VIP Special Event Space

VIP was the perfect spot for us. Margaret helped make everything look amazing and kept in contact with us, and the staff helped our day flow smoothly! Definitely will come back!!!

As a staff member of VIP I am extremely biased but there is no one else I would have trusted with my wedding day. Margaret, Marci, and all of my VIP girls made my dream day come true and I didn’t have to worry about anything!! By the time I showed up the room was set up and decorated and looked absolutely perfect! They took care of everything and coordinated every detail all I had to do was show up! My wedding day was better than I could have ever imagined thanks to my VIP family💕

We had our wedding here the beginning of January and had a great experience! Margaret was great to work with and put me at ease from the beginning. She was very easy and laid back to work with which I very much appreciated! We chose the custom decor package which was worth every penny. I just showed her pictures of my vision along the way and she made it come to life. It was really nice not having to purchase my own decor and have to worry about setting it all up or take it all down at end of the night. It turned out just how I had dreamed and was so beautiful! I brought a few personal pieces with me to the rehearsal and she set them all up for me the next day! The staff took great care of us the night of the wedding... making us our plates of food, bringing us drinks, etc. It was awesome with no hiccups. Everything went smooth and we had a perfect wedding we will always remember!!

The staff here are incredible! My favorite part of this venue was the hidden suite downstairs! Trust me ladies you want that private moment with your groom and to take a breather. The venue was behind beautiful and they ensured guest were treated like royalty. The parking was perfect and easy accessible. It was perfect for our budget but with princess and royal wedding decorations. Thank you ladies for your dynamic service and allowing us to party, drink and eat!

My daughter’s wedding was June 1, 2019 at VIP. It went so smoothly thanks to Margaret and her team. All we brought with us was a few of our personal decorative items. Everything else was already taken care of. Margaret made our table decorations, venue decorations, chair and table set-up, etc. The venue also has two great separate rooms for the Groom and Bride to get ready in. I was hardly asked to do anything because Margaret’s team handles most everything the day of the wedding. My daughter and I were so relaxed and so glad we chose VIP for the venue. At the end of a long day we had no clean-up to do. We just left with what we brought in. So easy! Definitely take a look.

We were married on the Saturday after the MO River flood was starting to receed. I was paranoid things would be horrible and Margaret told me everything would be fine, but it ended up being awesome! Margaret, Marci and and the whole team made everything fall into place! We didn't have to worry about set up or clean up. Beautiful location with an intimate venue. Margaret helped us with everything, answered all our questions, and pulled everything together beautifully! We used local catering (Sugar and Spice-delicious!), and our own bartender and DJ, and Marci was our photographer. So happy we went with VIP.

Margaret and Marci were amazing! They were there for any and everything I needed while planning my wedding. They made me feel like I was their only client and made planning easier. The venue was absolutely gorgeous. The day of my wedding they were there every step of the way, from making sure i was hydrated and eating to taking care of the few small things that went wrong. They made my wedding day the best day of my life! I highly recommend them for any wedding or event!

We were able to bring our own food without a licensed caterer, alcohol with a third party bartender and our own decorations. We also had both the ceremony and reception in the same spot.

From the first day we toured this beautiful event space, we were made to feel like royalty. They took care of every detail from decor to the DJ to photography and coordinating everything the day of. We had an amazing wedding and reception and none of it could have been possible without the team at VIP. We are truly blessed to have been able to have our wedding at this venue. 100% recommend this event space to anyone looking for a wedding ceremony and/or reception venue!

We invited 130 people to our wedding, and ended up with a guest count of about 100. Our experience with VIP Special Events was amazing! They were the perfect size for our wedding, but might be a bit small closer to 150+ guests. We initially booked with them because they are so all-inclusive, and they do not require couples to pay a fee to use vendors outside of their preferred vendors. HOWEVER, there are SO MANY MORE reasons we booked with them. 1) Margaret will make centerpieces for you (just share your Pinterest board and meet with her so she'll know what you want), and you rent them at a small fee so you don't have to spend time making decorations that you'll never use again. 2) They provide the tables, chairs, and tablecloths at no extra cost. WORTH it!! 3) The space is BEAUTIFUL and in a great location- overlooking English Landing Park in Parkville. They even have a gorgeous deck overlooking the river and park! 4) Lovely "getting ready" spaces for the bride and groom. The bride's space even has its own bathroom- I was SUPER grateful for this during the reception when I didn't want to have to go in the public bathroom in my dress (brides, you know how difficult and awkward this can be). 5) AWESOME staff who seem to think of everything, and are really responsive if they haven't and you ask for something. Y'all, it's just a beautiful space at a MORE THAN BEAUTIFUL price for what you get. I can't recommend them enough!

