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Kansas City, Topeka, Manhattan, Lawrence
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The Brownstone is a rustic wedding and event venue in Topeka, KS. First built in 1927, this farm setting sports a blend of vintage architecture and elegant details for couples. The onsite team offers their versatile grounds and all-inclusive packages to give each soon-to-be-wed a relaxing, stress-free planning process.
The Brownstone sits on five acres of private land, giving couples a tranquil, secluded setting to host their wedding day. Flourishing trees, manicured fields, and vibrant gardens surround the main event barn and make for a visually rich ceremony space. You will be welcome to place your altar within the Limestone Patio, which features a natural stone fireplace and staircase for photo-ready backdrops. You and your guests can then move into the barn's reception hall, which can host up to 200 people in total. Inside features the original brick and wooden beams to give your big day an old-school touch. Its versatile floor plan allows you to create any seating arrangement, while the mezzanine floor provides extra seating space with a view. The large windows and detailed chandeliers will give your event a bright, airy feel. Get-ready lounges are also available onsite for you and your wedding party so you can prepare comfortably.
The Brownstone has a one-event-per-day policy, giving you exclusive access to the grounds during your celebration. Its in-house event coordinator will work with you throughout the planning process and help you maximize your venue space. They will connect you with their recommended vendor list, ensuring you achieve your dream theme.
What You'll Love About The Brownstone
The Brownstone's kind and helpful staff will make things easy for you and your partner on the wedding day, beginning with the setup and decorating of the venue. All decorations are already on site, and the reception and ceremony sites will look more beautiful than you ever imagined. Check out more of the fantastic reviews to learn how The Brownstone team can make your special day unforgettable.
Woman-owned Business
10+ years in business
Speaks English
Medium team (11-20 members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Settings
Backyard
Ballroom
Barn
Historic Venue
Loft
Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Rentals & Equipment
Awards and Affiliations
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0106 reviews
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The Brownstone is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its stunning grounds, beautiful design packages, and exceptional staff. Reviewers appreciate the variety of event spaces available, the seamless coordination provided by the team, and the inclusive design packages that assist with decor setup. Guests highlighted the attentive and helpful staff, the ease of planning with packages, and the beautiful aesthetics of the venue, making it a highly recommended choice for weddings and events.Review photos
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Jennifer H
5.0
11/12/2025
I’ve had the opportunity to photograph over 10 weddings at The Brownstone, and I still get so excited every single time one of my couples says they’re getting married there! The pr...
operty is always beautifully maintained, and the staff truly goes above and beyond. They’re helpful, friendly, and make the day run seamlessly — which makes my job as a photographer such a joy. Every couple I’ve worked with there has left so happy with their experience. If you’re searching for a wedding venue that combines stunning grounds with an amazing team, definitely check out The Brownstone! - Jennifer Kay Photography
Maisy B
5.0
10/13/2025
They were super helpful and have a wonderful staff! You’ve got to ask Vicky about her copperhead road skills woulda just booked there for that lol!
But more serious we picked the...
m cause of the variety of spaces any wedding vibe can fit there!
Any questions?
Ashley S
5.0
9/14/2025
The Brownstone was absolutely beautiful, accommodating, and just wonderful. The staff were the nicest people and their design team took care of everything from decor, set up and te...
ar down and everything in between. The set up was just gorgeous. I would recommend this venue to anyone for any event.
Hayley E
5.0
8/27/2025
LOVED our wedding day here! The Brownstone has four ceremony spaces on property which we used to provide our guests a change of scenery from the ceremony to the dinner to the dance...
floor! The staff is wonderful to work with & super helpful for brainstorming ideas. The venue gives you freedom to create the aethetic you want, while the staff gives you the support so you don't feel alone. Couldn't have asked for a better day at The Brownstone!
Christopher S
5.0
7/28/2025
The design studio package is so worth it. They do an amazing job putting together all of the information you need, set things up flawlessly, and are efficient in doing so. The team...
is all very kind and helpful. They have space for everything you need, from ceremony to reception. Worth every penny for peace of mind on your big day!
