I hold the owners of this "business" completely responsible for ruining what was supposed to be a…read morespecial day. To start with I was told that there would be handicapped accessible bathrooms available and there was not. I had family members that were not able to stay because they were not able to access a bathroom. We were told there is plenty of power to run the roasters and what not throughout the evening. That was not the case at all. After having to agree to pay $100 to have fans put up to use, they couldn't be turned on because it blew all the breakers. Now on to your $1000 damage deposit. While I do understand the reason for having that deposit, what you have considered damage is absolutely ridiculous. A few kids picked some flowers and that gives you the right to say that we now owe you a certain amount of money. I think not! And to think you can charge me because of said handicapped family needing to pull closer (on a driveway that was already there) is just wrong. I hope you never have family that needs a little closer drop off somewhere and are told sorry we're gonna charge you $500 to do so. Then to even consider that, in the men's bathroom there was people purposely peeing on the walls! That is just plain absurd! What else is there, oh yes the Adirondack chairs that you claim were destroyed because of being moved around. Then why do you even have the chairs if you expect them to never be moved? You have also claimed that there were rocks that were destroyed. They are rocks and you seem to think that they are worth a couple hundred dollars, are out of your mind. Lastly and even more important than the handicapped accessible parking and restrooms was the fact that you actually saw no problem with getting into altercations with our family and guests! I hope that at some point you have to deal with the embarrassment that you caused me and my husband. If this is to be your business, I promise to make it my goal to see that you have no business!

This venue is beautiful! The owners are spectacular! They pay attention to every detail. They met…read moreall of our requests with nothing but happiness and willingness! All of the things we didn't think of, they had. Mark and Becky were such a pleasure to work with. They bent over backwards to ensure wverything went smoothly! They had very clear and understandable rules and guidelines to follow. These rules were very standard across all of the venues we visited. They have set up everything to make your day go perfectly!

Definitely recommend!!! I'm so glad we got married here and not some huge corporate space. Every…read moredetail was thought out and they made our wedding day an unforgettable experience. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we knew we had found the perfect venue. The chapel's absolutely charming, and perfect for photos. The coordinator at Little Shawnee Chapel was an absolute gem. From the initial planning stages to the big day itself, they were incredibly helpful and attentive to every detail, ensuring that everything ran smoothly. It was amazing as it allowed my wife to relax and enjoy every moment with her family who flew in. The chapel itself is timeless. It's super well lit, yet cozy. It provided the perfect backdrop for our ceremony, creating an intimate and romantic ambiance that our guests loved. PLUS, the neighboring space allowed extra room for our guests to grab refreshments before and after the ceremony, which other smaller venues in town definitely didn't offer. We can't thank everyone enough for making our wedding day truly special. If you're looking for a venue with charm, character, and exceptional service, look no further than Little Shawnee Chapel. Highly recommended!!!

The most charming and quaint chapel for a small & intimate wedding. Management is incredible to…read morework with and will make your entire day stress free. Highly recommend!!

Absolutely gorge venue. The vibe was "magical" as the word that kept coming to mind being there…read more Normally would rate a 5 however was somewhat confused on the meal situation. They were extremely strict on what/how much you could have. Not a terribly lot of food and once the last table was called to eat, the staff immediately closed the doors to the food area. There seemed to be an abundance of food left but shut er down. Wonder what they did with all the left overs Anyway. I personally had just enough as I prefer to drink my calories but most at my table were still hungry.

Ruined Our Wedding!!…read more My wife and I got married on September 28, 2024, and we wish we had taken our money elsewhere. Russ will sweet talk you into choosing this place. Yes, it's nice and can be breathtaking, but the problem lies within the customer service on the day of the wedding. We had family and friends come from out of town to attend our wedding, some of whom had never been to Kansas City before, which made us feel very special. The night before the wedding, Russ called and informed my wife that we were over our guest list limit and needed to make an additional list of the people we really wanted to attend. My wife was up all night crying out of frustration because this was very last minute, and some people were going to be upset. The wedding day was a horrible experience! First, Russ's assistant (whose name I can't remember) was the worst! She's black. I believe she's racist against her own kind. She stirred up trouble the whole time, accusing the wedding party of smoking weed on the property. Keep in mind, weed is 100% legal, and if someone smoked it before arriving, it's their business. Second, there were no lights in the groomsmen's section due to a storm prior. When we asked if we could get a light to shave or whatever, Russ's assistant was very rude and even got mouthy with my groomsman, who showed her nothing but respect by saying "Ma'am" and "Please." Even after she was done chewing out my groomsmen over the light, she walked away, then turned back to finish chewing us out, informing us that certain things "were not her job." Her attitude eventually rubbed off on Russ, and he started talking to me like I was just a thug off the street, despite the fact that I had paid over $10k for this venue. Third, they started trying to do crowd control with our guest list by refusing to let our family and friends in. Some had traveled from out of state and could not get in because Russ's assistant didn't use the list we stayed up all night creating. Instead, she passed the list to our daughter (who doesn't work for the company and wasn't present) to retype, which resulted in a number of people being removed. They let all the older people in (50+) and told anyone who looked young that they weren't on the list, even though they were. Then there were the pictures. It took about 45 minutes to get the lights working outside for our pictures. Because they didn't let our younger family members in, a lot of older people had left before the reception even began, leaving us with a semi-empty room. My only wedding! My lifetime memory ruined by poor customer service and micromanagement. DO NOT USE THEM!! PLEASE GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!!

