UNION

We wanted to get married near the Crossroads as we had both lived there when we were younger. We toured at least a half dozen venues around the KC metro/downtown area and Union was unique in a few important ways that made it the perfect venue for us. The building is newly renovated but maintained its old-time feeling (beautiful, exposed brick and wood features) and has three floors plus its rooftop has an incredible view of downtown which we did our first look on and the pictures turned out great. Having three floors allowed for multiple layout options and for the ceremony and reception to be in the same place, which was a big feature for us. Their tables for the reception are great and we did not need to use linens because the tables looked so good with just flowers and candles, which is nice as it was one less thing we had to worry about. Plus, the new elevator was great for catering and elderly guests to avoid the stairs. The basement is very cool, it was built like a speakeasy which was ideal for cocktail hour. We used their drink/bar package and were able to customize everything we wanted, that process did take a few iterations and I would recommend starting that process early to get your quote because drinks can be an important part of the night. We had an open bar, and everyone had a good time! The kitchen has new appliances for vendors to use, the air conditioning is awesome which kept everyone comfortable (was 95 degrees outside on our wedding day). Another accommodating feature of the venue is the 24-hour time allotment so you can go back in the morning to get any items you want to leave overnight which we took advantage of and were very thankful we had that option, very few places allow more than 12-hours. I would highly recommend touring the venue, look at their Instagram page too as the pictures are impressive and you can see what has been done there. It is a great, photogenic space that can be configured into whatever your vision may be.

Our experience at Union was an absolute dream from start to finish. There were so many things about this venue that put it head and shoulders above all the other options we looked at: the DTKC location (especially the proximity to the Kauffman Center); the aesthetic and layout of the space itself; the amazing rooftop views; the BYOB package; and most importantly, the 24-hour rental. We are a Latino American couple and knew we would want to keep celebrating deep into the night; Union was the only venue we looked at that would allow us to do that without worrying about getting people out of the venue/cleaning everything up—it was SO nice not to think about that on the wedding night, knowing we could come back to clean up the next morning. Even better than all of that was the quality of service we received from the Union staff. Clay went above and beyond in putting together our beverage package, even doing his own mixology experiments to help us perfect one of our signature cocktails. Shannon stayed up with us the entire wedding night, taking care of everything until we left the venue at 3 am. But the realest of them all was Allison, our day-of coordinator. She was so friendly, helpful, and easy to work with; we could tell that she really cared about making our day special. On the wedding day, she made everything run so smoothly that my husband and I did not have to do anything but show up and get married! We could not have asked for better support throughout the entire process of planning this event, up to and including the wedding day itself. One last thing I really liked about this venue is that they offer so many great additional services (e.g. photobooth, ceremony arch, etc.), but they never tried to upsell us on them. We always had the option of adding stuff on, but we never felt pressured to do so, which allowed us to create the event we wanted at the price point we were comfortable with. Ultimately, we felt like Union’s goal was to use their extensive resources and expertise to help us create the experience we wanted. And that’s exactly what we got! I wholeheartedly recommend this venue on every level. Get married here! You won’t regret it.

Absolutely gorgeous venue!!! The bartendering team & venue coordinators were absolutely wonderful to work with! The amount of professionalism and kindness was the perfect way to help ease the stresses of planning a wedding. Not only was the staff amazing to work with, but upon the date of our wedding, a medical emergency occurred and they adjusted to help as much as they could. We THANK YOU! With Love, The Tamayo's

We loved working with everyone at UNION! The space is bright and beautiful with a wonderful staff. Our coordinator, Allison, made things easy and kept us sane. Highly, highly recommend this venue and working with Allison. Thank you!!

