As a wedding photographer in the Atchison, Kansas area I've documented so many fantastic wedding days in local venues over the years. Sure the city offers so many venues, but sometimes it's just easier to plan your big event closer to home! I know planning a wedding can seem like a huge task, but I hope this list can help make planning a little easier! If you are looking for other vendors or just need help, know that I give all of my wedding photography clients a trusted vendor list to make your life a bit easier. Without further adieu, here are the event spaces close to the Atchison area (in order of location proximity)!
*All starting prices are for 2023 and are subject to change at anytime by the vendor.
Atchison Event Center
Location: 710 S. 9th Street, Atchison, KS 66002 (second floor)
Capacity: 500 people, 16,000 sq ft of total event space
Look and Feel: Mid-Century
Amenities: smaller cocktail room, ballroom, getting ready rooms, tables and chairs, etc.
Additional services: contact for more information
Package rates begin at: contact for more information
Website: atchisoneventcenter.com
Elizabeth's Event Space
Location: 121 N 5th St, Atchison, KS 66002 (second floor)
Capacity: 100-125 people
Look and feel: Classic
Amenities: first floor lobby, ballroom, meeting room/getting ready room, elevator, tables and chairs, etc.
Additional services: in-house catering, etc.
Package rates begin at: contact for more information
Website: facebook.com/jerrysagain
Benedictine College
Location: 1020 N. 2nd St., Atchison, KS 66002
Capacity: Dining Hall (600 people), McAllister Boardroom (100 people)
Look and feel: Classic
Amenities: large reception space, catering kitchens, tables and chairs, etc.
Additional services: bartending, catering
Package rates begin at: $1000 minimum + food/drink costs
Website: benedictine.edu / Email events@benedictine.edu to book
Matthews Century Farm
Location: 7227 SW State Route KK, Rushville, MO 64484
Capacity: 250 people
Look and feel: Rustic
Amenities: barn loft and outdoor ceremony space, large covered reception space, etc.
Additional services: contact for more information
Package rates begin at: contact for more information
Website: matthewscenturyfarm.net
Photo courtesy of Matthews Century Farm
The Wildflower
Location: 926 Hwy 7, Troy, KS 66087
Capacity: 200 people
Look and feel: Rustic, Country
Amenities: full kitchen, bridal suite, balcony, large outdoor patio, fire pit, two outdoor ceremony spaces, tables/chairs
Additional services: clean-up, decoration, extra time, s'more station, etc.
Package rates begin at: $1800
Website: thewildflowerks.net
Hickory Ridge Farm and Events
Location: 5281 US Hwy 159, Effingham, KS 66023
Capacity: 75+ people
Look and feel: Rustic, Country
Amenities: tables and chairs, bar, kitchen, etc.
Additional services: contact for more information
Package rates begin at: contact for more information
Website: Facebook page / hickoryridgefarmandevents@gmail.com
Photo courtesy of Hickory Ridge Farm and Events
Glacial Hills Venues
Location: 961 Vernon Rd, Wathena, KS 66090
Capacity: 100-150 people
Look and feel: Modern, Industrial
Amenities: tables/chairs, catering kitchen, outdoor ceremony area, cocktail area
Additional services: contact for more information
Package rates begin at: contact for more information
Website: glacialhillsvenues.com
Photo courtesy of Glacial Hills Venues
The Silo Wedding & Event Center
Location: 6787 Anderson Rd, Meriden, KS 66512
Capacity: 400
Look and feel: Both rustic and modern
Amenities: climate controlled barn, indoor or outdoor ceremony location, bridal room, separate groom's room, table's and chair's, caterer's kitchen, outside alcohol is permitted, decorate however you would like
Additional services: guest house
Package rates begin at: $1,000 weekday, $4,000 weekend day
Photo courtesy of The Silo Wedding & Event Center
The Barn at Schwinn Produce Farm
Location: 7624 Santa Fe Trail, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Capacity: 250 people
Look and feel: Rustic
Amenities: large barn, outdoor ceremony space, catering kitchen,
Additional services: contact for more information
Package rates begin at: contact for more information
Website: schwinnproducefarm.com
Photo courtesy of The Barn at Schwinn Produce Farm
Laurel Brooke Farm
Location: 22520 NW Co Road M, Weston, Mo. 64098
Capacity: 200 people
Look and feel: Country
Amenities: 20-acre farm by a pecan grove and vineyard, indoor and outdoor ceremony locations, climate-controlled barn, grand deck, brick patio, flower garden, main guest house, tables/chairs, yard games, etc.
Additional services: day coordinator, fire pit, linens
Package rates begin at: contact for more information
Website: laurelbrookefarm.com
Photo courtesy of Laurel Brooke Farm
Eventful at Locust Grove
Location: 626 Main Street, Weston, MO 64098
Capacity: Contact for more information
Look and feel: Elegant
Amenities: catering kitchen, garden ceremony area, burlap upholstered walls, crystal chandeliers, buffet table, bar, bridal changing room etc.
