5.0
Verified reviews from real couples
Cellar 222...A Tuscan Wine Cellar
Kansas City, MO
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
We booked Cellar222 for our wedding reception, and the experience was wonderful! The owner, Steve, was incredibly helpful and accommodating throughout the entire process, allowing us to tour the space several times alongside our photographer, friends aiding with setup, etc. leading up to the wedding. He was also available to us for assistance the entire day-of as well if needed. We received many comments and praises on the location and cozy feel of the place, and had a wonderful time. A dedicated parking lot for the space on weekends was a huge bonus. The venue is on the smaller side, so for our ~100 guest party, it was perfect for our needs. One thing to note is this venue does not have an elevator/access to the lower floor without stairs, though no fault of the venue as they have tried and been shut down by the city, but they were accomodating and set up an additional table for grandparents on the main floor for them to eat. This was very kind of them and good quick thinking day-of. Highly recommended!
Julie R.
5.0
Thank you so much Steve! You made our special day easy, beautiful, and so memorable! From the very beginning, you were amazing and helpful and could not have asked for more! All of our guests had an amazing time and were so impressed with the venue!!
Stephanie N.
5.0
AWARD WINNER (15X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Cellar 222 is an upscale intimate wedding venue loaded with character in the heart of Kansas City. We're told, still the best kept secret for one of a kind unique Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions, all at an unbelievable price.
At Cellar222 we are very low stress, we love what we do, and we have a lot of fun taking care of our couples. You are the only event your day and we plan around your schedule. Approx 6,000 sq ft with lofty 11-foot ceilings and lots of natural light for wonderful picture opportunities, with exposed brick and stone, rustic fireplace, and forged iron lighting!
With us you are…
FREE to use any licensed caterer,
FREE to use our beautiful Couples Room,
FREE to use our quality tables and chairs,
FREE to use our amazing 12 speaker sound system,
FREE to use any DJ and our Live Band/DJ Stage and dance floor,
And, we also allow and encourage real candles!
It’s a stunning venue for the price
Call or text Steve 913.522.4770
16+ years in business
Speaks English, Spanish
Small team (2-10 members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Barn
Brewery & Distillery
Castle
City Hall
Country Club
Estate
Garden
Historic Venue
Hotel
Library
Loft
Museum
Religious Setting
Restaurant
Trees
Vineyard & Winery
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Transportation
Awards and Affiliations
15-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+12 more.
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5.0
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Cellar 222 is a beautiful, intimate wine‑cellar venue for ~40–125 guests that needs little extra décor. The team is responsive, accommodating, and provides vendor recommendations and strong day‑of support. Multi‑level spaces work well for cocktails and dancing and weekend parking is available. Lower‑level access requires stairs, but staff assist as needed.Review photos
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Julie R
5.0
6/15/2026
We booked Cellar222 for our wedding reception, and the experience was wonderful! The owner, Steve, was incredibly helpful and accommodating throughout the entire process, allowing ...
us to tour the space several times alongside our photographer, friends aiding with setup, etc. leading up to the wedding. He was also available to us for assistance the entire day-of as well if needed. We received many comments and praises on the location and cozy feel of the place, and had a wonderful time. A dedicated parking lot for the space on weekends was a huge bonus. The venue is on the smaller side, so for our ~100 guest party, it was perfect for our needs. One thing to note is this venue does not have an elevator/access to the lower floor without stairs, though no fault of the venue as they have tried and been shut down by the city, but they were accomodating and set up an additional table for grandparents on the main floor for them to eat. This was very kind of them and good quick thinking day-of. Highly recommended!
Stephanie N
5.0
5/18/2026
Thank you so much Steve! You made our special day easy, beautiful, and so memorable! From the very beginning, you were amazing and helpful and could not have asked for more! All...
of our guests had an amazing time and were so impressed with the venue!!
Any questions?
Kary E
5.0
5/16/2026
We are so happy with choosing cellar222 for our wedding!! Steve is amazing and there for anything you need! Our day could not have been more perfect and I can’t recommend choosing ...
this venue enough!!
Sydney W
5.0
12/31/2025
We had our wedding here in December and it was perfect, everything we had envisioned for our winter wedding, such a cozy and inviting space and perfect for our wedding reception of...
~125 guests, we did extended cocktail hour/appetizers over a formal plated meal and it worked great, still had ample space and vibes for dancing/ bar mingling upstairs. Steve was great to work with in the planning process and the day of, helped to make everything go smoothly and stress free!
Courtney H
5.0
12/15/2025
I cannot recommend this venue enough. The space is versatile, functional, unique, and absolutely gorgeous. It doesn’t require a lot of extra decor. It truly speaks for itself.
