UNION

Shannon!! It was truly a piece of mind, my biggest worry was to be overwhelmed or stressed out the day of and with the amount of pre-planning meetings, and communication with Addie & Shannon it made me feel very peaceful the day of!  Thank you to the team - the venue is beautiful and we truly loved having our day here! 

eception, our photos are breathtaking. We loved that everything could happen in one place, from morning prep to the last dance. The getting ready suites were spacious, comfortable, and beautifully designed, making the entire day relaxed and seamless. The staff & our day of coordinator was attentive and easy to work with, keeping everything running smoothly so we could simply enjoy every moment. Truly the perfect venue for an unforgettable wedding. 5 stars without question!

s amazing, especially Addie, Shannon and Maddie. They know what your are thinking even before you do--and they make it happen effortlessly and flawlessly. they are the absolute BEST!

. Their team was helpful in answering any question I had.

our perfect day 10000x more perfect! All of the staff are SO great and work SO well together and it showed, because I don't think we had a single hiccup the whole day! All of our guests commented on how great the venue (and speakeasy) was and being able to have the venue for 24 hours is a life-saver!!

ace is stunning and allows for so many opportunities for photos. The staff was helpful, professional, and easy to work with. Overall, I would do my wedding here 100 times over and over again! 11/10!

king the day seamless, and the speakeasy sold us immediately! When comparing to other venues, the 24-hour rental and BYOB were definite selling points. The Crossroads location was perfect for nearby activities and walkable hotels, and not to mention the breathtaking roof for skyline photos! The staff were easy to work with and walk through Wednesdays provided a go to day to have someone available for questions. I would recommend UNION to anyone!

rea for the groomsmen & groom. The 2 other level options for the ceremony and reception were perfect. I was most excited about the possibility for rooftop and street view photos. My groom and I loved the idea of the 24 hour rental for plenty of time to get ready and clean up after. We also loved the onsite planning services offered. Allison was ABSOLUTELY amazing and having her for our special day was such a blessing. The UNION made our wedding a dream!

any options for photo locations. We ran into a couple minor hiccups with planning and communication last-minute, but everything was easily resolved on our wedding day and turned out perfectly.

is is the one." The beautiful speakeasy helped clinch our decision. Fast-forward to now, three weeks after our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out at Union, both from venue and coordination standpoints! We'd book Union for both time and time again, and recommend them to anyone else looking to tie the knot in downtown Kansas City. Union's 24-hour rental was a godsend as far as ease for us and our vendors in dropping off, setting up and taking down supplies, as well as flexibility for us in arranging an onsite after-party for our guests. The venue provided a beautiful historic backdrop for our special day, with its brick alcoves and exposed beams, while also being wide open for us to customize with our decor. Its multiple levels allowed for guests to efficiently flow from our ceremony, to cocktail hour, reception and dancing without leaving the building. And Union is conveniently situated near numerous hotels and attractions in KC's Crossroads - great for any out-of-towners! We had briefly entertained going with an outside coordinator, but our decision to work with the Union's Allison for month-of coordination was, in hindsight, one of our best. Allison was consistently thoughtful and detailed as our coordinator, catching and helping us prepare for wedding aspects that never would have occurred to us otherwise, while keeping us calm and reassured on what work we had done already during an intensive planning process. That carried over to our day-of as well, as she and her team kept our timeline running smoothly and our different wedding party members on the same page. Not to mention, best dress flip ever! Thanks again to Allison, Jessica, Addie and everyone else who helped make our wedding more perfect than we ever could have imagined!

ly responded to my millions of questions and were so helpful! I would recommend UNION to anyone looking for a modern and classy downtown wedding!😊