Melissa S
5.0
7/14/2025
10/10 would recommend. The space itself was so beautiful - both inside and out - with such a natural flow between the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Having the two bridal ...
suites and the groom suite was so helpful. The staff was INCREDIBLE. We also used their full service design package- which I was hesitant to do since I wanted to be able to plan the details of the decor, but it was so worth it. The design process was so easy and it felt like I was brainstorming with a friend. Plus, it meant that we didn't have to source all these items or do set up and take down- which was VERY worth it. They also we so accommodating with customizing every little detail - from the substitutes in the bar menu to making adjustments for smooth coordination with other vendors. Seriously, these folks are SO great and their help made for a perfect wedding for my husband and I! Cannot recommend them enough!
Andi A
5.0
5/06/2025
From the moment we toured the Brownstone we felt seen. They were very personable, they weren’t trying to just make a sale. Their attention to detail and prices couldn’t be beat. Ou...
r day was PERFECT, and they were a very large reason for that! I had minimal “worry” the day of because they took care of so much! Definitely recommend!
Elisabeth O
5.0
11/07/2024
My experience at the Brownstone was amazing at bringing my vision to reality. The staff was responsive and answered all my questions leading up to my event! The venue was beautiful...
, well manicured,
Clean, friendly, and had everything my guests needed. Absolutely recommend !
Lacy s
5.0
10/28/2024
I had a business event here and everyone was sooooooo AMAZING!! From the bartender, coordinator and office ladies! I would recommend this place for anything!!! Super helpful and su...
ch beautiful venue!!
Amber S
5.0
10/03/2024
Everyone was so kind & helpful during the entire process! They made planning so simple and stress free, then when our day came they made sure everything was absolutely perfect!!! P...
lus we did the Decor Package that they offer, so they did all the decorating and cleaning for us! We didn't even have to bring any of our own decorations because they had everything we wanted on site! They did a PHENOMENAL job & it looked more beautiful than we ever could have imagined! My new husband and I could not recommend The Brownstone more! :)
Abby C
5.0
9/20/2024
Wonderful venue. The venue itself is beautiful and affordable compared to other places. You get a lot for what you pay for even if you don’t pay for all the extra packages. Communi...
cation was great especially when asking questions. Marketing and touring wasn’t too overbearing but very informative.
Meghan S
5.0
8/27/2024
This venue was so incredible and beautiful and their staff are AMAZING. They made the day so easy and seamless so that you can just enjoy your day and don’t need to worry about whe...
re things need to go. Highly recommend this place ❤️ it was my rustic dream come true
Johannah S
5.0
7/12/2024
I’m getting married here in September! So far the staff has been super responsive, incredibly friendly, and very helpful. It’s such a beautiful venue and I’m so happy we booked it!...
I will definitely share more post-wedding!
Madison S
5.0
7/12/2024
I am getting married here in November 2024!! The staff are amazing and the venue is BEAUTIFUL. It is where rustic meets elegance. They even have open houses every 1st Monday of th...
e month where you can tour the venue, talk to staff, and bring your wedding day visions to life! I brought in a major chunk of my decor and laid it out how I wanted. It was the perfect way to see what my decor would look like in the venue before my big day and gave me the ability to make tweaks if needed! I have so many great things to say about The Brownstone!
Valerie C
5.0
7/12/2024
The Brownstone is a STUNNING venue! The staff is so helpful and offer excellent price points! Absolutely love that they offer the decor/event design package also so makes planning ...
your event so much easier and less stressful! They have so many beautiful decorations pieces to choose from and options for indoor/outdoor in the event Kanasas weather decides to do it's thing! Can't recommend enough!