Als...
o, Steve is AMAZING to work with. He is kind, prompt, professional, and extremely helpful. He worked alongside us to make our day everything we envisioned.
If you’re looking for an affordable, beautiful, stress-free venue in KC, look no further.
Lindsay D
5.0
12/05/2025
We are so happy with our decision to choose Cellar222 for our wedding! We knew it was the one the minute we toured. It was the perfect space for our all our guest without being too...
cramped or too spacey, about 95 people. Not to mention our friends and family also loved the space! Steve and the vendors were wonderful to work with, excellent communication and flexibility for additional venue views.
Brent O
5.0
12/04/2025
The space is beautiful, and Steve is fantastic. He helped us pick vendors for food, drinks, linen, and the cake. He also helped us line up a great DJ and helped us get set up.
Tru...
ly a perfect night and HIGHLY recommended.
Nicole N
5.0
11/19/2025
We recently had our wedding and reception at Cellar 222. We loved it!! Our families and guests had a wonderful time! We want to thank Steve Bell at Cellar 222 for working so hard t...
o make our wedding/reception perfect! He was always prompt in replying to our texts and emails. He encouraged us to set up the venue just as we wanted it and gave us helpful suggestions. The venue is beautiful, classy and intimate! We highly recommend it!!
Alexander O
5.0
11/08/2025
Steve was great to work with. He helped us through the whole process and answered all of our questions even if we asked the same ones over and over. Cellar 222 is a wonderful place...
to get married and have the reception. The cellar is beautiful and we loved that we could use real candles. Our guests kept saying that loved the place as well! Definitely a great venue choice.
Hannah D
5.0
10/29/2025
My husband and I would absolutely recommend Cellar 222 to anyone looking for a wedding venue. Cellar 222 was the first and only venue we toured. We immediately felt at home in the ...
space that had the perfect amount of charm including the use of real candles and base decor that we minimally supplemented for our event. Also, Steve was beyond welcoming and supportive throughout the entire process. We could not be more thankful that we were able to utilize such a great space to celebrate our love and life together!
Linley D
5.0
10/22/2025
Perfect space for a smallish wedding and reception. The owner is extremely accommodating and helpful. We hired a live band. The stage was perfect for them and it sounded great! Lot...
s of room for dancing too.
Abigail B
5.0
9/13/2025
Steven was great to work with. The venue has this antique/moody vibe with pieces that make it possible to do minimal decorating. But flowers all over everything looks great too :) ...
It really brings an intimate feeling to the big day!
Allwyn K
5.0
7/15/2025
Steve is wonderful to work with. The venue is beautiful. If you are changing in the bridal changing rooms, make sure to bring a portable fan in the summer it gets hot behind the th...
ick curtains.
James B
5.0
7/08/2025
Steve was an amazing person throughout the entire wedding process, he answered every question we had and gave us amazing recommendations!! Definitely recommend to any couple gettin...
g married
Noelle M
5.0
7/03/2025
We could not have imagined a better wedding venue than Cellar 222. From start to finish, Steve was incredible to work with — responsive, accommodating, and genuinely invested in ma...
king our day perfect. So much so, we knew we wanted to book it in the first five minutes of our tour. The venue itself is stunning: an upscale yet relaxed and intimate space with warm, urban wine cellar vibes. It was the ideal setting for our celebration of 40 guests, creating exactly the atmosphere we wanted. Steve made everything easy, seamless, and stress-free. We highly recommend Cellar 222 to anyone looking for a beautiful, inviting, and memorable place to say “I do.” We'll be booking it for our milestone anniversaries!
Kelsey K
5.0
6/09/2025
Cellar 222 was a beautiful space to hold our wedding. The fireplace made for a perfect backdrop for our wedding ceremony and pictures. It is an elegant space with stylish seating a...
reas that allowed people to be comfortable between dancing and dinner. The location and designated parking lot across the street made it easy for our out of town guests to navigatei downtown and park. Steve was helpful in making suggestions for other vendors that were also easy to work with and he worked well with our chosen vendors.
Tiffini H
5.0
6/08/2025
Our wedding at Cellar 222 was an absolute dream! Steven made the entire planning process easy and fun. His responses were always prompt and answered any question we could come up w...
ith. Cellar 222 was the perfect fit for our Prohibition Glam style wedding and the interior decor made it to where we barely needed to bring any of our own decorations, aside from table decorations. We highly recommend this venue for anyone wanting a truly magical wedding!
