Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Places We Love in Kansas City : The Guild Event Space

 


THE GUILD
1621 Locust Street  Kansas City, MO 64108   map
(816) 471-8550 
Manager: Neile Hite
 
info@theguildkc.com
The Guild Website




OVERVIEW AND LAYOUT:

The space is simple and open and has outstanding architectural features that make a wonderful backdrop for an eclectic, upscale event. They can facilitate about 150 seated guests comfortably.

Most of the walls are covered with fresh, bright, white subway tile and the awesome arched barrel ceiling is made of rustic looking weathered wood. There are many cool details throughout the space, like the enormous glass chandelier, hand painted signage on the doors and the cool glass light fixtures on the walls that make it feel special and nostalgic. The natural beauty and artistic charm of the space makes decorating very easy.

They provide a great deal of party furniture such as tables and black folding chairs and will include set up in the cost of the space rental. Another great feature of the space is the back outdoor space which is basic fenced in grassy area but could be turned into a very beautiful alternative party space for a reception.



                           Floor to ceiling windows in front let in beautiful late afternoon/evening light. 

         
                                                           Front door with cool eye painting logo.




                                                             Pretty windows on the back entrance



    I love these light fixtures which are on walls throughout the space!




                        Gorgeous and enormous chandelier that hangs in the center of the space.




                        Guild Garden: The outdoor area which can be rented and customized to your event.




                                        Floor plan of the event space, parking and garden area.


FEATURES:




  •  Beautiful architectural details. Enormous crystal chandelier acts as a centerpiece of the room. 
  • Attractive wooden bar with exposed brick.
  • Clean, bright subway tile on the walls gives the space a very chic feeling.
  • Bathrooms are clean and very pretty.
  • One floor layout is easy access for elderly, children and handicapped guests
  • Very open space with few limitations allows for flexible set up.
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  • Tables, chairs and limited linens are included with the space which cuts down on rental costs. They also set up and tear down all the tables and chairs so your party staff will have less to do.
  •  They include one security guard with the space rental. 


  • Features on their website:

    - 5 Hours Event Time
    - 30 (60”) round tables
    - 250 chairs
    - Built in bar
    - Glassware
    - Catering Prep area
    - Facility Manager
    - Located in the Crossroads Arts District
    - Two blocks from the Power & Light District and Sprint Center
    - 5000 sq ft floor plan
    - 20 ft High ceilings
    - 12 ft High windows
    - High Polished Original Concrete Floors  
    - One uniformed security guards for duration of event  

Prices for space rental are available by request. Contact them at (816) 471-8550 or info@theguildkc.com.




 Please share with us your experiences and photos of this wonderful space!








Saturday, August 3, 2013

Weddings : Kansas City Back Yard Wedding

If You Don't Want to Rent : Reinvent! 

 

Andrea and Mike decided against renting an expensive venue and all the additional charges that go along with it and decided to utilize their backyard instead.

With a few rented tables, chairs, a tent, some lovely rented vintage plates and serving pieces from The Vintage Plate Company, they turned their simple (and rather small) backyard into a wonderful, warm wedding venue.

Cakewalk Events helped with the planning and made the country farmhouse inspired dinner which we served family style and Clinton Martens/ DJ Thundercutz played music from his endless collection of vinyl - 45s and all!

Here are some lovely pictures from this beautiful spring wedding.

All photos are courtesy of Andrea Wade and Deirdre at Lo and Behold Photography. 










Andrea and I took a trip to the wholesale florist and she magically fashioned boutonnieres, the table flowers, all of the wedding party bouquets as well as the gorgeous floral piece that hung above the altar. Budget florals and a very professional result!

 



Simple bar mops and vintage plates made a lovely classic looking dinner setting.



A bountiful fruit and cheese platter shares the table with homemade cabbage rolls (the bride is from Polish descent) made a lovely appetizer table that guests nibbled on before the ceremony.




 


For dinner we made a family style presentation of oven roasted lemon garlic chicken, charcoal grilled tenderloin with melted blue cheese butter, creamy mashed potatoes, haricots verts and a hearty green salad with sliced pears, shaved parmesan and pistachios alongside the most delicious bread from Fevere Bread.





The couple shared a sampling from their Croque en Bouche "wedding cake"!




One of the best parts of the evening was the amazing DJ Thundercutz (Clinton Martens) and his incredible vinyl record collection.  What a great guy!  He enjoys dancing to the music almost as much as the guests do!



Please share your stories of your backyard/do it at home wedding!  

We'd love to see how you transformed your space.