Melissa S
5.0
5/14/2024
Thank you ladies so much for providing the amazing opportunity to come in during Open Houses!! My daughter feels so much better seeing her visions come to life and making her less ...
stressed!! You girls rock! And thanks for your information and opinions! Can’t wait for the big day!
Kyrsten F
5.0
11/21/2023
The brownstone was one of the most beautiful places my now husband and I had seen! As soon as we walked in we instantly knew that was where we were going to get married. All of the...
people who worked there were fantastic in making sure our vision came to life. Margarita- our even design coordinator helped put together exactly what we imagined! I’m so glad that we chose the Brownstone for our special day, and we recommend it to any one we know that is getting married!
Allyson B
5.0
10/27/2023
From our first viewing at The Brownstone I knew it was the venue for us! Not only is the venue itself gorgeous but the organization for the days leading up to our wedding was beyon...
d measure. The weeks leading up to the wedding I was able to meet/text with Kelsey who finalized ALL small details, even some I hadn't thought of. She was there for the rehearsal and helped lead my large wedding party and family in the right direction for the big day. The day of the wedding she was there, along with a few other staff members, helping set up tables, chairs, linens, and helping coordinate to make sure we were all on time. We chose to do the all access rental package, which was by far the best decision we made! They had the exact decor I had envisioned and after the big day I didn't have a ton of extra pieces that I had to take home. From picking decor pieces, and ceremony and reception floor plans, to guiding the week of the wedding right up until I walked down the aisle to my husband, The Brownstone seriously made our wedding THE most memorable day of our lives.
Sarah J
5.0
10/25/2023
The most beautiful venue! I loved having all the different options for ceremony and cocktail hour locations. That way we could customize the day however we chose and could have a n...
ice rain-plan in case our choice of an outdoor ceremony didn't work out.
Megan T
5.0
10/24/2023
The Brownstone did an amazing job!!! They made the planning process super easy and recommended several places that they use for things like catering, DJ, photos, flowers, etc…. The...
y are super easy to work with! Kelsey with Brownstone was AMAZING!! She was very thorough when asking for anything we needed or wanted to request. She was always available when we had questions, by text or email, and very attentive to everything on the day of our wedding! Very pleased with everything they did for us on our big day and we definitely had a large wedding with lots of guests for this venue and they were so wonderful with accommodating all our guests! I actually changed up our original walk through at the last minute and they were very helpful with that process and all of the planning. I would 100% recommend The Brownstone to anyone planning a wedding!
Buffy B
5.0
10/18/2023
I had an amazing wedding due to how beautiful the venue was. Their helped me through all the steps of getting married! The Full Access Pass is 100% worth every penny!!
Leslie O
5.0
10/18/2023
After viewing what felt like 50 venues and not being “in love” with any of them, we absolutely fell in love with the brownstone from the second we stepped foot in there! From the r...
ustic look all the way to the amazing staff they made me and my future husband feel at home and even adored and interacted with our daughter! We are so excited to get married here in November of 2024!
Megan P
5.0
10/18/2023
The Brownstone is a beautiful venue that gives off vintage, moody, Kansas vibes. The staff was wonderful to work with from start to finish, especially Abbey and Margarita. Don’t s...
leep on event design and rental services! It saved us so much money, and the design team absolutely nailed it. I loved all of the different spaces for getting ready, ceremonies, reception. Everything was so well thought out and intentional!
Khalea G
5.0
8/08/2023
Wow! I couldn’t believe our experience getting married at The Brownstone. I got married this summer in between semesters of college. Wedding planning in the midst of college was he...
ctic (as expected) and I never had thought my dream “Pinterest wedding” would be the outcome. Choosing the Brownstone also lifted TONS of weight off of my shoulders. After choosing this venue, I met with the staff, expressed my wishes, and wedding planning got much smaller and easier. Our day was absolutely beautiful and stress free!! When looking into prices, keep in mind that the staff are available with their own experience, knowledge, and amazing services — worth it!!!
