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Come join us for your dream wedding on the lake! Absolutely breathtaking views are complemented by our "mountain modern" style buildings. We offer weekend packages that give you time to relax and reconnect with family and friends. All packages include at least one night's stay in a luxury suite. We also include outdoor chairs, indoor chairs, tables, and linens, with additional on-site lodging and decor available. Take the stress out of your wedding weekend, unplug from your everyday life and come spend the weekend with us!
2025 dates for Cedar Pavilion large weddings (80-385 guests) are still available! Select dates are also still available for Stone Lodge smaller weddings (<70 guests). Contact us about the last open weekends in late summer and fall.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Backyard
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Estate
Garden
Industrial & Warehouse
Mountain
Park
Rooftop
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Rentals & Equipment
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Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Drew Vennum
Owner
My wife and I just wanted to give our kids a chance to grow up in the country, but when friends suggested starting a wedding venue, we realized it was the perfect fit for us! We never dreamed we'd find a place that's so gorgeous, and we've been lucky to find great partners to help create a vision beyond what we could have imagined. I'm excited to work with couples to create lasting memories and to deepen bonds of family and friendship with the people they're close to.
Reviews
4.7
out of 5.0
13 reviews
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Blue Vista is highly praised by reviewers for its excellent communication and beautiful venue. A wedding photographer commends the care and attention to detail, recommending it for the best views in Kansas. The venue's main building and suite are stunning, with Drew and his team receiving accolades for their exceptional service in coordinating the event smoothly. Bartenders, caterers, and DJs recommended by the venue were professional and provided outstanding service, contributing to making the bride's dream wedding a reality.
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Kylie K
5.0
1/26/2025
Overall good communication and easy to work with! Beautiful venue.
Halle L
5.0
3/06/2024
My name is Halle with Made by Halle. I am a Kansas City based wedding photographer, and recently photographed multiple weddings here last fall! As a fellow vendor, I was so impressed with the care and attention to detail. Couples of mine have always enjoyed their experience with Blue Vista! I had to leave a review because I didn't want the best views in Kansas to go unnoticed. Always recommending this space!
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John S
5.0
12/27/2023
What a great experience!
First of all, Blue Vista is absolutely gorgeous! The main venue building is stunning and perfectly designed. The suite in the venue that the groom and groomsmen used the day of the wedding was perfect. The additional suites in the Stone Lodge building where the bride and bridesmaids spent the night before and day of the wedding is equally as perfect.
Most importantly. Drew and his crew did an amazing job through the entire experience. The planning and coordination went smoothly and the day of the wedding Drew was there personally to insure we had everything we needed and to be sure the setup of the room, bar, tables etc.. went perfect.
We hired two bartenders through Drew and they were professional and courtious. Two bartenders for 200 guests is no simple task and they handled it like it was nothing.
We used a caterer and DJ based on Drews recomendation and both did an amazing job. The food from The Farm House restaurant nearby was great. Best Mac and Cheese anyone had ever eaten. The DJ did an outstand job of making sure the music and their involvement was custom fit for the bride and groom.
In summary, none of the above happened without Drew and his team's committment to being sure our daughters wedding was her dream come true. Thank you, Drew.
Emily W
4.0
1/31/2022
This beautiful space made for a gorgeous winter wedding! We loved the airbnb space on the property, the number of days we were able to have access to the venue, and that we didn't need a ton of decor because the space is beautiful and speaks for itself.
Katelyn M
5.0
10/18/2021
The Blue Vista helped our dream come true. This venue is absolutely gorgeous. We had so endless complements on the view and how beautiful the pavilion and guest house was. Drew was amazing getting everything ready and helping us have the best day ever, he was there to help with anything we needed or nay questions we had. The only thing I would suggest if booking this venue be prepared to let your guest know they have a bit of a walk from parking to the venue. Be prepared to have the older people park somewhere or have a ride for them. I never would have dreamed this weekend would of been so perfect. Thanks to drew and all his help they made this weekend the best.
Alli C
5.0
3/07/2021
It simply doesn’t get more breathtaking than this venue. The light, high ceilings, view and overall landscape makes for a destination wedding feel in the middle of Kansas. The majority of our guests have since commented on the beauty of this place.
