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Lake Shore Plaza Event Space at Lake Lotawana

4.6 ★★★★★ 92 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Lake Lotawana, Missouri

Weddings

Spacious venue with stone walls and a rose garden that hosts showers and other events.

Plan your tour

  • Capacity couples mention 150–150-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
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  • Phone (816) 774-2178
  • Website lakeshoreplazaevents.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 10 AM–12 AM
Tuesday 10 AM–12 AM
Wednesday 10 AM–12 AM
Thursday 10 AM–12 AM
Friday 10 AM–12 AM
Saturday 10 AM–12 AM
Sunday 10 AM–12 AM

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of Lake Shore Plaza Event Space at Lake Lotawana in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🌹 Rose Garden 2 mentions

“It is a wonderful atmosphere and right across the street from a very pretty rose garden which was perfect for pictures.”

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🌊 Waterside Garden 5 mentions

“From the beautiful venue, to the extras offered by the on-site vendors, the team at Lake Shore Plaza made our day simply magical.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Lake Shore Plaza Event Space at Lake Lotawana — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🏷️ Rose Garden 2 mentions

“It is a wonderful atmosphere and right across the street from a very pretty rose garden which was perfect for pictures.”

Fountain / Water Feature 5 mentions

“From the beautiful venue, to the extras offered by the on-site vendors, the team at Lake Shore Plaza made our day simply magical.”

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💡 String Lights

“The bistro lighting hanging from the ceiling is a beautiful touch that I’m so glad this space offered!”

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🍸 Bar Service 2 mentions

“We had a bartender for our event, and her name was Whitney.”

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🪑 Tables & Chairs Included

“Kitchen is really large, 2 entrances, restrooms off the main room, plenty of tables & chairs.”

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🏛️ Covered Pavilion

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 92 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 16 mentions

“From the beautiful venue, to the extras offered by the on-site vendors, the team at Lake Shore Plaza made our day simply magical.”

🤝 owners who go above & beyond 3 mentions

“She truly went above and beyond and made things run so smoothly in the midst of utter chaos with it downpouring outside”

📋 day-of coordination 2 mentions

“Great facility great people very helpful and friendly and i can't say enough good things about lynette who was our coordinator!”

From the reviews

We had my bridal shower at Lake Shore Plaza this past weekend and it was truly amazing. Beautiful space, kitchen for prep, table and chairs for everyone. Jodi was amazing and responded immediately to any questions we had. Charlie our bartender was so great and so helpful.

★★★★★ — Mariel, Apr 2023

Lake Shore Plaza is one of the hidden gems of Eastern Kansas City to host a private party, reception or shower. It has a beautiful fireplace, rustic stone walls and a lovely rose garden to have an outdoor wedding ceremony.

★★★★★ — Erin, Jan 2021

Great facility great people very helpful and friendly and i can't say enough good things about lynette who was our coordinator! She truly went above and beyond and made things run so smoothly in the midst of utter chaos with it downpouring outside

★★★★★ — Kasey, Oct 2019

Venue was great, Jodi was easy to work with, and the vendors they recommended did a great job too. Very happy with the experience and would highly recommend for your event!

★★★★★ — Amanda, Jun 2020

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Getting married at Lake Shore Plaza Event Space at Lake Lotawana

Lake Shore Plaza Event Space at Lake Lotawana comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Where to find Lake Shore Plaza Event Space at Lake Lotawana

9613 Lake Shore Dr Suite 100, Lake Lotawana, MO64086

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.