Union 828 was an absolutely amazing venue to work with for our wedding! We loved the look and feel of the space as soon as we toured it and the location is unbeatable for easy access to hotels in the crossroads. We were able to use all three floors for our wedding day and having so much space helped everything to flow smoothly. We ended up doing pretty minimal flowers and decor and this worked perfectly with the space; it was already so beautiful that we didn’t feel like we were sparse on decorations or flowers at all. Clay, the bar concierge, was incredibly helpful and willing to make as many adjustments as we wanted to our bar proposal and answered so many questions from us throughout the process. The bartenders were INCREDIBLE and we heard wonderful things about the bar service from our friends and family! They were very attentive and kept the line at the bar moving smoothly all night. Lastly, we had Allison as our Day of Coordinator and WOW, not enough words to express how detailed, thoughtful, and easy to work with she was. If there were any hiccups or problems throughout the day we never heard about it! She made our day feel seamless and so easy! We got to just relax and enjoy being with our friends and family while Allison took care of all the details! Overall we loved this venue and would highly recommend it as well as the coordination services!

We are so happy that we chose UNION for our wedding venue! It is exactly what we were looking for. The space is gorgeous! We loved that it was a 24h rental. We also loved the BYOB of the venue. It was a great location for us - very central and easy for out of town guests. Having a wedding in winter was a gamble, but having the ceremony and reception in one space meant no driving if there was inclement weather. Our rooftop photos are DIVINE!! Great lighting indoors for photos as well. We loved working with the team - Jessica, Hayden, and Madison were all amazing. Madison was our day of coordinator which helped take so much wedding stress off of my shoulders. She is a BOSS and got things handled so everything went perfectly. I cannot say enough amazing things about her - she truly made the wedding everything I wanted. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend checking out UNION.

Union was the perfect venue for my daughter's December wedding. Beautiful historic building in downtown Kansas City with easy access to hotels & parking. Loved the option to move between 3 levels for each activity during the evening. Special kudos to our Union planner, Madison P. She stepped in about 6 weeks before the event & handled all the details & vendor coordination so the day/evening went flawlessly. She never lost her smile & positive attitude. Highly recommend

UNION is one of the most gorgeous venues in downtown KC! Our guests could not get over how cool this space was. The string lights and exposed brick give the perfect industrial feel and the location in the heart of downtown is second to none! The staff is incredible, special shout-out to Madison and Hayden who helped so much to make our day perfect!

We had our wedding at Union on 9/30 and there were things that we absolutely loved about our experience and things that were furstrating. Pros: - 24 hour rental. This was HUGE. The other venues we looked at nickel-and-dimed you to death for more time... Union please never change this because it is so unique and SO helpful!! - BYOB. Although, yes, you have to pay Union for the non-alcoholic bar setup, bringing our own alcohol was still cheaper than any package we could find at any venue. The bartenders were very friendly and did a great job only opening one bottle at a time so we were able to return what was unopened. - Flexibility. Union advertises themself as a blank canvas and they lived up to this! They were not only accommodating to our ideas, but supportive as well in terms of decor, layout, etc. - Sales tax was included in their prices!! This seems so small, but when you're paying thousands for a venue, it adds up. Cons: - Communication. This was by far the #1 frustration throughout the whole wedding planning process. I had to follow up on almost every email I sent to our client concierge... even during wedding week, I didn't get replies to emails. Additionally, there were some small details that varied between our brochure, versus what was told to us during the tour, versus what was told to us by our client concierge. Luckily it wasn't anything major, but just annoying to clarify. Lastly, I would've given Union 4/5 stars up until the situation that happened the day after our wedding. We packed everything (every. single. thing.) up the night of the wedding and left it by the back door to the alleyway so my parents could drive up, load their cars, and leave the next morning. My mom got a text from a girl from Union at 8:30ish. My mom told her that her and my dad would be there around 9:30/9:45 to pick up our stuff and the girl told my mom that was perfect. Union states you have until 10 AM the day after your event to load out. My mom showed up at 9:35 and the back door was locked. While she was knocking, Madison called my mom but my mom didn't answer because she was at the back door and her phone was in her car. Because my mom didn't answer on the FIRST ring, Madison called me AND my husband the MORNING AFTER OUR WEDDING and woke us up?! Wtf?! Who calls the bride and groom the morning after the wedding??? My mom's call log said Madison called her once at 9:36, then Madison called me and my husband at 9:37. We didn't answer so she called my mom again and my mom had gotten back in her car and picked up the phone when Madison called again at 9:39. Madison called us but never called our day-of coordinator? Madison was extremely disrespectful on the phone when talking to my mom and was telling her that she needed to get our stuff, there were people coming in, we had so much stuff to pick up, etc. Meanwhile, my mom is on the phone telling her the she is literally standing outside trying to get her things but that she can't get in. I was appalled at how unprofessional the whole situation was. Our things were completely out of the way of any cleaning and setting up that needed to be done. If you say we have until 10 AM, then don't berate us for not being there at 9:30- which is ironic because my parents WERE there, but couldn't get in. The situation really left a sour taste in our mouth.

