Deer Ridge Estate

d with the venue- multiple ceremony sites along with a reception location, plates, cutlery, decor items, tables, chairs, on-site bedrooms, other rentable properties for guests, and so much more. We loved that we got to spend the day and night all in the same place. Hanging out with some of our friends/family on the balcony after the wedding ended was yet another one of my favorite parts of the day! For extra costs, DRE also offer beverage packages, a photo booth, and a “clean-up crew”. We took advantage of all three of these things, and don’t regret it! The second thing that sold us on DRE was the people who run it. From the moment we met Mark, Laura, and Becky, we could tell just how genuine and personable they were. During all of our meetings, it didn’t feel like they were there to do business. They have such friendly, welcoming demeanors. Overall, while they have some basic requirements, they didn’t set strict rules like some other venues do (for example, they have an open catering policy). Becky was always available to answer my questions throughout our 2-year long engagement, and even went above and beyond to set all of the tables and linens for our coordinator the day of the wedding. The last thing that sold us about DRE was just how beautiful and peaceful it is. We both felt so comfortable there, like a home away from home. I’m so glad we chose DRE as our wedding venue. We highly recommend it to anybody looking for a unique, all-inclusive venue in the KC metro.

ng process! We truly could not ask for a better venue.

them or day would not have gone smoothly. We got so many compliments from all our guests how beautiful our ceremony was and how amazing the venue was. If your looking for a place to have your wedding or an event you have found the place hands down without question. Deer Ridge Estate will always hold a special place in our hearts💕

dding venue! One of our favorite parts about DRE was how accommodating and spacious it is so that we got to spend the ENTIRE weekend with all our friends and family staying on site so that the celebration gets to last even longer than just one day! Becky was phenomenal as our day of coordinator as well and made the whole process so smooth and easy! Could not recommend this place enough!!! We also used a lot of their preferred/recommended vendors and loved all of them!

and Mark while they stayed on the property! A lot of memories were made this weekend, and not one single bad one! :)

o say for a review. Well here it is. We've had this venue booked since fall of 2019. The morning of our wedding we arrive to an empty venue. Not a single soul working for the venue. Mind you its 10:40 AM. No problem. We start bringing in our stuff and setting things up. One of the Bridemaid's turns on a steamer in the bridal suite. It sets off fire alarm. Now we have a fire alarm going off No staff. 10 minutes pass, hmmmm, fire alarm still going off, NO STAFF! I call Becky. Thank God for Becky! Becky talks me though not disarming the alarm but shutting the screaming part of it off over the phone. Solid! Golden! We are good to go! We notice the wrong number of tables and chairs are out. No worries. We locate them and set them up. Now I'm a pretty organized, planning ahead kind of person that asks a million questions in advance. I may have mixed up a few verbal agreements over the last 2.5 years but, I'm pretty on it. While setting up Mark the owner starts coming in and out of the building about 12:30. I could have swear when i signed contract we were told kegs would be tapped when had access to the venue for the bridal party. I may be wrong but I'm just ready to wipe my hands at this point. We'll I've paid $2700.00 for drinks. I politely bring it up to Mark.... he point blank laughs in my face and pretty much tells me I'm ignorant after telling me he's verified with Laura and Becky both that no one there would ever say that.. Rude, to put it kindly. Yet again wipe my hands. Now we have provided the fixings for a signature drink. We created the mixture ratios and pass it on to the bar tender that is serving it. ( we paid to have 2 bars operating and only had 1). Now 1 bottle to 1 jug is pretty simple. somehow we are missing 2 bottles of a hard to find liquor that we provided, and our ratios of jugs to bottles is off after the wedding. Yet again, wiping hands. If there is a problem or something that needs to be discussed, do not bother any guest or really anyone else other than the 2 people that the contract is signed with. Especially during my reception. Now we have the venue and hired bar tenders to be there until 11. I get it I look tired because I am. I'm ready for bed. But guess what I've paid several thousands of dollars for this place. Don't do last call at 9:30 and push my guest out at 10 pm. 2700$ in drinks for 200 guest for not even 5 hours. Wipe, wipe wipe.... Now on to the suites. Dirty. Heaven forbid you drop an earing back and see under the couches.... bathroom floors and shower drains have hair all over. Bridal suite shower has all kinds of issues and the first person to use is it floods the bridal suite. Oh and the shabby dead or empty pots at the grand enterance... I'm talking water flowing like a river, out from under tub. Now, to some positive. The place is beautiful, the beds are comfortable and Becky is their saving grace.

