The Harlow
About This Vendor
Kansas City Crossroads Event Space
The Harlow by Abbott Events is a turn-of-the-century former automobile dealership turned wedding venue located in the heart of the Kansas City Crossroads Art District. At Abbott Events, they specialize in breathing new life into old, neglected buildings. Revitalizing The Harlow was a labor of love. The Abbott Events team saw the beautiful exposed brick, the car-size elevator, and the stunning view down Grand Blvd and realized that there was plenty of potential in what seemed, from the outside, to be just another tired city building forgotten by time. They immediately set to work. They carefully restored the original bricks, wood floor, beams, and skylights; they then added white, grey, and navy accents, warm, contemporary lighting, and modern furniture to create a stylish urban loft space. Abbott Events unveiled The Harlow in 2019. Now you and your guests can enjoy this award-winning venue for yourselves. The Harlow hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions and can accommodate 175 seated guests or up to 250 for a cocktail-style celebration. Our venue rental fee includes five hours of set-up time, five hours of event time, tables, black garden chairs, and our get-ready suite. If you're ready to elevate your wedding experience and reach for the stars, send the Abbott Events team a message today to get started!
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Ballroom, Historic Venue, Industrial & Warehouse, Loft
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Awards and Affiliations
Pricing for The Harlow
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The Harlow Reviews
4.8 out of 5.0
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Cannot say enough nice things about this place. Not only was the space beautiful for our day but staff was so nice and great with communication. My day of coordinator felt unwell during our reception and had to leave early so she was unable to ...
take items at the end of the night as originally planned and Harlow was so nice and accommodating allowing us to keep it there till Monday. If you're thinking about it...book them!
Loved. The venue is beautiful. There were staffing changes throughout my planning process but I always felt like a priority and the staff never dropped the ball. They were so kind and professional and really helpful
We loved our wedding at The Harlow. The bridal suite was great to get ready in and had enough space for 7 of us. We truly didn’t have to do much decorating because the space is so beautiful on its own. Domanique was awesome to work with. She wa...
s very responsive and helpful even when I would ask the same question many times. I feel like The Harlow is very fairly priced for what you get. If there were anything I would improve, it would be better signage outside for the entry and parking as we had some issues.
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Best venue to choose for a wedding reception! Very professional, the managers communicate with you frequently and doesn't hesitate to answer any of the questions you may have. Highly recommend choosing the harlow!
The Harlow is such a beautiful, affordable venue in the downtown KC area. We had both our ceremony and reception at this venue on 10/29/2021. We did have three venue managers throughout our planning process, but each one that we worked with was...
very helpful, quick to respond to questions and so great to work with.
They made pricing for the event easy and straightforward. You are able to add in additional time at the venue as well, which I highly recommend if doing both ceremony and reception at the venue). The venue is gorgeous and does not need a ton of decoration to make your event beautiful. We got a lot of compliments on how unique and intimate the venue was.
10/10 recommend The Harlow!
Absolutely amazing! This was my dream venue and it did not disappoint. Very easy to work with and affordable!
The Harlow is an amazing venue! We had a blast and the venue manager was very responsive, easy to work with, and super nice! It was a perfect mix of old brick/traditional KC style and chic urban. I highly recommend having your wedding here. It ...
was the most perfect day!
Like so many others couples planning a wedding we had a huge curveball thrown our way with covid since our original date was schedule during the city wide lockdown. Obviously this wasn’t ideal for us or The Harlow, but The Harlow offered great ...
flexibility to accommodate us by allowing us to reschedule which was much appreciated. Everyone who we worked with was absolutely amazing! The venue had ample space for our 75 person wedding which allowed for a great sized dance floor area. And of course the elevator allows for a unique wedding reception entrance! Veronica with The Harlow was always amazing at promptly answering any questions we had!
As a fellow vendor, I cannot say enough great things about The Harlow! This space was one of the first I had the chance to work in years ago when I first started in the industry and, since then, I have always been so impressed by both the space...
and the management. With a beautiful city view, warm atmosphere and romantic-industrial vibes, this venue is so perfect for your wedding or event. The staff take extra care of their clients and their weddings and there are so many fun opportunities to make this space your own! Would absolutely recommend this venue for your wedding day!
Finding a wedding venue for the fall in KC can be quite the challenge if you don't start early enough. We originally went to The Harlow to talk about one of Abbott Events other venues (The Bardot), but when we saw The Harlow in person we instan...
tly loved it! It was the perfect combination to fulfill my husbands "light and airy" interests and my "industrial and moody" interests. The whole process of of wedding planning with The Harlow was smooth and everyone stayed in touch over the year of planning. We had a perfect ceremony and reception here and would definitely recommend The Harlow and any other of the Abbott Events venues!
We had both our ceremony and reception at The Harlow on 11/9/19. We had originally booked at The Berg prior to it being bought out by Abbott Events, and to be honest, at the time it wasn't really my top choice… but trying to find a venue with ...
availability in the fall “only” a year out around downtown KC is actually HARD! When I first heard about the ownership change, I was a bit nervous - the idea of a new team coming in and messing with our plans and contract midway through our engagement sounded scary, but holy moly it was a BLESSING! The updates Abbott made to the space transformed it from "this will do" to "I love the space!!" Morgan specifically was amazing to work with – she was always so quick to respond to my emails if I had any questions or concerns, and she was extremely accommodating - from our rehearsal (prior owners wouldn’t let you have your rehearsal in the venue without paying extra… what?), to scheduling vendor drop-offs/pick-ups, and offering to refund the cost of the Courtyard for cocktail hour if we were unable to use due to weather. It was so refreshing to know that she’d be so reasonable about everything, rather than try to take advantage. The day-of went so well - the space worked out perfectly. The bartenders were great, and everyone also LOVED our reception entrance on the freight elevator. Highly recommend the The Harlow and the Abbott team!
The Harlow was everything we ever could have dreamed of and more. While originally we were booked at Californos, the best thing that ever could have happened for our wedding was Californos closing down and us making the switch to the Harlow. It...
was absolutely breath taking with all of the new updates that occurred when they made the switch from the Berg to the Harlow. We were welcomed with open arms by Elliot helping us feel comfortable with only 4 months before our big day and then Morgan taking over and helping us plan anything from room design to smaller details and staying during the wedding to make sure everything ran smoothly. Morgan made the whole process so enjoyable and we loved the relationship we had while wedding planning. We felt very lucky to have such an amazing team make our day the best!
In the process of planning our wedding, The Harlow (formerly The Berg) got bought our by Abbott Events. We were a little nervous but, in the end, very happy with the change! Morgan was great to work with; Always responds very quickly and is wil...
ling to help wherever needed. They were flexible and let us get in on Friday morning to set up. The venue is gorgeous! We had around 170 guests and had plenty of room. I would definitely recommend this venue!