Additional services: contact for more information
Package rates begin at: contact for more information
Website: eventfulweston.com
Photo courtesy of Eventful at Locust Grove
Weston Red Barn Farm
Location: 16300 Wilkerson Rd, Weston, MO 64098
Capacity: The Red Barn (200 people), The Timber Barn (180 people)
Look and feel: Country elegance
Amenities: farm land and apple orchard, changing rooms, catering space, bonfire areas, parking, tables/chairs
Additional services: contact for more information
Package rates begin at: contact for more information
Website: westonredbarnfarm.com
Photo courtesy of Weston Red Barn Farm
The Vineyard at J. Creek
Location: 16905 Jowler Creek Rd, Platte City, MO 64079
Capacity: 250 people, 8,000 sq ft
Look and feel: Industrial Country
Amenities: 20+ acres of private land, outdoor ceremony site, large patio/courtyard area, personalized floor plan, warming kitchen, tables/chairs, set-up and tear down, uplighting, garage doors, etc.
Additional services: on-site guesthouse, bartending, etc.
Package rates begin at: $3675
Website: jcreekvineyard.com
Image courtesy of The Vineyard at J. Creek
J.W. Crancers Event Space
Location: 530 Delaware St, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Capacity: 300 people, 6,000 sq ft
Look and feel: Modern
Amenities: ceremony room, reception room, projector, sound system,
Additional services: bartending
Package rates begin at: $2700
Website: jwcrancers.com
Photo courtesy of The Barn at Schwinn Produce Farm
The Heritage Center
Location: 109 Delaware St., Leavenworth, KS 66048
Capacity: 300 people (between two rooms)
Look and feel: Traditional
Amenities: two banquet rooms, stage, on-site catering, on-site attendant, set up and tear down, etc.
Additional services: bartending, linen service, etc.
Package rates begin at: contact for more information
Website: heritagecenter-leavenworth.com
Photo courtesy of The Heritage Center
1890 Event Space & Wedding Venue
Location: 15640 Hwy 92 Spur, Platte City, MO 64079
Capacity: 1890 (300 people), The Fields (150)
Look and feel: Classic
Amenities: victorian guest home, event supervisor, catering kitchen, patio, groom and bride quarters, outdoor ceremony space, cocktail space, cleaning services, table/chairs, etc.
Additional services: bartender, draping rental, security for event 200+, etc
Package rates begin at: contact for more information
Website: 1890kc.com
Photo courtesy of 1890 Event Space
Castle Ridge Event Center
Location: 8403 US Highway 59 South, St. Joseph, MO 64504
Capacity: 500 people
Look and feel: Rustic
Amenities: large event space, dance floor, catering kitchen, covered patio ceremony area, handicap accessible, onsite staff, bartending services, large screen, parking, etc.
Additional services: please contact for more information
Package rates begin at: $3000
Website: castlebridgeeventcenter.com
Photo courtesy of Castle Ridge Event Center
Timber Creek Event Center
Location: 121 SE Turner Rd, Saint Joseph, MO 64504
Capacity: 300 people
Look and feel: Rustic
Amenities: large reception area, indoor and outdoor sound system, set up and tear down, tablecloths, outdoor ceremony area, guest house,
Additional services: weekend rental options
Package rates begin at: $3000
Website: timbercreekeventcenter.com
Photo courtesy of Timber Creek Event Center
Shakespeare Chateau Inn and Gardens
Location: 809 Hall Street, St. Joseph, MO 64501
Capacity: 50 people
Look and feel: Victorian
Amenities: set-up, linens, one night stay in guest suite, in-house catering, changing rooms, rehearsal dinner set-up, etc.
Additional services: discounted inn room rates
Package rates begin at: $1499
Website: shakespearechateau.com
Photo courtesy of Shakespeare Chateau Inn
Penny's Holton
Location: 409 New York Ave, Holton, KS 66436
Capacity: 50-75 people
Look and feel: Modern
Amenities: intimate reception space, tables/chairs, bar
Additional services: outside catering, coffee bar, etc.
Package rates begin at: contact for more information
Website: pennyscoffee.net
Just the Place
Location: 401 Kiowa Drive, Ozawkie, KS 66070
Capacity: 180 people
Look and feel: Modern
Amenities: 3-day booking weekend, cottage house, wedding pavilion, parlor room, reception barn, tables/chairs, fire pit, outside dance floor, decorations, parking, etc.
Additional services: engagement session location, etc.
Package rates begin at: $3000
Website: justtheplacebarnweddings.com
Deer Ridge Estate
Location: 21107 Donahoo Rd, Tonganoxie, KS 66086
Capacity: 500 people
Look and feel: Modern
Amenities: 10,000 square foot lodge, outdoor or indoor ceremony site, two private dressing rooms with bath and own private deck, outdoor patio, etc.
Additional services: day of coordinator, photo booth
Package rates begin at: $4000
Website: deerridgeestate.com
Chrisman Manor
Location: 13925 54th St., Oskaloosa, KS 66066
Capacity: 250-300
Look and feel: Modern
Amenities: three ceremony sites, indoor chapel, barn, 230 acres of land, bridal suite, pinterest decor room, bar, parking, etc.
Additional services: bartending
Package rates begin at: $3400
Website: jwcrancers.com
Photo courtesy of Wedding Wire