unique in a few important ways that made it the perfect venue for us. The building is newly renovated but maintained its old-time feeling (beautiful, exposed brick and wood features) and has three floors plus its rooftop has an incredible view of downtown which we did our first look on and the pictures turned out great. Having three floors allowed for multiple layout options and for the ceremony and reception to be in the same place, which was a big feature for us. Their tables for the reception are great and we did not need to use linens because the tables looked so good with just flowers and candles, which is nice as it was one less thing we had to worry about. Plus, the new elevator was great for catering and elderly guests to avoid the stairs. The basement is very cool, it was built like a speakeasy which was ideal for cocktail hour. We used their drink/bar package and were able to customize everything we wanted, that process did take a few iterations and I would recommend starting that process early to get your quote because drinks can be an important part of the night. We had an open bar, and everyone had a good time! The kitchen has new appliances for vendors to use, the air conditioning is awesome which kept everyone comfortable (was 95 degrees outside on our wedding day). Another accommodating feature of the venue is the 24-hour time allotment so you can go back in the morning to get any items you want to leave overnight which we took advantage of and were very thankful we had that option, very few places allow more than 12-hours. I would highly recommend touring the venue, look at their Instagram page too as the pictures are impressive and you can see what has been done there. It is a great, photogenic space that can be configured into whatever your vision may be.

at: the DTKC location (especially the proximity to the Kauffman Center); the aesthetic and layout of the space itself; the amazing rooftop views; the BYOB package; and most importantly, the 24-hour rental. We are a Latino American couple and knew we would want to keep celebrating deep into the night; Union was the only venue we looked at that would allow us to do that without worrying about getting people out of the venue/cleaning everything up—it was SO nice not to think about that on the wedding night, knowing we could come back to clean up the next morning. Even better than all of that was the quality of service we received from the Union staff. Clay went above and beyond in putting together our beverage package, even doing his own mixology experiments to help us perfect one of our signature cocktails. Shannon stayed up with us the entire wedding night, taking care of everything until we left the venue at 3 am. But the realest of them all was Allison, our day-of coordinator. She was so friendly, helpful, and easy to work with; we could tell that she really cared about making our day special. On the wedding day, she made everything run so smoothly that my husband and I did not have to do anything but show up and get married! We could not have asked for better support throughout the entire process of planning this event, up to and including the wedding day itself. One last thing I really liked about this venue is that they offer so many great additional services (e.g. photobooth, ceremony arch, etc.), but they never tried to upsell us on them. We always had the option of adding stuff on, but we never felt pressured to do so, which allowed us to create the event we wanted at the price point we were comfortable with. Ultimately, we felt like Union’s goal was to use their extensive resources and expertise to help us create the experience we wanted. And that’s exactly what we got! I wholeheartedly recommend this venue on every level. Get married here! You won’t regret it.

n close to hotels and things to do downtown; the 24-hour rental period; the multi-floor layout (including a SUPER cool speakeasy for cocktail hour – our guests really loved this); the accessibility; the bridal suite and groomsmen get-ready area; there were just so many green flags it was easy to make the decision to book! We also loved the BYOB bar concept, as we had tons of out-of-town family and friends attending (about 90% of our guest list!) and were really wanting to feature our local breweries, distilleries, and wineries; this enabled us to do that where most venues downtown had pre-set bar packages. The rich brick of the building provided a great backdrop for all of our cozy details, and the farm tables tied in perfectly. UNION also made it super easy to rent a few last-minute items that we needed, like pipe and drape and cocktail tables/linens. They also gave us the option to rent a digital photobooth through them, which was super convenient and a lot of fun for our guests! It poured rain the day of our wedding so we didn’t get to utilize the rooftop for bride/groom photos, but had we been able to, we know it would have made for some awesome sunset backdrops. Allison, our client concierge, was super organized as we approached the day and made sure we knew any final details about insurance requirements, timelines for load-in and -out, security, and so forth. Clay, our bar manager, was very responsive to questions we had as we decided on our bar menu, and was able to provide helpful suggestions on quantities to buy and how to structure our bar timeline from start to finish. Everyone else we worked with throughout our planning period was friendly and helpful, from the venue managers to the staff present on the day of. Overall, we can’t imagine our wedding having been anywhere else – it was such a dreamy setting and the layout (being able to go between floors for each major portion of the event) was so perfect for the flow of the day.

lp ease the stresses of planning a wedding. Not only was the staff amazing to work with, but upon the date of our wedding, a medical emergency occurred and they adjusted to help as much as they could. We THANK YOU! With Love, The Tamayo's

mend this venue and working with Allison. Thank you!!

