Such an amazing space! Perfect for any event! The managers there were so coordinated and so friendly!!! The space was so big! I had attended a fashion show and it looked incredible inside. I would recommend this space for your event anytime!! read more

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HUGE space! There are three separate areas as well with bathrooms and bar areas inside so there could be different "room styles" to choose from. The event I went to there was the entire three rooms and not only was the paint, tiles, and woodwork beautiful, the staff was so pleasant and professional! I would definitely book your event here, love love love! read more

The Guild KC - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The Guild is the best wedding reception venue in downtown Kansas City. No, but seriously - we researched & toured a LOT of venues. For the price, you won't find anything like it in downtown Kansas City. Not only is it a completely stunning, photogenic venue with an outdoor garden space in a fantastic location, but it has unmatched customer service. Chelsea, Darren & the rest of The Guild staff made us feel like VIPs from our venue tour to booking to planning to wedding-day & even after. They were kind, respectful, knowledgeable, responsive & flexible. All of our guests were in awe of the venue and wedding day in general. Many said it was, "one of the best weddings they've ever been to," (and not just to our face). Book The Guild. You will not regret it. read more

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After reading a few of the reviews, and knowing the area the Guild Event Venue is located in....attending lots of First Fridays and music shows around the location, I knew that parking would be an issue. I don't street park. I tackle this in lot's of reviews about Kansas City. I walked inside, after parking at Grinders. It doesn't bother me to walk alone at dusk. I entered the venue and immediately loved the high ceiling and the architecture. There's a couple of rooms and a spiral staircase to another level. It was closed off to the Jacobson people, and other food vendors last night, though. The walls expose bricks, wood. The ceiling is gorgeous with a beautiful chandelier. It's different levels at times. Truly beautiful architecture. The bathrooms have an actual door, on each stall, with locks that worked. The sinks are oversized with good lighting. The womens restroom was kind of hard to find, but this is always, isn't it? The venue has a large outside area, and I mean large. It would be excellent for a wedding reception. I loved the space outside. I do wish there was a bit more lighting, and not so dark. Walking back to my car, we pretty much walked together, this was a Yelp event. Every one leaves around the same time. I loved the venue and would totally recommend it to others. read more

The Guild KC - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I wish that I could tell everyone wanting to get married in Kansas City that there is really only one logical answer when then ask "But where??" The staff at the guild, and the beautiful venue made all of our wedding dreams come true. It was seamless and easy working with Neile Smith to get all of the details squared away. She was prompt and flexible. We were able to set up all of the decor and tables the day before the wedding which made our actual wedding day so relaxing. We bought a liquor package and only had to pay for guests that would actually drink (we have a lot of people in our family who don't drink!). Every vendor we chose for our wedding couldn't have been more elated when they found out we chose the guild as our venue, the best Kansas City venders know what's best! The venue speaks for itself in its beauty. We will cherish our wedding pictures forever for many reason but one of those being the beautiful setting we had our first look in and reception. We would pick the guild over and over again for our wedding. read more

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The venue is postcard beautiful. It features wooden floors, brick walls and a HUGE chandelier that just screams for a photo op. Why is The Guild just okay then? It's those brick walls. If you get a decent crowd or God forbid, a small band (even an acoustic one from an event I attended) the sound just starts bouncing all over the place making it difficult to hear anybody more than a couple of feet from you. Since most events normally feature music, except for maybe a business presentation or two, those events will have their work cut out for them. read more

This is my second Yelp event and so far, my favorite. The event space is gorgeous. HUGE chandelier and multiple rooms to have anything you can imagine. I loved the photo bus, so clever. The food vendors were fantastic as well as the beer and drinks. It seems this event was more social, so I got to meet a lot of other yelpers, which was great. The vendors were amazing, actually wish there were a little more, but the Tudor Woodwork place was AWESOME. Great job Matt! Can't wait til the next one! read more

How, and why, the eff did I not get married here?!?! I would have pushed the date back a whole year for this space! It has everything ANYONE would want in a venue. Cool location, huge industrial windows, exposed brick, great LARGE bathrooms, an outdoor area, a grassy outdoor area, and, of course, the ridiculously enourmous beautiful chandelier. What a perfect touch, takes the space from urban industrial to classically beautiful. It's the perfect one stop shop!! After seeing the owners at the event I went to I realized that building had no choice but to be pretty, they know what they're doing. The wood work in the outdoor area and the office area is perfect, clean lines very modern. I will recommend this place to anyone who is looking for an event space, you can do anything here. read more

