Hey! I’m Christa! As a wedding photographer, I know wedding venues near Atchison, Kansas. I’ve documented so many fantastic wedding days in local event venues over the years. Sure, Kansas 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.
Without further adieu, here are the large wedding event spaces close to the Atchison area (in order of location proximity).
*All starting prices are for 2024 and are subject to change at anytime by the vendor. All images provided by the vendor’s website unless otherwise noted.
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: Jerry’s Again Facebook
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. Do note that this facility might only host Catholic weddings.
Spring Meadow Farm
- Spring Meadow Farm
- Location: 5240 Sherman Rd, Atchison, KS 66002
- Capacity: 200-300 people, outside ceremonies only
- Look and feel: Country
- Amenities: silo bar, restrooms, 100+ acres
- Additional services: set up, clean up, cabin rental
- Package rates begin at: $1,500
- Website: www.springmeadowfarmks.com
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
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
Country Crossings Weddings and Events
- Location: 1225 120th St, Horton, KS 66439
- Capacity: 180 people
- Look and feel: Rustic, Country
- Amenities: contact for more information
- Additional services: contact for more information
- Package rates begin at: contact for more information
- Website: https://countrycrossings.org/
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
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, tables and chairs, 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
- Website: thesiloweddingandeventcenter.com/weddings
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mare’s Coffee Shop – Holton
- Location: 409 New York Ave, Holton, KS 66436
- Capacity: 50-75 people
- Look and feel: Modern
- Amenities: intimate reception space, tables/chairs
- Additional services: outside catering, coffee bar
- Package rates begin at: contact for more information
- Website: Mare’s Coffee Facebook
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
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Christa Rieger is owner of Storyweaver Studio. Her photography experience spans 15 years, she is constantly curious human, and fellow mom who knows that childhood is equal parts magic and mayhem. She specializes in capturing the unposed, the in-between, and the beautifully real moments of family stories. Learn more about Christa.
Storyweaver Studio’s specialities include: Newborn, Family, Seniors, and Extended Family.