the brides and grooms suite, to the staff that works there. We hardly had to decorate because the venue has such natural beauty. The manager, Becky, attended to our every need and helped the night run so smooth. We received endless compliments on the venue!

e will work with you to make your dreams come true! I could not have asked for a better venue and venue team to help day of. Everything ran so smoothly!!! and if it didnt I had no idea which was even better!!!

was the one who made sure everything happened accordingly. When there was a misshapen with the linens, she immediately took care of it. She was calm and joyful the entire time of my wedding and always reminded me to focus on marrying the love of my life. That is care you cannot pay for. She is very flexible and truly cares to make sure your wedding is perfect. The perfect venue with the perfect day-of coordinator. I wouldn't have had it any other way.

team there just makes your whole day so wonderful. From the planning process to day of, Becky made sure every detail was perfect. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to get married.

-site suites are a game changer, and the team there is flexible, accomodating, and a dream to work with. Oh, and the property (not just venue) is absolutely beautiful. When we booked DRE, we didn't realize that much would matter in venue selection besides the look/price, but you realize all the little things that add up or pop up as you get closer to the big day and especially on your wedding day. And every time something popped up, because we were working with DRE and Becky, the solution was easy and they took care of it with a smile. You can tell the goal is to make your day perfect and stress free. Mark (owner) added an extra beer option for us with just 24hrs notice when we mentioned that we had selected the wrong one... no extra charge, no "that's not our problem", just a smile and "we'll get that fixed no problem". And after the reception finished, Laura (owner) threw in some pizza rolls for my bridesmaids who were staying the night , just as a nice treat. Those are just two examples of they type of people you get to work with and the service they provide at DRE. If you were on the fence about which vendor to select, this is your sign! :)

s a dog friendly venue and the ability to book the entire weekend. Deer Ridge Estate has it all! And their farmhouse on top of the hill is absolutely adorable! They really helped make our wedding better than we could ever imagine!

m the "father of the bride" - you will find no venue better than Deer Ridge Estate. How do I know? My middle daughter (eldest twin) was married on July 26, 2020, at Deer Ridge Estate. Originally, that wedding was booked for April 26, 2020, but you know how that went when an uninvited guest named "COVID-19" sent its untimely RSVP. My daughter's fiance was already working in Hawaii when everything "shut down" there and here, so the logistics of rescheduling required a great deal of finesse. Enter the Deer Ridge Team. We could not have been happier with the entire experience, starting with the (literally) hands-on owners Laura and Mark. For example, they had creative solutions to ensure that everyone in attendance felt safe, given their varying degrees of "physical distancing" confidence. This included creating a tastefully cordoned off "mask only" area. Did it work? I am pleased to report that not one attendee fell ill or tested positive. And there were 180+ guests, from infants to seniors! I would be remiss if failed to include how Becky, the Executive Estate Manager, organized, supervised, and served right alongside the wait staff. Laura and Becky were onsite, front and center from setup through take down. The wait staff was impressive, too. They were local high school students who were uniformly dressed in black slacks and black Deer Creek Estates polo shirts. All were polite and professional. Finally, regarding the venue itself. The location is gorgeous and must be seen in person to fully appreciate it. The whole experience was simply amazing. Thank you, Deer Ridge Estates.

u are taken care of and that your big day is everything that you have dreamed of. Huge thank you to Becky, the owners, and all the staff for everything. You will not be disappointed if you choose this venue!

like the most important client she has. She/Deer Ridge are flexible, accommodating, communicative, and go above and beyond to make your day as individualized and perfect as possible. This venue is beautiful and the land is breathtaking! There are so many options to make it exactly what you dreamed of. I would recommend this venue over and over and over! Thank you, again, Becky and Deer Ridge for exceeding all expectations I ever had.

eant a lot and is time that we won’t forget ....it was priceless! Then on top of the wonderful facility ...,the staff is AMAZING! Becky and staff take care of everything to make it stress-free! You need to check out this place....they really know about customer service and the wedding experience....you can’t go wrong here!

