Having our wedding in Kansas City was important to us; it's where I grew up and where the majority of the guests lived. Of the five venues we toured, The Everly stood out with its... romantic string lights and exposed brick that appealed to our more modern/industrial venue tastes. We could truly envision our entire day (ceremony and celebration) taking place there, and it didn’t disappoint!
During our initial Everly tour, Ana, the venue coordinator, made a wonderful impression. She provided my fiancé and I with a detailed venue brochure and two different floor plans tailored to our 150-person guest list, which helped us envision our reception. Ana was extremely kind, professional, and answered all follow-up questions via email - can we add on the ceremony, what are your photographer recommendations, can we add additional getting-ready time, etc. The pricing transparency and breakdown of each included element was also appreciated. The included items at The Everly, ability to flip the space from ceremony to reception, and available wedding dates best aligned with what we were looking for!
During our venue pre-wedding walk-through, Ana smoothly guided us through every detail - from linen colors to final floor plan layouts (even providing digital mock-ups). My mom also wanted to attend the walk-through which wasn’t an issue, and she was happy with both the space and Ana’s ability to answer any questions she had.
Overall, email communication throughout the planning process with Ana was always prompt and consistent. This helped me feel confident that our wedding day would go smoothly.
On the wedding day, the space was set-up when we arrived as promised. We were able to bring in breakfast and lunch for the bridal party. The bridal suite was spacious enough for myself, seven bridesmaids, and both moms, and the built-in cubbies for personal items were useful. The on-site steamer was also a life-saver, especially with some bridesmaids coming in from out of town.
The ceremony-to-reception room flip went smoothly from what I was told. During cocktail hour, guests mingled in the designated area while The Everly staff transitioned the space - cocktail hour was a bit cozier than other cocktail spaces at past weddings we’ve attended, but it encouraged conversation and connection amongst the guests.
We were so happy with the final look of our reception space, and our guests loved the venue as well. I also heard from guests that The Everly staff were wonderful and helpful while blending into the background of the wedding day very well.
The Everly also handled our alcohol package. We appreciated the selection of beer, wine, and spirits in each package. Ana, the venue coordinator, even offered to print our final bar menu and display it in clear stands, which was a thoughtful touch since it takes one thing off a planning to-do list.
The bartenders were efficient and the mixed drinks were well made - nothing watered down, which our guests noticed.
A few things to note before booking:
There isn’t a designated groomsmen getting-ready space on site.
The bridal suite doesn’t have a connected bathroom, so keep that in mind if you’re not planning a first look and want to minimize movement before the ceremony.
All in all, we couldn’t be happier that we chose The Everly. It provided the perfect backdrop for a day that truly felt magical, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to any couple looking for a beautiful, well-managed wedding venue in Kansas City!