Crystal C
5.0
4/23/2025
I had the most positive experience working with Steve at Cellar 222! My husband and I recently had our wedding ceremony and reception at this venue on 4/12/25. We had been looking ...
for a venue with a lot of character, that still felt intimate regardless of the size of the guest list, and of course, at a reasonable price! This venue was the first venue we looked at and we were instantly sold and knew it was the one.
Steve was so great in helping to recommend vendors to us throughout the planning process and some of his preferred vendors even offer discounts! His communication and support throughout the entire process was wonderful and our big day ended up going so smoothly. He even allowed us to utilize some of the decor already available at the venue which took so much stress off of us when it came to planning decor!
I highly recommend Steve and Cellar 222 for any of your event needs!
John W
5.0
4/10/2025
Cellar222 was an exceptional place to have our wedding and reception! From the moment we toured the venue and met Steven, we knew it would be the perfect place. Steven was very hel...
pful and was always willing to answer any questions we had throughout the whole planning process. Pricing was also very reasonable compared to other places in the Crossroads. We highly recommend this venue!
Anne S
5.0
3/29/2025
We had the most perfect wedding and reception at Cellar 222. From start to finish, Steve was absolutely amazing to work with and so helpful every way! The building is beautiful and...
was the perfect size for our number of guests. They all kept commenting on how beautiful and perfect it was!
Jaye W
5.0
3/19/2025
Cellar 222 was the perfect venue for our wedding - everything was exactly how we wanted it to be. Steve was phenomenal - he was always quick to respond to our questions and provide...
helpful insight about our event and vendors. We appreciated everything he helped out with and cannot recommend Cellar 222 enough!
Zach H
5.0
2/25/2025
Choosing Cellar 222 as our venue was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! The location is fantastic, and the venue itself is breathtaking.
Steve went above and beyond...
, offering insightful vendor recommendations and sharing his wealth of experience. He was incredibly responsive, always getting back to us quickly. The staff's efficiency in transforming the space from ceremony to reception was seamless, and their support throughout the day was exceptional. We felt completely at ease knowing everything was in such capable hands. If you're looking for a beautiful venue and a truly supportive team, look no further! We can’t thank them enough.
Amanda V
5.0
2/02/2025
I could not recommend Cellar 222 more. After our original venue fell through we had to find a new location. I wish I had found Cellar 222 from the beginning. Steve was very respons...
ive anytime I had questions. He was so easy to work with. I could not have asked for a better ceremony and reception. Everything turned out beautiful and better than I could have asked for.
rosalyn m
5.0
1/16/2025
Step into the venue and spend five minutes with Steve. You will quickly realize why this business has won multiple awards back to back for years in a row! The venue is absolutely t...
op-tier! That has nailed the Tuscan wine cellar aesthetic out of the park. Steve is amazing ! A class act!
My fiancé and I decided to get married in Jan 2025 back in October 2024. (Yes with only three months to plan.) For some, this would be an overwhelming task, but we were so fortunate to have Steve in our corner who went above and beyond to ensure our day was special. We had a very small intimate wedding and reception there. With the ceremony downstairs and while the guests were upstairs enjoying cocktails, Steve and his team flipped the room for the reception. My fiancé and I loved to dance, so we left most of the upper floor open for the DJ to dance the night away! We had such a beautiful time and highly recommend it!
Morgan C
5.0
11/18/2024
Cellar 222 is the most perfect place to throw a cozy comfortable reception. Steve is an absolute joy to work with and always had answers to all our questions big or small. With mul...
tiple levels it gives your guests plenty of space to mingle and converse. If you plan on having a reception of around 100 people this space is perfect. It does not feel crowded but rather like your at home and having a grand party. I cannot recommend this place enough. All of our guests had a blast and there’s nothing like having real candles to set the mood. If you are questioning whether to have your reception here just go visit the venue and you’ll fall in love with Cellar 222.
Anna B
5.0
11/18/2024
Steven was absolutely wonderful to work with. He always had a warm, welcoming smile in person and always maintained a professional attitude and tone in our correspondences. He was ...
more than happy to accommodate visits to the facility leading up to our big day; the day of he was very attentive to our needs and willing to assist in whatever ways we needed to ensure everything went off without a hitch. Overall, it was a wonderful experience from start to finish and we will absolutely use his venue again in the future for events. I couldn't recommend Cellar222 more for those looking for an intimate event space that still boasts vivid style and esthetic!
alaina F
5.0
11/10/2024
Steve was so helpful and prepared for any questions I had. He also has vendors lined up in case you forget something (like we did) it was an beautiful venue and made for an amazing...
night!