If we could give them 100 stars we would!! This venue is beyond amazing. They made our day run by so smoothly and we didn't have to lift a finger. They were on top of everything. We never once had to ask for a thing because they were already on it. Not only is the venue decorated from top to bottom but Margaret, Marci and Milton treated us just like we were apart of their family and made our special day feel extremely special. At the end of the night several guest told us how much they loved the venue and how it was the best wedding they've been to in a long time and we have them to thank for that. I would recommend using VIP Special Event Space to everyone I know because I know they won't be disappointed.

We can’t say enough fantastic things about the team at VIP Special Event Space. Our experience with them was simply incredible from start to finish. They are a family operation and from our very first meeting to the big day, they treated us like we were part of their family. They were easy to work with, so friendly and helpful, and extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of the planning process. Margaret helped us figure out every detail of our day and no matter what question we had for her, she responded with a quick, thorough, friendly answer. She also prepared our wonderful decor which turned out exactly how we wanted it. The day/night of the event went off without a hitch thanks to their expert guidance. Margaret, Marci, and their excellent staff kept us moving through the night and were there to help us every step of the way. We couldn’t have asked for a more skilled, charismatic MC/DJ than Milton. He was a hit! We were able to relax and enjoy the evening because we knew everyone was in good hands. We kept hearing from our guests that they were in awe of the space. The patio and bar area were very popular for folks to mingle. We would work with them again in a heartbeat!

Highly recommended!!! Location is perfect! Parkville is beautiful! Couldn't ask for a better venue. It's beautiful and the staff is more than accommodating. They go above and beyond to take on the stress of your wedding day to insure the day is perfect for you. We loved it and are so glad we went with VIP. They know what they are doing!

My husband and I were married at VIP Special Event Space and we cannot say enough good things about this first-class operation. We chose this venue because it is beautiful and offered a contemporary vibe in a historic setting---a beautiful juxtaposition. We selected the all-inclusive package that included our ceremony and reception, with décor, wedding coordination, in-house DJ and photography because it seemed like a great, stress-free option. We chose well! Our wedding was an absolute dream come true!! Every detail was executed with perfection. Margaret was our wedding coordinator, Milton was DJ and emcee, Marci and Mariah were our photographers. AMAZING!! These folks know how to put on a well-thought out, stress-free, beautiful and FUN event. Ours got RAVE reviews, many people telling us it was the most fun wedding they had ever attended. Like most brides planning a wedding, I was prepared for snafus. We had tight timelines and even the slightest delay could have made things go awry. I had no reason to worry---the VIP team executed my timeline with such elegant continuity that the whole day flowed beautifully without a single hiccup! Every, single detail just as I had wished for. I could not be more pleased and am ELATED that we chose this venue and the all-inclusive package. Their team works so well together --- they literally bring your vision to life. There are not enough ways to say thank you to VIP and their wonderful, kind, and professional staff. I hope that every couple chooses VIP as their venue so that they can experience what we did!

If you want elegance and glam this is your place! We were so impressed with the venue and staff. Marci and Margaret were amazingly helpful. They pay attention to every detail discussed and exceed expectations. I can not say enough. -Nishia Henke

This is a very elegant and beautiful venue. It was exactly what i was looking for. We did both the ceremony and reception there. My reception setup was absolutely stunning with the lightning and the chandeliers . Milton and Marci are both lovely people they helped in every way they could to make my day perfect.

Where do I begin? We absolutely loved it here! The owners Marg, Marci & Milton are the nicest people and they made planning easy for us, they were very responsive & easy to work with. It is BEAUTIFUL there. The entire grounds were available for our wedding photos. The bridal room & groom room is perfect for getting ready. I cannot say enough about this place, the location, the décor, the DJ. I highly recommend it!!!! Affordable, All inclusive, beautiful, memorable, professional, low-stress & a gorgeous location!... We loved every moment & have received many compliments from guest. It was a dream! I cannot thank VIP Special Events enough! You will love them! Married 12/18/16.