e like us, you researched multiple venues…all of which we pretty and charming. What sets Deer Ridge Estate apart is the owners and the staff. Mark and Laura, the owners, made the venue for their daughter’s wedding so it truly is a labor of love. They also made recommendations and suggestions for various vendors to aid us in our search since we had no idea where to even begin. In addition, their Estate Manager and Coordinator Becky was such a blessing throughout the entire wedding planning process, especially with the added craziness of COVID. They kept abreast of the ever-changing situations and promptly let us know when mandates were such that we would have to reschedule our wedding. When this happened, Becky was quick to email us a list of available dates to reschedule. As we neared our new date, they continued to help us ensure our day was everything we had envisioned while still helping our guests feel comfortable and safe. Because the venue is so spacious, we were able to spread out tables to allow increased distancing. At Deer Ridge Estate, you also have the option to pay additional money to hire high school students in the area to help out in a variety of ways such as serve food and keep things clean which was such a blessing and well worth the extra cash in these crazy times. By working closely with Deer Ridge Estate, we were able to have as close as possible to the Pre-COVID wedding we had envisioned in the mid-COVID world. We are so grateful to have stumbled across Deer Ridge Estate as they treated us like family throughout the whole process. If you have merely glanced at Deer Ridge Estate in passing, we highly encourage you to take a closer look and then book them!

e knew we picked the right venue from the first time we visited! The grounds and building are AMAZING. Our wedding was on 8/2/2020, in the middle of summer, but it couldn’t have been a more beautiful day. The surrounding scenery is breathtaking. The entire building is absolutely perfect! The bridal and groom suites are the perfect places to get ready. We felt right at home there. Our wedding was in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, so our plans were drastically altered once we had to change our date. But Mark, Laura, and Becky were all so flexible and understanding and we were so grateful to have them help us through the entire process. If you are looking for the perfect country venue, look no further. I cannot say enough good things about Deer Ridge! Thank you all so much for making our wedding day perfect!

this was the best of them all. The setups and ease at which Mark & Laura are willing to work with you is refreshing. Full kitchen, walk in freezer, tons of room for dancing and 4 plus bedrooms on site. Fully professional bar, just a wonderful place. Check out Deere Ridge, u will not be disappointed!!

re absolutely amazing in every aspect. Their assistant Carlos is at your side to help with anything that he can. The bartender Alfredo is awesome all night as well! I would refer any of my friends to give Deer Ridge a serious consideration for their big day.

got married here on October 26th, 2019 and it was an absolute dream! We purchased The Perfect Weekend package and enjoyed all the venue had to offer. Thanks to Mark and Carlos, their handyman/groundskeeper, we had all of our tables set up and our décor out by 11:00am Friday morning. We had our rehearsal there at the venue Friday evening and our entire bridal party was able to stay in the Groom and Bride suites that night! Saturday was the most perfect day!! The weather was amazing, the venue looked gorgeous, and Laura and Mark helped make sure everything ran smoothly. Their flexibility with the kitchen and caterers allowed us to save money by purchasing the food ourselves and having family & friends prepare and serve it. Laura helped out the bartender when the bar was busy. They both were there throughout the entire process but never "overstepped" or "got in the way". Their only intention was to help make sure everything was perfect. We even had one guest that stayed later into the evening and wasn't able to get a ride home and Laura ended up giving him a ride in order to make sure he was safe!!! They were there any time we had a question or had forgotten something at home that we needed. The bartender, Alfredo was SO fun and we received multiple compliments on him that evening and since. Our photographer and videographer raved about the venue and the different spaces available for photo and video opportunities. I mean, seriously the venue and the land surrounding it is absolutely GORGEOUS!! Laura and Mark are constantly improving the venue. Its changed so much, in the best ways, from when we originally toured it and our wedding! We had about 300 people attend our wedding, we were prepared for 350, and there was still plenty of unused space inside the venue. We have received SO MANY compliments from our guests on the venue, the bartenders, the owners and everything in between. There is no where else I would have rather celebrated our day!! Thank you, Deer Ridge Estate for making our wedding day dreams come true! I will absolutely be sharing your venue with everyone I know that is looking.