Alexandra M
5.0
11/08/2024
Steve is simply amazing to work with and his venue is stunning. We loved how it offered two different spaces with two different vibes. He’s quick to respond to emails or texts and ...
even called to check on us a few days before our wedding when our original officiant had to cancel. He’s a great resource for other vendors as well and you can tell he really enjoys what he does.
The size of the venue was perfect for our amount of guests (roughly 90) and people said how much they loved the venue!
Mariko E
5.0
10/30/2024
First of all, Steve’s (the owner) responses to our many questions were lightning fast and very helpful! He welcomed multiple visits to check out the venue to figure out decoration...
s and logistics, gave us a lot of helpful advice and assisted us in finding vendors when we were having trouble. Wedding planning can be very stressful but due to his communication and attitude it felt very reassuring throughout the whole process. He was just very easygoing and a delight to work with!
In terms of the venue itself, we loved that there were many comfortable sitting areas throughout the venue so people can sit during the wedding. The venue has a industrial yet classic aesthetic featuring touches of signature Kansas City brick and stone. There’s a lot of charming decor to it already so you don’t have to worry too much about the decoration since it’s not a blank box like some venues. It felt very cozy and it was perfect for our intimate wedding of around 40 people but the venue seems flexible to accommodate more or less people as well. Overall, we're very glad that we chose Cellar 222 as our wedding venue and would highly recommend it!
Angela S
5.0
10/23/2024
Cellar 222 was the most perfect venue for us! We have both the ceremony and reception there and got many compliments about how beautiful it was. Steve was so easy to deal with and ...
very responsive. I cannot recommend Cellar 222 enough!
Jennifer J
5.0
10/14/2024
This venue really is one of the best kept secrets in Kansas City! While we had never heard of it, we knew the moment we saw it that it was perfect for our intimate ceremony. Steve ...
is not only extremely accommodating but also a great resource when planning your perfect wedding day! Most importantly he is a kind individual who is very easy to work with along with all the staff he recommended. If you choose this upscale cozy venue for your special day, you will not be disappointed!
Renee S
5.0
10/07/2024
The venue was so beautiful! Everything went smoothly, and Steven was very responsive and answered every silly question I had! It truly was a great experience! Thank you Steven!
Jessica R
5.0
9/16/2024
Loved this place!!! Steve was amazing he let us tour the place twice. Second time with our family. He had a list of vendors that was very helpful. Our family and friends loved the ...
venue. We had an absolute amazing experience here!!! I would 100% recommend this venue to anyone I know that is planning a wedding. Thank you so much!!!
Kevin A
5.0
8/05/2024
Cellar 222 was absolutely wonderful. Steve went above and beyond in helping make sure we had an amazing reception. From providing a vendors list for food and drinks, to a beautiful...
venue. Highly recommend using Cellar 222 for any amazing celebration.
Stephanie M
5.0
7/17/2024
Steve was great in helping us set up our wedding! The Cellar 222 team makes it super easy to coordinate all the details of a wedding with vetted vendors, hiring security and coordi...
nating with other vendors. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a beautiful indoor setting for a wedding Kansas City!
Alexandria K
5.0
7/10/2024
This place is wonderful. Steve took the time to walk us through the venue multiple times and provided a lot of helpful information. The location is beautiful and the staff is amazi...
ng. I highly recommend Cellar 222.
Hannah T
5.0
6/12/2024
Cellar 222 was the BEST venue for our wedding! We held the ceremony and reception there and it was beautiful. As the bride, it was such a fun moment to walk down the stairs into ou...
r crowd of guests and towards my groom. Being married in front of a fireplace was gorgeous. The venue have two floors made for super easy day-of-flow. Guests were able to see the ceremony, then head upstairs for cocktail hour, and then back downstairs for dinner. We comfortably had 95 guests and the space felt intimate and cozy.
Steve was incredible to work with. He was always easy to get ahold of during the planning process. He was upfront with all of the services he offered and there were no hidden fees. Cellar 222 was truly the best place we could have gotten married!! I highly recommend it.
Anna N
5.0
6/12/2024
Cellar 222 is a dream venue for a wedding reception! Not only is it much more affordable than most other options in the crossroads, but it’s already set up and decorated in a lot o...
f ways, so you don’t need to add too many decorations, which was ideal for us. Also Steve is wonderful to work with and extremely helpful and accommodating! We can’t say enough good things about Cellar 222!
Angela B
5.0
5/01/2024
My husband and I had a wedding here on 4/27/24 and it was an absolute DREAM. We had about 130 guests plus a live band and they all raved about the space! It never felt too cramped,...
and we used the downstairs for mingling and dinner, and the upstairs for the band and dancing. It hardly needs any decor, but we added some candles, wine bottles with fairy lights, and even had a Photo Booth in the corner that guests had a blast with!
