Abe & Jake's Landing

Abe & Jake’s is a gorgeous venue. All of my guests were raving about how beautiful and unique it was. Kiley is absolutely amazing! She was very professional yet fun and so helpful when it came to planning. She is also so quick to respond with any questions we had. I wouldn’t have wanted to have my wedding any place else.

We absolutely loved the venue! Our guests were amazed by how unique and spacious it was. We worked with Kiley for everything and she was extremely helpful and flexible. The venue allowed us to be flexible for which alcohol we wanted and which caterer we chose.

Abe and Jake's Landing was such a great location for our wedding. The inside detail provides for great photographs. Even the outside deck/lower patio proved an awesome location for photographs as well. Kiley was very helpful during our wedding process and very responsive to any questions we had. The only thing that was slightly confusing was the bar minimum and what could be included in that amount. However, all of our questions were answered. Definitely recommend this unique wedding venue!

We LOVED having our wedding at Abe & Jake's! We used the bridal suite and groom's room for getting ready, and had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception there. It made our day so much easier to have everything in one location. The staff flawlessly switched the room from our ceremony to reception. Kiley was phenomenal to work with during the planning process. The venue is gorgeous, and did not need any extras (aside from centerpieces) brought in.

Without a doubt would recommend this venue! We initially had planned our wedding for 2020 and as most people, we had to postpone it over a year. Kylie was great to work with, empathetic, and guided us through it with ease! It’s the perfect location, everything went smoothly the day of, and very reasonably priced. One of the best decisions we made for our wedding!

We celebrated our big day at Abe & Jake’s Landing last weekend and it was the best day of our lives! Kylie was THE BEST to work with and made having our wedding there a breeze! I would recommend this venue to anyone, it seriously was just the best day! The staff was very nice and did a fantastic job working with all of our vendors! I cannot wait to find another excuse to have an event here!!

I am the father of the bride and we had a magical wedding for my daughter in October. Kiley was our rep and she was always prompt in answering emails and opening up the venue when we needed to plan. She was super easy to work with and flexible in handling the countless things that pop up when you are planning and executing an event like this. As father of the bride I was watching money of course and Abe and Jake's was a great VALUE for such a beautiful place. It seats several hundred people so there is plenty of room to move around. I love the lighting. There are so many places for guests to take selfies and I saw a lot of that going on. All of our guests commented on how beautiful the place was. Having a deck on the river is a bonus too. We even saw cranes! Also there were a lot of places for the photographer to take interesting shots. Both families loved it and if I had another kid this is where I would head for their wedding.

Choosing Abe & Jake’s for our wedding venue was the best decision we made! Kiley was also responsive, helpful and full of suggestions and ideas to help make our big day even more special. There are plenty of amenities that made us choose this venue, but the space also had plenty of room for our 200-guest wedding. We got so many compliments from our guests. Highly recommend this venue!!

It was a DREAM getting to have our wedding at Abe and Jake's Landing! They were a phenomenal team to work with and went out of their way to make this day special for us. They were very professional and organized throughout the entire planning process and so quick to accommodate our every need. I will forever recommend this venue to anyone getting married or anyone planning a special event. Thank you a million times!!

Abe and Jakes is a great place to host a wedding or any event. The staff and owner was a joy to work with. They went out of their way to make sure the day was perfect for our daughter. They made sure every detail was taken care of.

Love it! Beautiful venue and Kiley is lovely! We had a couple hiccups because of covid (Hence the 4 stars) but once those got figured out everything was amazing!

I don’t even know where to begin on how to explain how amazing our day was! Abe and Jakes was the first venue we toured and immediately knew it was the venue we wanted to have our wedding at. Kiley the manager was absolutely amazing! She was a pleasure to work with especially during these times with COVID, she helped make our special day happen! I would 10/10 recommend this venue!

