What Does the Open Vendor Policy Mean at UNION?

Planning a wedding means making hundreds of little decisions, but one of the biggest ones is choosing the right team of vendors to bring your dream day to life. That’s where an open-vendor wedding venue in Kansas City, like UNION, can make all the difference.

At UNION, we proudly support an open vendor policy. This means that when you book our space, you have the freedom to choose the vendors you want—no strings attached, no exclusive contracts, and no one-size-fits-all packages. Whether you’re dreaming of a food truck fiesta or a high-end floral installation from your favorite designer, our flexible approach lets you plan a wedding that truly reflects your personality, values, and budget.

What is an Open Vendor Policy?

An open vendor policy gives couples full control over who they hire for their wedding day. Unlike all-inclusive venues or those that require you to select from a short list of pre-approved vendors, open vendor venues like UNION trust you to curate your own dream team.

Here’s what couples typically get to choose:

• Caterer or food truck

• DJ or live band

• Florist

• Wedding planner or coordinator

• Photographer + videographer

• Specialty vendors like coffee carts and cultural performers

With an open vendor policy, you’re not boxed into someone else’s vision—you get to build your day your way.

Why Couples Love This Flexibility

Modern couples want their wedding to reflect who they are, and that often means customizing every detail from the menu to the music. With an open vendor policy, you can:

• Control your budget by mixing high-end splurges with cost-saving choices.

• Work with culturally-specific vendors for food, music, or traditions that are meaningful to you.

• Support small businesses you know and love, including friends or family who offer professional services.

We’ve heard it again and again from our couples—freedom matters. As one bride commented in a review after her wedding at UNION:

“The great location, vendor flexibility, and blank canvas the space offers is unmatched.”

UNION’s Vendor Policy Explained

At UNION, our open vendor policy is straightforward and couple-friendly:

• You’re free to hire any vendor you’d like, from caterers to planners, florists, photographers, DJs, and more.

• We require that all vendors provide a certificate of insurance to ensure the safety and success of your event.

• Want to bring in a food truck? Specialty coffee cart? Go for it! We’re all about creativity.

• We offer a curated list of trusted vendors (more on that below), but there’s no obligation to use them.

This means whether you’re working with a seasoned pro or planning a DIY event with your community, we’re here to support your unique vision.

Trusted Vendors We Love Working With

While you’re welcome to bring in anyone you’d like, we’ve had the pleasure of working with some fantastic Kansas City vendors over the years. If you need a starting point, here are a few we recommend:

• Joe’s KC – A Kansas City staple brought to  local ingredients and beautiful presentation

• The Cottage Rose – Gorgeous florals with flexible, creative designs

• The Love Club Photography – Mobile bar services with craft cocktails and custom setups

We’re happy to connect you with these pros—or help you make room for someone new on your vendor team.

Book a Tour or Get More Info

Curious if UNION is the right open-vendor wedding venue in Kansas City for your big day? Let’s talk! When you book a tour, we’ll walk you through the space, answer all your questions about vendors, and help you envision what’s possible when you’re given full creative freedom.

Contact our team to learn more about how UNION can bring your dream wedding to life—your way.