Theresa E
5.0
7/24/2023
Highly recommend this beautiful venue. They were accommodating at every step. Our daughter and her new husband were married there recently. The Venue allows for the most spect...
acular pictures with lots of options. Our event coordinator Kelsie and her staff were amazing. She handled all those last min needs. We knew we were in good hands the wedding day. Everything went so smooth.
Whitney H
4.0
6/06/2023
The Brownstone is beautiful inside and out, I was really impressed with the landscape and flower beds. We also did the rentals and design team, which made our day so easy and relax...
ed. Margarita who is over the design/rentals is amazing and really went above and beyond for us!! She put her heart & soul into our design and made it so much better than I ever could have imagined! 10/10 recommend working with Margarita, she is the most genuine person.
Cons:
- We were really excited about our venue coordinator Mary since she came with great recommendations but we received an email a few weeks later notifying us that a schedule mix up happened and our venue coordinator would be Amy. Amy stopped responding to our emails the week of our wedding.. they were super simple questions an would have taken 10 seconds to respond to. She also stated that we would receive a gift at our rehearsal but we never received one. We hardly even saw her at our rehearsal or wedding. I heavily relied on my Day of Coordinator Lindsey with the Veil for any help with the venue.
- You don’t receive a detailed invoice listing out everything you’re being charged for unless you personally ask for one. We found out that we were being overcharged and never would have caught it if we didn’t ask for a detailed invoice.
- The venue put out more chairs during our ceremony than we needed so our ceremony had a ton of empty chairs in all of our photos. I highly recommend asking the staff to only put out enough chairs for the guest count you submitted. I would also subtract the chairs for the bridesmaids and groomsmen if they don’t plan on sitting during the ceremony.
- Our signature drinks barely had any alcohol in them. I had about 6 drinks and still didn’t have a buzz. Keep in mind, I usually get tipsy off of 2 drinks!
You are also required to include all children over the age of 3 in your alcohol package. Which seemed crazy.
Overall the Brownstone was beautiful and we had a great time!
Response from The Brownstone on 06/08/2023
Hi Whitney,
First of all I wanted to say a big congratulations and that I hope you are e...
njoying your time as a married couple. We were honored to be a small part of your big day and truly value you as part of our Brownstone family.
I want to thank you for taking the time to provide such a thoughtful and candid review. We are always looking for ways we can uplevel our services so we can provide a five star experience for every couple and your feedback allows us to take some action.
We wish you all the happiness in your next chapter as Mr. & Mrs!
-Abbey Brown
Owner
Kyra C
5.0
6/04/2023
The Brownstone was our dream venue and was absolutely amazing every step of the way! It is a stunning venue with amazing staff. All of our guest commented on how beautiful it was. ...
Margarita, the event design team, and the rental decor were outstanding. We had everything we needed and communication was great. Definitely recommend!!
MacKenzie C
5.0
5/09/2023
The location and scenery was amazing and hotels within a few minutes. I purchased their rental package and design package. Their rental closet included everything that I was wantin...
g to use design wise and paid a reasonable flat fee for access to EVERYTHING. I also added the event design and had several design meeting with their team. They have design videos, social media content and more to help with the process. They made the day before and day of completely painless. Added a picture of inside for viewing. There was a chance of rain the day of my wedding and they made sure they had plans ABC in order for what to do that day. They have multiple locations on site you can have the ceremony and reception at. Can not recommend them enough!!
Sean A
5.0
12/08/2022
The venue was extremely well organized and the staff was very knowledge. our event coordinator was so helpful and even gave us suggestions on things we could do. they worked very w...
ell with the other vendors at the venue (the photographer, DJ and Pastor).
the only issue we had with the venue is that it has a fully equipped kitchen BUT with NO stove, if you are having food catered/delivered that is no problem but we were making our own food there and that made it difficult however we were informed prior to the event. so that is to no fault of the venue, but rather just something to keep in mind. Overall our experience with the brownstone was FANTASTIC! It was the best day and will be remembered forever!