HE BEST and easiest to work with. I would recommend Deer Ridge Estate to everyone!!

verything I wanted in a venue for a great price. Laura and Mark have been great to work with, always striving to make my visions into a reality!

modate you, and your guests. Staying at the estate was a dream come true. Their attention to detail and beauty of the venue have left our wedding guests (people from Denver and LA) raving about this venue! We have family asking to have a family reunion at the venue now! They turned a skeptical bride who was unsure if she wanted a big wedding, into a huge believer of weddings, especially those at the estate. We cannot thank them enough for helping us start this next chapter in our lives.

d the venue are beautiful, making it that much more special. We are very great full for the help and time put into our big day.

tay there overnight after their reception.

g was in May, and we are still receiving compliments on how gorgeous and great the venue was. Highly recommend!

d to make sure everything ran smoothly! Long story short, we had to switch our wedding venue literally 26 days before the wedding. Deer Ridge Estate literally saved our wedding!! They accommodated all our ​last minute requests and were able to provide a sense of calm during the last minute change! We only wished we'd have known about this venue from the beginning! We would highly recommend this place to anyone in the Kansas City, Lawrence, or Topeka area. The venue itself has plenty of room and easily accommodated our wedding of ~275 people. The outdoor space is absolutely STUNNING and was perfect for taking pictures without having to go off-site! We selected the option to reserve the space for the whole weekend which made set-up and tear-down a breeze for everyone! There are 4 bedrooms with 2 additional "get ready" spaces that can be used as a sleeping space if needed, so there was even plenty of room for the bridal party to stay! They also have additional housing on the property to accommodate other guests overnight if needed. Overall this is a perfect venue for either an outdoor or indoor wedding ceremony. We HIGHLY recommend you get married or host your event here, they will not disappoint!!

IFUL, but everyone there helped make things run so smoothly. When the bride, groom and wedding party wanted to go later than planned, Laura without hesitation, let us go an extra 45 minutes. Can’t wait for my next wedding there!

look we were going for! There was more than enough room for our 260+ guests, and the upstairs area was perfect to set up a few corn hole boards and for guests to hang out! The bartenders served up delicious drinks and were great throughout the whole event. My fiance and I had an amazing experience planning and hosting our wedding at Deer Ridge. We knew that Mark and Laura were going to help make our day amazing and they definitely delivered!! We had the perfect winter wedding!!

night and the bride and groom opening gifts the next morning. All of our guests thought it was beautiful and fun and our vendors said they were great to work with. We couldn't have asked for a better venue for our daughter and new son-in-law!

nd back last minute). My husband and I would highly recommend Deer Ridge Estate for any event. The space is well kept, clean, and not to mention gorgeous!

Thank you so much Deer Ridge Estate for a fantastic last 8 months of planning and a weekend we will never forget.

at all and thoroughly enjoyed our Wedding weekend mini vacation at Deer Ridge.

ad to be too good to be true. The owners are the nicest, most thoughtful, and genuine people ever which we did not see when meeting owners of other venues AT ALL. They genuinely want to make your day the most special day ever, they are not in it for the money. We had our rehearsal dinner there the day before as well and our caterer forgot salsa so Laura went to her own house and brought down salsa they had in their cabinet to use. The day of our ceremony and reception, they both were available the whole day if we needed anything. Laura sort of became my day of coordinator, I bet there were issues I didn't even know about because she just handled them for me. She was even steaming my head table tablecloths because she noticed they had gotten wrinkly. Now to the venue... it is to DIE for!! It's so unique, they have absolutely put their hearts in it! It's beautiful and so spacious, our 300 guests weren't cramped at all. Not only that but being able to sleep at the venue in their gorgeous rooms that are attached was a lifesaver!! The biggest compliments we got from our guests were how amazing the venue was and how amazing the owners were. We would 10000% recommend this venue to anyone for any occasion!!

nd really care about making our day special. The venue itself is beautiful and exactly what we were looking for! The open air chapel allows us to have the outdoor wedding like we wanted but still have a big enough space for all of our family and friends in the main reception hall. I absolutely recommend Deer Ridge Estate!

mail, to the consultation, and throughout the entire planning process. They are genuine and incredibly approachable. It is apparent that they care about the big day as much as we do! I can't say enough good things about them. The venue is outstanding, with constant updates to make it even better. I highly recommended to anyone looking for a venue in the KC area!

very first visit made us very confident that this was the place for us to get married! It is a top notch facility capable of accommodating any need and ensures a good time to boot! And great people to help make any event as great as possible!

k and Laura!

the venue plus the extra guest house and rooms made it perfect for our guests to stay and enjoy the evening! Laura and Mark the owners, were wonderful and helped out with everything the day of and leading up to, making sure everything went smoothly and it showed! I have recommended this venue to many people and will continue to do so! Absolutely breathtaking!