The Gathering KC and Cakewalk Events offer All-Inclusive Wedding and Party Packages

THE GATHERING KC
3126 Benton Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64128

Cakewalk Events is proud to launch our newest all-inclusive packages at The Gathering KC - a stunningly restored church and community hub on Kansas City’s East Side.

With a capacity of up to 200 guests, The Gathering is the perfect place to enjoy the ease of our all-inclusive packages, without the limited guest count!

This unique partnership brings together our decade of stress-free event expertise and a venue that’s as meaningful as it is beautiful. Every celebration held at The Gathering KC helps support youth programs and community services through The Hope Center’s mission.

With our curated team of Kansas City’s most trusted and talented vendors, you’ll enjoy a fully coordinated, truly all-inclusive experience - no guesswork, no stress, and no hidden fees.

ALL-INCLUSIVE CEREMONY PACKAGES STARTING AT $3200

FOR 100 GUESTS

(Pricing for Cakewalk All-Inclusive package, not including Gathering venue rental)

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HISTORIC BEAUTY.

COMMUNITY IMPACT.

The Gathering KC is more than a stunningly restored church, it’s a space where love, joy, and community come together. With soaring ceilings, stained glass windows, and room for up to 200 guests, this venue pairs historic beauty with modern ease. Every wedding and celebration held here helps support youth programs and community services through The Hope Center’s mission, making your day not only unforgettable, but deeply meaningful.

This venue is a one-of-a-kind backdrop for any kind of special occasion! Open and ornate yet warm intimate.

AVAILABLE WITH YOUR ALL-INCLUSIVE CEREMONY & RECEPTION PACKAGE

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PRE-EVENT PLANNING & COORDINATION

You will have 2 to 3 hour long planning meetings with your event planner who will walk through all the details of your event, answer questions, and advise on best practices so everything goes smoothly on the big day.

You will also have your own personal planning portal that will allow you to customize your event specifications and personalizations.

CEREMONY COORDINATION & OFFICIATING

Our two Ceremony Coordinators will collect, organize, and line up all wedding participants and coordinate your full ceremony.

We will provide an interfaith officiant to perform your ceremony, whom you will meet with once before your ceremony along with your Event Coordinator to ensure your ceremony is exactly how you want it.

In addition, this package includes either traditional or Oscar style ceremony seating for your guests.

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EVENT SETUP, SERVICE, & CLEANUP

Our team of Coordinators & Staff will set up all your ceremony and reception furniture, along with place settings, centerpieces, and our swanky entry area lounge seating.

Your Coordination team will orchestrate your ceremony and processional. Then, we will prepare the space for the reception, including your full buffet, cake and champagne toast, first dances, and any other activities you have planned!

Our team will stay with your group through the entire event, keeping the buffet full, tables bussed, and then packing up and cleaning up afterward.

CATERED BUFFET

Your choice of Lidia's Italian, Jack Stack BBQ, or a Local Seasons Catering customized buffet menu.

Our buffet includes all serving ware, chafers, platters, utensils, and plates.

Our service will also include full place settings at your tables, including silverware, glassware, plates, napkins, and any other linens and decor you choose.

3 TIER CAKE & CAKE CUTTING SERVICE

Your all-inclusive reception will include a 3-5 tiered cake (depending on group size). Our team will assist with the cake cutting ceremony, then cut and serve the remaining cake.

We will also pack up any leftovers to send home with you!

DJ & EMCEE SERVICES

Your package includes a DJ for the entire event. Including background music, ceremony song coordination, first dances, and dance party music for after dinner!

Your Wedding Coordinator will work with the DJ to emcee important moments and keep the flow of the evening going strong!

CHAMPAGNE TOASTS & FIRST DANCE COORDINATION

Our team will orchestrate guest toasts and first dances!

FLOWER ADD-ON OPTION

Whether you just want a bouquet and boutonniere for the bride and groom, flowers for your whole bridal party, flowers for decor throughout the venue, or a combination of all of these, we can manage all of that for you!

Customizable to your colors, flowers, and event design. Not included in the base price.

RENTAL FURNITURE, EVENT DESIGN & SETUP ADD-ON

Our signature All-Inclusive Reception includes our specialized furniture and decor option, designed specifically for space at the Gathering KC. This rental option includes real wood 8' farmhouse tables, wooden chairs, linen runners, napkins, and vintage centerpiece decor.

To make things extra fun and special, we will create a lounge seating space in the gorgeous foyer area of the Gathering, complete with leather lounge seating,, rugs, side tables, and moody lamp lighting!

Not included in the base price. Final costs will vary depending on the items you select (tables, chairs, linens, lounge seating, etc.) and the level of setup and styling required by our team.

PHOTOGRAPHY ADD-ON

Our professional wedding photographer will be there for your entire event to capture all of the behind the scenes moments from arrival to your grand entrance, and all those special times during your whole day!

Photography is not included in the base price.