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The Guild by MAiA

4.7 ★★★★★ 219 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Kansas City, Missouri

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Charming, chandelier-adorned venue for weddings and other events, plus a lush garden for alfresco festivities.

Plan your tour

  • Catering in-house catering & bar — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
  • Rain plan an indoor or covered backup for the ceremony comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — confirm it holds your full guest list, since this is the one thing you can't reschedule
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 816-471-8550
  • Website theguildkc.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday 9 am–5 pm
Thursday 9 am–5 pm
Friday 9 am–5 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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

Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of The Guild by MAiA — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

👰 Bridal Suite

“The only detail I didn’t think through was the amount of bridesmaids I jammed into that bridal suite.”

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🏷️ Outdoor Ceremony

“You won’t find a better garden ceremony location, especially in the heart of KC!”

Indoor Rain Backup 2 mentions

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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 219 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 26 mentions

“Not only is it a completely stunning, photogenic venue with an outdoor garden space in a fantastic location, but it has unmatched customer service.”

😌 stress-free planning 4 mentions

“The event coordinators are professional, accommodating, and genuinely invested in making each wedding a seamless and memorable experience.”

📋 day-of coordination 6 mentions

“The event coordinators are professional, accommodating, and genuinely invested in making each wedding a seamless and memorable experience.”

📸 photo-perfect backdrops 3 mentions

“The Guild is the most beautiful backdrop for your special day!”

🌧️ rain-plan ready 2 mentions

From the reviews

There is a reason The Guild continues to be voted the best venue in KC. Their knowledge and connections in the area are unmatched. The space is gorgeous and can be transformed into anything you can imagine. I worked with Chelsea throughout our planning, and she was incredible!

★★★★★ — Linde, Oct 2021

As a seasoned wedding photographer, I've had the privilege of capturing the magic of countless celebrations in various venues, but The Guild has left an indelible mark on my professional experience. This hidden gem deserves nothing less than a glowing 5-star review.

★★★★★ — Cassidy, Dec 2023

The Guild was 100% venue of my DREAMS and Chelsea was the cherry on top. You could not ask for a more helpful venue manager! She was quick to communicate, had expertise ready to share on what has worked in the past or what she would recommend, created mock-ups of our ceremony and reception set-up, answered 900 of my…

★★★★★ — Shannon, Mar 2022

The Guild is a stunning venue & owned & operated by the kindest humans! Chelsea was always an absolute joy to work with & truly the best in the business. Katy is amazing as well!

★★★★★ — Mayven, Aug 2025

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Getting married at The Guild by MAiA

The Guild by MAiA 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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Corporate events & private parties at The Guild by MAiA

Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Guild by MAiA — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.

Where to find The Guild by MAiA

1621 Locust St, Kansas City, MO64108

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