The Elms Hotel & Spa

(both leading up to the wedding and day-of), catering, and hotel blocks for guests. The resort and spa are also beautiful! Our coordinator, Tori, was terrific to work with and also willing and available to answer any question we had throughout the entire process. She met with us multiple times leading up to the wedding day, and then she and her team worked throughout the wedding weekend to ensure that we had the perfect experience. We couldn't have asked for a better coordinator and were thrilled to have Tori help us throughout the process. The hotel is beautiful. We had our ceremony in the Gazebo outside and our reception in the Regent Ballroom. Both spaces were exactly what we were looking for. All-in-all, we had a great experience with The Elms and would recommend it to anyone getting married around Kansas City.

our specific needs and I never felt like I was getting a wedding that had been done before. I highly highly recommend this venue if you are someone who loves the elegant, timeless look it provides!

… we felt like it was the perfect wedding at the perfect location. Thank you, Tori, for all your help in making the wedding come together flawlessly.

helped us thing through all the details and ensure the day went seamlessly.

eeded and that we were good on our end as well as theirs. The staff at the hotel was friendly and definitely made us feel special the entire weekend. The day of the wedding Tori sent up one of the most thoughtful gifts possible and it had absolutely made my morning! We did a burger buffet bar and our guests could not compliment the food enough, as well as the coconut cream pie that was served in the dessert bar. Our guests loved the convenience of being able to stay on site as the event. I would recommend The Elms over and over again.

e food was really good as well. Tori the event planning manager was just wonderful the day wouldn’t have been perfect with out her. Thank you to Tori and thank you to the Elms!!

ut this entire process. Weddings are stressful to plan but they did everything they could to help give us the tools to have our perfect day. From picking the menu (God the food is to die for, do the tirimisu you will not regret it) to planning every hour of the day, the elms team was friendly, helpful, and overall really on top of it. The elms staff was always there to answer our questions or concerns. We knew planing a wedding wouldn't be cheap but the elms packages fit perfectly with food bar and set + decorations it was like having a destination wedding. An added amazing bonus was the hotel all our friends and family were able to come and relax and have a really great weekend. The elms makes a perfect choice if you're also looking for the perfect photos. The elms had everything we needed for our perfect backdrop and the scenery was the perfect look we were going for. Our only regret is that we did not get more photos (seriously the grounds are gorgeous.) Their main ballroom too, was exactly what we were looking for with a fun and seamless transition from the ceremony room to outside for cocktail hour into the reception gave our guests a perfect mix of warm ceremony vibes with fun outdoor decor blending perfectly into the party that would ensure. Thank you to the elms and all the staff for making it a night we will never forget.

g process was a fabulous experience with Tori, their wedding planner, who made it all so easy and fun for us. She was amazing with her ideas, attention to detail and to us, quick communication turnaround. She made us feel like our wedding was the only one she was handling, when in fact, there were others in the same time frame that she attended to just as committed. Tori should get best Wedding Planner of the Year award! Highly recommend having your wedding at The Elms!

ing, everyone was very professional and easy-going. I was always able to get a hold of my wedding coordinator which was very important to us and they made sure that our wedding night was absolutely perfect.

They are so easy to work with and provide quick service and met every need I ever had, even before I thought of it. Highly recommend!

The venue is timeless, classy, and stunning. It was truly the most magical day. This venue exceeded all of our expectations and more!

guests were blown away!

dding. It was so memorable, from the consideration from Tori on the big day, even to organizing our ceremony line up. 10/10 recommend for a New Years Eve wedding!

o our requests, sweating it out to provide our guests bar service before the ceremony! The location was a perfect mini getaway, and our guests loved staying there, getting spa treatments and enjoying the pool. The food was also fantastic! I would highly recommend. ~Carri and Nick

ress free. Our guests had an absolutely amazing time during their stay at the Elms. I would recommend this venue to everyone!

e and let us focus on truly enjoying our big day. I recommend the Elms to anyone looking for the best Wedding Day experience!

The food was fantastic and the guests enjoyed all the amenities

our requests. Everyone had an amazing time. The food was excellent as well, and the chef was able to include some last minute requests as well as some special meals for our vegan, vegetarian, and special dietary needs guests. We're both super happy to have had our wedding there and wouldn't have changed it for anything :)

s (especially Tori/Victoria). She always responds quickly and was kind and helpful throughout the whole process. During our stay and the event itself, all of the staff we interacted with made us feel extremely special. We especially appreciated the decor that The Elms provides; the lanterns and votive candles blended into the florals we brought ourselves perfectly and made the space look exactly how I was wanting it, and we didn't have to worry about setting up or taking down tables/chairs/linens/table settings. Food was also handled completely for us, all we had to do was choose a menu. The salmon and tiramisu were my personal favorites. The whole thing was very smooth and easy and low-stress. We're very grateful for the care we received and plan to come back to eat and/or stay for anniversaries :)

ing. The food was fantastic. We had several family members from out of town and wanted a place for them to stay and didn't need to travel. Tory and Lacy were both great to work with. They really listened to what we wanted and really made it our wedding!

. The food was excellent...in fact, I want a few recipes from the chef! They are the whole package with a great venue inside and out. The Elms just made the day perfect for my family and guests. I knew it would be beautiful; but it exceeded my expectations 100%.

top shop. From beautiful hotel rooms, to ceremony, cocktail hour and reception, I wanted it all in one place for our guests and not break the bank. The Elms was the perfect spot. If you are going for simple elegance, historic style, you find that at The Elms. Tori was amazing to work with and answered all my questions quickly.