I couldn't have asked for better venue to work with for our daughter's recent wedding reception. The Berg is a great space to host a reception - it is in the up and coming Crossroads district, it's down the street from P & L, many hotels are...
within walking distance and it has lots of parking!
The Sales Manager and Venue Coordinators are very responsive, are open to ideas and accommodated our every need. I highly recommend to use their day of coordination services to make the day as stress-free as possible. A special shout out to Morgan who walked us through the planning process, Kelly for handling the transition and to Elliot who made my daughter's vision into reality and stayed with us throughout the night. Every guest had so much fun! Thank you!!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/14/2019
Hi Julie! We hope you have had a stress-free week after the amazing celebration on Saturday! We can't thank you enough for trusting us throughout the planning process. We absolutely adored working with you, and wish you and your family all the ...
best. Cheers!
We absolutely love the Berg Event Space . It is not only a beautiful space but Sophie is wonderful to work with! She has offered many great ideas and suggestions to make our big day the best day. She is easy to get ahold of and willing to work ...
with our ideas! We are so happy we chose this venue to have our ceremony and reception. The Berg Event Space and Sophie are the BEST!
The event space speaks for itself! Beautiful even before you bring in your personal decor! Sophie was wonderful to work with for my daughter’s wedding from start to finish. Very professional and punctual with replies. She provided great suggest...
ions for a very personalized wedding, using our unique decor items. She was also a huge help day of! Highly recommend!
Beautiful Open Ceiling Loft Style Venue in the Heart of the Crossroads. And the staff was great to work with.
I cannot say enough about how much I loved our wedding reception. On top of getting to use this beautiful event space, the staff was fun, professional, and incredibly helpful. Sophie was so accommodating throughout the entire process, providing...
guidance with decor, setup, and assisting us with some pretty specific alcohol requests. I highly recommend Berg Event Space!
My wife and I loved the Berg and everything that came with! The venue is beautiful and intimate, perfect for our reception of 150 people. Leading up to our event, there was a change of management but Sophie was wonderful guiding us through the ...
day. The views from the windows are fantastic as well, a great skyline shot of downtown Kansas City. Definitely make your way to the Berg for any event you have planned in the future!
Response from the Vendor on 09/27/2018
Thanks Joseph! We loved working with you two. What a beautiful wedding!
The berg is one of the most beautiful venues that we looked at when we were finding our ceremony and reception space! Sophie is very knowledgeable and attentive to detail! She made our day a breeze and stress free. If you want a venue that is b...
reathtaking on its own and does not need a lot of “extra” decor and fluff this is the space. Less is more and our day will forever will engraved in our hearts and minds with how beautiful it was at the beg!
Response from the Vendor on 09/27/2018
Dajana, It was incredible working with you and your family. I loved getting to know you, and seeing all your beautiful touches with decor. I hope your honeymoon was amazing.
Our daughter's reception was a wonderful celebration of their wedding!!! The Berg Event Space was perfect and met all our needs.
Cindy's (event manager) understanding, patience and guidance was remarkable. We felt very relaxed and confident in...
her expertise. In other words...she was VERY good at what she did and exactly what we needed!!!
On a side note...the Berg bartenders were exceptional!
Overall, our wedding reception was wonderful! The space is absolutely beautiful and everything turned out fine. However, planning was a bit of a nightmare. We started booking our reception with Abbi, the coordinator at the time. Then, without n...
otice, Cindy took over. We met with Cindy for our final walkthrough and felt good about everything. Then, 2 weeks before our reception, I was notified, after I sent an email asking a question, that Cindy was no longer with Berg and was replaced with Sophie. Sophie, sensing my anxiety about the last minute switch, agreed to meet with me and my mom the Monday before our reception. Turns out, several of the things we discussed with Cindy at our walkthrough didn’t make it on paper so Sophie had no clue what the plan was. If I wouldn’t have requested a meeting I’m not sure what our reception would have turned out like. Even the night of the event, there was some confusion about what we paid extra for and what we did not, because apparently Cindy promised us things that Sophie wanted to charge extra for. Overall, I would book the space again, but it would make me extremely nervous based on the number of coordinators the space has been through in a short amount of time, it made planning extremely stressful.
I've thought a lot about whether or not to write a review, but as a future bride I'd want to know the good bad and ugly. I'll start with the positives:
The space is beyond beautiful. The hardwoods floors, the floor to ceiling windows, the beau...
tiful courtyard outside...it's incredible. We received numerous compliments on the venue (we used it for both ceremony and reception), and our photos of the space are amazing. The magnetic wall is unique and versatile for displaying photos or other decorations, and there's a giant screen if you're showing a slideshow or other video.
That being said, I would NOT book this venue again, solely because of the Event Manager, Cindy. She was by far the least professional vendor we worked with throughout our planning process. For starters, we had zero notification that Cindy had replaced Abbi as the Event Manager. Shouldn't there have been some sort of communication that the event manager we had been working with our entire planning process had left? She knew nothing about our wedding, and we basically had to start over once she took over. During our walk through, she verbally told us something that didn't end up making it into the contract...so low and behold, it didn't happen at the wedding and she flat denied ever saying it. The worst part - we had an issue with the timing on our actual wedding day, and the reception ended one hour earlier than my husband and I thought. We had paid extra money for this extra hour, as well as for multiple other vendors to stay until the time we thought the reception ended, so we also lost all of that money. We were obviously very upset. Cindy had left the event by this point, and was not available until the following Tuesday. We asked her to call us, which she did, and we were expecting at least an explanation and an apology for what happened. Instead, she called us and completely berated us for being upset over the incident. She was condescending, abrasive, and cold, and she ruined that day of our honeymoon. She never apologized, and in fact said, "there was no misunderstanding. You're wrong." She did end up refunding our money for the extra hour of reception time that we didn't get, which was nice, but I felt zero remorse or empathy from her. Simply put - if you're considering booking The Berg for your wedding, I would STRONGLY advise against it if Cindy is still the Event Manager - there are plenty of other beautiful venues in Kansas City that have event managers who care about their customers. Cindy ruined the end of our wedding reception, and she showed zero remorse or empathy to us throughout this incident.
Response from the Vendor on 03/07/2018
Dear Kaitlin,
thank you for your review.
We naturally want every couple to have the best time at our venue and have the wedding of their dreams.
All our event management staff is highly trained and is completely capable of running events, as w...
e keep extensive notes and records about every wedding. However we are the event manager of the venue and not the planner for the whole wedding process, so only a part of the whole planning process of a wedding is coming from our side (e.g. the floorplan or furniture needs). Our event management staff is not involved in any planning aspects like catering, photography and so on. We don’t request any information about the Ceremony/Reception until the Final Walk Through 30 days before the event (where we discuss details including caterer, florists, DJ etc.). We met with you and your husband on Sep 13th for an additional meeting, besides the final walk through, to discuss the transition and the possible needs you might have, which was 2 month before your event. We are always more than happy to answer questions or concerns before the event. No one should feel anxious about any part of their wedding planning. The same goes for the contract, if you had any questions or something seemed not right we were always available by phone or e-mail to discuss any uncertainties, as we are also only human.
