Best Kansas City Engagement Locations
Kansas City Metro Area
Kansas City offers a flawless backdrop to capture unique love stories like yours. From expressive architecture, historic landmarks, and pristine greenery, this city is overflowing with romantic spots to mark the beginning of your journey down the aisle. Each gallery of engagement photos offers a bespoke point of view to show each love story in its truest form. Whether you are drawn to urban landscapes, or natural charm, Kansas City has something for everyone.
All my couples receive an exclusive Engagement Session Guide and Location Guide, which includes some of the best places in KC + surrounding cities, as well as tips on planning their engagement photos. The guide contains so many more places than this blog! Engagement sessions are a collaborative effort between my couple and I, as we plan the outfit, locations, props and more together to reflect their personality and story.
Enough talking, let’s take a look at some of my favorite Kansas City engagement locations!
Nelson Atkins
The Nelson – Atkins Museum of Art is an iconic location full of Kansas City history. From intricate architecture and glimmering pools to natural greenery and beauty, it offers the perfect canvas for your Kansas City engagement photos. This outdoor location seems to have something that catches everyone’s attention, with beautiful scenery for every Midwest season.
Loose Park
Loose Park is most well known for its breathtaking rose garden. The floral backdrop is typically in full bloom during the months of May through June. Along with blossoming roses, you can find cherry blossoms around March and April, reflective ponds and scenery ideal for a spring shoot. If you are going for soft florals, and polished landscaping, this is the spot for you!
* This location requires a $25 permit fee for all shoots.
Hotel Kansas City + downtown Kansas City
If your vibe is artistic, urban, and imaginative, let’s take a trip to Downtown KC! Each pocket of Kansas City is filled with character and personality, each unique in its own way. Spots like Hotel Kansas City, The Crossroads Art District, Union Station and The Kauffman Center come to mind for the perfect Kansas City engagement locations.
Hotel Kansas City is one of my personal favorites of the mix. A boutique hotel like this one shows rich history and eccentric decor. The interior is reserved for couples with a pre-booked wedding, but will serve as a cozy spot for your ceremony, reception and day of events with one-of-a-kind images to match. Along with Hotel KC, there are a few buildings with stunning architecture within walking distance of the hotel!
* Hotel KC interior reserved for couples doing a wedding there due to high permit cost
Powell Garden
Nestled right outside of Kansas City, Powell Gardens is a botanical treasure. This Kansas City engagement location features themed gardens, each offering its own unique charm. Surrounded by exotic plants and shimmering fountains, it creates a diverse array of scenery to capture your engagement.
* Must cover entrance fee
Verona Columns Park
Verona Columns Park is the hidden gem of Kansas City. This location exudes timeless elegance and romance, so if you’re looking for Europe in Kansas, this is it. This intimate neighborhood park is known for its stone columns, imported from Italy, and manicured greenery, providing a luxurious backdrop for all of your photos. If natural beauty and curated architecture seems to fit your vision, Verona Columns Park is just the place for your Kansas City engagement session.
There is no way to make a wrong decision out of this list of stunning Kansas City engagement locations. Pick a location that encompasses you and your fiance’s relationship together and let me do the rest! If you are ready to plan your bespoke engagement shoot with me, you can contact me to book your session!
More Kansas City Engagement Photo Inspiration:
Loose Park and Nelson Atkins – Besty and Bryan’s Kansas City Engagement Session
Hotel KC – Lex and Dakota’s moody Kansas City Engagement Shoot