, I highly recommend for your consideration the historic Elms Hotel and Spa, located in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. The Elms Hotel and Spa offered us one-stop, full accommodations for the October 2022 wedding of our daughter and her fiancé, including guest rooms; on-site dining options; an impressive, indoor lap pool complete with seating and amenities for a smaller, post-reception party; a spacious patio for cocktail hour; beautiful grounds; and two, sizeable, upgraded ballrooms for wedding ceremonies and/or receptions. The management and staff at The Elms Hotel and Spa demonstrated exceptionally consistent professionalism, courtesy, assistance, and accommodation to the wedding party and an array of guests that spanned all age groups, and who traveled from both near and far to celebrate the weekend with the bride and groom. All requests and tasks were addressed and attended to immediately and flawlessly, which put us at ease and facilitated the completion of numerous, pre-event preparations on tight timelines. The food and beverage services are excellent, and The Elms Hotel and Spa offers a variety of menu and bar packages from which to choose for refreshments and reception meals. For all of your momentous occasions, The Elms Hotel and Spa will meet and exceed your expectations for impeccable service delivered with dignity, graciousness, warmth, and attentiveness.

ll the guests enjoyed dinner and dancing after the cocktail hour. Tori was wonderful and I would highly recommend her and the staff to help plan your wedding. The Elms has so many things to offer and the grounds are breathtaking for photos too.

and the rest of the staff at the Elms did an amazing job helping to plan our wedding and making every detail special as well as reducing stress of wedding planning. Myself, my groom and all our guests will be raving about this wedding and venue for years to come. Would highly recommend The Elms to help you tie the knot if you’re looking for a smooth, beautiful and unforgettable wedding experience.

tions and provide guidance on what works well and tips for a smooth and successful ceremony and reception. We fell in love with The Elms when we visited for the first time and love it even more now that we have such great memories tied to it. Everyone was so welcoming and warm, and we will be forever grateful for the amazing experience. Thank you!

made me feel like a crazy bride! The staff at The Elm’s was amazing day of our wedding and made sure everything ran smoothly throughout the entire evening for our reception. We are so happy with our experience and are so glad we picked The Elm’s to celebrate our love with our friends and family!

ocess and they took care of every detail and took amazing care of us! I don’t have enough words to describe how wonderful everything was! I could not be more happy we chose them and we will definitely be going back to celebrate anniversaries to come!

ri and Kelsey at the Elms helped us on the wedding day make sure everything came out perfect, despite a couple road bumps from a groomsman forgetting their suit and the timelines being changed around at the last minute. The food for dinner was excellent and we would highly recommend the elms for your wedding venue.

out of state. She was always on top of everything and was communicative with us, even while on vacation the week before our wedding. We chose the Elms in part because it allowed us to host guests in one space. Our ceremony, reception, cocktail hour, reception dinner, and welcome drinks were all at the Elms. I was worried about folks driving after drinking, but luckily, about half of our guests were able to stay at the hotel. All of our guests loved the accommodations, and my husband and I are already planning to go back sometime. The Truman Suite was a perfect place for hair and makeup and to hang out ahead of the ceremony. The stylist and photographer had no trouble finding us after talking to the front desk staff. My husband and I were able to do our first-look out in the beautiful grounds – and while I haven't yet seen the pictures, I am sure they'll be just as beautiful. We planned to have our ceremony in the gazebo, but it started pouring just 1 hour ahead of the start time. Tori and the team seamlessly transitioned to direct guests to the Regent ballroom, where we did our ceremony in front of the hearth, which worked out perfectly and was equally beautiful. Guests stayed in the Regent for cocktail hour, which was planned for the patio with yard games. We were not able to do yard games, but guests still had a good time chatting over drinks. We paid for the Super Premium bar, and while the liquor was good, the actual bartending left something to be desired. Unfortunately, everyone who ordered a mixed drink was not pleased with how it turned out, and many didn't finish them. I wish we would have just worked something out to make a few signature cocktails or something. I wasn't able to eat any of our hors d'oeuvres, but I heard they were tasty. For dinner, we sat guests at round tables in the Regent. The Italian buffet was set outside in the lobby. We added a few sides to ensure each of our guests could eat, despite food restrictions. The chef compared allergies to the food and told us what people should avoid. In truth, I pushed for a comprehensive ingredient list, because I have complicated food allergies and I wanted to do my own risk assessment (and allow my guests to do the same). The ingredient list really should be available on hand for situations like these. I wanted to give myself and my guests the agency to make their own choices about their health. However, Tori totally advocated for me, which I really appreciated. In the end, the guests really enjoyed the food and no one had difficulties with their food restrictions. At the end of the buffet, the Elms staff brought out the cake we had purchased. I didn't know until just before the ceremony, but the cake was damaged at some point in transit. The Elms staff totally came through and made buttercream frosting to fix the cakes in time (and it was perfectly executed)! Tori even checked with me to make sure I could eat the new frosting, which was so thoughtful. Our guests had a lovely time and many danced until midnight. We did tequila shots at 10 to kick off "late night" and the bartenders poured 41 shots! Overall, everything was great. We just had a few problems with food and drink, but after all this planning, that seems like small potatoes for an otherwise perfect wedding weekend.

anted for a venue—so pretty and perfect! Lacee and Tori were awesome to work with, and having someone take care of many of the details was huge. They were both extremely accommodating. We had our ceremony in the gazebo, followed by a dreamy reception in the Regent Ballroom. Everything was absolutely gorgeous!! We received sooo many compliments on the amazing beauty of our wedding, and my dad is still talking about the seabass:)

was a tornado. The staff did everything in their power to make sure our guests were safe and continued to wait on my husband and I, making sure we were okay. We could not have asked for a better team or place to get married.

hey could just kick back and relax. There are so many historic and beautiful areas outside that we didn't have to travel for pictures. The wedding day went smoothly with the Elms staff being supper helpful. Highly recommend taking evening and night time photos in front of the Elms sign in front. They turned out breath taking!