Top Overland Park Rehearsal Dinner Venues

• Spaces for 50-350 Guests
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 1 Estate
• 2 Total Spaces

The Bingham-Waggoner Mansion & Estate is a 26-room Victorian mansion set on 19.5 acres in Independence, Missouri — recognized as one of the more significant historical sites in Western Missouri. The property is defined by two chapters of American history: George Caleb Bingham, the renowned 19th-century artist and Missouri politician, lived and maintained a studio here where he painted "Order Number 11," his celebrated Civil War-era protest work. The Waggoner family, Pennsylvania millers known regionally for their "Queen of the Pantry" flour, owned the estate for 97 years and oversaw the elegant Victorian renovations still evident today. The grounds sit at the origin of the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails, with wagon ruts visible across an adjacent field. Now a public museum and park since 1979, the estate is available for private events including catered luncheons and dinners, anniversary gatherings, showers, and outdoor celebrations. The mansion itself can be reserved for seated dining for groups of 10 to 50, served with china, silver, and stemware. The Carriage House Meeting Room, on the north side of the property, accommodates daytime gatherings of similar size. The canopy of trees, historic buildings, and park-like grounds — across nearly 20 acres — provide a setting suited to weddings, family reunions, and special occasions.

• Spaces for 56-300 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces
• 4 Meeting Spaces

The Gladstone Community Center, operated by Gladstone Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, offers a dedicated 4,000-square-foot banquet facility for private events of all sizes. The center accommodates birthday parties, wedding receptions, family reunions, business meetings, and private gatherings — both large and small. The full banquet space seats more than 250 guests for a seated dinner and up to 300 in theater style. For smaller occasions, it divides into three separate rooms — the Gashland, the Gladstone, and the Linden — each approximately 1,200 square feet and suited for up to 56 guests. The Linden Room features a dedicated dance floor. Every space includes complimentary WiFi, drop-down projection screens and projectors, a sound system, and tables and chairs. A fully equipped caterer's kitchen — with an oven, warming oven, refrigerator, freezer, and ice maker — and semi-covered patio access round out the facility's offerings. A preferred caterers list is available to help renters plan their event.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Falcon Lakes Golf Club is a public golf and event venue in Basehor, Kansas, about 25 miles northwest of Kansas City. Opened in 2002 and designed by golf course architect Jay Morrish, the facility features a links-style layout with zoysia fairways and large, undulating greens set around the namesake lakes. The Venue at Falcon Lakes occupies the upper level of the clubhouse and opens onto a wraparound covered deck with panoramic views of the golf course and water. The space includes a main banquet room suitable for sit-down dinners, presentations, and dancing, plus an adjacent bar and cocktail area. The club hosts weddings and rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, and private parties including birthdays, reunions, anniversary celebrations, and holiday events. In-house catering and bar service are available with customizable food and beverage packages. The space is equipped with state-of-the-art A/V equipment and WiFi, and the property is ADA compliant. Tables and chairs are provided with every booking.

