Pricing/How To Book

How much does The Guild cost for a wedding?

We have different pricing structures for Friday, Saturday and Sunday weddings. Please e-mail us us for a full price list.

How do I book The Guild?

We ask for half down of the base rental fee (your deposit total depends on the day of the week). No other payments are due until the month of the wedding/event.

Do you have holiday fees/pricing?

This depends on the holiday. Please ask The Guild manager if you are inquiring about an event on a holiday day/weekend.

Where can I inquire regarding corporate bookings?

Please e-mail us for information and considerations regarding corporate booking.

Event Timing (including set-up and load out)

When does my set up time begin?

Access time to The Guild varies depending on the day of the week. The Guild Manager can give you specific timing details, please email. The Guild venue features two wedding suites; you have access to those rooms as soon as your scheduled set-up time begins. If you have already booked, your timing information is listed in your contract.

How does event time work?

Your rental fee includes 5 hours of event time when you host a wedding reception and 6 hours of total event time if you host a ceremony + reception in our space (ceremony fee applies). If you’d like to extend your rental/event time, you may rent the space for one additional hour at a flat rate. Your event hours may begin whenever you’d like, but we ask that the event ends no later than 12:00AM. If your event goes until 12:00AM, last call will be made at 11:30PM. If your event ends prior to 12:00AM, last call is made 30 minutes prior to your end time. During your set up and event time, you have access to the wedding suites, The Guild indoor space, lobby, loft and outdoor Guild Garden area.

What about load out?

We allow up to 1 hour for load out after the end time of your event. The Guild staff will be on-site moving furniture and cleaning, you will only be responsible for taking out any items that you bring in (this includes rentals, gifts, florals, signage, etc). Your vendors are responsible for load out of their items (band, floral, etc.) and still must be completely done with load out in the set time given to the client. We do not ask you, the client, to clean or move any furniture.

Overnight Storage

Can my florist leave vases or decor? Caterer leave rentals? Family pickup the next morning?

Everything must be out at the end of the night as we almost always have an event or deep clean occuring following your event. This is standard at most venues.

Audio-Visual

Do you have AV on-site?

We do not offer AV on-site; that is typically something your DJ or band would provide. Our garden does have outlets for AV equipment if you choose to host your event outside. The DJ/band typically would provide a remote speaker/mic for outdoor use during a ceremony, but please be sure to ask them what equipment they have available.

Appointments and Tours

Do I need an appointment to tour the venue?

Yes! We ask that you contact our event space managers to set up a time to view the space in order to ensure that the space is available for visitors. You can schedule a tour by emailing info@theguildkc.com or calling 816-471-8550 (please leave your name and number in a voicemail). We offer tours Monday through Friday and can typically be flexible on times but we do have to work around our event calendar. We do not offer weekend tours due to the high volume of events in our space. We want to give the client of the day our full attention as we would give the same respect to you on your big day! Thank you for understanding.

Furniture/Linens/China

What furniture/items are included with the rental fee?

The Guild Renal Includes: 250 black chiavari chairs (indoor use), 250 black resin folding chairs (ceremony), 28- 60” round tables (seat 8-10), 6- 6’ folding tables, 6 bar high tables, 1- 48” round (cake or sweetheart table), 1- 48” round on wheels (cake) and linens in black, white or ivory. Colored linens can be added for a fee. We also have 2 large 4x11’ farmhouse tables on wheels that you are welcome to use for your head table, catering, dessert, etc. If you’d like to add additional tables or linens, we would be happy to handle rental and logistics of those items. The Guild does not handle china, flatware or linen napkins on site; those items are handled through your caterer.

Who sets up and breaks down the furniture?

The Guild Staff will set up all tables, chairs and linens for your event. Your layout will already be set up and ready for you when your access time begins. The Guild Staff will also tear down tables, chairs and linens. You or your planner/florist/caterer/etc. are responsible for set-up and break down of any décor, china, flatware, and florals.

Wedding Planning & Rehearsals

Do you offer wedding planning services?

We do not have in-house wedding planning or coordination services. We highly recommend that you hire a wedding planner for your big day. At minimum, a month-of coordinator is highly suggested! We have a list of wedding planners that we love and who know how to run an event in our space — please ask The Guild manager for suggestions. It is very helpful to have someone who is in charge of the ceremony processional, cocktail hour, transportation, timeline, etc., so that your day can be totally stress free.

You will recieve a questionaire to fill out around 60 days out from your event that will assist the venue in layout creation. You will meet with a venue manager around 30 days before your event (in person or zoom) to finalize your layout, go over the timing and bar info as well as ask any additional questions you might have. The Guild provides an on-site venue manager the day of your event. This person is responsible for anything venue related: letting vendors in, stocking bathrooms, managing the bar, moving chairs and closing at the end of the evening. This manger does not setup any decor or items you bring in. This manager is not a wedding planner.

How do you handle ceremony rehearsals?

Rehearsals are not inclued with our wedding packages due to the high volume of events here at The Guild. If availible, weddings can rehearsal the day before their wedding if there is not another event booked. Most couples choose to rehearse elsewhere (example: an hour before their rehearsal dinner at their rehearsal dinner location). We do not charge a fee for rehearsals if we are able to accomidate them, but time for use of the garden space must be coordinated with The Guild Manager. This will be scheduled at your 30 day meeting if the calendar allows. Rehearsals are not included with your event contract, but are complimentary when we are able to host them.

Décor

What is the décor policy?

We do not allow loose glitter or confetti indoors or in the Guild Garden. We do allow real candles but they must be contained in a votive or vase, as no open flames are allowed. Any décor you bring in must be removed the same night. If using loose flower petals in the garden, please ensure they are real and are picked up by your party following the ceremony.

Parking

Is parking available?

The Guild does have three private lots available as well as ample street parking for your guests. On Fridays the three lots are availible at 5pm and beyond. On Saturday and Sunday we have all of the lots rented all day. We do place signage on these lots on event days.