Optional Indoor or Outdoor Weddings in Kansas

A top-ranked wedding venue near Manhattan, Kansas, Life’s Finer Moments offers indoor and outdoor ceremony options, 40 acres of scenic photo spots, and the perfect blend of convenience and country charm. Couples from Manhattan and the Flint Hills region choose us for our peaceful setting, spacious lodge, and affordable all-inclusive pricing.

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A bride in a lace wedding dress holding a bouquet of purple and white flowers, standing against a wooden wall, smiling while looking at the groom. The groom in a light gray suit with a white cowboy hat, standing with his back against the wall, holding hands with the bride.

We’ll provide the ingredients of:

  • both indoor AND outdoor event spaces of your choice

  • furniture included along with set up and tear down from us

  • sound system for in and out

  • lawn or deck games for the party

  • 40 acres of beautiful scenic atmosphere

Mix together with fun and a memory-making crowd

Final product: an unforgettable celebration of your new beginning

Serves: up to 250 indoor guests or 350 outdoor guests

 Affordable wedding pricing:

Our flexible pricing makes us one of the most affordable Manhattan, Kansas wedding venue alternatives - with indoor/outdoor options, 12-hour rentals, and the ability to host up to 250 guests inside.

Friday

up to 12 consecutive hours

Standard Season: $2500

Winter (Jan/Feb): $2150

Prime Fridays (May/June/Sept/Oct): $2800

Saturday

up to 12 consecutive hours

Standard Season: $2700

Winter (Jan/Feb): $2300

Prime Saturdays (May/June/Sept/Oct): $3100

Sunday

up to 10 consecutive hours

Standard Season: $2400

Winter (Jan/Feb): $2000

Need Less Stress? Scroll for combination day options

Optional: Add Thursday (if available) from 5-9p to your Friday for an additional rental fee of $500.

*Add on a Thursday in January or February for $300

Decorate, rehearse, & have your dinner onsite. If you add Thursday to a Friday rental you're getting 2 days for the similar price of a Saturday. SUPER CHOICE!

Use the Friday/Sat. combo offerings:

Fri (4 hours)/Sat. (12 hours) combo for Winter Season= $2950

Fri (4 hours)/Sat. (12 hours) combo for Standard Season= $3350

Fri (4 hours)/Sat. (12 hours) combo for Prime Season= $3850

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Simply call and provide the necessary details to receive an accurate quote

See Optional Sweet Add-Ins at the bottom after “What’s Included “

Life's Finer Moments- outdoor weddings in Kansas

You want a beautiful space with both indoor and outdoor options, a relaxing atmosphere, and room to have family-friendly FUN. You want to be in the country, but 5 minutes from purchases if needed. You want the option for the ceremony and reception to be at the same place. This may be the one time in your life that ALL your friends and family are in the same place. Let’s do it!

Why Manhattan, Kansas Couples Love Getting Married at Life’s Finer Moments

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Numerous dedicated spots for Pinterest worthy photos: on mowed walking trails, under canopy trees, against genuine log siding, against limestone walls

Bride and groom smiling at each other outdoors with a large wooden mountain-type venue in the background.
A bride and groom dancing on a grassy path surrounded by trees, outdoors during daytime.

My advice? Go take some photos on the walking trails. Our photographer was so excited about this rare option. -Andrea

Wedding setup on Life's Finer Moment's patio, Clay Center, KS

Outdoor ceremony?  We’ve got you covered with a swoon-worthy patio or lawn and the gorgeous Great Room inside the lodge as a backup plan in case of inclement weather.

indoor wedding in front of huge fireplace in Clay Center, KS
Drone photo of Life's Finer Moments venue in Kansas

Climate controlled building for 250 guests inside with an additional 100 guests on the wrap-around covered deck and/or patio 

6,000 sq ft. indoor venue, 2,500 sq. ft. patio, covered deck & 40 acres

Included

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Bridal party getting ready in bridal suite of Life's Finer Moments

1800 sq ft. bridal suite with kitchen, gas fireplace, media station, multiple restrooms including private showers, and natural lighting for make-up and hair.

A woman dressed in a pink satin robe interacting with two young girls in white lace dresses, flower girls, in front of a mirror and a wedding gown hanging on the wall.
Hexagon arbor on patio at Life's Finer Moments
A bride and groom sharing a kiss under a wedding arch decorated with flowers and fabric, outdoors with green foliage in the background.