This review is for an event that took place just before VIP Special Space was opened. We had Milton booked as DJ for our daughter's wedding reception and then Marci ended up saving the day as photographer when we hit a glitch at the last minute and we couldn't have been happier with both of them! Milton was awesome as DJ, keeping things moving along, from bridal party intros to buffet order to first dance, father/daughter dance, great music selections - the complete package! And he's a truly nice, nice man! Marci's photos were gorgeous and she easily kept things moving along, inside and outside both. She worked from requested photos from us and also used her own creativity to take beautiful images. She was so easy to work with and was very patient. We got our photos quickly too, even though she had taken hundreds. We would highly recommend them for your special event - you can't go wrong with them!

VIP Special Events LLC did our wedding in 2010 while they were still a mobile unit. The DJ was great, the photographer really knew how to get the best shots possible, the videography was fabulous, & the decor was exactly what we wanted! After 5 years, seeing their new event space & enjoying a party there was awesome! The variety of music was good, we loved the decor, & the Bride & Groom areas downstairs were phenomenal! It has been our pleasure to see this family business grow into the professional all-in-one that makes ANY event easy & fun.

The new event space in Parkville, MO is gorgeous! I especially loved the bridal suite- the decor, lots of space- perfect! This place is just what the northland needed!

I recently attended an event here and I was very impressed! The space is a great size and it's very pretty inside and out. The owners have done a very nice job with the decor and lighting. There are separate rooms for the bride and groom's parties to get ready and relax, which I thought was a very nice feature. The location is great, their deck gives excellent views of downtown Parkville, Park University and English Landing Park. There is also plenty of parking. The staff was very attentive and professional.

Although Vip special events is a new venue, the owners are experienced in the wedding business, and the venue reflects that expertise. The historic brick building sits on a hill. The views from the oversized windows offer lovely, seasonal views. The location is easy to get to from north or south Kansas City, and is a short drive to the KC airport. Parkville has several lovely bed and breakfasts, restaurants, and coffee shops.( You will feel like you are stepping back into time). Ample parking is located near the building. The venue is versatile in set up and includes every amenity that wedding couples love...lighting, elegant decor,beautifully appointed dressing rooms, many photo ops, and a relaxed atmosphere. I strongly encourage you to make an appointment to tour VIP special events..and while you're there take time to explore Parkville...and enjoy the journey!

I really dislike writing negative reviews but I would also hate for someone else to have my experience. I have noticed on many sites, this vendor receiving great reviews so either the service has gotten substantially better in the last couple years or my experience was just a fluke. Either way, it seems fishy to me that they changed their business name from VIP Your Event to VIP Special Events. Could it be to avoid other negative reviews or avoid some sort of legal activity? On any note, I actual WAS pretty satisfied with the DJ service. He was pretty awesome and kept our party going well. The photography, however, was sub-par. After paying & receiving our images on 3 cds, we realized hardly any were actually shot in high resolution. So, for our wedding day, we have about 3 quality photos that were able to be printed above a 4x6. I tried to resolve the issue and get the photos in high res but I never received contact back after multiple calls & emails. I was not impressed with the creativity of the photography as most of the "unplanned" shots came from ideas of my wedding party. As a last ditch effort, I tried to reach out once again after I accidentally threw away 2 of the cds. I asked for replacements and offered to pay (dearly) for them as they are the only professional photos from our special day. Again, I did not hear back. Please make certain that everything is covered in your contract so you don't wind up with poor quality images and virtually nothing to do about it. There are some fabulous photographers in KC....personally, I just do not feel that this is one of them.

Where do I begin? The morning of my outside wedding there was thunder, lightening, and rain. I was preparing for the worse!. Margaret her husband and son in- law were all so wonderful! They told me don't worry the backyard will be beautiful. They set the lightening up the night before, and brought all the decorations over. The next morning at 8am they were setting up and trying to beat the rain. Margaret told me she would wait out the rain if she had to, but was hopeful it would pass right on by. They were so professional and when I saw the finish product I could barely breath. This was the backyard I played in as a child, and it was transformed to a fairy-tale wedding. Weeks later I still can't believe it. I changed the set up at least 3 different times that weekend for so many reasons including the setting of the sun. My vision was so grandiose that it was hard to explain. To my surprise, I couldn't have thought of a more beautiful space to marry the man I love and to have my family there to watch. I choose my parents backyard because my father passed when I was 11 years old and I wanted to be in the place where my entire family was together the last time we were all together. VIP did my dream justice and a 1000 times over. They took away the stress that every bride has about having the prefect day and gave me the perfect wedding! I used their videography as well and it was awesome. If you want someone that is professional, timely, and will treat you like you are marrying into their family, I strongly suggest that you go with VIP Special Events. My only regret is I only booked them for two services. I should have booked them for my entire wedding. Team VIP I just can't thank you enough!