UNION was everything that we could have wanted in a venue! We loved the multi-floor design, and getting to use the rooftop for pictures. We utilized the light wall option as the backdrop behind our head table, and it was the perfect touch. Madison worked with us throughout the planning process, and made sure that we had everything taken care of so that our day would run smoothly. Would highly recommend booking with UNION!

We had our eyes on UNION before we even moved back to Kansas City, and our wedding at this venue was everything we hoped it would be. It's a beautiful space that really doesn't need much decorating, and the atmosphere was perfect for the event. We had the ceremony on the first floor, reception on the second, and the cocktail hour and after party in the speakeasy. With all the space for people to spread around, everyone seemed to find their spot during the reception to talk, dance, drink, etc. And having the space for 24 hours made setup and loading out all our stuff so much easier. Not to mention the team at UNION was amazing to work with. Super responsive, and was so nice about answering our seemingly endless stream of questions.

My husband and I got married in August of this year and I couldn’t imagine our wedding having been any more perfect! The venue and the team, Madison especially, were amazing! The day went so smoothly from start to finish. 1000/10 recommend using this venue and the planning services they offer!! 🤍

My now-husband and I walked into about 3 other city skyline rentals and when we walked into the UNION, we knew it was the one. The speakeasy is literally so magical and set our dark and moody vibes. It was everything we both wanted. It was so incredibly nice that it’s 3 floors, but also includes the rooftop for a gorgeous KC skyline for photos? How much more perfect can it be for us as a city couple?! Walk-thru Wednesdays are a life saver. I believe anyone can walk in, tour the venue, but as a couple, having access to the venue to try out how our centerpieces would like, be there to physically map things out, move tables around, check the lighting, getting video stills beforehand during a gorgeous day made our wedding that much more perfect. We went to the Walk-Thru Wednesdays about 3 times and each time, it felt like things were just so much more solidified. I didn’t have to imagine if the decorations would go with the table or worried about if the chairs were too close together. I could just go to the venue and arrange it how I’d like and see if the dance floor was an appropriate size. As someone who plans a lot and has a ton of anxiety, this made me feel so much more at ease. 

For communication, just go to walk-thru Wednesdays. To be honest, I had trouble emailing the venue or calling them so it was much easier for me to go in person and they were so kind! I would say the bridal suite was absolutely stunning, but I think more ventilation in there is definitely needed and outlets. A third station or a tall bar chair would’ve been much more convenient. I felt terrible that one of the artists had to work with someone in a low chair. There were 3 mirrors, but only 2 high chairs. We had to do a makeshift station, but I believe for our Hair&MakeUpArtists, they really prioritized the natural light to make sure that we looked our best. There also is only a 1 2-outlet on the wall with the mirrors and there’s one on the one by the dresses for the fan, but for a room having about 8 people, 2 fans were definitely needed. I would also say that it would’ve been helpful if there were more trays or counter space for our HMUAs to set their things. It worked out, but yeah, it is a slightly smaller bridal suite, so I would say… 3-4 bridesmaids max. I had 6 bridesmaids + flower lady, but thankfully during the morning, half of us were running errands and helping set up so it wasn’t as bad. Also, the bluetooth setup they have in the bridal suite was so easy to use and already there. No need for us to remember those Bluetooth speakers we always forget! 
Madison was the venue coordinator and she was amazing at making us feel comfortable and giving us options on what we could possibly do and also make amazing suggestions for the timeline or how we can migrate from floor to floor. Hayden was the amazing bar manager at the UNION who was incredible at communication and was making sure all of our alcohol was in order! Having a BringYourOwnAlcohol package is just incredible and having them as bartenders was *mwah* chef’s kiss. We enjoyed all the staff at the UNION and we’re so happy to have had our perfect wedding here. I can’t imagine anyone regretting getting married in such a beautiful, beautiful venue already on its own. I honestly thought I had too many decorations that took a little bit away from the venue’s ambiance that I wanted captured in the photos.