Sophia A
5.0
10/10/2022
Would definitely recommend this venue. GREAT price. Very friendly and helpful staff. Organized. Actual property is even more beautiful than the photos. Great indoor and outdoor sp...
ace. Very clean and orderly on the day of. Everything flowed very smoothly and they were great about reaching out and making sure they had all the details correct. I did rentals through them too and they were very reasonably priced! Would definitely recommend and would choose this venue all over again.
Ashley S
5.0
9/27/2022
The venue was absolutely beautiful! The staff was amazing and they made sure that the day went through without any hiccups. They were there to answer any question that I had. Highl...
y recommend having your wedding here!!
Adrianna M
5.0
8/05/2022
This is by far an amazing venue. Apart from the absolutely beautiful and unique building, the staff are incredible! We are so happy we found such a good place with great people!
Avery S
5.0
8/04/2022
Love this venue and the team that works behind the scenes to make it beautiful! Booking/deposit process was super simple and I can’t wait to get married here next May.
Cassie T
5.0
8/04/2022
I fell in love with this venue on Instagram and even more when we got to tour it. We instantly booked our wedding here not only because it’s beyond gorgeous but it’s not your typic...
al Kansas barn venue. It’s elegant inside with so many rental options. How much the staff is there for the big day is something I am looking forward to! I am so thankful we went with a venue that has so much help so we can truly enjoy our big day
Krystal H
5.0
8/04/2022
Friendly, transparent and very quick in response time! They don’t just throw you a key and make you figure it out, The Brownstone staff is there for you for every step of the way!...
They have made my wedding planning from another state easier and with less stress to know they will take care of me on my big day on 9/11/22!! Can’t wait!!
Makenna J
5.0
8/04/2022
The Brownstone was such a beautiful venue for our special day! We had perfect weather for our outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour! The staff was so helpful throughout the entire day...
, as well as during the planning process! I couldn't recommend this venue more!! You will not regret it :)
Casey G
5.0
4/04/2022
If you want a stress free, fun, very organized, and beautiful wedding. I highly recommend The Brownstone as your venue! They offer so much and have the best staff around! As the Br...
ide I had no stress or worries that things weren’t going as I planned, Judy is an amazing day coordinator, the bar tenders are amazing, Margarita did an amazing job with taking my ideas for decorating and making them come true! Everything was absolutely beautiful and exactly what I pictured! Thank you so much to all the staff at Brownstone for making our dream wedding come true! We would highly recommend The Brownstone to anyone!!!
Kasey M
5.0
12/06/2021
They were extremely helpful and professional. Always willing to help, no matter what it was.
Abby H
5.0
11/17/2021
After looking at many venues around Kansas City that felt impersonal, generic, and overpriced, we expanded our search and were so lucky to find The Brownstone. The entire team was ...
so supportive of the vision for our celebration, were helpful with all our questions, and were a joy to work with on Wedding Day. We genuinely felt attended to and cared for throughout the entire experience from our first tour through clean up.
The Brownstone is the perfect sized venue for ~170 guests and provided so many great layout options for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Beverage packages were reasonably priced for the offerings and they nailed our signature cocktails.
A venue coordinator is there to support with everything needed for wedding day. The venue called all our vendors prior to wedding day just to double check everything (a real blessing during the busy week leading up to the big day). Judy was there when we needed her, lighting candles, tending to last minute details, and finding us a much needed box of safety pins.
Susanne M
5.0
10/24/2021
The Brownstone is such a beautiful venue, elegant yet rustic and comfortable. The facility is great with indoor and outdoor options. Their use of the silo is so unique!
The opti...
ons are great, such as beverage plans and decorations. It helped so much to rent items instead of purchasing our own!
They really help to organize yet stay out of your business. If we needed a table set up, they hsbfled it quickly. The coordinators were available, kind and helpful. The bartender was amazing! 160 people for one bartender and everyone was happy!