As stated in the e-mail that Cindy sent to your husband Brett on November 8th, 2017, at 4.24pm we are indeed sorry, that a misunderstanding about the timing occurred. Nevertheless your Wedding Coordinator provided us with the day-of timeline for your wedding on October 31st, 2017, as she is directly representing the couples, in this case you and Brett, we used that as the official timeline.
Cindy already sent this to your husband Brett by e-mail, but we want to provide you with the timeline and a short explanation for every timeframe again.
Generally, as stated in the contract, for the event you get 4 hours of set-up time and 5 hours of event time and an additional hour for the ceremony. You also purchased an additional event hour.
Event Start Time/ Guest Arrival: 4.30pm (this is when the 7 hours start, so 5 hours event time, one hour ceremony time and an additional event hour)
Ceremony Start Time: 5.00 pm
Ceremony End Time: 6.00 pm (as explained beforehand even though your ceremony was only 30min, you still get the full hour of ceremony time)
Event End Time: 11.30 pm
Out time for Vendors: 12.00 am
Obviously we are sorry, that you spend money on other vendors for additional hours that you didn’t get. However they also should have received the timeline from your wedding coordinator on October 31st. So it is their responsibility to either contact you or the wedding coordinator, that something seems off with the timeline they received.
Unfortunately during the reception a prominent and intoxicated member of your wedding party threatened and attempted to assault one of our event staff members, which required us notify our security officer. We want everyone to have a good time, but there are certain things that are not acceptable in our event venue.
We would like to end this with a quote from an e-mail we received on November 5th, 2017 from your husband Brett, which states Cindy, First of all, thank you for all that you did to make our wedding wonderful.“ Therefore you might understand, that we were a little surprised to read your review.
Best wishes
The Owner of The Berg Event Space
Venue hunting was one of the most stressful decisions for my fiancé and I! There are so many great options in Kansas City ! Once we got to the Berg we knew that was it! Not only was the space in the crossroads disctrict/downtown which we loved ...
it also offered the rustic feel with still being in the middle of the city! Finding a space downtown with parking is next to impossible and the fact that the Berg offers lots of parking and a parking attendant its amazing! On top of the amazing space is the amazing staff- Abbi is so easy to work with! She was very accommodating with anything and everything I asked of her! If you are looking for a great space with great people this is it!
The Berg was excellent for our wedding. The space is cool and unique that there wasn't much more needed, especially when my style is simple. Everyone told me all night how they loved the space. If I lived in town and needed a space for an eve...
nt I would definitely book them again.
Absolutely perfect! Here's some highlights: it's beautiful; awesome bridal / grooms suites; staff (Abbi) is amazing; great options for time in/out; outside area for cocktail hour; super fast room flip; accomodating... I could go on an on. The B...
erg is perfect.
I absolutely loved having my wedding and reception at the Berg Event space. The venue is so gorgeous: beautifully refinished hardwood floors, amazingly awesome windows with a great view of downtown, a very unique courtyard, a huge magnetic wal...
l for so many possibilities and the best group of people to work with. Abbi was so great to work with. She made things easy for us the day of and helped my wedding day be perfect. The bar tenders were so fun and friendly, I wish I could have them prepare my cocktails all the time! We took full advantage of the magnetic wall to add a special touch to our wedding: place settings, marquee letters and a selfie station. Seriously, if you want a fun downtown wedding with a stunning setting then book the Berg, because you won't be disappointed!
We had our wedding & reception at The Berg. The space as beautiful & photographed perfectly. We had a great experience with their staff. We would highly recommend!
I got married on 10.29.2016. I researched online for hours upon hours for the perfect venue. I nearly cried over one, because I loved it but it was too expensive for our family. I finally came across the Berg. Looking through the website, I was...
worried at what it may cost to be able to use this beautiful venue in Kansas City. To my surprise it was affordable!
The Berg was the first (and only) venue that I actually visited in person. My mom and I met with Jillian and toured the venue. I knew right then that this was the venue for my fiancé and I!
Jillian was amazing to work with. We kept in touch via email the entire year leading up to my wedding, and even met with her and my coordinators a couple of weeks before the wedding. This meeting was so nice to have available, as it helped ensure that we were completely prepared for the wedding.
I utilized the venue for my wedding and reception. I chose to have both inside, and during the cocktail hour the room was flipped from wedding to reception. This went very well. The guests gathered outside in the beautiful alleyway (it was a warm day for the end of October, guests would have been able to stay inside if it were too cold or rainy) with hours de oeuvres passed and drinks available. The drinks, by the way, were delicious! The options for the types of alcohol/beer available are endless and the mixed drinks served tasted amazing.
I received so many compliments from wedding guests about the venue. They loved the look and the vibe. They thought the layout was perfect and the accessibility to bathrooms, elevator, and exits was great.
I would recommend this venue to anyone!
The Berg was a great place for our wedding reception. We were looking for something downtown KC and also smaller numbers. This was the second venue we looked at and instantly knew this is what we wanted. Gorgeous space; Jillian was very help...
ful and easy to work with.
We had our wedding reception at The Berg Event Space in October 2016 and it was AMAZING! The look and feel of the venue was exactly what we were looking for! The brick and wood floors are gorgeous and gave it the rustic vibe we wanted. It was ...
the perfect canvas to add little touches of decor to make it your own. I looked through their pictures on instagram and facebook to get some ideas of how other couples did their floor plan, which I found extremely helpful! My now husband and I had moved out of state after getting engaged for his job and I was extremely apprehensive about planning everything from afar. Jillian is fantastic and was so accommodating. She walked my family and I through each step of the planning process, whether I was there in person or they were there for me and I was on speaker phone. She quickly replied to all my emails and phone calls. It was honestly such a relief working with someone so organized! I highly recommend using the courtyard and doing the second bar out there for when guests arrive. The bartenders at the reception were fantastic! We've had so many friends and family members tell us how much they loved the venue. I was literally PERFECT!
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at The Berg Event Space in May of 2016. Not only was the space absolutely perfect (and so beautiful we spent next to nothing on additional decor), but Jillian exceeded our expectations in every realm. O...
ur family is from out of town and she kindly opened up the space each time a new family member came to Kansas City and wanted to peek at the space. She was very organized and kept our payments on schedule and was very clear about every detail that was included with The Berg. Their price may look high to some at first glance, but when you take into account the additional factors you are receiving it is entirely fair compared to other vendors in the area. They provide the tables and chairs (not many vendors in the area do), their preferred caterer list entails a variety of prices and are all fantastic, and you get Jillian (or another venue coordinator) the day of who certainly makes sure their end of the contract is being fulfilled. I HIGHLY recommend The Berg Event Space to anyone looking to hold both their ceremony & reception there or just their reception. We had 175 guests and it was the PERFECT space (we utilized the courtyard while The Berg staff flipped the ceremony space into the reception space). Don't wait, book now!!