It looks like the other reviews have the aesthetics of the space covered, I'd like to focus my review on the business side of The Guild: I've dealt with a number of event spaces in Kansas City, and from start to finish, working with The Guild was a pleasure. During my initial walk-through, I was spit-balling ideas of how to creatively use the space, and they were excited about every random idea I could come up with, even offering up suggestions on how to make it stand out even more! "Anything is possible, so long as we have time to plan" was the response of one of the owners. I like that attitude. The contract process is quick, easy and straightforward. No hidden clauses or lawyer-speak. They are able to provide a number of services if necessary, from security to tables and linens. But on the flip-side, they don't lock you into "preferred caterers" and all that other BS. They want to help you throw a great event, not help scratch the back of their pre-selected business partners. Again, anything is possible. Having the built in bar makes drink service so much easier, with convenient taps and soda guns. There's an ice machine, something you may not find in more raw spaces. It's great to not have to spend the day of your event trying to figure out how to keep delivered ice frozen. They also gave me huge windows for clean up and break down, another stress reliever. If a gun was held to my head and to pick something about which to complain, I'd have to say parking. Now, don't get me wrong, it exists! They have access to two neighboring lots, and there is incredibly ample street parking. But it seems that some people have it hard-wired into their brains that if it doesn't look like the lot at Wal-Mart, there's no available parking. And unfortunately, when some of these people are going to be your guests, you hear about it. A great big dedicated lot would have made that one less headache. However, for most people this won't be an issue. So check out the other reviews that discuss the (glorious) aesthetics and if that type of space sounds to your liking then I would say book at The Guild, no hesitation! read more

I attended my first event at The Guild recently and was captivated by this beautiful space. Stunning chandelier, floors, floor to ceiling windows, even the bathrooms were artistic. This event space is all around unique and inspiring, not to mention the people who work there are fabulous. I only hope to get back there soon! read more

I volunteered at the TEDxKC pre-party at this venue and have to say - I loved it. The giant chandelier in the middle of the main room is an elegant touch to an otherwise somewhat gritty, urban feeling space. The bar is well placed in the center on one side, and there's plenty of room for other activities to go on. The fenced-in outdoor space in the back is a nice touch for events held when the weather allows for its use. The coolest thing, to me, is that it's also a working studio. The office/studio space next door was great spillover when the event got crowded, and the craftsmanship with everything from the tables to the bathrooms is gorgeous. Sure, it's in the east Crossroads. Yes, it's not the most crowded area at night. Things can happen anywhere, and I certainly didn't feel unsafe leaving the event that night, nor do I generally feel unsafe in the area. Keep your head up, don't leave valuables in sight in your vehicle and you'll be fine. All in all, a fantastic addition to the ever-increasing number of really great event spaces in downtown KC. read more

I wish I could have another wedding reception and rent out The Guild, due entirely to that absolutely STUNNING chandelier. In general, the place is pretty run of the mill for an event space. It has the standard, trendy features that I'm seeing in all "arty" event spaces these days: exposed brick walls, subway tiles, concrete floor and an original beam ceiling. The Guild sets itself apart from the pack by the addition of the amazing chandelier. It's gigantic and beautiful, and makes me want to sit and stare at it for long periods of time. The ladies' room is also awfully good looking, with shiny black and white tiles. The floor is especially remarkable. The staff is very friendly. I was caught off-guard by the cash-only bar at the event I attended, but at least they have an ATM on site. It's a bit difficult to find if you're just driving down the street, as the building is rather nondescript and the only signage is a stencil on the door. It's located slightly east of the main Crossroads district, which I believe gives it an advantage; while still being close to the action, it's far from the parking congestion caused by First Fridays. read more

Wonderful event space! It has indoor and out door areas, which was great. I will recommend this venue to anyone that needs a space for an event! The space is beautiful and I loved the brick walls and the exposed beams. read more

