A Wedding as Timeless as The Elms
Celebrate your love in a setting rich with history, elegance, and warm hospitality where every detail is thoughtfully crafted. Say "I do" amidst the splendor of the historic Elms Hotel, voted Best of Weddings 2025 by The Knot and 2025 Couples' Choice award by WeddingWire. Our indoor and outdoor spaces in Kansas City, MO blend history, natural beauty, and sophistication together for the perfect place for engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, receptions, and post-wedding brunches. Make the Elms your dream wedding venue in Excelsior Springs.
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Highlights of our Wedding Venue Near Kansas City
- Two Elegant Ballrooms
- Enchanting Locations for Outdoor Ceremonies, including the Gazebo that Seats 300
- Three Meeting Rooms for 30-40 Guests
- Banquet Menus Created using Seasonal, Locally Sourced Ingredients
- 153 Guest Rooms and Suites
- Romantic Honeymoon Suites
- Resort Setting with On-Site Spa, Swimming Pools, and Recreational Activities
A Storied Backdrop for Your Celebration
At The Elms Hotel & Spa, every wedding unfolds in a setting shaped by more than a century of celebration. Our historic hotel offers a collection of distinctive venues, each with its own character, where elegant architecture, storied details, and warm hospitality come together to create an unforgettable backdrop for your day.
Timeless Weddings in a Historic Setting
Step onto the beautifully landscaped grounds, where quiet gardens and classic terraces invite romantic ceremonies beneath the open sky. Inside, our grand ballrooms and intimate gathering spaces carry the spirit of generations of celebrations—rooms where laughter, music, and heartfelt toasts have filled the air for decades. Soft natural light, crafted architectural details, and timeless design create an atmosphere that feels both elevated and welcoming.
Where Your Wedding Story Begins
For generations, couples have chosen The Elms as the place where their story begins. Within our historic halls and beautifully crafted spaces, weddings unfold with warmth, elegance, and a sense of occasion that feels truly timeless. Read the experiences of couples who have celebrated here, explore moments captured in our wedding gallery, and begin planning your own unforgettable celebration.
Honeymoon Offer
Celebrate Your Wedding Day at Hyatt and Earn Bonus Points Towards Your Honeymoon
Now there’s even more to love about your wedding at Hyatt. When you celebrate your wedding at a participating Hyatt hotel, you can earn Bonus Points towards free nights at any Hyatt Hotels & Resorts location worldwide — from authentic resorts that capture the essence of the destination to exciting city hotels across the globe. Simply request offer code HMOON and enter into a contract by December 31, 2026 to hold your wedding or commitment ceremony at a participating Hyatt hotel and you will earn World of Hyatt Bonus Points redeemable towards free nights with no blackout dates at Hyatt hotels or resorts worldwide.
Wedding Day Wellness
At The Elms Hotel & Spa, your wedding weekend becomes a sanctuary of tranquility. Designed with brides, grooms, and the entire wedding party in mind, our signature spa treatments and the soothing Grotto experience invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and savor the moments leading up to your celebration. Move through the Grotto’s restorative thermal journey with warm waters, steam, and cooling spaces, then settle into treatments crafted to relax, renew, and leave you glowing for the day ahead.
Bachelorette Bliss Weekends
Celebrate friendship, laughter, and the journey to “I do” with an unforgettable bachelorette weekend at The Elms Hotel & Spa. Sip and celebrate with handcrafted cocktails at The Tavern, unwind in the tranquil Grotto, or indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments designed to leave your whole group glowing. Lounge poolside with mimosas, share stories late into the night in our elegant suites, and wake up refreshed for the next round of fun.
PERSONAL SERVICE FOR YOUR KANSAS CITY WEDDING
At The Elms, we vow to make a personal connection providing our professional service to make your dream wedding come to life. From the moment you contact us to begin planning your event, our event planner stays with you every step of the way, helping you create the wedding day you've always wanted, personalized to suit your taste and style.
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