The Berg was one of the best decisions I ever made for my wedding reception!! Jillian was outstanding when it came to communication and answering all my questions. On top of that she was excellent with assisting me in all my needs and requests ...
and worked wonderful with all my vendors and day of planner! I remember the first time I e-mailed her in a frenzy wanting to book a tour in less than 12 hours, not only did she e-mail me back that night, she accommodated my tour with no problem! We enjoyed every moment, from the first meeting to the final seconds of my reception, all in a stress free no worry environment...not to mention in a beautiful venue, one that requires very little decorations because its already the perfect space!!! Props to Jillian and the Berg on a job well done!!! I would highly recommend the Berg for your Wedding reception, I had more than a wonderful experience and I know everyone else will to!!!
Berg Event Space was the perfect venue for our wedding. It was romantic, intimate, and beautiful. Jillian was absolutely incredible to work with. She was knowledgeable, informative, and passionate, and helped our wedding day go smoothly. Our we...
dding size was approximately 120 people, which was perfect for the Berg. We loved having our wedding ceremony and reception there, and are still receiving compliments about the venue from family and friends. We would recommend Berg Event Space to anyone!
The Berg is a gorgeous venue, and one I wish we had reason to spend more time in even beyond our wedding day. Jillian was a dream to work with: She answered every question I had (sometimes twice), gave advice, and was a cheerful face on our day...
. We received endless compliments on the space, which we sparsely decorated to be sure that its character shined, and everything came together perfectly.
The moment we walked up to the Berg, my husband and I knew that it was exactly where we wanted to start our forever. The raw, open space has so much character and charm and to top it off, it has an amazing view of the city. Jillian was fabulous...
to work with. She, along with the entire Berg crew worked diligently to ensure that everything was lined up to make our day perfect. I highly recommend this space for any special event you may be planning!
The Berg was a fantastic place for our wedding and reception. Things could not have gone more smoothly and everyone that works for The Berg were unbelieveably helpful. The space is gorgeous on it's own and really doesn't need much done to dre...
ss it up. Toward sunset it provided for some gorgeous photos. Jillian was great!
My husband and I immediately knew that we wanted to be married at The Berg. It was so unique and breath taking when we saw the location and inside and out of the building. We worked with Jillian, who was very responsive and timely to emails. ...
We had booked the venue over a year away from our wedding date of October 16, 2015. When the day came, and we saw the inside of the building, it blew our minds. Not only does The Berg give you a beautiful place to get married, but they also give you other vendor names who work together as a team to create such a beautiful wedding/reception. I couldn't have been happier with the help of the staff and with the memories we will never forget.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Berg and its terrific staff!! The moment I walked into the Berg while venue hunting, I knew I had found the place for us and immediately brought my now-husband back to see it. Hiring Jillian as ou...
r day-of-coordinator was the best decision I ever could have made. She is worth every penny! Jillian made everything run smoothly during the entire planning process, during the rehearsal and all the way up until the very last minute. I truly believe our day would not have been so wonderful without her helping us through each step. The atmosphere provided by the Berg is truly amazing and can be transformed so many different way, depending what your vision is. If I had to do the planning all over again, I would pick the Berg again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much for making our wedding vision a dream come true!
So happy that we chose Berg Event Space for our wedding! Jillian was so easy to work with and helped to make sure everything went smoothly on our big day! Berg is such a beautiful venue and we were really able to make it our own. We had so many...
compliments from our guests. We couldn't have been happier!
My husband and I had the most amazing experience at Berg Event Space. Jillian was very helpful during our meetings, making sure everything was the way we wanted. The actual wedding was absolutely breathtaking. The lighting in the space is so...
romantic at night. If I could do the wedding all over again I wouldn't change a single thing!
Jillian did an amazing job. The staff was so great and go for the open bar! You definitely get your moneys worth. Thank you Berg for everything you did for us for our wedding.
The Berg was the first wedding venue my husband and I looked at, and we loved it. I am not sure why we looked anywhere else. The space is really unique with the exposed brick and wood floors. Jillian was really easy to work with and she answere...
d all of our emails. We enjoyed being able to use the bridal suite and groom's suite while getting ready, but we did have to pay for an extra hour to get in the space early. The only other downside is the cost of the drink packages. They were quite expensive. Even so, we had a wonderful experience and would recommend the space to anyone!
Hands down the beat decision I made during wedding planning! (other than picking my husband) amazingly beautiful space, and it's so transformable! I went to two open houses, both looked gorgeously different and my wedding was very different f...
rom those looks as well - yet each set up looked perfectly at home! You can't go wrong here!
Hiring Jillian as our day of coordinator was the second best decision I made! Worth every penny, and more! My 5 aunts and parents decided that the wedding could not have been set up in time, let alone so beautifully, If Jillian and her staff had not done all the work.
A bridesmaid of mine got married in Estes Park, CO in the middle of the mountains and instantly told me she was so jealous of my venue she wanted to cry! That says it all! I got compliments alllllll night long from how neat the space was to how cute their bartenders were! Haha 😊
Response from the Vendor on 07/24/2015
Thanks, Baylee! It was so much fun working with you and your awesome Mom! I'll pass along the compliment to our bar staff :)
I absolutely fell in love with the venue. If you want an indoor or outdoor ceremony, they can accommodate both!!! Jillian was super easy to work with and made our day go off without a hitch. Her staff did an amazing job working with my vision a...
nd making our day special to us. Everyone at the wedding had a blast and enjoyed the venue as well. I highly recommend using their space!!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/24/2015
Thanks, Tobi! Your outdoor ceremony was a great way to kick off the wedding season!
I could not have chosen a better place to have our wedding. Jillian & the Berg staff were wonderful to work with & accommodated any requests we had! My husband & I had a stress free day and got to focus on having fun instead of little things li...
ke getting the room set up.
Response from the Vendor on 07/24/2015
Thanks, C! Your wedding party was a blast to hang out with and we LOVE your beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing!
We had our ceremony and reception at Berg Event Space and had a phenomenal experience. The staff was very helpful in the planning and explaining of all that was offered and was friendly to boot. The space is perfect for anyone looking for a con...
temporary loft-like atmosphere. The large open space was great for all of our guests and the historic charm of the building added even more character to our big night. If you're looking for an authentic KC-Style venue for an intimate gathering (200 guests or less), you can't beat Berg Event Space.
Response from the Vendor on 07/24/2015
Thanks, Laura! We loved all of your personal touches throughout your wedding and loved spending the day with your beautiful family!
The Berg Event Space is a unique venue and it was definitely a look my husband and I wanted for our reception.
Everything looked wonderful at our reception, and our guests loved the modern chic look.