Choose from 2 Custom-made arbors to match the lodge. Hexagon or Traditional. May decorate as desired. Use inside or outside.

Several other venues were going to charge us extra for arbor use. Thanks for including. -Fran, mother of bride

Included

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Included 〰️

  • White round & rectangular tables and accompanying chairs set up to your specifications for Indoor or Outdoor Ceremonies and Reception

  • Outside Stamped concrete patio seating for 300 in comfy CHAIRS, not benches

  • 4 different ADA compliant restrooms with multiple stalls in each

  • Lighted Parking Lot for 150 vehicles- graveled, handicap stalls, & RV hook-ups

  • God’s gorgeous sunsets viewed from patio and 30’ deck - no buildings in line of sight

drone view of large parking lot Life's Finer Moments-Manhattan, KS wedding venue
  • Stay on budget while using our free State of the art Audio Visual technology for slideshows, video clips, microphones, and built-in speakers. - Let your friend fulfill his dream DJ job-for FREE!

  • Iconic wood burning fireplace with wood provided- heat and romantic ambiance

  • Extensive manicured lawn for ceremony, reception tents, or games

  • Jumbo Ice Machine

  • Yard Games (incl.Corn Hole, Ladder Ball, Giant Jenga, Giant Yahtzee, Ring Toss)

4 Optional Sweet

Add-Ins

1) Several CABINS on-site to rent for bridal party or family/guest use. 99% of our wedding customers utilize these!

Cabins have 2 private bedrooms, full sz. kitchen, fireplace, gas grill, satellite TV,  hide-a-bed and 2 additional couches, in LR, firepit nearby w/ roasting wires & free wood supply
Built in 2012,  cabins have modern HVAC, 1600 sq’, room for 6 sleepers,  lg. deck, covered front porch, showers, tubs, ADA compliant,

Fireplace, gas grill, satellite TV, 2BRs, hide-a-bed, 3 LR couches , firepit, free wood supply

Built in 2012, modern HVAC, 1600 sq’, sleeps up to 6 guests each, lg. deck, covered front porch, showers, tubs, ADA compliant,

Cabin’s large kitchen
back deck  of cabin

back deck of cabin

A neatly made bed with a striped comforter, multiple pillows, and a nightstand with a lamp in a cozy bedroom with classy decor and a window.
Cabin Pricing & Availability

More Add Ins

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More Add Ins 〰️

2) Kitchen Use! We welcome you to use a full-service caterer, but if it’s important to you to have friends and family cook, we have a very reasonable kitchen fee for a huge MAIN LEVEL KITCHEN. Included: double all appliances, tons of counter space, silverware, pitchers, percolators and carafes, serving trays, cutting boards, serving utensils, fancy beverage dispensers, roasters, serving baskets, etc. $200  

Great Room Kitchen Serving window 9.5’ X 3"‘

Great Room Kitchen Serving window 9.5’ X 3’

Lodge Kitchen view from Great Room- or pull the accordion wood curtain shut for kitchen privacy.

It was such a blessing having our wedding at your beautiful lodge.  Having so much space with all 3 levels was awesome and the views both inside and out were amazing. That kitchen is jumbo and the cabins on site were a Godsend.   —Shannon/mother of the bride

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It was such a blessing having our wedding at your beautiful lodge.  Having so much space with all 3 levels was awesome and the views both inside and out were amazing. That kitchen is jumbo and the cabins on site were a Godsend.   —Shannon/mother of the bride 〰️

3) Overhead patio lights $200

Life's Finer Moments wedding dance with patio lights

4) Linen rentals -Round or rectangular. This option will save you from the hassle of ordering, pressing, hauling and storing. $8 ea

Banquet hall set up with long rectangular tables covered in white tablecloths,  green runners, surrounding white chairs in a wooden-paneled room with large windows. There is a fireplace at the front with plants nearby.

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We proudly serve couples across the Flint Hills region, including Manhattan, Salina, and surrounding communities. If you’re searching for Manhattan Kansas wedding venues, our lodge offers the space, scenery, and value couples can’t find elsewhere.

Engaged couple showing her ring at Life's Finer Moments

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