to have that flexibility. There are few requirements that differ from other venues as this place is a registered historical site, but they are nothing major or very costly that makes or breaks your event. As a heads up, this place is rented out hourly so it's challenging to decorate for a wedding the same day of the event, but it can be done! We highly recommend this place!

Our son recently held his eclectic wedding at this venue which is a beautiful mix of a historical,…read moreGerman brick barn updated to today's standards of comfort and technology. The facility offers meeting and wedding space for up to 200ppl and can be booked through the City of Lenexa which keeps the cost affordable.We booked the wedding on a Friday evening which saved even more costs. Saturday weddings book a year out so you'll need to contact them early or camp out to book a spot with the City. Many images can be googled online to show you the facility's offerings. We didn't need to do much for decor as the facility is so clean and classy with brick walls, exposed beam ceiling in the main hall, a full kitchen, meeting rooms for the wedding party to get ready etc. An outdoor courtyard can be used for the ceremony also although it's along I-35 for traffic noise. We did experience problems with the set up, AV equipment and evening staffing but these issues were addressed satisfactorily when we brought them up to management. We'd definitely recommend this air conditioned barn to any bride and groom.

This place is perfect for any kind of venue, parking is another story though. It's located in the…read moreWest Bottoms and it has that vintage look if you're looking something like that. I enjoyed the rustic, brick look. Had an event here and there was catering with food and bars. It's spacious enough for a large crowd. The third floor is much more spacious than the first floor. You can party, dance, hold a conference or whatnot.

Our daughter's wedding reception was at the Oliver Building on a gorgeous October evening. I do…read morenot have the words to express how amazing this venue is from start to finish! We looked at over a dozen venues in the Kansas City area and just knew from the moment we walked in that this was THE space. It is truly a Kansas City gem with wood flooring, high beams with Edison bulbs, brick walls, and beautiful staircases. A huge standout for us was they only have one event per weekend, so we had the space from Friday (when we moved all of our necessities in) to 4:00 on Sunday ( when we moved back out). The wedding party truly enjoyed preparing with hair, make-up, and wardrobe on the gorgeous third floor, the cocktail hour was on the first level, and dinner and dance were on the second level. Everything was perfect. When you book the Oliver, you get the peace of mind of the owner Steve and the event coordinator Caitlin. We met with Caitlin on multiple occasions and she was amazing. They have a great bartending staff, parking attendants, and security guards, and a great working rapport with many local vendors. If I had to touch on any drawbacks, it would just be the gravel parking lots, which can be a bit of a challenge with ladies in heels or elderly persons. We were a little concerned with it being haunted house season but this was not an issue at all. Overall, we could not be more thrilled with our experience and I would give it more stars if I could! An absolute ten out of ten!

We had our wedding here and the space is amazing! The process was very easy and Gina was so amazing…read moreand helpful! We would 100% recommend this space for anyone looking.

My family and I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Meadowlark and Gina! This was honestly…read morethe only venue my husband and I saw, because we instantly fell in love. It's a beautiful space that can truly be transformed into anything you want it to be. Some of our favorite features were the incredible, custom-made chandelier, the bar and string lights, and the outdoor awning. Gina was so responsive and helpful in figuring out decor, getting the space set up, transitioning (we had ceremony and reception at the Meadowlark), and really helped create the perfect day. She also was SO helpful in getting snow cleared before guests arrived for the ceremony!

This is such a diverse space! We have planned a bridal shower in their bridal suit and were able to…read morefully transform the space with a boho vibe. The main space is a blank slate that truly changes with the theme of the party. Plus they have an outdoor patio and stage space! Great place for an intimate celebration. The owners are so easy to work with and the prices are reasonable. The space was just what our bridal party needed to celebrate!