Beach and Waterfront Wedding Venues in Arkansas City, KS

“My husband and I recently got married at Berry Acres on April 10th. Berry Acres was the first and only venue we looked at and I have absolutely no regrets. From the time we booked with them until the end of our reception, they were nothing short of amazing. They truly are a “one-stop-shop” and executed our big day flawlessly. Not having to worry about catering, DJ, set up and clean up was a huge burden off of our shoulders. Angela, Jazmyn and Alan really go out of their way to make sure your day is stress-free. I told them several times throughout the day that I have no idea how people pull off wedding days without coordinators. Except, I wouldn’t just call them coordinators…you can tell they genuinely care. The staff at Berry Acres went above and beyond what I ever imagined. They were extremely helpful throughout the entire process and never made me feel like I was bothering them with the many questions I always seemed to have. They also provided us with a packet to fill out which was very helpful because it included many details that Justin and I never would have even thought about and definitely would have missed if we didn’t have that. My husband and I had two special requests. To be able to have a last dance with just the two of us in the room and to sit on the bed of good ol’ “Butch” while we watched our firework display. Butch was being repaired HOURS away from the venue but Alan made sure to rush the repairs and have the truck back to Berry Acres just so he could accommodate our request. Our wedding had 277 guests. Angela made sure the entire venue was cleared out after the reception so Justin and I could have our final dance which ended up being one of my favorite moments of the entire day. The food is amazing! *shout out to BK* Many guests commented on the food taste and quality. The dancefloor was a huge hit! It really adds a cool, unique feel to the room. Everybody had so much fun. The FIREWORKS! Oh my word…we received an abundance of comments on how great the firework show was. They were professional quality, and the show lasted a LONG time. I’m convinced Alan is some sort of pyro wizard. They allowed us to store pre-ceremony food in their coolers for the wedding party to have while getting ready (and even delivered it to our rooms), drop off a car load of decorations and desserts the day before (only because there was no event scheduled the day before) assisted with our dessert table, fixed the bustle on my dress mid-reception, personally served my husband and I’s drinks, stashed my veil after the ceremony, drove us around the grounds to take sunset photos, took my bouquet when I didn’t need it and then they would magically appear with it when I didn’t even realize I was going to need it…pretty much all of the tiniest details you didn’t know you would need help with. I’m sure there is a laundry lists of things I’m missing because I could rave about this venue and staff all day. When I tell you they are miracle workers, I mean it! Our day was truly stress free because of them and their excellent organization. If you are on the fence or are considering Berry Acres for your big day, DO IT! You will not be disappointed. I’m trying to think of excuses to have an event just so we can use them again! Lol”

“I'm a Hesston, KS-based photographer, and I work on location at the beautiful Dyck Arboretum more than any other. I can say with certainty that the Dyck Arboretum of the Plains is one of my very favorite to work with; the staff there is helpful, positive, and collaborative. We've worked together many times, and they never cease to surprise me in their innovativeness growing the Arboretum both as a nature preserve and a business; they work super hard, are always up for trying new things, and are dedicated to sustainability. I highly recommend the Dyck Arboretum in every way!”

“Dreamwater Ridge was the perfect setting for our intimate elopement! It is right on Keystone Lake which is a beautiful backdrop for a ceremony. Beth is amazing to work with! She was so flexible and helpful with finding other vendors. The house is very nice and spacious with separate spaces for bride and groom to get ready. Overall, I could not have found a more fantastic wedding venue for our perfect day”

“I cannot recommend The Highlands enough as a wedding venue. The owner and venue coordinator, Jean and Aubrey, are constantly working to make every wedding experience the best. We could not believe the beauty of the venue when we first toured it. Since booking, they have made many beautiful updates such as new bridal suite furniture, new bar decor, and have even added chandeliers to the wings of the venue. We could not believe how much was included with our rental: ceremony and reception table/chair setup and takedown, black or white linens; a full closet of decor including signs, centerpieces, candelabras, table runners, and even champagne walls; open vendor policy, and on-site event staff to help with trashes, bathrooms, and any concerns that may arise. We were incredibly lucky to have found this venue, and we recommend it to every couple searching for one!”