The Union team went above and beyond to make our wedding exactly as we envisioned and seamless every step of the way. Using the coordinator through the venue, she was able to direct all of our vendor communication and set up the venue making the process stress free and to best execute our vision for the night. Madison worked with us every step of the way and on the day of the wedding took care of everything we needed allowing us to enjoy the evening without interruptions. Madison and the Team exceeded all expectations and make sure our Wedding was perfect. 10/10 recommend using The Union for venue and coordination.

UNION was the only event we toured, it was meant to be right from the start. They were always so kind and helpful and our day turned out to be absolutely fantastic. The speakeasy was such a hit!! Thank you for such an epic day, we loved it so much.

UNION was a great experience! We booked over 2 years before our wedding. The process was seamless and everything was in place prior to the wedding. Everything went smoothly and everyone knew expectations. Would highly recommend!

From the moment we visited UNION we knew that this would be our venue! The unique multiple floors made our reception flow seamlessly from cocktail hour to dinner, to dancing. And the speakeasy was so fun and unique, everyone was raving about it! Madison was so fun to work with, getting prepared to set up the big day, and her assistant was so helpful throughout the reception, assisting our coordinator with anything and everything!

UNION is such a unique space in the Crossroads of downtown Kansas City! We fell in love with the three story building to house our guests for every step of our wedding night- ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Ceremony on the main floor, cocktail hour in the speakeasy of the building (so cool!) and reception on the top floor, (and after party back in the speakeasy!) The only flip necessary was moving some chairs which took NO time due to the quickness of the team. The brick backdrop is a beautiful canvas for all decor and the farmhouse style wooden tables and chairs provided are perfect for a no linen reception like we did! Walk through Wednesday is also such a bonus when planning. Jessica is super knowledgeable and has creative ideas to help make the night what you want it. Madison was an amazing day of coordinator and kept us on schedule the whole day, gathered our belongings for an easy clean out, and was so easy to work with. We were also able to step on the roof to take rooftop pictures at sunset and they turned out amazing!! Fantastic venue. Thanks, UNION!!

My husband and I had the PERFECT wedding day at Union. My husband and I had gotten so stressed with planning and figuring out last minute details, especially as out of town clients, but our client concierge Madison was AMAZING. She was so accessible and met with my husband and I over zoom and then in person the week of the wedding to go over details and offer some suggestions that we loved and took. She definitely worked hard, supported our visions for our day, and advocated for us as a few different complications came up. The team the day of was so awesome and made everything go so smoothly (shoutout Hayden for taking us to the rooftop for sunset pictures!!!) The space was the best for our wedding with the cocktail hour in the speakeasy following our ceremony, dinner on the second floor, dancing on the main floor, and an afterparty in the speakeasy. Several guests later told us that they loved that we had the dancing and music on a separate floor so other guests could chat upstairs. We also worked with Union's epic vendor The Russell. One of the other best choices that we would not have even considered without Union! 12/10 recommend this venue. It is gorgeous and the team worked hard to help our visions come to life for our big day!!!

We got married at UNION on NYE and it was absolutely PERFECT! The day was more than we ever could have imagined. The venue provides everything thing that you need with multiple levels so all the events were able to be held at one location and not to mention the speakeasy bar which was incredible for our NYE after party. The bridal party was also able to get ready at the venue in the beautiful bridal suite which made the entire day so convenient especially with the 24 hour rental. Most of all the staff was AMAZING!! We couldn't have done it without Jessica and her team. She made the entire planning process so easy and smooth and they went above and beyond for us on our special day! I HIGHLY recommend the venue and their planning services because it seriously was the best day ever!