• Spaces for 150-750 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms

Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City International Airport is an all-suite hotel offering more than 17,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space across 15 versatile rooms and ballrooms. The property features 237 two-room suites surrounding a signature eight-story atrium, with a complimentary shuttle connecting guests to Kansas City International Airport five minutes away. The Grand Ballroom — the largest pillar-free ballroom in Kansas City's Northland — spans 10,952 square feet and seats up to 750 guests for banquets, galas, and corporate receptions. For more intimate gatherings, the Ambassador Room offers floor-to-ceiling windows that bring in natural light and room for up to 150 seated guests. Meeting spaces were renovated in 2010 and feature flexible configurations alongside full in-house catering and a dedicated event planning team.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Staley Farms Golf Club is a private club in Kansas City, Missouri, built around an 18-hole championship course with rolling fairways, pristine greens, and tour-level course conditions. The rustic clubhouse at the heart of the property hosts weddings and receptions, corporate meetings, private parties, and golf tournament dinners — all backed by personalized service and in-house catering through the Crush Grill. Golf outings can include customized tournament planning, on-course contests, and post-round dining on site. For milestone celebrations and corporate events alike, the venue pairs a scenic club setting with the full range of amenities that come with a private membership club, including a 24-hour fitness center.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Restoration 1894 occupies the second floor of a historic brick building at the corner of Kansas Street and Main Street in downtown Liberty, Missouri, approximately 20 minutes from Kansas City. The event hall features hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, and vintage pressed tin ceilings that give the space genuine historic character. The hall seats up to 275 guests or accommodates 300 for a cocktail reception. Rental includes Chiavari chairs, table linens, and a selection of round, banquet, and high-top tables. Two dedicated suites serve the wedding party: a bridal suite with a vanity, full-length mirrors, a kitchenette, and a private restroom, and a groom's room with lounge furniture, a flat-screen TV, and a private bar. The venue provides two mobile bars, surround sound, a wireless microphone, audio/visual equipment, and WiFi, with free parking and elevator access for guests and vendors. Couples may select their own professional caterer from a pre-approved list.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Lamborn Farm is a historic wedding and event venue on a working farmstead in Leavenworth, Kansas. The property dates to 1877, when Horace and Rosemond Lamborn established it as a subsistence farm — a legacy now carried forward by the fourth generation of the family under Joseph and Valerie Lamborn, who also cultivate crops and raise grass-fed beef on the land today. The centerpiece of the venue is a red barn built in the 1890s, fully restored in 2011 and 2012 using original materials. The structure is listed on both the Kansas and National Register of Historic Places, and earned a Kansas Preservation Alliance Award for Excellence in 2012. Its weathered beams and historic character make it a natural fit for rustic-style weddings, and the barn can accommodate both indoor and outdoor events. Beyond weddings, the farm welcomes private celebrations of all kinds — baby showers, bridal showers, birthday parties, graduations, and more. A campfire area on the property provides an additional gathering space for guests.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 Garden

Formerly the Victorian Veranda Country Inn, Veranda Venue sits on eight acres in Lawrence, Kansas, conveniently located off Interstate 70 between Topeka and Kansas City. The property combines a working farm setting with classic Victorian character, making it a self-contained destination for weddings and private celebrations. The centerpiece of the property is a two-story open barn that seats up to 250 guests for receptions, surrounded by mature gardens well-suited for outdoor ceremonies. An onsite ten-bedroom Victorian manor — including a honeymoon suite and nine additional guest suites — allows the wedding party and close family to stay on the property, with the Grand Victorian Package offering a full Friday-through-Sunday experience that includes rehearsal space, an event day coordinator, and two nights of lodging. A bring-your-own-caterer policy gives couples flexibility in planning their event.

• Spaces for 32-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 3 Historic Spaces
• 2 Art Galleries

The Carnegie Building in Lawrence, Kansas, traces its origins to 1904, when a $27,000 grant from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie funded its construction as the city's public library. A PWA-funded addition followed in 1937, and the building served as Lawrence's public library until 1972. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 as the Old City Library, the same year the Lawrence Arts Center moved in. After a renovation by the Lawrence Parks, Recreation and Culture Department from 2009 to 2010, it reopened for public events in 2011. Today the building offers rental space for receptions, gatherings, and private events. The Entire Facility spans 30 by 71 feet and accommodates up to 150 seated or 200 standing guests. The Heritage Room — which opens to the East and West Galleries, each measuring 26 by 23 feet — seats up to 32 per gallery. The Heritage Room features WiFi, a projector, AV system, and a kitchenette with a full-sized refrigerator. Original tile flooring in the Heritage Room reflects the footprint of the building's historic library stacks.

• Spaces for 200-400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Barns
• 3 Total Spaces

Circle S Ranch & Country Inn is a family-owned wedding and event venue set on a working ranch near Lawrence, Kansas. The property offers both indoor and outdoor ceremony options — a shaded Wedding Garden and a renovated barn Chapel — along with the Party Barn reception hall, which is climate-controlled and accommodates up to 200 guests. For smaller gatherings, a Great Room provides an alternative reception setting. The ranch includes a 12-room country inn, allowing couples and their wedding party to stay on the property for the full weekend. Packages include the use of wooden benches, fruitwood chiavari chairs, linen tablecloths, and onsite staff throughout the event. The venue hosts one wedding per day, providing exclusive access to all spaces and grounds. Beyond weddings, Circle S Ranch welcomes corporate retreats, family reunions, and other private celebrations.

