FAQ
Answers for all of your questions.
FAQ
Answers for all of your questions.
Essential Information
Where is The Guild located?
The Guild is located in the heart of Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District, surrounded by galleries, restaurants, and hotels.
What popular hotels in the area can guests stay in?
The Ambassador, The Crossroads Hotel, Hotel Indigo, Mariott’s, and Hilton property nearby. There are also boutique hotels such as No Vacancy, Aida Hotel, and Cherry Warehouse.
Pro-tip: ask if they will do guest pick-up from the airport, ask about get-ready rooms, and on-site photo opportunities.
What is the capacity of The Guild?
Up to 250 guests for seated events in the main hall (238 with a band) and up to 500 for cocktail-style gatherings. Flexible layouts available for smaller events Sunday to Thursday.
A full venue buyout is required for Friday and Saturday events but Sunday-Thursday we can offer smaller spaces.
What types of events do you host?
Weddings, corporate gatherings, holiday parties, galas, product launches, fundraisers, private dinners, and more.
Booking & Availability
How do I check availability and book The Guild?
Contact our team, and make an inquiry with The Guild to check your date.
How far in advance should I book?
12–18 months for prime weekends; weekday and off-season dates may be booked closer to the event time.
What’s required to secure my date?
Signed contract + non-refundable deposit (25% of rental fee) that goes towards your final payment.
Pricing & Packages
What’s included in the venue rental?
Exclusive venue use, tables, chairs, standard linens, set-up, teardown, custom floor plans, on-site venue manager and security. Catering and bar available.
Can I bring in my own vendors?
Yes, if licensed/insured. Preferred vendor list available for catering but for all other vendors it is open.
Food & Beverage
Is outside catering allowed?
Yes, with exclusive catering partners.
Do you have an in-house bar?
Yes — customizable hosted, consumption, and cash bar options.
Can we provide our own alcohol?
No. Missouri law requires all alcohol to be provided and served by The Guild’s licensed bartenders
Are bar packages customizable?
Very customizable, if you meet the minimum spend, we can accommodate requests to the best of our ability. We strive for the highest standards and truly want to make our guests happy, and we know this is a big part of the experience.
Set-Up, Décor & Rentals
When can we set up for our event?
Vendors can access the site starting at 1PM, typical start time of events for guests to enter is 5PM with a ceremony on site or 6PM with an off-site ceremony.
Can we bring in our own décor?
Yes, as long as it’s safe, non-damaging, and removed after the event the same night. Due to the historic nature of our building we do not allow any holes in the brick or walls of the facility.
Do you provide event coordination?
Venue management and day-of venue management for the event. Wedding planner is required for on-site ceremony and receptions.
Logistics & Accessibility
Is The Guild ADA-compliant?
Yes.
Is there parking available?
On-site lot 80+ parking spots, street parking, and nearby paid lots. Parking spots vary by time and day of the week. Please inquire with The Guild team for parking related to your specific time and event day.
Do you have a noise or curfew policy?
The Guild is in an entertainment district, let the music play! There are no noise ordinances or curfews. The Guild prefers events to end by 11PM, clients can pay for an extra hour but we do not do events past midnight.
Go check out our other friends in The Crossroads District or Power and Light District for after parties!
Policies
What’s your cancellation policy?
Deposits are non-refundable; cancellations less than 90 days prior may be subject to full rental charge.
Are pets allowed?
Service animals welcome; pets may be approved for ceremonies.
Do you require insurance?
No, only for our vendors.