ss to hotels in the crossroads. We were able to use all three floors for our wedding day and having so much space helped everything to flow smoothly. We ended up doing pretty minimal flowers and decor and this worked perfectly with the space; it was already so beautiful that we didn’t feel like we were sparse on decorations or flowers at all. Clay, the bar concierge, was incredibly helpful and willing to make as many adjustments as we wanted to our bar proposal and answered so many questions from us throughout the process. The bartenders were INCREDIBLE and we heard wonderful things about the bar service from our friends and family! They were very attentive and kept the line at the bar moving smoothly all night. Lastly, we had Allison as our Day of Coordinator and WOW, not enough words to express how detailed, thoughtful, and easy to work with she was. If there were any hiccups or problems throughout the day we never heard about it! She made our day feel seamless and so easy! We got to just relax and enjoy being with our friends and family while Allison took care of all the details! Overall we loved this venue and would highly recommend it as well as the coordination services!

of the venue. It was a great location for us - very central and easy for out of town guests. Having a wedding in winter was a gamble, but having the ceremony and reception in one space meant no driving if there was inclement weather. Our rooftop photos are DIVINE!! Great lighting indoors for photos as well. We loved working with the team - Jessica, Hayden, and Madison were all amazing. Madison was our day of coordinator which helped take so much wedding stress off of my shoulders. She is a BOSS and got things handled so everything went perfectly. I cannot say enough amazing things about her - she truly made the wedding everything I wanted. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend checking out UNION.

e between 3 levels for each activity during the evening. Special kudos to our Union planner, Madison P. She stepped in about 6 weeks before the event & handled all the details & vendor coordination so the day/evening went flawlessly. She never lost her smile & positive attitude. Highly recommend

and the location in the heart of downtown is second to none! The staff is incredible, special shout-out to Madison and Hayden who helped so much to make our day perfect!

other venues we looked at nickel-and-dimed you to death for more time... Union please never change this because it is so unique and SO helpful!! - BYOB. Although, yes, you have to pay Union for the non-alcoholic bar setup, bringing our own alcohol was still cheaper than any package we could find at any venue. The bartenders were very friendly and did a great job only opening one bottle at a time so we were able to return what was unopened. - Flexibility. Union advertises themself as a blank canvas and they lived up to this! They were not only accommodating to our ideas, but supportive as well in terms of decor, layout, etc. - Sales tax was included in their prices!! This seems so small, but when you're paying thousands for a venue, it adds up. Cons: - Communication. This was by far the #1 frustration throughout the whole wedding planning process. I had to follow up on almost every email I sent to our client concierge... even during wedding week, I didn't get replies to emails. Additionally, there were some small details that varied between our brochure, versus what was told to us during the tour, versus what was told to us by our client concierge. Luckily it wasn't anything major, but just annoying to clarify. Lastly, I would've given Union 4/5 stars up until the situation that happened the day after our wedding. We packed everything (every. single. thing.) up the night of the wedding and left it by the back door to the alleyway so my parents could drive up, load their cars, and leave the next morning. My mom got a text from a girl from Union at 8:30ish. My mom told her that her and my dad would be there around 9:30/9:45 to pick up our stuff and the girl told my mom that was perfect. Union states you have until 10 AM the day after your event to load out. My mom showed up at 9:35 and the back door was locked. While she was knocking, Madison called my mom but my mom didn't answer because she was at the back door and her phone was in her car. Because my mom didn't answer on the FIRST ring, Madison called me AND my husband the MORNING AFTER OUR WEDDING and woke us up?! Wtf?! Who calls the bride and groom the morning after the wedding??? My mom's call log said Madison called her once at 9:36, then Madison called me and my husband at 9:37. We didn't answer so she called my mom again and my mom had gotten back in her car and picked up the phone when Madison called again at 9:39. Madison called us but never called our day-of coordinator? Madison was extremely disrespectful on the phone when talking to my mom and was telling her that she needed to get our stuff, there were people coming in, we had so much stuff to pick up, etc. Meanwhile, my mom is on the phone telling her the she is literally standing outside trying to get her things but that she can't get in. I was appalled at how unprofessional the whole situation was. Our things were completely out of the way of any cleaning and setting up that needed to be done. If you say we have until 10 AM, then don't berate us for not being there at 9:30- which is ironic because my parents WERE there, but couldn't get in. The situation really left a sour taste in our mouth.

ckdrop behind our head table, and it was the perfect touch. Madison worked with us throughout the planning process, and made sure that we had everything taken care of so that our day would run smoothly. Would highly recommend booking with UNION!