Jillian and Emily were very professiona...
l and I appreciate them for being so accommodating and flexible with our large guest list. I was getting stressed out during the week of the wedding and kept emailing and calling both of them so I really appreciate them for being patient with me.
I do want to give future brides a heads up: make sure you really understand your contract!! Ask questions if something doesn't make sense. My husband and I payed for the venue and were slapped in the face with a $2,000 bill for soft drinks…that's where they really get their money. I'm pretty sure our guests didn't drink $10 worth of drinks. I think that's a bit too much for drinks. Other than that, I had a good experience with the Berg. If you're wiling to spend the money I recommend them to future brides.
Response from the Vendor on 07/24/2015
Thanks, Monica! We are so glad that we could help make your big day stress free! And you are absolutely correct, thoroughly reading all of your vendor contracts is super important when planning such a big party. All of our beverage packages ...
are competitively priced in our market and your beverage fee also included 2 bartenders, a dishwasher, glass bar ware, soft drinks, coffee, tea and bottled water.
The space speaks for itself as it's absolutely beautiful. But what you don't see when you go visit the space is that the staff is unbeatable. I love love love Emily. Emily, went above and beyond for us to ensure that our wedding was everythi...
ng we had hoped for. They understood our vision, we felt loved, and they worked their tails off to make sure our wedding went seamlessly. I wouldn't just recommend this space, I would encourage every bride and groom to book ASAP! We have so much love for them. The women who run the Berg: Emily, Jillian and the rest of their staff go far past above and beyond and seem to fundamentally understand that your day is meant to be special, taken seriously and served professionally. Our guests shared glowing reviews and we couldn't imagine our wedding day anywhere else.
Response from the Vendor on 07/24/2015
Thank you, thank you, thank you! What an amazing review! You were a dream to work with: smart, sophisticated, sassy and hilarious! Congrats again to you two!
I fell in love with The Berg Event Space the moment I saw it!
It is so fun-exposed brick, skylights, the huge window looking out to the street and of course the freight elevator.
They were a pleasure to work with and the bartenders were ...
awesome-our guests never had to wait long for a drink.
I would highly recommend this venue-our guests commented on it all night and the staff are amazing!
We recently held our reception at Berg Event Space, and it was everything we wanted and more. Both Jillian and Emily were great and easy to work with, and were readily available to answer any questions we had throughout the planning process. I ...
was in love when I saw the space decorated for the first time. The Berg was the first place we looked at and knew right away it was "the one" (we only looked at one other space because we had that feeling!). Thanks again for everything!
The Berg was the perfect space to get married! Emily was very helpful in the planning process and making sure things ran smoothly. We had so many compliments on the venue and the service. We couldn't have asked for anything better on our weddin...
g day!
My husband and I got married on a beach in Mexico in February 2014, then returned home for a celebration with friends and family on March 1. The Berg was always my top choice venue, having been there dozens of times before for other social func...
tions and work events. I just had to get my husband to see it for himself and give the thumbs up - and it was an easy sell.
The event planners were easy to work with and were fine to communicate with primarily over email (which I prefer due to a crazy schedule). The caterer we chose, Moxie, is a regular vendor at Berg so that part of the planning was seamless in terms of them knowing the flow of the space and what works well. Our guests liked the open feeling and great dance floor.
One of my favorite moments was when my husband and I made our grand entrance. We had our siblings (who were our wedding party) enter from the freight elevator on the east side of the venue. Then we followed a live mariachi band (tribute to our wedding in Mexico) up the stairs to greet our guests. So much fun!
Due to crazy Kansas City weather (snow flurries and over-excited weather people on TV), we lost about 20% of our guests on the day of the event. We were bummed but the party was so much fun that we only noticed the wonderful people who were in the room with us that night.
If your guests are not familiar with Downtown KC, hosting at Berg is a great opportunity for them to branch out a bit and experience a beautiful venue in a popular neighborhood. Plus it's fun to tell people your wedding is happening next door to an adult entertainment venue and above a bar with one of the best known local live lounge singers.
Happy planning!
Couldn't have been better. This space was exactly what we wanted and the support team was incredible! We love all the beautiful memories we made at the Berg!
I used the berg for our wedding and I could not have been happier.we used Emily from the burg as our planner and she did an amazing job. I would highly recommend her. She only works with the berg so she knows everything about the space. The spa...
ce itself is beautiful and requires very little additional decoration if you are going for a simple theme. The only thing I wish they provided would be chairs for their outside ceremony space. Overall I would recommend them to EVERYONE! Great venue!
The Berg was everything I had dreamt of for our reception. Very urban, lofty feel, but still very usable for a big event. They were great to work with and handled a lot of the day-of details- Jillian even fixed my bustle when my bridesmaids cou...
ldn't figure it out! We only had one miscommunication working between the two contacts which resulted in not getting the passed champagne toast we had planned on adding to our alcohol package, but it didn't really take much away from anything especially since the bar was open during dinner. They are very up front about restrictions and rules, but I appreciate that vs getting surprised later.
I can't even count the number of times since our wedding that people have raved about our event space. There was so much character at The Berg and our friends and family loved it. Beyond the incredibly cool space, Jillian and Emily were phenome...
nal. We added the day of coordination package, and it probably was the best part of our budget spent to date. Emily made sure every decoration, timing detail and vendor element was in place. I didn't have a worry in the world on my wedding day. As a bride from the public relations realm, I knew I wouldn't be able to be in the moment if I didn't have someone else handling the moments. So thankful for all they did and the great event they put on for us. Money well spent!
We enjoyed every moment of the wedding planning process with the help of Emily at the Berg. She recommended vendors to suit all of our needs and made things so easy. We couldn't be happier with how our day turned out. All of our guests raved ab...
out the space.
From the hardwood floors to the skylights and exposed brick walls, the space is sure to amaze your guests! The unique space looks great as-is or with personal touches throughout. This was the first event space my husband and I ever looked at an...
d after seeing a few more, we realized it simply could not get better than Berg.
Event Manager Jillian Murphy was our primary contact at Berg Event Space and also did our day-of wedding coordination. She was wonderful to work with and had an answer for all of our questions!
The wedding coordination services were incredible. Berg offers 3 different levels of coordination packages (Full Service Coordination Package: $1,750, the Final Steps Coordination Package: $1,000 and the Day-Of Coordination Package: $699). I can’t tell you enough how worth it it was to have her detail-oriented and experienced guidance leading up to the event as well as throughout the evening.
I’ve always fancied myself a pretty simple and organized person, however with wedding planning it was only natural to have questions and need a little extra help. We had a completely stress-free wedding and our guests enjoyed every minute of it!
I highly recommend Berg to anyone out there looking at spaces. And if you’re curious about their coordination packages, take a look at their website or give them a call.
