Sunday, January 18, 2009

Wedding locations in topeka kansas

Wedding locations in topeka, kansas


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Topeka is the capital of Kansas and has a population of more than 120,000, giving wedding couples plenty of options for determining a wedding location. Topeka offers a variety of indoor and outdoor settings at hotels, historic buildings and parks. In some locations, couples can book both the wedding ceremony and reception in one spot.

  1. The Vinewood

    • The Vinewood is just north of the Lake Shawnee dam in Topeka. The historic building was remodeled in 2002 and can welcome up to 499 guests for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The Vinewood offers full-service event rentals for prospective couples and will handle ordering tents, lighting and sound equipment as well as linens and china. The facility also will cater the event as no outside food or beverage can be brought into the venue.

    Forest Park

    • Couples looking for an outdoor wedding space can check out the Forest Park Conference and Retreat Center. Located near downtown Topeka, Forest Park can accommodate small weddings in its gazebo or outdoor chapel, and up to 1,000 in the Tabernacle Hall. Receptions also can be scheduled in the park's additional halls. Forest Park is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and does not allow any alcohol to be served or brought into the venue. A commercial-size kitchen is available.

    Capital Plaza Hotel

    • The Capital Plaza Hotel near downtown Topeka can accommodate wedding ceremonies, receptions and provide lodging for wedding guests. The hotel includes a ballroom and smaller rooms for weddings of various sizes. Catering and banquet support are provided by hotel staff. Couples can choose among plated dinners, buffets and theme stations. Reception displays, dessert bars, carving station and appetizer service are also available. For wedding guests staying at the hotel, the Topeka Zoo is just a short drive away and plenty of dining and shopping options are a mile-and-a-half away in the downtown area.

    Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade

    • Old Prairie Town at the Ward-Meade Historic Site offers multiple wedding packages. Couples can choose among a wedding and/or reception at Everest Church, an outdoor ceremony at Anna's Place Victorian garden with reception or a courtyard wedding with or without a reception. Pricing starts at $250 and services like the bride's dressing facilities vary from package to package. The Topeka Parks and Recreation Department manages Old Prairie Town. The site includes more than two acres of botanical gardens, a street of 19th century buildings and an old-fashioned drug store with soda fountain.

    Great Overland Station

    • The Great Overland Station is a restored Union Pacific railroad station that serves as an educational museum for visitors. The facility's Main Waiting Room and Balcony, and Easy Gallery can also be rented for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Pricing for each space is dependent on the number of hours and guests. Great Overland Station can supply tables, chairs and access to the kitchen for a caterer. The facility does not supply linens, has strict guidelines on the use of decorations and also prohibits any dark-colored drinks like red wine or punch.


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