Holy cow, Union is such a BEAUTIFUL event space--the exposed brick, wood floors, and string lighting creates the perfect, most romantic, coziest vibe. The two floors (plus speakeasy) makes it easy to be creative in how you transition between different portions of your event. The rooftop is an added bonus for incredible photos with views of the city. My husband and I have gotten so many compliments on the space since our wedding! The venue team was extremely easy to communicate with throughout the planning process. Both before and after booking the space, they are transparent with what is allowed in the venue space, costs, etc. It was easy to set up a BYOB venue-run bar and organize the add-ons we wanted (sparkler exit, edison light bulb feature, and yard games). Highly recommend this venue!

This venue was absolutely gorgeous. The staff as helpful and the rooms all look so great it only took minimal decorations. I wish I had added the day of planning / coordination so I could’ve relaxed a bit more, but all in all we were extremely happy. Ashtyn and Hayden were phenomenal!!

I recently had my wedding at Union, and it was absolutely magical. The space has unlimited options for how you want your big day to be laid out, and the speakeasy is a perfect place for cocktail hour! I also chose to have their in-house planning services to help me prepare for my wedding. Ladies - this is the best decision you will ever make. Jessica and Ashtyn made the planning process easy, manageable and ensured our wedding went off without a hitch. They communicated with my vendors and made sure our day was 100% stress free! I cannot say enough amazing things about Union and their planning team, but I promise if you choose them for your event, you will not be disappointed!

This venue is so unique and beautiful! We booked it because of the beautiful brick and wooden tables. We knew we would not need a ton of decorations since the venue itself was breathtaking. It has a speakeasy in the basement where we held our cocktail hour and we were able to take all of our pictures on the roof which has a wonderful view of the city! We love this venue because they have a list of vendors you could use or use your own! It was very flexible with what we were wanting! You also get the entire venue for 24 hours which makes everything less stressful! There is not need for rentals for chairs or tables and minimal table cloths are only needed if you utilize the plastic folding tables that also come with your package. The staff at UNION are so easy to work with and so kind! They are sure to stay on top of you with any documentation you are missing and also offer services such as planning and gathering insurance from all vendors. Theyreally just take care of you and ensure you night is memorable! Loved this venue so so much!

This was our second wedding as COVID had a say our our day last year. So we were excited to celebrate this year with everyone we did have some hiccups with our wedding the day of with security and a bag being stolen from the speakeasy. It was not any of the employees I want to make that clear. It was a random person off of the street. After discussing this with their corporate office, they are working on fixing the issues and making sure security is much better as this has never happened to anyone before there. I cannot say enough good things about Ashton. She handled herself very professionally, was calm when she knew we were upset about the bag and was very empathetic. She has always gotten back to me and been responsive not just via email. Hands down she is the best employee there at Union! While we never imagined that a random person from the street would have done this in broad daylight and we were very upset, Ashton made the situation a little better by being so kind and professional. Ashton, you made our experience a better one by being so great! You are a rockstar! Also, Ashley with their corporate office was amazing too! She was very professional and kind, she addressed all of my concerns about the issue and other security measures, she definitely made things better! She is making sure our one time situation doesn’t happen to anyone else! Thank you Ashley! I appreciate you so much! To anyone booking a venue in a large city please consider extra security measures and make sure you lock up your stuff when you aren’t there.

Overall 2 out of 5 stars. The price was decent and having the venue for 24 hour is nice to have, but the event person representing the venue showed up 12 minutes late on the day of our event and no one answered the phone when we called to get in so we had no idea on when we would be able to get in. Don’t lock the bathroom doors because their bathroom doors lock you in the bathroom and you cannot get out. I, the groom, was locked in a bathroom and could not get out until we had to break the door. We told someone about the bathroom door, but they still have not done anything about it and we’re shocked again when we told them about 5 days later. And lock your stuff up in your vehicle because someone came into our venue on the day of our wedding and stole items from our wedding party. Their employees will stay in their back office the entire time and don’t pay a lot of attention to you during the day of your wedding. We would have picked another venue if we had the foresight of what would transpire on the day of our wedding.

