The Loretto Event Space and Chapel

A Modern Revival with Historical Charm

What makes it fun

The Loretto provides a park-like ambiance in the heart of Kansas City. The stately building of the early 1900s is adorned with an abundance of trees, plants, and flowers. This distinctive property, built in 1902 by the Sisters of Loretto, is steeped in Kansas City history and holds memories for hundreds of students and their families. The Loretto Academy served as an educational facility from 1903 to 1966, when it was sold to Calvary Bible College. It was then sold to a private owner in the mid-1980s, who refurbished the structure. The Loretto has been brought up to modern standards by its present owner, and it now provides a unique blend of historical charm and character.

Google Reviews

The Loretto

4.5

Based on 56 reviews

Janice Allen

23:53 22 Feb 24

I am a business owner not far from the Loretto. 5 of my staff live there. Velinda is an absolute joy to work with and is very customer service oriented and very compassionate. compassionate. 3 of the 5 staff members that live there needed a place quickly to get out of bad situations and Velinda went out of her way to help them. I highly recommend The Loretto and Velinda. She is the best!

wendy noah

23:46 22 Feb 24

I worked with Velinda to get my brother an apartment. She was so kind and professional. I would highly recommend the Loretto and Velinda.

Kvothe Smith

21:30 21 Feb 24

Obviously, the person that wrote the last review must not live here. Anyone who lives here knows that Velinda, the manager, is one of the nicest people ever who will totally go out of her way for anyone and everyone and make sure that the building is kept up beautifully simultaneously. I She’s never been rude to me once; and this is the second building that I’ve lived in that she has managed. No one who lives here would have anything except nice things to say about her; so, my guess is you must have put in an application and been turned down. I feel sorry for you, but not sorry enough to excuse your horrible behavior.

Anyone that wants a nice apartment that’s unique, affordable, in a good neighborhood and taken care of by a very pleasant and efficient manager should apply to live at The Loretto.

Casey Huggins

21:23 21 Feb 24

I have been living at the Loretto for 9 years. It's clean, secure, and conveniently located. They are quick with repairs. Velinda is the manager and always helpful.

Sylvia Yanik

21:01 21 Feb 24

I just recently moved into a one bedroom apartment in the Loretto. I absolutely love the energy and the top rate management. It is such a refreshing friendly community. Kudos to Valinda!

Keeli Hostetler

03:20 24 Jan 23

We chose the Loretto for our January wedding because of how much we instantly loved the coordinator, Nora, and it was the best decision we made. Nora is absolutely amazing; she is patient, kind, and so easy to get along with. The marble staircase was stunning for our first look pictures, and the chapel is beautiful. I cannot recommend the Loretto enough, our wedding would not have been the same at any other venue.

Kathy Morefield

17:19 18 Jun 22

My daughter got married here May 2022. She chose the venue for many reasons, with one of those being her confidence in John as a wedding coordinator. Her original date at The Loretto had to be rescheduled due to Covid and John worked with her to get everything rescheduled without any penalty for us, which is something we all appreciated.
The venue is gorgeous, it's fantastic to have a chapel on site, outdoor space if needed and to have such spacious bridal and groom suites to use.
The large bar located off of the main ballroom is perfect for accommodating those guests who prefer to hang out a little away from the main event and great for traffic flow.
They allow you to set up for your event as early as Wednesday and you do not need to clean up until Monday. This makes for a little less stress on rehearsal day!
John was very engaging and it really felt like he had our daughter's best interests at heart during the planning process. That meant a lot to her!
This is a fantastic place to celebrate a wedding and we would not hesitate to recommend John or The Loretto to anyone.

Demetrius & Arielle Forever

16:46 01 Jun 22

My husband and I recently had our wedding here at the Loretto. When I say we are both still floating on cloud 9, we cannot thank John enough for making our day the most special.

When we were looking for a space to have our wedding we wanted a location that explains us. Some where that no one is expecting something so grand. We also wanted a location where we can have both the ceremony and the reception. Then we found the Loretto. We knew this is where we were going to get married.

Wedding week has arrived and one of the best parts was that we can go and decorate on Wednesday, not the night before, WEDNESDAY. This saved us so much time and created less stress. Once our wedding day came and John had the schedule for the day everything just ran so smooth. From arriving to hair and make up, all the way to our grand exit. It really felt like a fairy tale.

If you are looking for a place that will genuinely take care of you and all your needs and wants we recommend the Loretto!

Chris Edwards

12:54 26 May 22

My wife and I just got married at The Loretto and couldn't be happier with how everything turned out! We chose The Loretto because the price was reasonable (falling right in the mid-range of the venues we researched) and because we really liked having both a chapel and a large reception area on-site (i.e., no need to send people outside or to a holding area waiting for a room to be reconfigured). Our wedding had around 190 guests for those wondering.

During the planning process, we worked closely with John to make sure that every detail was just right. He was very proactive about coordinating timing and other details with our vendors. John was also good about quickly returning calls, texts, and emails. We could tell, early on, that he was looking out for our interests and didn't see us as just another "event" on his calendar.

Last notes on the planning process, but maybe the most important: (1) John pulled some strings and got us into the venue for setup starting on the Thursday prior to our Saturday wedding, which gave us plenty of time to focus on our rehearsal dinner and enjoying ourselves on the morning of our wedding; and (2) John did not ask us to clean up or gather our things before leaving after the reception, instead telling us to go enjoy the rest of our weekend and to return on the following Monday. These two accommodations made a huge difference in how our weekend played out!

As for the day of the wedding itself, everything went perfectly. John directed traffic with vendors and guests, which allowed our immediate families and bridal party to focus on just enjoying each moment. He somehow managed to be in about 10 places at once, which was really impressive. Our vendors included a food truck, a string trio, and a live band, and we never had to answer a question from them because John and his staff were on top of it. The bartenders (which John contracted with) were also great. The line at the bar never got out of control, even with our 160+ adult guests.

Overall: 100% recommend The Loretto to anyone who wants to get married in the Westport/Plaza area in a beautiful 100+ year old building that happens to be on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The venue has a very interesting history as well.

Amy Casserly

15:01 13 Oct 21

I could not imagine having my wedding anywhere else besides the Loretto. This venue is a one-stop shop for EVERYTHING. And I mean everything. Originally I wanted to have an outdoor wedding but there are so many things that you cannot control in outdoor settings. It ended up raining on our wedding day however I did not have to leave the venue for almost two days straight because it is so inclusive. They have Airbnbs and Honeymoon suites that you and your guests can rent out as well as bridal and groomsmen suites to get ready in the day of. Everything was beautiful, clean, and super accommodating to all of our guests. Plus, its located on one of the best streets in Kansas City which makes it an even livelier and convenient place to hold your event. The history behind this location made getting married in the Chapel so much more special. But what really sold the deal for me was the bar. The layout is wonderful and spacious. The dance floor was perfect for our party and of course, the coordinators are some of the best in Kansas City - both Nora and John. I cannot rave about this place enough which is why I hope the pictures translate some of the joy I felt on wedding day thanks to The Loretto.