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    An Elegant Place to Gather

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    The Simpson House is a three-story mansion that was constructed in 1909 and can be found in the middle of Kansas City, Missouri, at 4509 Walnut, which is located one block east of 45th and Main. Its grand and magnificent turn-of-the-century style is ideal for weddings, celebrations of life, birthday parties, and other gatherings and rites of passage because it creates the atmosphere of a bygone period, which is perfect for these types of events. If you are looking for a sophisticated location for an elegant event, look no further than The Simpson House.

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    Cadence Love

    4 weeks ago

    Absolutely wonderful Venue. Staff was commutative and very friendly. It was a lovely experience

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    Daniella Rodriguez

    2 months ago

    Definitely a beautiful outdoor venue,we have catered a few weddings there,kitchen is big enough,maybe a bigger fridge but overall just a perfect small wedding venue(100 and under you can fit in there)

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    Brian Wirt

    3 months ago

    Simpson House is a boutique-style historic event venue in Kansas City’s Midtown area that blends classic architecture with an intimate, upscale atmosphere designed for weddings, private events, and curated social gatherings.

    From a professional DJ and Photo Booth perspective, this venue is best suited for smaller, highly personalized events where ambiance matters more than scale. The interior has a warm, historic feel with elegant architectural details that create a refined backdrop for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and seated receptions. It’s the kind of space where events feel intentional, close-knit, and experience-driven rather than large and high-volume.

    The layout works well for compact DJ setups and controlled sound environments. Instead of large dance-floor productions, the space shines with curated playlists, smooth transitions, and reception pacing that builds energy gradually. Lighting and music design play a big role here, helping transform a quiet dinner setting into a soft, elevated celebration atmosphere.

    Photo Booth setups are a strong fit for Simpson House because the venue itself already provides character-rich visuals. The historic interior design and intimate room layouts naturally encourage guest interaction, and Photo Booth activity tends to stay steady throughout the event due to the social, connected environment.

    One of the biggest advantages is exclusivity and privacy. Events feel tucked away and personal, which makes it ideal for couples and hosts who want a boutique experience rather than a traditional banquet hall feel. The venue works especially well for micro-weddings, rehearsal dinners, and small receptions where detail and guest experience take priority.

    Overall, Simpson House is a premium intimate Kansas City venue for weddings, DJ entertainment, and Photo Booth experiences, especially for clients looking for a historic, elegant, and highly personalized event setting with strong character and boutique appeal.

    Wichita DJ Professionals – DJ + Photo Booth Entertainment for Kansas City Weddings, Boutique Events & High-Energy Celebrations.

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    Kelsey Diane

    3 months ago

    Simpson House is one of my favorite venues to photograph in Kansas City. It's historic, versatile, and don't even get me started on that sun room on the second floor. The weddings I have the privilege to capture here are always so unique and fun. Also, it's so close to the Nelson Atkins museum for additional photo ops.

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    Jeff Costello

    4 months ago

    Beautiful wedding venue.

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    Morgan Whiteman

    2 years ago

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    James Whaley

    2 years ago

    Beautiful setting for a wedding! Only complaint was AC was lacking, unit was a hot day but this is Missouri and it gets hot ever summer

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    Fernando Osorio

    2 years ago

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    Cecilia Bayer

    2 years ago

    My husband and I loved having our baby shower at the simpson house! It is such an elegant space for any event and our guests were equally in love with the space as we were.

    Charles was very helpful throughout the entire planning process. We no longer live in Kansas City, but are KC natives, so we couldn't see the venue in person. He was flexible in offering video tours of the space for us while we were making a decision.

    Once we made a decision to go with Simpson House, all the steps, forms, dates etc. we needed to complete and be aware of were extremely clear and easy to execute. The level of organization made the typical stress of baby shower planning a lot more simple as we knew exactly what and how we needed to do things.

    The venue also provides all tables, chairs and tablecloths. This was such a big relief not having to worry about ordering these on our own. You are expected to setup/break down the tables/chairs yourself, but with a group of family and friends it really doesn't take too long to do so.

    The space itself was just perfect. We loved the original characteristics of the home - everything is just so well maintained. Having our shower at this venue really elevated the look and feel of our event.

    Every room was unique and flooded in natural light - it was truly such a beautiful, unique venue that I won't forget. I need to find more reasons to book this space :)

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    Roger McCrummen

    3 years ago

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    Liz Hicks

    3 years ago

    Beautiful location for events! Multiple rooms, bathroom, kitchen, outdoor porch.
    Close proximity to the Plaza, the Nelson. & Kemper Art Museum.

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    Hannah Foster

    3 years ago

    We hosted our reception at Simpson House this May and it went perfectly! The manager, Charles, was always fast to respond and answer any questions we had. The venue itself is beautiful, in a great location, and affordable. My husband’s parents got married here in the 80’s so hosting our party here was extra special. Only negative is that the cars left overnight were broken into, so I wouldn’t recommend leaving any vehicles there overnight.

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    Whitney Dahlin

    4 years ago

    I attended a wedding here and OMG it was beautiful!! Perfect! They have a beautifully manicured garden with fountains and benches and the house itself has antique wooden floors and windows. It really was an absolutely beautiful wedding a great place for any type of formal event. I wouldn't have more than 100 people here though. Because even though it is a big house with big grounds I think if we had had any more of than that it would have gotten really crowded. It was also hard to find parking. The parking lot just couldn't accommodate all of the guests so people are having to park on the street in which there were no parking signs. But other than that it really was beautiful highly recommend

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    Danielle M. Young

    5 years ago

    A real hidden gem in Kansas City! Very convenient location off the Plaza, nearby hotels, The Southmoreland Inn, with plenty of parking. Charles made it really easy to tour the space several times both alone and with our wedding planner. The Simpson House isn't a huge interior venue, but the garden and covered porch gave us plenty of space for our wedding party and guests of roughly 85 for dinner outside and dancing, bar and food inside. There's a lovely bridal suite perfect for the special personal to dress and apply final touches. The main staircase made for a dream entrance for the bride. It was truly an intimate and magical evening! If you're looking a historic mansion with space for 50 (interior) to 100 (outside) people, absolutely take a tour. Charles made it all so easy.

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