Working with UNION was so great. We live out of state and Jessica and the team made sure we could get into the venue when we came to Kansas City -- which was so appreciated! They made us feel so special and celebrated and on the wedding day, everything was on time and ran so smoothly! They were so organized and we knew we were in the best hands with them on our side! We also loved that the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were all in the same place -- it was so convenient for our guests! And, we highly recommend doing the cocktail hour downstairs in the Speakeasy, everyone loved it!

My husband and I got married at Union on 8.21.21 and it was an absolute dream! If you are even remotely thinking about adding on full service coordination DO IT 👏 You will NOT regret it! Jessica and Ashtyn were amazing to work with, and we will definitely miss our monthly meetings. Wedding planning is so stressful but we always felt a million times better after our meetings with them. On the day of the wedding they were super heroes, I don’t know how they do it! I also don’t know how people pull off weddings without coordinators. Whether it was getting me a pre-ceremony beer to calm my nerves, making sure my husband and I were fed, and also running around the venue taking instax pics of everyone for our wedding guest book, they truly go above and beyond! Plus they also packed up all of our stuff and made it super easy for my parents to pick it all up the next day. Ashtyn and Jessica weren’t the only super heroes though, we also had an amazing experience with their beverage coordinator and the bar tenders that worked the night of the wedding. Every time I went up to the bar she asked “Okay and for your other hand?” 😂 It was truly a night we will never forget and it went off with no issues thanks to an amazing team of people. We’re so happy we had our wedding at Union!

Brides, this space is beautiful! However, if you are not a Type A planner I would not recommend this space without paying for their planning services. The teams here are pretty hard to get a hold of, and when you ask questions they respond with "well, you didn't pay for our planning services...". Overall they were frustrating to work with. We were sold on that beautiful roof when we initially booked and we were told it would be finished by our wedding date, as we booked a year and a half out, but the pandemic pushed back their construction. So we then decided to do golden hour photos up there, which was discussed with staff verbally but I forgot to add it to the final timeline so when the time came the door was locked and the night manager was no where to be found, yet another extremely frustrating problem with their staff, when confronted they then said "...well it wasn't on the timeline". Now, if your guests are drinkers beware of the bar. If you choose to go the BOYB route there is an additional $2,000+ fee (hidden) for them to set up that bar for you. They require you use their bartenders and the ones we had the night of our wedding were incredibly rude to all of our guests, it was horrible customer service. After our event I wrote an email explaining our experience and what I got back was snippets of the fine print and them trying to justify the horrible attitude and service that we received. However, if you are on top of details you might be alright here, because the aesthetic here is really amazing.

I first saw this venue when I was working a wedding and it stuck with me. When I got engaged, it was the first thing we booked! You cannot beat this space. 3 floors make it so easy to have everything in one spot. The rooftop for pictures! God it was perfect. Ashtyn and Jessica could not have been more helpful and accommodating to our every need. I’m so glad this is the venue we chose.

My husband and I got married at the UNION back at the beginning of June. I will start off by saying this was our BEST decision. We absolutely loved the space. It was plenty big to hold our family and friends and to never feel on top of each other. It allowed us to have the ceremony and reception we dreamed of. We also chose to work with Jessica and Ashtyn to help us plan, and let me tell you, they were a saving grace. They helped plan, coordinate with vendors, and made the day of go as smoothly as we could've asked for. They met with us monthly and walked us through step by step in the planning process and were present the whole day of helping organize the vendors, setting up the space, and helping with the bridal party. We seriously could not have done this without them. It allowed my husband and myself to relax and have so much fun the day of by not having to worry about the behind the scenes things. They were so kind and able to put together the dream vision I had in my head for the wedding. I couldn't recommend the space and their services more. We have received nothing but amazing feedback from friends and family about how much fun our wedding was which was the exact thing we wanted. It was seriously the best day and we will forever be grateful for the UNION!!

Wonderful operation! Every detail was met. Would highly recommend to anyone for their special day or occasion.

