Why Choose The Beacon? Here’s Five Reasons
By Courtney Stemler
July 3, 2023
When planning an event, there are so many things to consider: the guest list, the theme, color choices, decorations and the list goes on. A major consideration for every event is location. Hosts have so many great choices in Topeka and the surrounding area, so, the question is, why is The Beacon a great choice for an event, large or small, formal or informal, wedding, quinceañera, or any other event? We have five great reasons choosing The Beacon is a must for your next event.
Family Owned and Operated
The Irick Family (left) and Stemler Family (right). (Photo by Love in Kansas)
The Beacon is family owned and operated. Courtney and Chris Stemler and Shelby and Nic Irick own The Beacon, and Courtney and Shelby run the day-to-day operations. Courtney is the main point of contact for clients, and many events are worked by at least one owner. If you have questions, need help finding a vendor, or are checking into options at The Beacon, you don’t have to wait very long for responses or decisions. Usually clients get responses within twenty-four hours, usually faster, and there is no chain that decisions have to be made from. The owners are constantly communicating with each other, so, if you need something special, we can get back to you about it quickly.
2. Amazing Staff
Our staff is phenomenal! The Beacon staff is here to help. Our staff are constantly getting complimented by clients on their responsiveness, helpfulness and attitude. They love working at The Beacon, and it shows in how our clients and guests are treated. From handing a bride a drink on her way by the bar in the conga line to pitching in to help a caterer on a very short timeframe, our staff makes every effort to make sure your event is seamless, enjoyable and memorable.
3. The Power of Choice
You have so many choices and options at The Beacon. Not only are there several spaces of varying sizes and aesthetics, but you also are able to choose your vendors. Do you have a favorite caterer, florist, DJ or planner? You can use them at The Beacon. Do you want a space just the right size for your event? We probably have one! With the eight rooms we have, we are able to find the best-fitting room for your event.
4. One-of-a-Kind
It’s different and unique. The Eclectic-style architecture in our 1920s building is unlike any other. Our building is historic, with plenty of modern touches, like new bathrooms, new bars and a modern catering kitchen. Even if you’ve been to an event at The Beacon, you haven’t seen it all. There’s plenty of rooms to choose from to keep your guests seeing fresh space and new ways to make it your own.
5. We Support Our Community
We support and are committed to our community. We’ve worked with several non-profits (such as YWCA Northeast Kansas, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Valeo and United Way of Kaw Valley) and other community organizations to help them fundraise and succeed. We have worked with several organizations, helping with their bottom line, to help them raise more money for their cause. We try our best to make each event a success. Our community coming together to support and work with one another is something we love and look forward to each time we help host a fundraiser or community event.
Next time you are planning an event or someone you know needs a venue suggestion, The Beacon is a great place to celebrate and make those memories. We would love to help make memories and take some of the stress of planning and hosting an event off the shoulders of the host.