I cannot even begin to express how lucky I feel that we chose the Berg for our wedding (going on nothing but photos and recommendations--I was planning from out-of-town). We had both our ceremony and reception at the Berg, and it could not have...
been more perfect for us. It has such a beautiful atmosphere--open but warm, contemporary but timeless, urban but classic.
The communication, professionalism, creativity, thoughtfulness, and skill of the Berg staff is unparalleled. I was a very organized, spreadsheet-y kind of a bride, but I didn't want to be setting up centerpieces in my wedding dress. We hired the Berg's Emily Ferguson to be our day-of coordinator, and I am now pretty much in love with her. She was perfectly happy to answer my millions of questions from afar (and did so with speed and comprehensiveness) throughout the process, and handled every detail of our wedding day perfectly. She thought of everything I didn't and made the whole wedding feel effortless and fun and meaningful. I honestly cannot thank her and the Berg enough.
We had our wedding at The Berg on November 16, 2013. Jillian was amazing throughout the whole process, even dealing with a "penny-pinching" dad. I had no doubt this was the space I wanted for the wedding and working with Jillian was smooth sail...
ing. The courtyard was setup beautifully when we pulled up, an added perk of a 60 degree day in November.
The inside was beautiful!! Jillian and the other people working were amazing at getting people in the building so we could start the party.
The whole night went seamlessly!! The bartenders were amazing and super accommodating to the guests. The view of the city is also priceless.
Words are not enough to describe the experience at The Berg.
I would not change a thing! I loved The Berg, the people, and the whole event so much. I highly recommend them for a Kansas City wedding!
Such a unique space in line with our urban modern style. The space has such great features that it doesn't require much if any decorations (which was great for me since I wanted to be a minimalist). Emily and Jillian helped to make the day run ...
smoothly. I would highly recommend the day of coordination package. I moved out of town 6 months before the wedding and they helped me to finalize all the final details and were extremely flexible when the time came for me to drop everything off at the space. Great venue all around!
We were looking for a modern and elegant space to have our ceremony and reception that would be all inclusive and easy to work with the day of so we could truly enjoy our day and we received exactly that with the Berg. Our wedding was even bet...
ter than we had pictured and everything went perfectly. All of the staff were great to work with and very accommodating. All of our guests raved about how beautiful the space was and how convenient it was to have the ceremony and reception in the same place. The room flip went so quick between the ceremony and reception and was seamless. None of our guests were ever waiting in line to get a drink from the bar and the bar staff were very friendly and professional. We wouldn't have changed one thing about our day and are so happy we chose the berg for both our ceremony and reception.
I had my wedding @ Berg on 8.17.13 & looking back I can honestly say there isn't one thing I'd change. I'm a teacher, so I love projects & made most of the decor myself, except the flowers, & the Berg staff took all of my projects & ideas & pu...
t them together to make the whole event perfect. I recommend that any bride have a day-of wedding planner, but if you want the best, you'll have to get married here! Emily is magical! I met with her to go over details a month before the wedding, dropped my decorations off with her the week before...& that was it. She took care of confirming vendors & setting up the day of the wedding, everything! She really captured all of my ideas & helped make them all fit together. The whole wedding was 100% perfect & I'd recommend Berg to anyone that wants to have a wedding in KC.
The Berg was just the best. Jillian and Emily were enthusiastic, flexible, and engaged in the entire planning process from start to finish, and we were always able to rely on them for tips on other vendors and recommendations on how to manage e...
verything. We held both our ceremony and reception at the Berg, and the transition between them was simple, elegant, and seamless. Drinks on the patio after the ceremony were a highlight of the night, and our guests were blown away by the space itself. Bartenders were super-friendly and awesome. Having the ceremony in front of the windows in the late afternoon was magical. Our vendors had excellent relationships with the Berg, which made the whole process that much easier. It was just a really special place to get married, and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out. We wanted our wedding to be an awesome party with the people we love the most in the world, and that's exactly what happened. Thanks for everything, guys.
Response from the Vendor on 10/04/2013
Thank you for the wonderful review A! We loved working with the two of you and seeing all of your creative touches transform the space. Congratulations!
The Berg was awesome! The venue is breathtaking and unique. I used Emily with the Berg for day of service and it was well worth it! She was very good and did everything I had asked and more. My wedding was perfect and everything went smoothly w...
ith the help of Emily. I would strongly recommend using using their wedding service. The bridal suite is beautiful too. 5 stars from me!
Response from the Vendor on 10/04/2013
Thanks for the great review L! I'm so glad that you felt your day of coordination experience was worth it. Getting to drop your decor off earlier in the week and having Emily set everything up is a huge perk of coordination! The goal was a s...
tress free day for you and C! Congrats!
We had a wonderful experience! The staff was very helpfulthe day of the event. Leading up to it was a bit stressful since we lived 3 hours away and had difficulty arranging a time that worked with their schedule to see the venue and go over det...
ails.
The only real complaint I have is how their bar fees and alcohol pricing is setup. You have to use their alcohol which is overpriced. We had to pay a fee per person, which was actually the least expensive option, and only 1/4 of guests drank alcohol.
Overall though, i would highly recommend them to anyone. They were very professional and the venue is wonderful! They even let us have our two dogs in the wedding :-)
Response from the Vendor on 10/04/2013
Thank you for your review J! I'm so glad that you had a wonderful day at the Berg! We love seeing brides and grooms bring their pets to celebrate alongside their friends and families!
I'm sorry that you feel you didn't get your money's worth...
from your bar package. In addition to alcohol your per person fee pays for your bartenders, your glassware, your dishwasher, busser and non alcoholic options. There is also the option for a cash bar for alcoholic options at no additional charge.
The Berg Event Space was a complete dream space for our wedding day! We loved everything about the location, look and feel of the atmosphere. The staff is so helpful and welcoming. We would definitely recommend The Berg for anyone looking for ...
a wedding venue.
Response from the Vendor on 10/04/2013
Thank you Mrs. Preston!! You were an amazingly fun bride to work with. Your attention to detail made our job a breeze! Call us when you want to plan your anniversary party or vow renewal :)
The venue is beautiful and the staff was so friendly and helped make my vision come true! I would recommend this venue to everyone!
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Berg Event Space. We loved the unique loft space from the moment we stepped inside. The bonus is the staff who are all flexible, helpful, and respond quickly to any needs. I also took advantage of th...
eir full service coordination. Emily was involved from the start of planning and helped me by recommending vendors that she knew could create my vision. I was completely relaxed on the day of the wedding (my photographer even said I was scaring her I was so relaxed) because I knew Emily knew all the details and would make everything go smoothly. She is worth every penny!
Thanks Berg!
Response from the Vendor on 10/04/2013
Thank you for the review K! Your wedding was so beautiful! We constantly have clients asking how to replicate your wedding day look in the space :)
It was a real pleasure working with you as your full service coordinator. I wish you and and ...
M the best!
Had a wonderful time and a beautiful space. There were too many extra cost outside of the fee.
