The Kelly Gallery Gardens

o wants to get married in a natural, organic, woodsy garden setting. In terms of photography, Kelly and her team were on top of every request we had and catered to our exact aesthetic. Kelly really takes the time to get the most elegant, graceful, and beautiful photos capturing our emotion and special moments. Kelly and her staff are exceptional and will not disappoint, we PROMISE!

ce will not be like those of the other reviewers who felt well taken care of. The biggest stress of my wedding was the lack of care and communication with the venue which was completely unnecessary and avoidable. We were told by Kelly herself that everything would be setup for us Friday so Saturday we could decorate and have rehearsal. Saturday we arrived and most of the reception area was setup, however the tables were dirty with spilled soda on them so we couldn't decorate right away, none of the chairs for the ceremony were set out, nor was the chandelier in the tree. The carriage house was also dirty which we had to point out to the venue to take care of. There were holes in the dance floor that we had to ask them to fill and cover so no one would step in them. It was like we had to tell them how to do their job multiple times. We were assured that it would all be taken care of Saturday night in time for the wedding the next day. We showed up Sunday morning, just hours before the wedding and nothing was done. I was crying on my wedding day because I had no idea if anything was going to be done right because our venue couldn't do the bare minimum of what any event space would provide. To top it off I was told the morning of the wedding that the stream (which we specifically choose the location of the ceremony for that beautiful running stream) was broken a week ago. I am giving the venue 3 stars because they somehow pulled it all together that morning, got the chairs out, filled the holes and helped with parking so it all worked out, but it felt like we had to be on top of them just to do their job. I did not feel treated like a Bride that paid thousands of dollars to use a venue. We even had to pay hundreds of dollars to be able to use an outside photographer. Thankfully, it did all work out in the end, and thankfully I had an awesome Day of Coordinator to stay on top of things, but this caused completely unnecessary stress and worry leading up to the wedding, which made everything seemed rushed to get done in time. If you don't choose Kelly to be your photographer, I can't recommend this venue. She was not there the weekend of the wedding, and her staff was not prepared to take care of us without her.

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o other venue! I toured many other venues who were very expensive and had many rules and restrictions. The Kelly Gallery is gorgeous and very reasonable in price! Not to mentioned the amazing pictures that both Bri and Kelly captured! I was very surprised to see so many great photos as I had four young children in my wedding party who were very active and hyper during the shots. Kelly and Bri worked very well with the children in my wedding party. Thank you so much for make our Big Day so special!

e down to earth and ensure all guests are taken care of, as if we are family. The gardens are breathtaking and romantic, complete with a pond, ducks, gazebos, secret paths, a fire pit, an open sky for the perfect sunset views, a big white tent for hosting, and a carriage house for event use, as well. The Kelly Gallery sets itself apart from all other venues because of its uniqueness and Kelly's loving approach to all activities hosted here.

e you and your hubby to be can stay the night in. You'll wake up the day of your wedding in a gorgeous white room to the sounds of nature. Kelly and Brie are super sweet, accommodating and helpful as well. You can feel their love of photography, nature and weddings. Trust me and choose The Gardens at the Kelly Gallery for your perfect outdoor ceremony!

wedding preparation and did an amazing job keeping me calm and collected. Kelly is such a wonderful photographer. I could not say enough about how perfect the Kelly Gallery is. I will never forget the beautiful wedding that we had here. My guests all had amazing compliments for the scenery. PERFECT VENUE!! LOVE THE KELLY GALLERY!! AMAZING STAFF, AMAZING PHOTOS, AND AMAZING SCENERY!!

questions and helped us plan for the ceremony and reception so that there were no unanswered questions or concerns on our big day. We are so thankful we chose to get married here!

as perfect for families with kids, since they were able to feed the fish in the pond, actually fish and catch the fish, and have room to run around. After the wedding we all felt like we would not have changed a thing if we did it over again. The bride and groom were very happy with their special day. We hired Sara, who works at the Kelly Gallery to help coordinate the day of the wedding and she was fabulous. We couldn't have managed without her help. I highly reccomend this venue for your wedding or event.