d much decorating, and the atmosphere was perfect for the event. We had the ceremony on the first floor, reception on the second, and the cocktail hour and after party in the speakeasy. With all the space for people to spread around, everyone seemed to find their spot during the reception to talk, dance, drink, etc. And having the space for 24 hours made setup and loading out all our stuff so much easier. Not to mention the team at UNION was amazing to work with. Super responsive, and was so nice about answering our seemingly endless stream of questions.

ay went so smoothly from start to finish. 1000/10 recommend using this venue and the planning services they offer!! 🤍

k and moody vibes. It was everything we both wanted. It was so incredibly nice that it’s 3 floors, but also includes the rooftop for a gorgeous KC skyline for photos? How much more perfect can it be for us as a city couple?! Walk-thru Wednesdays are a life saver. I believe anyone can walk in, tour the venue, but as a couple, having access to the venue to try out how our centerpieces would like, be there to physically map things out, move tables around, check the lighting, getting video stills beforehand during a gorgeous day made our wedding that much more perfect. We went to the Walk-Thru Wednesdays about 3 times and each time, it felt like things were just so much more solidified. I didn’t have to imagine if the decorations would go with the table or worried about if the chairs were too close together. I could just go to the venue and arrange it how I’d like and see if the dance floor was an appropriate size. As someone who plans a lot and has a ton of anxiety, this made me feel so much more at ease. 

For communication, just go to walk-thru Wednesdays. To be honest, I had trouble emailing the venue or calling them so it was much easier for me to go in person and they were so kind! I would say the bridal suite was absolutely stunning, but I think more ventilation in there is definitely needed and outlets. A third station or a tall bar chair would’ve been much more convenient. I felt terrible that one of the artists had to work with someone in a low chair. There were 3 mirrors, but only 2 high chairs. We had to do a makeshift station, but I believe for our Hair&MakeUpArtists, they really prioritized the natural light to make sure that we looked our best. There also is only a 1 2-outlet on the wall with the mirrors and there’s one on the one by the dresses for the fan, but for a room having about 8 people, 2 fans were definitely needed. I would also say that it would’ve been helpful if there were more trays or counter space for our HMUAs to set their things. It worked out, but yeah, it is a slightly smaller bridal suite, so I would say… 3-4 bridesmaids max. I had 6 bridesmaids + flower lady, but thankfully during the morning, half of us were running errands and helping set up so it wasn’t as bad. Also, the bluetooth setup they have in the bridal suite was so easy to use and already there. No need for us to remember those Bluetooth speakers we always forget! 
Madison was the venue coordinator and she was amazing at making us feel comfortable and giving us options on what we could possibly do and also make amazing suggestions for the timeline or how we can migrate from floor to floor. Hayden was the amazing bar manager at the UNION who was incredible at communication and was making sure all of our alcohol was in order! Having a BringYourOwnAlcohol package is just incredible and having them as bartenders was *mwah* chef’s kiss. We enjoyed all the staff at the UNION and we’re so happy to have had our perfect wedding here. I can’t imagine anyone regretting getting married in such a beautiful, beautiful venue already on its own. I honestly thought I had too many decorations that took a little bit away from the venue’s ambiance that I wanted captured in the photos.

t all of our vendor communication and set up the venue making the process stress free and to best execute our vision for the night. Madison worked with us every step of the way and on the day of the wedding took care of everything we needed allowing us to enjoy the evening without interruptions. Madison and the Team exceeded all expectations and make sure our Wedding was perfect. 10/10 recommend using The Union for venue and coordination.

as such a hit!! Thank you for such an epic day, we loved it so much.

ryone knew expectations. Would highly recommend!

he speakeasy was so fun and unique, everyone was raving about it! Madison was so fun to work with, getting prepared to set up the big day, and her assistant was so helpful throughout the reception, assisting our coordinator with anything and everything!

ony, cocktail hour, and reception. Ceremony on the main floor, cocktail hour in the speakeasy of the building (so cool!) and reception on the top floor, (and after party back in the speakeasy!) The only flip necessary was moving some chairs which took NO time due to the quickness of the team. The brick backdrop is a beautiful canvas for all decor and the farmhouse style wooden tables and chairs provided are perfect for a no linen reception like we did! Walk through Wednesday is also such a bonus when planning. Jessica is super knowledgeable and has creative ideas to help make the night what you want it. Madison was an amazing day of coordinator and kept us on schedule the whole day, gathered our belongings for an easy clean out, and was so easy to work with. We were also able to step on the roof to take rooftop pictures at sunset and they turned out amazing!! Fantastic venue. Thanks, UNION!!