The space is also incredibly versatile. We were able to have a completely different look/feel for the rehearsal dinner from the wedding and reception, and Drew and his team were very helpful in accomplishing our vision.
A true blessing to get married here.
The lodge is also a beautiful addition. We loved having access to this, as it was a great space to gather, get ready, and enjoy the views.
AJ K
5.0
9/10/2020
This venue was a DREAM COME TRUE!!! We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect day at a more picturesque place, and thanks to Drew at the Blue Vista we were able to make our dream wedding day a reality. Not only is the venue itself incredible, but the lodge that is also on-site was fantastic for accommodations for the bridesmaids. It was more beautiful than any hotel we had ever stayed at, and you couldn’t beat the view. We also used the lodge as the site for the girls and guys to get ready, which was perfect. The upstairs suite is a perfect bridesmaid get-away while the downstairs of the lodge provides ample space for the groomsmen to set up some games and hang out before they get ready.
The outdoor ceremony site has one of the most fantastic views as well, absolutely STUNNING. We never thought our dream destination wedding was in Manhattan, KS, but this venue was by far the most beautiful venue we had seen (and we looked all over the country). I would give Drew and the Blue Vista 10 stars on here if I could— this place is absolutely unbeatable.
Heather H
5.0
7/19/2020
Blue Vista was such an amazing venue! We rescheduled our wedding due to covid and Drew was so accommodating and helpful. We had a small wedding in Stone Lodge. Guests loved the expansive views. We stayed in the suites and enjoyed the amazing views and decor. The sunsets and stars create the perfect backdrop to celebrate. Thank you, Drew!!
Anna W
5.0
7/19/2020
This venue truly showcases God’s Gorgeous Creation leaving you in awe of His Wonder as you partake in the wedding. The hilltop in front of the lake and the beautiful glass building let you not miss any of the scenery the whole night. Such a beautiful place and the service is on top of everything! We loved having our wedding here. Definitely would recommend!
Kathy B
5.0
3/11/2020
Blue Vista is the perfect 👌🏻 venue! Wedding, bridesmaids party, anniversary party, class reunion.... as you can tell the list can go on and on! Inside or outside Drew has you covered, the views are spectacular and the numerous ideas to use this place are to infinity and beyond! Check it out, Drew is extremely professional and knowledgeable...We are thankful for him and his venue to start the next step in our children’s life!!! Maybe annual anniversary and family pictures!!!! Thank you again Drew!!!
katelyn A
5.0
3/09/2020
First and foremost the view! I had the pleasure of using both venues technically and loved both. Drew was very helpful and accommodating not only to me but do my photographer and DJ to come out and view as well. I was just so happy with the space and planning another night in the suit there too!
Anna B
5.0
3/18/2019
My husband and I had our wedding here on 12/31/18, and it was amazing! Drew, the owner, helped carpool our guest down to the venue and with any other things that we needed help with as well. The location of the venue is perfect because there are no houses or streets in any of your pictures and the background is the river. Although our wedding day was cold and rainy, our pictures still turned out wonderful all because of the nature that surrounds this venue and the building that is majority glass. We had our ceremony and reception in the same building and about 150 guest. After the ceremony we asked our guest to help move the chairs back to the tables. I asked my guest about this and they all said that it was a great idea so that they were not just sitting around waiting for us to come back after taking a few more pictures before the reception. They also enjoyed helping out because it made them even more part of the big day. If you are doing a winter wedding this venue is a great place to do it, and the bridal party can wait in the loft area where guest will not see them but they are still in the building. Also, we decided to rent out the entire guest house for our bridal party and it was 100% worth it. It was nice to hangout with our friends and relax and have fun the night before and the night of the wedding and not have to look for a hotel for us to stay at. It was extremely convenient. This venue is so wonderful and I wouldn't have wanted my wedding anywhere else. I highly suggest at least taking a look at Blue Vista and Drew is a great guy to work with and goes beyond and above for the people who consider his venue. Blue Vista is a beautiful venue and a perfect destination for any wedding, summer, spring, fall, and even winter! I highly suggest Blue Vista!
Sophia H
5.0
12/26/2018
Large building with a wall of glass that shows the beauty of rolling hills and Tuttle Creek. This venue offers amazing views which are pretty hard to find in Kansas.
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