Gorgeous venue and amazing food! I attended a wedding here and was absolutely charmed. As other reviewers have mentioned, the subway tiles, sealed concrete floor, huge chandelier, brick- it's all gorgeous. The staff was great, and we had the best time. There's a full kitchen in the other half of the building, as well as restrooms and changing areas so it works well to have a wedding ceremony and reception at the Guild. My friend was able to have a wedding that was just her style, complete with chalkboard menus and a full vegetarian meal that was hearty and delicious. The beautiful courtyard is fenced in, but not in a way that feels confining, with pretty old-fashioned light bulbs strung across the top. Love! read more

The Guild KC - Courtyard at night - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Very attractive venue with airy open spaces. The outdoor space in the back was a definite bonus. I'd gladly attend events here or plan one here if I needed a nice venue. read more

I went to an event here last night and met one of the owners. His staff did an exceptional job and I'd highly recommend this as an event space to someone who is looking for an indoor and outdoor setting for their next event. It's quite a large space in an old school building which gives it an art deco vintage feel to it. The bathrooms are quite a treat as is the ginormous chandelier hanging in the main space. Look up at those cathedral ceilings! This space offers plenty of street parking (it's a non-busy area of downtown) and easily walkable from many areas of the city (I walked to there last night). I totally agree with what Jennifer K wrote. I really don't know what J.K. was talking about as I've walked / driven around this area several times and haven't seen anything of the sort. I'd feel comfortable walking around here at midnight! Of note, there is a homeless shelter within a few blocks, but they are harmless and again, I didn't see ANY in the area and if there were quite a few, surely we would have been accosted in short order to make a donation to their cause. read more

Beautiful venue!!! We were there for a wedding last weekend. The staff was incredibly nice and very accommodating. There was a lot of people so it got got hot fast. We liked the bathrooms and we loved the chandelier! Very spacious and pretty. read more

I came to this location for a Yelp event last month. I brought a friend who had recently been married and she was marveling at the location. It is so urban yet chic. The rough wood and brick give an urban feel and the chandelier in the middle of the large open area adds a touch of elegance. The various rooms give all kinds of options for seating or food service. The open, outdoors area in the back practically double the space. The built in bar was nice, also. I could see a wedding in the back and the reception inside. Corporate functions, Food/drink tasting functions - all kinds of things. The parking is adequate, especially for an urban area. There are a couple of lots close by and we found a place on the street which was very close. The area seemed safe to me. If you had an event here, there would be lots of people around, so not a big deal. I'm a suburbanite, and I wasn't worried, so get over it, people. I believe they hire security guards to patrol the area when they have events, anyway. I don't know what the pricing is for this place, but I would recommend it based on my experience. read more

The first time I walked into The Guild I knew this was where I would have my wedding ceremony and reception! The venue is a perfect blend of romantic and boho styles which perfectly matched the personality of the groom and I. Stephanie, the General Manager, was an excellent communicator and business person. She was flexible in meeting our specific requests. We felt like we received the best value on this venue over others that we briefly considered. On our wedding day, we received numerous compliments from friends and family on our venue. If we did it over again, we wouldn't have changed a thing. We had our dream wedding thanks in part to The Guild! read more

Wow. Just "wow". I hadn't heard of this venue until I attended the Yelp Holiday Winter Party this past Thursday. The event space is beautiful, with rich exposed beams, brick walls and a breathtaking chandelier in front of the bar. Breezy and open with huge double doors that lead to a back area where trucks can access the space or to use as an area for any attending smokers. The only downside to my trip here was that I didn't have the chance to check out the restrooms. I would definitely put this space on list for any major event or a future wedding! read more

SO I went to a Yelp event here tonight. One word to describe this venue? AMAZING. I've seen pictures of this place, but none did it justice. It has an awesome urban chic feel to it. Exposed brick walls, high ceilings, huge windows and the most massive and beautiful chandelier EVER makes this place super unique and super gorgeous. You could seriously have any type of event here, from the really laid back Yelp Winter Wonderland event to a super glamorous wedding reception extravaganza. Who cares if it's not in the middle of downtown? Parking down there sucks anyway. I'll definitely be keeping this place in mind for my wedding reception! read more