• Spaces for 299 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 Historic Space

Stony Point Hall is a wedding and event venue set on 14 acres of rustic, partially wooded landscape in the Vinland Valley near Baldwin City, Kansas, drawing couples from the Lawrence, Topeka, and Kansas City areas. The property carries genuine historical weight: the land traces to a pre-Civil War Santa Fe Trail settlement, and the current farm dates to 1860 when President James Buchanan deeded 160 acres to Milton Reynolds. The iconic hay barn, built in 1903 with hand-quarried stone, anchors the estate alongside a farmhouse that was expanded in the 1890s and a restored 1883 church on the grounds. The main hall accommodates up to 299 seated guests at round tables, with outdoor ceremony space included in every rental — an outdoor rose garden provides the ceremony backdrop, with chair setup and removal handled by the staff. Full-day rentals run from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m., giving couples private access to the entire property from setup through celebration. Tables, chairs, ceremony logistics, climate control, free Wi-Fi, and basic hall setup are all included in the rental fee with no hidden charges. The venue welcomes outside caterers and do-it-yourself food arrangements, keeping full flexibility in vendor selection. Built-in décor — white sheer curtains, fabric ceiling swags with twinkle lights, and four columns with color-changing lighting — sets an immediate atmosphere without requiring additional rentals.

• Spaces for 125-200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 Historic Space

Historic Taylor Barn is a limestone event venue near Lawrence, Kansas, built in 1879 by Eben Baldwin and German craftsmen. Originally constructed to house 30 head of horse and 80 tons of hay, the structure has been part of a working farm owned by the Taylor family since 1947. The barn has welcomed weddings and private celebrations since 2007, offering a one-of-a-kind rustic setting during its May through October season. The venue accommodates up to 125 guests across the barn, porch, and terrace, with packages that include banquet tables, white chairs, linens, indoor and outdoor bars, and a dedicated on-site coordinator. A historic farmhouse on the property is available to the bridal party on event days.

• Spaces for 400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Dunn's Landing is a working family farm in Wellsville, Kansas, rooted in over a century of Dunn family history. The 1,000-acre property centers on a century-old dairy barn that has been thoughtfully converted into a reception hall, making it one of the more distinctive rural event settings in the Kansas City metro region. The restored barn accommodates groups from 10 to 400 guests for weddings, reunions, corporate gatherings, and private parties. Two outdoor ceremony sites offer guests a choice of settings: an orchard looking over open Kansas fields, or a lake island surrounded by green pastures. After the ceremony, guests move to the barn for a reception with buffet dining and dancing. Beyond the event spaces, Dunn's Landing offers horse-drawn transportation — including stagecoaches, formal carriages, and farm wagons — for on-site use or off-site occasions such as parades and carriage rides. Farm tours, wagon rides through the natural Kansas prairies, and bonfire options round out the experience. The Orchard House Bed and Breakfast provides on-property overnight accommodations, and the venue includes parking for up to 100 vehicles.

• Spaces for 90-450 Guests
• 1 Barn

Berry Acres is a full-service wedding venue set on 20 acres near Odessa, Missouri, east of Kansas City. Founded in 2013 by Alan and Angela Berry — who spent more than a decade as wedding DJs across the Kansas City area — the property centers on a renovated historic barn designed from the ground up to host weddings and celebrations. The venue offers multiple ceremony settings: an indoor Chapel Room with stained wood walls and cafe lights, an outdoor lakeside lawn, a wooded backfield, and a courtyard on the north side of the property with a built-in sound system and paved pathway. Reception packages accommodate gatherings ranging from intimate elopements up to 500 guests. In-house services cover catering led by an award-winning executive chef with more than 30 years of experience, bar service, DJ and MC services, and day-of coordination. Owners Alan and Angela and their long-tenured team handle planning meetings, food tastings, and day-of execution, making Berry Acres a single point of contact from booking through the final dance.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Crooked River Farm Weddings sits on a working farm in Lawson, Missouri, northwest of Kansas City, overlooking the Crooked River. Owners Susan and Jerry built the venue's signature barn beginning in 2012 using oak and native lumber — half harvested from their own timber, half sourced from an Amish supplier — giving the structure an authentic rustic character that opened its doors for the first wedding in May 2014. The reception barn accommodates up to 150 guests for dinner and dancing, with three outdoor ceremony locations on the property and an indoor backup option for inclement weather. A separate bridal suite and The Farm Cottage — a climate-controlled one-bedroom space with a three-person beauty bar — are available for wedding-day preparations. Crooked River Farm hosts one wedding per day.

