Open Prairie​ Wedding Packages
Casual Relaxed Elopements & Weddings

Decorated Venue & Ceremony Packages
All of the Wedding Bling ... None of the Hassles ... Without the Big Price Tag! 

Elopements * Micro Weddings * Mini Weddings * Full Day Wedding Events 

Indoor - Outdoor Options 

All the Amenities You Need! 

How To Plan An Amazing Wedding On A Budget!
Select This Beautiful Outdoor Venue For A Stress Free
Elopement Or Small Wedding with Stunning Riverfront Views!

Enjoy Best In Class Dining & Accommodations.
​ Everything You Need, Just Steps Away!

Seamless, Beautiful, Stress Free and Affordable!

A Favorite for Local and Out of Town Couples Alike! 

Just Right For An Unforgettable Picture Perfect Riverside Sunset Ceremony! 

To Check Date Availability Click How It Works!

Best Springtime Wedding Dates
​ in South Central Kansas:

Early April brings Redbud Tress into full blossom beginning in early April and lasts approximately three weeks, while temperatures will be pleasant, however, a bit on the cool side and sometimes those famed April Showers do show up.
  
Mid May through Mid June will provide the most optimal weather conditions for an outdoor wedding. Temperatures are in the low to mid 70's with mild conditions typically. With everything blossoming, any outdoor venue will be at it's very best during this time frame.

​When Saving Your Wedding Date, timing is everything, as this window of perfect weather only  lasts for four to six weeks at best. 
Savvy Bride's will have their wedding dates booked by January in order to reserve these prize times! 

The Douglas River Corridor Venue 

Keeper of the Plains Venue

Beautiful Affordable Hassel Free Winter Barn Weddings!
Perfect for Elopements and Small Weddings.
Set Up and ​Fully Decorated ... Instant Beautiful Wedding 
* Wedding Ceremony & Venue * 
It Simply Couldn't Be Easier!  

Hassle Free Elopements & Small Weddings

Wedding Planning Made Easy...
​It's So Simple with Precious Vows Ceremonies!
* Simply Choose a Venue...
*Select Your Guest List...
*Save the Date... Done!
It's Just that Easy!
Most Options Include Venue and Ceremony for One Affordable Price!

Open Prairie Barn 
 Small Wedding Packages

Outdoor Options Offered
Spring - Summer - Fall 

Beautiful Riverfront Weddings & Elopements
Friday-Saturday-Sunday​
Spring - Summer - Fall 
​Summer Sunset Ceremonies! 
Perfect for Elopements and Weddings up to 50 Guests
First Class Dining and Lodging Just Steps Away!

The Perfect Arrangement for Out of Town Elopements

Have the Recession Blues Got You Stressing Over Your Wedding Plans? 
Don't Worry...Be Happy! 
We offer loads of very lovely and super affordable wedding options for weddings of any size. 
Most Options Include Venue & Ceremony!

Hassel Free, No Stress, Simply Beautiful,
Delightfully Easy on the Wedding Budget.
Planning is a Breeze! 

Explore the Options

Simplicity comes from a position of refined beauty with the intent of fully enjoying the experience.
The wisdom comes from having the insight to avoid undue stress and expense on your wedding day, while keeping focus on what is most important, the act of getting married. 
There is a natural harmonious unfolding of time and space by avoiding excessive details and distractions.
The reward is truly being present and in the moment when you marry...absolutely priceless. 

Open Prairie Wedding Package Specials 

Elopements * Micro Weddings * Mini Weddings & More...

The Picture Perfect Days of Fall
for Your Nuptials 

Here Are a Few of Our Favorite
Very Affordable Fall Wedding Venues  

Open Prairie Wedding Package Specials 
​ Beautiful and Truly Affordable
Elopements * Micro Weddings * Mini Wedding & More...

The Popular Wedding Ring Venue
Stunning Riverside Sunset Ceremonies
Enjoy Best in Class Dining and Lodging, Just Steps Away! 

Open Prairie Barn Weddings
*Elopements - Micro Weddings - Mini Weddings*

Sunset Riverside Weddings 

Riverfront Weddings
Stunning River Views, Perfect for
​Elopements and Small Weddings up to 50 guests.
Best in Class Dining and Lodging Just Steps Away! 