Response from the Vendor on 06/11/2013
Thank you for the review Quiana! We're so glad you and your guests had a great time :)
We have moved to an All-Inclusive fee to make budgeting easier for our Brides. All fees have always been outlined on our Total Cost Worksheet which is avai...
lable for download on our website www.bergeventspace.com
.
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at the Berg a few weeks ago and it was amazing! The staff were incredibly helpful and flexible when at the last minute we had to move the ceremony inside because of the weather. The Berg is a beautifu...
l and a truly unique space!
Response from the Vendor on 10/04/2013
Thank you for the review T! We're so glad you didn't let the weather get you down on your big day! Everything was as beautiful as expected! It was great working with you (and your mom!). Congratulations!
The atmosphere fit into mine and my husband's style perfectly! It was right in the heart of Kansas City which is what we wanted. We were concerned about the size with our guest count close to 185, but it worked out well when out when we had o...
ur final total of about 145 people! Highly recommend this place!! We loved it and got a ton of great complements about the space!
Response from the Vendor on 10/04/2013
Food, flowers, uplighting! Your event made the Berg look and feel amazing. Thank you for sharing your wedding day with us! Congratulations!
The Berg Event Space was exactly what we were looking for when deciding on a venue for our ceremony and reception. We toured several venues and met with different event coordinators but nothing compared to The Berg. We wanted something unique b...
ut elegant and it was very important that we 'got a good vibe' from the event coordinator after our initial tour. The staff at The Berg exceeded our expectations! Event Manager, Jillian, is so professional, has excellent follow up and went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed out wedding day with no issues. Our guests were so impressed with how beautiful and unique the venue is. I HIGHLY recommend The Berg to hold your next event!
Thank you for a beautiful wedding and amazing experience!
~Noorah and Brett
Response from the Vendor on 10/04/2013
Thank you for the beautiful review, Noorah! You were so wonderful to work with and I am so glad that we were able to deliver an amazing day for you and Brett!
We came in and knew this was the place for us. A great big dance floor, two bar areas, all the exposed brick. It was just our style. Jillian was super nice and helpful, quickly responded to all our emails. She helped keep the ceremony running s...
moothly with all her coordinating. Only 4 stars because it did stretch our budget.
Using the Berg as our venue for both our ceremony and reception was the best decision ever. They were so nice and helpful throughout the entire process. I highly recommend hiring one of their people to be a "Day-Of Coordinator" - Emily was ou...
rs and was INCREDIBLE! Everything was perfect at The Berg, and all of my guests were "wowed"!
Both my ceremony and reception were at the Berg Event Space. It is a beautiful loft space, which required little to no added decor. I got away with doing all the decorating myself (minus the floral arrangements), and I'm not crafty! If you a...
re wanting a ceremony that is not in a church, country club, or hotel, it is the perfect space. Very functional, and the staff is very helpful. The only slight in their service was that they did not clean the floors very well, and many of the guests who had removed their shoes had soot-colored feet at the night's end.
I had both my wedding and reception at the Berg and everything was beautiful. I received multiple compliments from guests that the space was awesome for a wedding/reception. The space is expensive - and there are a lot of additional fees that g...
o along with the space - so make sure you understand your contract.
I wasn't aware of it at the time - but after the wedding one of my friends told me that a member of the staff "scolded" her for bringing in an adult beverage while she was setting up. My groom also said he was scolded as well right before he was supposed to walk down the aisle. While I should have told my group that alcohol was a no-no - I kind of wish it would have been handled a little differently. They had no idea and felt horrible. Other than that we were very happy with the experience.
Could not be more happy with this space. Yes they have strict rules despite paying them a lot of money. But it IS worth it. Best place in Kansas City to have a wedding and a reception combo.
Response from the Vendor on 05/19/2012
Thanks Chelsea! Your wedding was a blast! I'm glad you realize that our policies are in place to make sure you have the best, most well run event possible. Congrats!
I had been to a wedding at the Berg before and absolutely loved it! So when my fiance and I were looking at spots it was one we knew we had to visit, and on first look he was sold as well. The space is really beautiful. It had the urban and mod...
ern yet still very classy look we were going for. The court yard, freight elevator, and bridal suite created the perfect settings for pictures; while the magnetic wall was a great way for us to display our story and pictures for all of our friends and family to enjoy!
We took advantage of their day of coordinator service and without a doubt was one of the best choices we made. The staff was friendly, organized, knowledgeable, and incredibly easy to work! With them in charge I wasn't concerned about anything, and it made me have a surprising low stress kind of day! Thinking back we wouldn't have changed anything and would have chosen the Berg all over again!
Response from the Vendor on 05/19/2012
Thanks Kim! We had a great time working on and coordinating your event. All of the centerpieces you designed were awesome and we loved how organized you are! A wedding planner's dream! Congrats to you and Mike!
The Berg was incredible to work with. I was an out-of-town bride and they were so flexible with scheduling leading up to the wedding. We were unable to have a rehearsal (held ceremony and reception at the Berg) since they had a Friday night e...
vent booked but everything went great. They handeld my large wedding party in such a professional manner and coordinated the ceremony perfectly! The reception...it was fantastic! From the security to the bartenders, everything was great. They also worked well with all of my vendors and friends that were helping out. If you are looking for a downtown rustic loft feel, The Berg is a wonderful option all year round. If you are doing your ceremony and recption there I highly recommend using their recommended vendors that have transitioned the space before, it was so nice to not have to think twice that it would happen smoothly.
We had our ceremony and reception at the Berg and we couldnt be happier with how things turned out. The staff was very friendly and made the whole process very simple for us. They also went above and beyond what they were obligated to do in the...
contract to make sure our day went very smoothly! The venue itself is beautiful and made for awesome pictures. Would definitely recommend this venue to anyone.
Response from the Vendor on 05/19/2012
Thanks for the great review Scarlet! Your outdoor ceremony was truly memorable and we loved seeing your wedding video afterwards!
We loved our reception at the Berg Event Space! The space is gorgeous and offers an up-scale, modern loft feeling not found in other KC venues. The options/amenities are great also- there's an outdoor courtyard, different furniture available to...
choose from, and a big kitchen for caterers. Jillian was very helpful- she met with us multiple times to plan the layout of the room, as well as for a private wine tasting. They have great options for bar packages and the staff was wonderful the night of!!
The only issue we had, as others have mentioned, was that we couldn't start decorating until 4 hours before the reception. This was difficult as our ceremony started 2 hours before and my family had to rush to make it on time- they missed out on some family pictures too because of the time constraint.
Response from the Vendor on 05/19/2012
Thanks Brooke! Your reception was one of the best decorated events we've seen. People are constantly asking about your Scrabble letters and magnetic wall monogram. I also have your mother to thank for turning me on to my new favorite wine du...
ring our wine tasting!!