We are so happy we went with the Brownstone! I wish I could have another party just to go there again!
Emily H
5.0
10/18/2021
My Husband and I had the greatest wedding day! We have much appreciation for all the vendors that we had for our wedding! Everything was perfect with all the help of them!
Erin B
5.0
9/16/2021
The Brownstone is the perfect venue. Staff is professional and so willing to help make any dream a reality. The barn is beautiful, the grounds are gorgeous and there are so many o...
ptions for indoor or outdoor celebrations. You will not be disappointed when selecting The Brownstone for your celebration💜
Mitch H
5.0
9/09/2021
This venue was great! The coordinators day of helped everything run very smoothly, and the venue is so beautiful. Everyone pitched in to make it a special day.
Naomi C
5.0
8/24/2021
Absolutely loved this venue! There’s so much character inside and outside you barely need to decorate. The staff was friendly and professional. Highly recommend!
Kelsey O
5.0
7/26/2021
Absolutely beautiful venue! The entire staff was so helpful and amazing and made the day a dream!! I cannot thank them enough!
Cassidy B
5.0
7/23/2021
The Brownstone is the ultimate dream for a wedding venue. It’s gorgeous, the staff are supportive, helpful and open-minded. Everything you need for your wedding, they have for you ...
there to rent, and use on your big day. The convenience of this really pushed me to book The Brownstone for my wedding. Who wants to worry about multiple vendors for decorations, linens, signage and more on their wedding day? Book The Brownstone, it is worth every penny!
Samantha U
5.0
7/21/2021
It's no surprise that The Brownstone has won Best of Topeka and The Knot - Best of Weddings in 2020, in addition to being nominated for the best place for an event and wedding venu...
e in 2021. We instantly knew we wanted to having our wedding here from the moment we set foot onto the location. Your breath is simply taken away by the natural style and beauty of the place. It definitely is a one of a kind venue, with the ability to accommodate many types of themes, from rustic to whimsical and everything in between. On top of that, the venue offers an exceptionally affordable rental package with every imaginable item you can think of to help decorate to the theme you've selected. The rental package takes away from the stress of having to source everything yourself, and can help save lots of time and money.
One of the most important aspects to wedding planning is proper communication. We can attest that you will not find more friendly or helpful staff anywhere other than the Brownstone team. We are absolutely amazed at how quickly Jennifer responds to us and she's always so willing and eager to help. We adore her positive energy because it helps make us more excited for our special day. The team even went above and beyond for us, helping design a customized table layout for the wedding party and guests because we had a couple of special requests.
The experience with The Brownstone has so far been perfect. We cannot wait until our wedding day. I would 100% recommend this place for your wedding and/or future event.
Katherine A
5.0
7/20/2021
Our wedding isn’t until September 2022, but our experience working with The Brownstone has been phenomenal so far. First, we had to move our date back a year and it was so easy to ...
schedule and work with The Brownstone. They were so understanding and companionate. Second, this weekend at a bridal fair Abby went out of her way to talk with a florist to make my desert themed wedding come true. Without me even asking. By the time I got to the florists booth they already knew what I was looking for and had already had ideas for my vision. I would call this going above and beyond! I’m so excited for our big day and I couldn’t be more excited to have our wedding at The Brownstone and to continue to work with the people there! I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a beautiful venue with amazing people.
Erica A
5.0
6/29/2021
The Brownstone is an amazing venue!! Everything went perfect for my husband and me all thanks to the amazing staff! Kelsey, our coordinator, was phenomenal and a joy to work with! ...
She made the day special for us, and genuinely cared about making us happy. This venue will make your wedding special in every way!
Carrie R
5.0
6/15/2021
Pick the Brownstone for your wedding! We loved everything about this place. They have lots of seating options for both inside and outside. The staff is awesome, always friendly and...
offer lots of help with the planning process.
Response from The Brownstone on 06/15/2021
Thank you so much Carrie! We appreciate the awesome review!
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