Landmark Elopement at Keeper of the Plains
​This Unique Venue is Centered in the Heart of the Arkansas River!
Beautiful Summer Sunset Ceremonies.
Select from Elopements to Wedding Gatherings up to 26 Guests

Scenic Weddings 

Waterfront Elopements & Small Weddings
For Nature Lovers
Prefect for Elopements or Wedding Gatherings up to 26 Guests

Simply Sweet Little Elopements
Starting at $225

Just Marry Us * Weekday Special 
​Mondays - Thursdays 
Offered May through November 
**​Summer Sunset Ceremonies**

 Simple - Casual - Relaxed - Affordable

***Weekday Specials***
Bride, Groom, Two Witnesses 
Spring - Summer - Fall 
Starting at $225

Additional Beautiful & Affordable
​Riverside Landmark Wedding Options
[ Friday - Saturday - Sunday ]
Starting at $325
Summer Sunset Ceremonies  

Summer Scheduling:
 ​Late June - July - August - Early Sept
Please Note: During times of high heat and humidity we offer Sunset Ceremonies Only.

Ceremony Start Times:  7:30pm-8:00pm or 8:30pm
 Use the app below to calculate sunset times for your desired wedding date. 
TimeAndDate.com

Early Spring and Fall Scheduling 
April - May -Early June - Late September - Oct - Early November
Ceremony Start Times Offered: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Choose a Venue, Select Your Guests List Size, Save the Date ... Done!
It's Just That Easy! 

Sunset Ceremony Venue Quick View
​Venue Options 

The Wedding Ring Riverside
​Suitable for Simple Elopements and Small Weddings up to 50 Guests 

Riverside Park Gazebo 
​Suitable for Simple Elopements and Small Weddings up to 50 Guests

Riverside Park Lilly Pond
​Suitable for Simple Elopements and Small Weddings up to 26 Guests

View More Options 

So Simple... Choose a Venue... Select Your Guest List Size...
Save the Date...Done!
It's Just That Easy!

Open Prairie Barn Weddings 
Beautiful & Affordable Countryside Nuptials
Elopements & Weddings 

The Wedding Ring
Stunning Riverside Sunset Weddings 
​Suitable for Elopements and Small Weddings of up to 50 Guests 
Dining and Lodging Just Steps Away!

Mini Water Fall Riverside
Suitable for Elopements, and Mini Weddings up to 26 guests

Holiday Elopements and Small Weddings

Just Marry Us Elopement Special 

Have you been considering a simply sweet
​ no fuss romantic little elopement?
Just waiting for the right time and right place? 
Well, good news ...the wait is over!
A Favorite for Simply Sweet Little Elopements and Lovely Little
Low Cost Blended Family Weddings.

Enjoy This Perfect Little Hidden Gem for
Your I Do's.
​Offered Spring - Summer - Fall 

Romantic Summertime Sunset Ceremonies

Affordable, Beautiful, Stress Free Weddings and Elopements!  

So Simple... Choose a Venue... Select Your Guests List Size...
​Save the Date... Done! 
​
Explore All the Wonderful Options!

Elopements * Micro Weddings * Mini Weddings & More

Riverside Ceremonies

Open Prairie Weddings

You'll find that most conventional wedding planning lists and tips often place this vital To-Do somewhere near the middle or bottom of the list, in some cases it's simply over looked altogether.
The important take away from is, just because it's conventional wedding advise, that doesn't mean it's correct!

In the real world, you should book your wedding officiant immediately after securing your wedding venue. 
Here's the real life order in which to should proceed.

**Decide on Your Budget**
Secure the Wedding Venue -Set Your Date
 Book the Wedding Officiant
Order Wedding Invitations
Now you have a solid wedding foundation to work with.

The second priority is to place your focus on
the Live Vendors you wish to hire.

Wedding Attire
Photographer
Entertainment - DJ
Caterer
A Planner if needed
Transportation if needed

 The third focus now goes to various products.
Wedding Cake
Flowers
Favors
Special Decorations

Wedding Wisdom Tips
Wedding Officiant, How to Choose the One that's Right for You.
When to Book the Wedding Officiant?
Wedding Wisdom Tips for Wedding Planning in Wichita Kansas Wedding Rehearsal Considerations
Four Key Elements to an Amazing Wedding Ceremony.