• Spaces for 16-500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Event Spaces
• 3 Meeting Spaces

Atchison Event Center is a full-service event facility in Atchison, Kansas, situated on the west bank of the Missouri River and approximately 35 minutes north of Kansas City International Airport. The center encompasses approximately 16,000 square feet of event space across a range of rooms — from an expansive ballroom to intimate boardroom-style settings — making it a flexible choice for weddings, corporate conferences, reunions, anniversaries, and private celebrations of all sizes. The Amberwell Ballroom, the largest event space in Atchison, accommodates up to 400 seated guests and spans 6,680 square feet with soaring 14- to 22-foot ceilings. Smaller breakout rooms include the Oak Room, the Mahogany Room, and the Board Room, which can be configured for groups as few as 10 or as many as 120. The facility offers on-site catering and a full-service staff to support each event from planning through execution. Atchison Event Center is operated through a partnership between the City of Atchison and Theatre Atchison.

• Spaces for 12-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 4 Meeting Spaces

The Oak Room is the largest event space at the Leawood Community Center, located on the lower level of City Hall in Leawood, Kansas. The center opened in May 1997 and was renovated in June 2006, offering four multipurpose rooms suitable for wedding receptions, business meetings, retreats, civic gatherings, and private celebrations of many kinds. The Oak Room accommodates up to 200 guests and features natural light and a neutral color palette that allows for flexible décor and customization. Just outside the building, lush landscaping and a wooden amphitheater offer a backdrop for event photography. The surrounding City Hall complex includes ample free parking, including ADA-accessible spaces. Three additional rooms — the Maple Room (30 guests), Cedar Room (25 guests), and Walnut Room (12 guests) — are well suited for smaller gatherings, breakout sessions, or meetings. All spaces are managed through the City of Leawood's Parks, Recreation & Arts department, with a dedicated Rental & Event Supervisor on staff.

• Spaces for 65 Guests

La Bodega is an authentic Spanish tapas restaurant and lounge situated in Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District, just minutes from Downtown. Founded by James Taylor — whose background spans architecture, culinary training, brewmaster certification, and hospitality management — the restaurant is built around the Spanish philosophy of tapas: an unhurried, social style of dining that emphasizes leisure, camaraderie, and sharing. The menu centers on a diverse selection of hot and cold tapas, complemented by an award-winning sangria program featuring house-made red, white, rosé, and seasonal varieties. The open-air patio offers spacious outdoor seating suited to warm-weather events, while private dining rooms and full or partial restaurant buyouts give planners flexibility across a range of group sizes. La Bodega accommodates corporate events, rehearsal dinners, family celebrations, team outings, and private receptions. The events team works with each group to tailor menus to specific needs, drawing on in-house culinary and beverage expertise.

• Spaces for 225 Guests

Fox & Hound in Overland Park, Kansas, is a sports bar and grill situated in the Indian Creek Shopping Center, offering private event hosting alongside its full-service bar and tavern kitchen. The venue is known for its award-winning craft beer and cocktail selection paired with tavern-style food. Private events at Fox & Hound accommodate office gatherings, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, showers, and reunions in a lively, game-filled setting. The space features pool tables, shuffleboard, darts, giant Jenga, ping pong, and an array of large-screen televisions — a backdrop that makes celebrations both casual and memorable. Great food, drinks, gaming, and music come together under one roof, giving event hosts the flexibility to fill the space with their own crowd while the venue handles the hospitality.

• Spaces for 100 Guests