, but our client concierge Madison was AMAZING. She was so accessible and met with my husband and I over zoom and then in person the week of the wedding to go over details and offer some suggestions that we loved and took. She definitely worked hard, supported our visions for our day, and advocated for us as a few different complications came up. The team the day of was so awesome and made everything go so smoothly (shoutout Hayden for taking us to the rooftop for sunset pictures!!!) The space was the best for our wedding with the cocktail hour in the speakeasy following our ceremony, dinner on the second floor, dancing on the main floor, and an afterparty in the speakeasy. Several guests later told us that they loved that we had the dancing and music on a separate floor so other guests could chat upstairs. We also worked with Union's epic vendor The Russell. One of the other best choices that we would not have even considered without Union! 12/10 recommend this venue. It is gorgeous and the team worked hard to help our visions come to life for our big day!!!

els so all the events were able to be held at one location and not to mention the speakeasy bar which was incredible for our NYE after party. The bridal party was also able to get ready at the venue in the beautiful bridal suite which made the entire day so convenient especially with the 24 hour rental. Most of all the staff was AMAZING!! We couldn't have done it without Jessica and her team. She made the entire planning process so easy and smooth and they went above and beyond for us on our special day! I HIGHLY recommend the venue and their planning services because it seriously was the best day ever!

y) makes it easy to be creative in how you transition between different portions of your event. The rooftop is an added bonus for incredible photos with views of the city. My husband and I have gotten so many compliments on the space since our wedding! The venue team was extremely easy to communicate with throughout the planning process. Both before and after booking the space, they are transparent with what is allowed in the venue space, costs, etc. It was easy to set up a BYOB venue-run bar and organize the add-ons we wanted (sparkler exit, edison light bulb feature, and yard games). Highly recommend this venue!

I could’ve relaxed a bit more, but all in all we were extremely happy. Ashtyn and Hayden were phenomenal!!

e for cocktail hour! I also chose to have their in-house planning services to help me prepare for my wedding. Ladies - this is the best decision you will ever make. Jessica and Ashtyn made the planning process easy, manageable and ensured our wedding went off without a hitch. They communicated with my vendors and made sure our day was 100% stress free! I cannot say enough amazing things about Union and their planning team, but I promise if you choose them for your event, you will not be disappointed!

thtaking. It has a speakeasy in the basement where we held our cocktail hour and we were able to take all of our pictures on the roof which has a wonderful view of the city! We love this venue because they have a list of vendors you could use or use your own! It was very flexible with what we were wanting! You also get the entire venue for 24 hours which makes everything less stressful! There is not need for rentals for chairs or tables and minimal table cloths are only needed if you utilize the plastic folding tables that also come with your package. The staff at UNION are so easy to work with and so kind! They are sure to stay on top of you with any documentation you are missing and also offer services such as planning and gathering insurance from all vendors. Theyreally just take care of you and ensure you night is memorable! Loved this venue so so much!

ith security and a bag being stolen from the speakeasy. It was not any of the employees I want to make that clear. It was a random person off of the street. After discussing this with their corporate office, they are working on fixing the issues and making sure security is much better as this has never happened to anyone before there. I cannot say enough good things about Ashton. She handled herself very professionally, was calm when she knew we were upset about the bag and was very empathetic. She has always gotten back to me and been responsive not just via email. Hands down she is the best employee there at Union! While we never imagined that a random person from the street would have done this in broad daylight and we were very upset, Ashton made the situation a little better by being so kind and professional. Ashton, you made our experience a better one by being so great! You are a rockstar! Also, Ashley with their corporate office was amazing too! She was very professional and kind, she addressed all of my concerns about the issue and other security measures, she definitely made things better! She is making sure our one time situation doesn’t happen to anyone else! Thank you Ashley! I appreciate you so much! To anyone booking a venue in a large city please consider extra security measures and make sure you lock up your stuff when you aren’t there.