Although this is a great venue I don’t feel comfortable recommending it. There was a lack of communication, poor customer service and broken commitments. (This is the short version of my review, see below for further but not all details) We fell in love with this venue and booked it 15 months before my daughter’s wedding. We were especially excited about the rooftop which was to be completed within a few months, at least a year before our wedding. We were told, in writing that if the rooftop was not completed there would be compensation. We understand with the pandemic all businesses have been struggling so we gave them leeway when they suggested we wait until closer to our date to discuss the compensation. It was 17 days before the wedding when communication ceased from the Venue Manager. All calls and emails went unanswered. As in the past months, we reached out to their corporate office and also as in the past months received an automated reply stating they have a high call volume and to make an appointment for a phone call. The first available appointment was weeks away, AFTER our wedding. In the end, due to our diligence we were able to speak to someone at corporate who offered small, fairly insignificant “extras”, they told us that because the rooftop was not singled out in the contract (neither was the speakeasy or any other floor) they didn’t owe any compensation. Unfortunately we had paid for everything already so we were stuck. Although our emails and questions went unanswered we did receive 2 form letter emails regarding the set up and policies, nothing regarding the issues we were having. During our set up, day of and tear down the venue management was basically MIA, I spent much of my time searching for someone to answer my questions which was also frustrating. This venue is beautiful and has potential for success but our experience with the management was beyond frustrating. Just be aware, this is not a local company and dealing with everyone from their Venue Operations staff is very difficult.

We could not be happier with Union. We booked Union in 2019 before they had even held an official wedding. Our April 2020 wedding had to be postponed due to COVID and we finally sealed the deal in February 2021. Union was so supportive the entire way and couldn't have been easier to work with. We had so many compliments from our guests about how great the staff was, how seamless the event unfolded, and the overall beauty of the space. Booking a venue is a huge, stressful part of wedding planning and we could not have made a better choice than Union. Jessica, Ashtyn, Melissa, the bar staff and everyone else involved were all amazing. Thanks so much.

Albeit quite rare, Union was the first and only venue that my husband and I looked at when preparing for our wedding day. We were immediately blown away by the beautiful industrial three-story venue that could be shaped and tailored essentially to how we he envisioned our day. It was love at first sight! Our overall vibe for our day was very go with the flow and flexible, so having this open space that didn't feel too stuffy or cliché was absolutely perfect. With that being said, there is truly no bad place to take pictures in this venue! To anyone who books Union - take advantage of every aspect of this venue for pictures! From the very suave and cool speakeasy in the basement, to the gorgeous downtown Kansas City views on the rooftop, we were (and still are) absolutely in love with everything this venue had to offer us. In addition, we loved all of the additional services Union had. We took advantage of their digital Selfie Station which was so fun, used their in-house bar staff and beverage services and could not have made this day possible without the help of Union's coordination staff. Due to COVID, my husband and I were engaged for over 2 years, and due to that length of time and the venue having just opened when we booked, we saw a bit of staff changes while we were clients but everyone we worked with was wonderful, professional and we couldn't have made it all work without their help. Thank you so much to the entire Union team!

UNION exceeded our expectations and our guest had nothing but compliments! With the current pandemic situation, there were definite curveballs thrown our way. But the week of the wedding, especially the day off, I was blown away with how helpful the staff was. With COVID precautions, setting up, during the event as well as after, I was not expecting the support and help that we received. Outstanding. The day of was seamless. We couldn’t have done it without them. HUGE shout out to Ashtyn! We loved getting to work with her and having her apart of our day!

I have nothing but great things to say about using Union as our wedding venue. We got married during COVID and Candice was truly fantastic. She helped make sure our day went smoothly, in both the planning process and on the day of. Her flexibility and communication is unmatched. The venue itself is simply stunning, and the multiple floors were a logistical dream. The rooftop pictures with the city in the background were beautiful, and the fact that we could come by the next morning to pick up any remaining items made the night of much less stressful for my family. Union was everything we could have wanted and more :)

Candice was amazing to work with. I have been a wedding planner for 23 years and she went above and beyond to make our day! Candice thank you so much for making my job so fun that day. Cindy Patrick, Wedding Coordinator

We LOVED having our wedding at UNION! The whole process of planning was made so easy and the staff was super helpful. The major benefits for us were open vendor policy, BYOB, and Walk Through Wednesdays where they let you come into the venue, bring vendors/friends/family, and plan whatever you like on site! They also have everything you need in one place - a bridal suite, a speakeasy (where our men got ready), and TWO floors which makes ceremony & reception so easy in one place! Plus the rooftop view is astonishing. We had so many compliments of the event and location - definitely a great choice!