I held my wedding reception at the Guild on June 16, 2012--their first event ever. And it was phenomenal. Wow, I seriously was blown away by this event space. The Guild is the only space in town that is truly unique--I specifically didn't want the typical overused, everybody's-been-to-it-at-sometime-or-another place with a traditional look. The guys at the Guild spent so much time with detail, and structure. They have an incredible creative eye, and took great care to be sure the event itself went off beautifully. I completely disagree with the first reviewer's note--and in fact, I do realize that this reviewer must have been at my wedding. I didn't hear about of any of these things happening that night, but even if they're true I would absolutely still highly recommend the venue. You could find way worse things about over half the places downtown--it's the city! The crossroads are up and coming, and Kansas City's artistic community should be proud to have such an edgy mix of originality and vintage inspiration. Brides-to-be please feel free to reach out to me directly--I had such an awesome experience and would love to share! PS: I also attended the TedX preview event this past Friday night (8/3) at the Guild and again was totally impressed! The space continues to evolve--and I look forward to renting it out again for a kick-@$$ birthday party event! read more

The Guild is, in my opinion, the most unique spot in all of KC for an event. If you are looking for a place that is different from everything else, this is your place. The owners have a great eye for detail and you can tell they have not cut any corners...no expense was spared from the beautiful tile/reclaimed wood facade and the marble-topped bar, to the expertly-tiled bathrooms and period lighting throughout. In addition, there is a private, secured parking lot in back, as well as a beautiful courtyard area for cocktail receptions, etc. Everyone is talking about the Guild since it opened just a couple short months ago. This place will bring an artistic and unique flavor to your event that people will find memorable. I've attended both a wedding and a TEDx event there recently, and both had very different flavors -- very few other spaces can lend itself this kind of flexibility. I highly recommend this place to all my friends and family looking for a space because I want to keep going back! This place should be at the top of your list! read more

One of the best venues in the city! Staff and management are great examples of Professional Hospitality!!

The Guild is a fantastic event space in the Crossroads District. I attended a wedding there this summer and was blown away. The bride couldn't say enough great things about this place, and now I know why. The first thing you see when you walk in is the huge, salvaged chandelier. It's an awesome focal point that creates an elegant, old-school feel. Plus, It looks absolutely incredible at night. Ceiling-to-floor subway tile and a wood-paneled bar complete the aesthetic and add a lot of character. The staff was wonderful and throughout the entire night, everyone kept talking about how cool The Guild was. If you're looking for a wedding reception venue or event space in the Crossroads or near downtown, I highly recommend The Guild. read more

I've been to 2 events here and this space is really just excellent. Large, open indoor areas, nice restrooms, and a spacious outdoor area. It's beautifully decorated, I could imagine holding a wedding or large party here easily. read more

So absolutely amazing!!!! I will be getting married here someday! Well, maybe, but it is definitely on "the list"!

Kansas City desperately needed a space like this. Unique & classic design with attention to the details. If you prefer a generic hotel ballroom, this isn't for you. read more

I recently attended the Tedx event at The Guild. The completed project is stunning. I watched as the project took shape and to see the reclaimed pieces used, the architecture, the design ideas that came to life is amazing! Not only is the space spectacular, the owners are amazing to work with and provide the most exceptional experience in hosting an event and making everyone feel welcome! The entire facility was open to view and each owner spent time talking to all guests. I see great things in the future for this new, unique space Kansas City is very lucky to have! read more

I was at an event here recently. The space looked amazing, you could tell the owners put a lot of thought into the design and decor. They also have managed to include a nice outdoor space in the middle of downtown. Plus the location is in my favorite KC area, the Crossroads. read more

The Guild is awesome! The decor is a perfect combination of rustic and modern, so there are a lot of different things you could do with this space. It's very customizable based on your needs. The downtown location is great and there is plenty of nearby parking available...even on First Fridays. The outdoor beer garden area would be perfect for an outdoor ceremony or even a good spot for tables and chairs on a nice day. I have heard a band and a DJ inside and both sounded great. I can't wait to go back! read more

I cannot say enough great things about this event space and the team of people who execute their events. As a Kansas City Wedding Planner, I have worked at several venues and can honesly say that the Guild ranks very high in customer service, flexibility, and professionalism. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous!! Guests and vendors raved about it all night. This is a perfect venue for the Kansas City area and it has a great team behind it!! I cannot wait to come back! read more