We do offer additional hours for either event or set up for a fee.
We really enjoyed the customer service and attention to detail we received from coordinators at the Berg Event Space. They met with us a month before the wedding to layout the floor plan of our reception and answered all our questions in a very...
timely manner.
The only con is that they would not allow us to begin decorating for our reception until 4 hours immediately prior to our reception, which is when the wedding started. This meant we had to have a large group of family and friends go directly from the wedding to the Berg to begin decorating (very quickly!) for our reception. We WERE offered to purchase more time to decorate but it was at a ridiculously high cost.
Response from the Vendor on 11/28/2011
Thank you for the review W&J! We enjoyed working with you. Your decorating crew did an amazing job putting together a beautiful reception! We especially loved the tulle flowered branches.
I was looking at this venue for my upcoming wedding reception. Unfortunately for us the venue was booked for all of our prospective dates. Even still I was incredibly impressed as Jillian was very prompt and very helpful with information I requ...
ested and tried very much to find something that would work for us. I am delighted with her professionalism and promptness.I am disappointed that it has not worked out for this event but I will certainly be keeping Berg Event Space in mind for any future events.
Response from the Vendor on 11/28/2011
Happy to help! Thanks for the review! We hope you've found a great wedding venue and don't forget we love Rehearsal Dinners at The Berg too!
The Berg was a pleasure to work with.
Very helpful when it came to meeting our needs leading up to the weekend and during the night of the event. Appreciated the quick responses and all the coordination since our families were not living in KC...
- that helped tremendously knowing that we were in good hands the day of. The venue is just spectacular and speaks for itself- rustic feel with a modern vibe and amenities in the heart of downtown KC. Had no complaints there. All the furniture was set up just the way we wanted and they were a huge help the night of with the mics and technical elements. The only issue we had that I can think of was the bar getting backed up due to the kegs being foamy - but it turned out that people made friends in line and we switched to bottles to speed things up. they even let us store our decor until the next day. I'd highly recommend the Berg!
Response from the Vendor on 11/28/2011
Thank you for the review S! We're glad we helped make your out of town wedding weekend a little more stress-free. Big shout out to our favorite mother-in-law Dottie!
I did not end up using this vendor. But if you have the money to fork out I would so pick this place. It would be the perfect place to have an all in one place for a wedding. I loved the old but new flare this place had
Response from the Vendor on 11/28/2011
We hope your wedding and reception were amazing! Even if they weren't at The Berg! Our off season and Friday evening rates are great for saving big on the big day.
My husband and I looked at more than 30 different venues, and he saw this by himself at first. He liked it so much that it made it into our top four, and when I saw it I was sold. We used the magnetic wall as a huge photo wall, and had a vide...
obooth in the side room that a lot of people took advantage of. The lounge seating was nice (a good place for my FG to crash), and there was attention to detail, even in the bathroom (which I didn't actually go into, but heard about). We had been talking back and forth with one person, and right before the wedding there was a change in coordinators, but nothing was forgotten or miscommunicated. Very friendly and professional, and they made sure the night was going smoothly.
Response from the Vendor on 11/28/2011
Thanks Lisa! We are so grateful we made the 30 cut! We will pass kudos on to the bathroom designers :)
They were easy to work with and the communication was great.
The Berg was amazing! We were so lucky to get married at the Berg! Everyone was very helpful and fun! We would highly recommend this venue for any event!
Thank you for a beautiful wedding,
Heather and Jason Hern
Berg Event Space is a converted loft space with modern touches, yet a cozzy feel. The exposed wooden trusses and original brick wall give it a rustic look while the concrete bars bring in the contemporary side. The staff was very easy to work w...
ith, always got back to me, and always had a smile on their faces. We loved the Berg!!
If you are looking for a beautiful, modern space that doesn't require an extravagent flower/decor budget to look amazing, this is it. As a bonus, the event managers at Berg are real pros, and will walk you through every detail of your event fr...
om start to finish in advance of the big day, so they know and can accommodate all of your plans/preferences. The only drawback is the way alcohol is handled -- you have to purchase it from Berg (at a mark-up, on a per-drink basis) -- but they have several ways of helping you to stay within your liquor budget, and total liquor costs seemed similar to what comparable places charge. I had both my ceremony and reception there this January, and everyone raved about the place.
We loved our venue. The location is perfect and the staff were absolutely wonderful!!! I would advise keeping the reception around the 150 or less mark as we were close to 190 and it was a very tight squeeze.
Loved this space. It definitely fits my now-husband and I's personality and all of our guests enjoyed this space as well. The bar was well maintained. The staff was so nice to us, we enjoyed working with them!
Loved the vintage qualities of the space and that it was walking distance to our hotel and the P&L District. I had 130 guests and do not recommend any more than that for a seated dinner without losing your dance floor. Beware of the strip...
club on the back side of the building - no problems, but it looks tacky when driving by. Also beware that you are required to use The Berg's alcohol which I did not know until reading the contract. However, it was reasonably priced compared to other venues. Do not count on their "Coordinators" to do anything at all to help with your planning. Almost all of their "preferred vendors" were very high-priced, they wouldn't let us drop things off early to decorate, and they wouldn't even help with a table layout, which makes a seating chart very difficult. Great for a unique indoor space, but in hindsight I may have gone with an all-inclusive hotel for the convenience and value.
My husband and I love urban living and this space epitomizes an elegant urban loft. That said, even our older guests who prefer traditional commented on how beautiful the space was and what an intimate, warm feel it had.
Loved the space - the staff was great . . . only downside is parking . . . but the location is great.
Our wedding at Berg Event Space was everything we had hoped for. We were looking for a unique space to have both our ceremony and reception - and Berg was perfect. The loft-style space and amazing people combined to give our guests an amazing...
experience with modern touches. The space itself is so beautiful there is no need to do much, if any, additional decorating. We held our ceremony in the space and utilized a circle in the round seating arrangement which resulted in an intimate, personal experience for us and our guests. The room was flipped very quickly, while guests were free to mingle in the outdoor courtyard. Our guests raved! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars across the board is because it was a bit more expensive than some of the other venues, with a similar feel, we looked at.
We couldn't have picked a better venue for our reception. It was PERFECT! My husband and I are very artsy and intouch with our "Urban" side. The view is gorgeous, the exposed brick walls and rafter beams helped us save move because we didn't ha...
ve to decorate the venue. We had around 300 guests and the venue says its hold 250. There was no issue there and it was a dance party all night long. The event coordinator couldn't have been any better, so helpful and really open to all your ideas. They didn't try and take control they were there to listen to you and what you wanted for your event. We originally thought we were going to do a sit down dinner. The coordinator talked us into having waiters/waitresses that passed around hors d'ourves. Then we had a few different areas setup with food. The reason i bring that up is because it serious set the mood of it being a relaxed, cool, trendy reception. I wouldn't have changed anything. We LOVE the BERG!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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