We just had our wedding at UNION earlier this month. It was beyond perfect. We got countless complements on how beautiful the venue was. We toured about 7 different venues in the downtown area, after seeing UNION we decided right away it was the venue we wanted! We worked with Morgan as our wedding coordinator and this was the best decision we made throughout the whole planning process! She was amazing. She made the whole wedding planning process so stress free for me! We can’t thank the whole team enough for making our day more perfect then we could ever imagine. Morgan, Candice, and Tim were phenomenal to work with.

I did not end up booking the Union for my wedding, but it was on my short list. Honestly, for the money you can’t beat the Union. It had had the aesthetic my fiancé and I were looking for with hardwood floors and exposed brick. Candice gave me a tour and was very nice and answered all my questions. Pros: -BYOB!! -technically 3 levels so no need to flip -amazing rooftop view of city perfect for pictures -amazing speakeasy perfect for cocktail hour or after party -beautiful wood tables and sturdy metal chairs included in rental -plenty of nice bathrooms -cute bridal suite Cons -no designated parking lot The rooftop patio being built will bring this already amazing space to the next level!

We just had our wedding at The Union and it was wonderful! It was everything I had imagined and more. The venue itself is so gorgeous it really doesn't need much to decorate it. We wanted an industrial, romantic vibe and this place gave us that. Pros: - They offer an in house coordinator for an additional cost, or worked in with the cost of the venue - definitely get coordination because Morgan is the absolute best! She kept me sane through everything, worked with all the vendors for me, coordinated everything before and during the wedding, made sure my husband and I were always happy and taken care of. I mean she was amazing! She took my vision and brought it to life. She thinks of things to add little touches to everything. I would say something and her response was always, already took care of it. She's been in the business for a long time and gets shit done. Which is exactly what any bride needs on their big day. - The venue is huge with technically 4 floors. Highly recommend getting married on one floor and reception on the other. It was simple, no room flip and was seamless for guests. - Bridal Suite is beautiful and we got ready there all day. It was perfect being so close to everything downtown as well. We had food delivered and enjoyed spending the time there in case anything was needed from me. The staff they hired for the event were awesome. They knew any and all drinks. Made sure Danny and I were always happy, came and checked on us brought us drinks. They were awesome! - You can bring all your own vendors, BYOB packages that will honestly save you thousands - seriously do this! - 24 hour rental which is incredible, we stayed until 2 a.m., did last call at 1 a.m. and all of our guests loved that! Cons: - The roof was supposed to be done long before our wedding and unfortunately due to city permits it wasn't. We were incredibly disappointed in that, after all it was the main reason we booked the venue. BUT they worked with us on making it right and took care of part of the bar package and threw in a photo booth. Once the roof is complete, be prepared for this venue to never be available because the view up there is gorgeous and not many venues down there will have something like that. - Speakeasy basement - we paid extra for this feature and I was really hoping it would be more than it was. It was supposed to have a full built in bar, we ended up with a table and table cloth - not what we were thinking, but it was functional and worked out for the night. I was a very chill relaxed bride, but extremely organized and knew what I wanted. Honestly, there are slight cons above, but I wouldn't of changed a thing. Our wedding was incredible, we partied until 2 a.m. and it was an absolute blast! Our guests loved everything and there were literally no complaints from anyone. It was a night I'll remember forever and the perfect start to our forever.

We did not end up booking this venue because of budget but my fiance and I loved working with Candice. She was very detailed, always available, and willing to help as much as possible! We love this venue and Candice!

Although we did not end up picking this venue due to the size of our wedding, it's such a great space and Candice is amazingly sweet, always helpful and very prompt and responsive!