our event and no one answered the phone when we called to get in so we had no idea on when we would be able to get in. Don’t lock the bathroom doors because their bathroom doors lock you in the bathroom and you cannot get out. I, the groom, was locked in a bathroom and could not get out until we had to break the door. We told someone about the bathroom door, but they still have not done anything about it and we’re shocked again when we told them about 5 days later. And lock your stuff up in your vehicle because someone came into our venue on the day of our wedding and stole items from our wedding party. Their employees will stay in their back office the entire time and don’t pay a lot of attention to you during the day of your wedding. We would have picked another venue if we had the foresight of what would transpire on the day of our wedding.

ade us feel so special and celebrated and on the wedding day, everything was on time and ran so smoothly! They were so organized and we knew we were in the best hands with them on our side! We also loved that the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were all in the same place -- it was so convenient for our guests! And, we highly recommend doing the cocktail hour downstairs in the Speakeasy, everyone loved it!

ret it! Jessica and Ashtyn were amazing to work with, and we will definitely miss our monthly meetings. Wedding planning is so stressful but we always felt a million times better after our meetings with them. On the day of the wedding they were super heroes, I don’t know how they do it! I also don’t know how people pull off weddings without coordinators. Whether it was getting me a pre-ceremony beer to calm my nerves, making sure my husband and I were fed, and also running around the venue taking instax pics of everyone for our wedding guest book, they truly go above and beyond! Plus they also packed up all of our stuff and made it super easy for my parents to pick it all up the next day. Ashtyn and Jessica weren’t the only super heroes though, we also had an amazing experience with their beverage coordinator and the bar tenders that worked the night of the wedding. Every time I went up to the bar she asked “Okay and for your other hand?” 😂 It was truly a night we will never forget and it went off with no issues thanks to an amazing team of people. We’re so happy we had our wedding at Union!

y to have everything in one spot. The rooftop for pictures! God it was perfect. Ashtyn and Jessica could not have been more helpful and accommodating to our every need. I’m so glad this is the venue we chose.

hold our family and friends and to never feel on top of each other. It allowed us to have the ceremony and reception we dreamed of. We also chose to work with Jessica and Ashtyn to help us plan, and let me tell you, they were a saving grace. They helped plan, coordinate with vendors, and made the day of go as smoothly as we could've asked for. They met with us monthly and walked us through step by step in the planning process and were present the whole day of helping organize the vendors, setting up the space, and helping with the bridal party. We seriously could not have done this without them. It allowed my husband and myself to relax and have so much fun the day of by not having to worry about the behind the scenes things. They were so kind and able to put together the dream vision I had in my head for the wedding. I couldn't recommend the space and their services more. We have received nothing but amazing feedback from friends and family about how much fun our wedding was which was the exact thing we wanted. It was seriously the best day and we will forever be grateful for the UNION!!

aled the deal in February 2021. Union was so supportive the entire way and couldn't have been easier to work with. We had so many compliments from our guests about how great the staff was, how seamless the event unfolded, and the overall beauty of the space. Booking a venue is a huge, stressful part of wedding planning and we could not have made a better choice than Union. Jessica, Ashtyn, Melissa, the bar staff and everyone else involved were all amazing. Thanks so much.

three-story venue that could be shaped and tailored essentially to how we he envisioned our day. It was love at first sight! Our overall vibe for our day was very go with the flow and flexible, so having this open space that didn't feel too stuffy or cliché was absolutely perfect. With that being said, there is truly no bad place to take pictures in this venue! To anyone who books Union - take advantage of every aspect of this venue for pictures! From the very suave and cool speakeasy in the basement, to the gorgeous downtown Kansas City views on the rooftop, we were (and still are) absolutely in love with everything this venue had to offer us. In addition, we loved all of the additional services Union had. We took advantage of their digital Selfie Station which was so fun, used their in-house bar staff and beverage services and could not have made this day possible without the help of Union's coordination staff. Due to COVID, my husband and I were engaged for over 2 years, and due to that length of time and the venue having just opened when we booked, we saw a bit of staff changes while we were clients but everyone we worked with was wonderful, professional and we couldn't have made it all work without their help. Thank you so much to the entire Union team!