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.

Heritage Ranch was selected by the bride and groom of the wedding we attended and I have to say…read morethat this place is stunning, family run and with lots of space their wedding was one of the most memorable ones I have attended. Simply know by locals in Sedalia as "The Barn" Heritage Ranch is indeed a barn, a barn constructed to look older than it is with a mix of recycled and new materials. In addition there are two. . .huts? One for the groom's wedding party and one for the brides. . .be warned. . .these are the only two areas with air conditioning and if you are going to have a wedding in anything other than winter that barn gets toasty. . .not toasty enough for me to dock a star but tosty enough for me to say that the family that ownes it might need to look into better cooling options than the random massive fans that were everywhere. . .pordable AC units are a thing. . . LADIES! The parking for the venu is a rock field, as in the roadway is made of loose rocks, bring flats or boots and switch to heels when you get to the barn. No really Don't try to do the lot in heels. Behind the barn sits a small play area for children that we found quite functional. Remember to READ what you are signing up for though because there is a lot of clean ups you will be responsible for, you turn everything back over the way you got it. Loved it, loved Sedalia A very good venue option for sure.

Wow what a jewel this place is! Sara was so easy to work with. Gave us great recommendations for…read morevendors! Absolutely no drama at our wedding! 200 people and all went without a hitch! Sara and Josh made sure we had everything we needed! Lots of items to pick from to supply your decor so no last minute Hobby Lobby runs!

So, I'm not planning a wedding, or a wedding planning business, so I might not know the specifics…read moreof what a bride is looking for. But I have definitely been around my fair share of event spaces. And Hawthorne House seems like a good one. There is a nice little chapel. It's crisp and clean and bright. Also, I appreciate that it's a "chapel" but it's not remotely religious. It's basic, to be sure, but I think there's a lot to be said for simplicity. My only complaint was that the acoustics here are ROUGH. Plan on adding some sound absorbing features if you want people to actually be able to hear what's going on. OR, ban loud, noisy children from attending. Seriously, I couldn't hear a single word of the ceremony because of a few irritating babies. You cross a nice little bridge through some trees, and then you're at the reception venue. I was quite impressed. The aesthetics match the chapel in that it's simple and clean. There are quite a few windows and the lighting is fancy without being overly ornate. The bar is completely adequate, and has room for 8 taps of beer, if that's your thing. Around the front of the house is a wraparound porch that just felt great to be on, as if you were at the house of some wealthy relative. And the front lawn is expansive with a pretty nice little gazebo. Not sure what you'd do there, but I'm sure it would fulfill your gazebo needs. My only complaint about the reception hall itself was the limited number of bathrooms. I can see with a larger event how there'd be a line for the facilities. The staff was all friendly and helpful, an stayed out of your way. The food was provided by the venue, and it was alright. It wasn't all totally to my liking, but that could be the menu the couple selected, or the cooks could have had an off night. But they kept the buffets filled and hot and did a good job otherwise. I can't say that I was OMG blown away by Hawthorne House, but I was certainly impressed. Any bride-to-be that chose this venue would be making a wise decision.

We scheduled my daughter's wedding at HH for 6/6/20. We paid the $7,000 venue fee upfront. Because…read moreof COVID, the wedding could not be held on that date. HH told us that per our contract we could re-schedule within the calendar year so we re-scheduled for 8/21/20. As that date grew closer we felt uncomfortable holding a large event on that date due to the virus. HH would only allow us to re-schedule within 2020 without paying a new venue fee. We wanted to re-schedule farther out than that. We could schedule in January - April 2021 by paying 50% of a new venue fee and after that, it would be a new venue fee in full. After going back and forth with HH our options were these: 1. Hold the wedding prior to 4/30/21. 2. Schedule farther out and pay a new venue fee, after we had already paid a venue fee of $7,000. 3. Go to a different venue and forfeit our $7,000 venue fee. We opted to go with a different venue for the wedding, which is happening later in 2021, and Hawthorne House kept our full $7,000 despite the fact we weren't holding a wedding at their venue. Please be sure you ask the venues you're considering what their re-schedule policy is. That's true in general of course, but especially so in these times. We had no idea we would be rescheduling the wedding once, let alone twice. Incidentally, our new venue did not require the full venue fee upfront. All of the other venues we toured the second time around had much more forgiving policies than HH during this pandemic. And all of our other vendors, without exception, worked with us. Even our caterer who is not approved at our new venue. We are not difficult people and would have loved to have held the wedding at Hawthorne House, but we couldn't stomach staying there once we knew we were going to have to pay a second venue fee.