ator in the KC area and we have successfully managed hundreds of weddings/events. Based on our experience, I can tell you reception venues have an event manager. They are responsible for following (or setting) a timeline (we provided a very detailed timeline to the owner Kelly and spent two hours during our final meeting reviewing it and doing a property walk through). In addition, the manager makes sure your vendors arrive and things run smoothly. They are responsible for making sure the bride and groom and families are happy and have everything they need. There responsibility is to MANAGE the event. To this end I was EXTREMELY disappointed with Kelly. She promised us she would fulfill certain responsibilities outlined in the timeline (highlighted for her convenience) and would manager the event with an assistant. She was not even at the event. The only thing I can credit Kelly with is getting tent heaters because it got pretty cold on our wedding day. Now, where to start... We got ready at the house which was dirty(cobwebs and dead flies in the room). Kelly also does portrait photography and her ethics are very questionable. We hired an outside photographer (you pay a fee to do this) and we specifically asked Kelly not to take photos but to focus on the event management. Our photographer is one of the best in KC so we didn't need her photos too. Kelly actually had the audacity to ask her "assistant" to follow our photographer so she could copy his photos! We know this because her assistant told us. We had to ask her to kindly stop twice. Then, during the ceremony, Kelly was sneaking around behind us taking photos. Our hired photographer had to go out of his way to make sure she wasn't in the shots (many had to be trashed). Shortly there after, she posted her photos on Facebook taking credit for the event as her own. She had no permission to do so and didn't give credit to our amazing florist or event designer. After the ceremony, Kelly and her assistant were no where to be found. My friends who actually took over running the event saw her take plates of cookies off our display before we had even cut the cake (or guests had gone through - a huge no no in this business)and retreat into the house. There was no manager working with the catering company to ensure dinner was served on time, no one that checked up on us to see if we needed anything, etc. She never even came into the tent or said congratulations. Later in the night, I went to the house and I found Kelly entertaining her entire family (who was in town) around the dinner table. We helped get Kelly's business off the ground initially-we were the second wedding she booked and she asked my mom for her industry experience. My mom spent countless hours planning her Open House, writing her contracts, putting her in touch with vendors, giving advice, etc. We worked professionally with Kelly on her open houses and her ethics were questioned here as well (not giving credit on FB). She cares about bettering herself and she ruined my wedding day. My mom and I were beyond stressed and I am so embarrassed my friends had to work b/c Kelly didn't do her job. Moral of the story if you book here-hire a outside planner!

appealing light quality and feel like "moments" she just captured. She has a good eye for catching these kinds of moments, and her place is designed specifically for photographing. The atmosphere and Kelly herself are very relaxed. Every time I met with her to discuss my wedding plans, I left feeling less stressed and that getting married was actually pretty easy. The actual day of the wedding, she was a HUGE help, going above and beyond our expectations. She has recently installed a permanent onsite reception tent, which we used in our wedding. My entire family (and my now in-laws) were impressed by her venue and her photos. I highly recommend, especially if you want to work with someone who is relaxed and want to get married somewhere tucked away from the city and tranquil. It was perfect for our small outdoor wedding.

ere obviously well-loved and cared for. I look at the photos of the wedding and still find it hard to believe this was my daughter's wedding. It was like being in a fairy tale. I highly recommend The Kelly Gallery for anyone dreaming of a fairy tale garden wedding.

ardens, and it was everything we had hoped it would be. The gardens and flowers, the gazebos, the ducks swimming in the pond... It all made for a wonderful day. We held our cocktail hour and reception under a beautiful tent that just topped off the entire event. I have to say, the tent was impressive and the view was to die for. The venue is so private and secluded and Kelly and her staff make you feel like you are right at home. Everyone on the staff has such a beautiful positive energy and everything was stress free from day one. I would go back there every year to have an event because the place is just so breathtaking and I loved working with everybody involved. Also, my guests keep talking about how awesome the place was. Thanks, Kelly!