Steve was amazing to work with. He was friendly, super quick to respond to all of our questions, and very buttoned up. He is clearly a wedding pro and will take care of you!
You truly can't beat the price and location in the heart of Crossroads. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking to get married in downtown KC!
Kayla P
5.0
4/30/2024
Cellar 222 has a very nice reception space, centrally located in downtown Kansas City MO. We chose this venue for a number of reasons but mostly how Steve listened, was very atten...
tive, and helpful to share how the venue could bring my wedding vision to reality. Don't let the word "cellar" leave you with a preconceived notion of a dark space. The natural light during our daylight wedding was exceptional & created great lighting for the photographer.
Many decor props are available to use.
No hidden charges, nice bridal room & refrigeration available for your catering & beverage items. This is a venue that needs consideration! Thank you Steve!
Candice G
5.0
4/30/2024
This venue was perfect for our small and intimate reception. Everyone there had a great time. Steve was really easy to work with, despite me stressing about details. The Tuscany vi...
be gave this place a unique charm. We got to use real candles that added to the already quaint ambiance. We were given the freedom to use our chosen vendors and that made a huge difference. I strongly recommend Cellar 222.
Amy M
5.0
4/16/2024
We loved our wedding and reception here. It was important to us that it feel intimate and that we would not have to do much to decorate the venue and Cellar 222 provides exactly th...
at! Many of our guests have told us how lovely the venue was and that the intimacy made the wedding feel very special. Steve was great and it was very low stress. Thoroughly recommend.
Karyn L
5.0
12/22/2023
Absolutely perfect venue! We had our reception here and it was perfect. Steve was very helpful when we had any questions. The space is lovely and has two floors that is perfect f...
or dancing on one floor and dinner on the other. Would highly recommend!
Erica S
5.0
12/19/2023
Cellar222 is magical! It's such a beautiful venue!! Steve was more than helpful and went above and beyond to make our wedding day very special. I am so happy we chose this place an...
d would recommend Cellar222 to anyone!!
Kara P
5.0
11/28/2023
Wonderful venue all around! Steve is amazingly helpful and responsive. The venue is gorgeous and I loved having the option of upstairs and downstairs for those that don’t want the ...
loud music. Being able to have real candles was great and really added to our vibe for the night. Definitely would reccomend to anyone looking for a beautiful wedding space
Angela B
5.0
11/20/2023
My husband and I had such a magical night at Steven’s venue. The decor Steven already has makes it very easy to decorate as we just had the tables to decorate!! Steven was readil...
y available throughout the process and was very hands on which was helpful and took some of the stress away.
Tass I
5.0
11/17/2023
Steve was absolutely amazing to work with! We were able to go see the venue very shortly after contacting him, and it was just as beautiful as the pictures, if not more so! The spa...
ce is already so elegant that very minimal decorations are needed at all. Steve was available to text/visit whenever we had questions during the process, and was right there the entire day of our wedding to help keep transitions and processes running smoothly! We spent exactly 0% of our day there worrying about venue stuff, as he and his team were 100% on it the entire evening. The ability to move upstairs for cocktail hour while the ceremony space is flipped into the dinner space is incredibly convenient, and our guests LOVED being able to have both ceremony/reception in one place! I cannot recommend Cellar 222 enough!
Photo credit: Kelsey Diane Photography
Ethan S
5.0
11/16/2023
We decided to book our wedding & reception at Cellar 222 in early 2023 and held the event in the fall of 2023. The venue is absolutely beautiful. We saved a ton of money because th...
e venue decorates itself. The location is fantastic with beautiful hotels nearby. Almost all of our vendors had hosted there several times before, which made setup for them all very easy. Steven was one of the perks of the package. He was always available for questions, helped us organized the big day, and was there to help us get it started on the right foot. He helped make our special day even more special. Thank you Cellar 222!!!
Rose P
5.0
11/14/2023
This venue is perfect. Steven was so easy to work with and the venue was surprisingly affordable, especially when you consider what all you're getting for your money. I will defini...
tely be recommending cellar 222 to anyone I know getting married in the future.
Ann P
5.0
11/04/2023
Cellar 222 is a truly beautiful venue! It provided the perfect backdrop for a magical evening. The charming architecture was highlighted by its quality furnishings and decor.
Own...
er Steven Bell made the experience that much better! Easy communication, guidance for clients who really needed it, and his help during set up were invaluable. He made the conversion from ceremony to reception appear quick and easy. All of our guests were talking about what a wonderful venue it was! I am so happy that Cellar 222 was the choice of my son and daughter-in-law for their wedding and reception!
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