The location is gorgeous. Our over all experience was ok. We were very, very displeased with the…read moretime allotted, allowed, and paid for at the chapel...however did not receive full time slot. Our ceremony was at 2pm, we were in the truck at 2:35pm. Guests are supposed to receive 1 HOUR at the chapel per the website. We were also pushed off the property while trying to take pictures of our big day. Granted, I misread the website that bringing a photographer (professional or not) would cost an additional $100, and I fully admit that. However when I booked and paid for the chapel I had asked Betty if it was ok that we took some pictures at the location, she agreed that was fine. We snapped a few shots before the wedding, during the ceremony, and attempted to take family pictures afterwards when we were shunned off the property by I assume to be Larry. Never once was explained there was an additional charge for bringing our own camera, nor offered to pay the $100 so we were able to get the pictures we wanted. He was also very, very rude about us getting off the property. I do not have one single picture of my husband and I on our wedding day. I've emailed them explaining my experience, in hopes to change the experience for future guests. However I have yet to get a response from anyone.

Our ceremony was yesterday and today I'm just so overcome with joy that I had to write my review. I…read moreloved the small ceremony we were able to pull off at this BEAUTIFUL venue. The staff is amazing and actually did a great job of helping me feel calm right before my ceremony. I wish I could give them a 25.star rating. It was just absolutely amazing. We have a go-to photographer of our own, but really wanted a secular ceremony without all of the fuss. I didn't have to worry about a thing. Tell your guests where to go, when to show up, and they do the rest! You just get to show up and look pretty. Everyone was great about contacting us and they were able to play my music of choice at a reasonable volume. The ceremony was beautiful, the officiant was great, and the event host made everything run beautifully. My husband and I are so happy we found The Vow Exchange. It made the day virtually stress free!

Just got married at their sight in Liberty. My now wife and I were very happy and impressed with…read morethe venue, flowers l and everyone. Thank you sooo much.

We eloped using KC Weddings 2 Go last week. Pastor Nancy was amazing. She performed our ceremony in…read moreher space in Independence and also room pictures for us (using my iPhone) and everything was fantastic! For $375, Pastor Nancy made sure we had a special ceremony just for us, with several pictures/poses to remember our experience. Thank you so much for giving us this magical experience!

From the owner: I know that you have many options when it comes to choosing an officiant, clergy, minister and…read morephotographer and it's imperative that you find someone who is just right for the both of you. Let me share a little about myself and hopefully this will aid in making your decision. We have a beautiful Little Chapel located next to the Jackson County Courthouse in Independence, MO. The only one of it's kind! Performing my first wedding in Kansas City turned out to be an incredible, life-changing day, and I knew I had a calling. It allowed me to play a part in a celebration of unity and true love which are truly the best things. I have photographed and participated in over 3500 weddings and enjoy being such an integral part of your Big Day! I perform ceremonies both within the faith and interfaith, as well as LGBT, spiritual, and non-religious styles if preferred. Ceremonies can always be customized. It can be formal, informal or a themed wedding. It makes no difference to me. It makes

Buyer Beware!! This place has zero creativeness and zero shame!! I could have ordered a more…read morebeautiful bouquet from Wal-Mart for a third of what I paid this place to deliver. I've posted a picture so anyone that may be considering this florist can judge for themselves... If I could give zero stars, I would. I was leery about purchasing flowers over the internet so I called to request they add a pop of color to the flower bouquet I'd chosen from their website. The person that answered the phone and took my order failed to listen to my request and the person putting the flower arrangement together had to be having a an utterly miserable day, as the results of their efforts were sad! I hope when the owners of Designer's Florist by Sekan read this and see the picture of what they passed off as a $71.11 flower bouquet they're embarrassed. When I expressed my disappointment they responded with the following, I'm sorry. There were no roses and gerbs in the picture. Spray roses are $4 and gerbs are $5 each. I used the bright Lily which is $7 , 5 daisys/ poms, green, yellow and white, trich $3.50 each, 4 hot pink carnations $2 each, vase and assorted greens. When you mentioned what you wanted in it, I thought we had changed recipes and you wanted it bright. I apologize for not doing it more like the picture. I tried to incorporate what you mentioned and make it bright at the same time. I guess I didn't Look at this as bright. We can pick it up and redo it if that is what you would like.... Really??? Pick it up and redo it... AFTER I'd already told the person taking the order I was ordering this for my daughters BIRTHDAY!!

I haven't seen my arrangement yet, although the "lying in state" has been going on all day and it's…read more2 pm now. We just went to the funeral home and our arrangement was nowhere, so I called and they said it would be there by 4 pm. I guess it will be there tomorrow for the funeral, but I won't get to even see it because I can't be there tomorrow. I asked the funeral home for the name of another florist that delivers there for next time.