Abe and Jake's was amazing, we fell in love with this venue the first time we visited and we were definitely not disappointed! Especially in these COVID times with so many restrictions, Abe and Jake's made sure our wedding was fantastic, fun and full of laughter and love. A huge shout out to Kiley the manager!! She was the best at communicating and working with us making sure we had everything in place for wedding day!! You dont even need to leave the venue for pictures and pre-wedding gitters, Abe and Jake's has awesome bridal and groom suites, bars and balconies and an amazing riverfront view out back, they truly have it all! We did a sparkler send off at the end of the night on the entrance bridge with our guests and it was the perfect ending to the best day ever. We love Abe and Jake's!! :D

Abe and Jake's is the ultimate venue!! I had my wedding there and it was absolutely perfect! Not only is it such a gorgeous and unique space, but the staff there is AMAZING! The event manager Kiley did everything she could to make sure that my wedding day was perfect and even went above and beyond during this crazy COVID world. She made the planning process as smooth as it could be. The event staff was fantastic as well and was always on top of their role. The space itself is so amazing. It can accommodate a large number of people, has great views, perfect location, and is such a unique atmosphere inside. I would recommend Abe and Jakes to anyone!! I can't thank them enough for giving me the wedding of my dreams!

I truly cannot say enough good things about Kiley & the other staff at Abe & Jakes. Our wedding could not have gone any better thanks to her. She is so organized and helpful. I am a "COVID" bride (August 1, 2020) and Kiley worked with me multiple times sending different floor plans and such to keep up with state mandates. We were able to find compromise in every aspect. Pictures inside and outside of the venue were amazing (we used Isbell Creative). Not a single regret!

This venue is absolutely beautiful! We could not have celebrated our perfect day at a more amazing place! I would choose Abe & Jake's over and over again. Kiley, the venue coordinator, is so kind and accommodating. She goes above and beyond to work with you and make your dreams come true. Even with the challenges that 2020 has presented to all couples getting married, Abe & Jake's allowed us to celebrate our wedding day like we had envisioned! Words will never describe the feelings we had on our wedding day and the memories we will always have at Abe & Jake's!

My gosh - I am so grateful that we chose Abe & Jake’s for our wedding reception venue. It is a truly stunning space, and I have absolutely no regrets. Their venue coordinator, Kiley, would have been worth the money we spent on the venue just on her own! She took care of us so well and made everything venue-related so so easy - even in the uncertain transition of the time of COVID. I highly recommend Abe & Jake’s to anyone looking to host a wedding in Lawrence.

The team at Abe & Jake's was the most wonderful team we could imagine working with. Planning a wedding during a pandemic is awful and nerve-wracking, but Kiley and her team made our special day wonderful, so much so that we had the opportunity to enjoy and disconnect from the goings-on in the world. Kiley was communicative and incredibly helpful, and Abe & Jake's overall was a better venue than I can say. Sincerely, a Happy 2020 bride!

Abe & Jakes was the most wonderful wedding venue! Kylie and the whole team were extreme professionals from start to finish and our wedding went off without a hitch! Everyone commented on how beautiful and unique the space was, and at night it just gets more so when the room is illuminated by the sparkly lights! Thank you so much for your hard work and for providing the most beautiful scenery for our wedding! Seriously, you don’t have to worry about decorating this space—it speaks for itself and will give your photographer and videographer plenty of content! Mine both commented how the space made it so fun and easy to get amazing shots. The floor to ceiling windows and giant staircase are breathtaking. There’s also a hotel right next door and ample parking so it was super convenient for our guests. Call Kylie right now if you’re planning a wedding!!! You have to see this space!

LOVED WORKING WITH KILEY!! Seriously such and angel and kind hearted person. I can’t recommend this place enough. The views and scenery are incredible and it saved us a ton of money with only having to do minimalist decorating. I want Kiley to come to my family Christmas. This place is incredible.

Kylie at Abe and Jakes was SO accommodating and kind! I am so thankful we had her to work with. We loved that the bar and liquor was all taken care of within which took a huge item of our checklist. Not to mention the venue. My word. The place is gorgeous and has so much character already that it hardly needs any décor. All of our guests were blown away at how unique and huge it was! The view of the river is gorgeous. Literally the complete package! Id recommend to anyone. PS...the new bridal and grooms suites are amazing!! Everything is one site. AND a nice hotel next door aka no drinking and driving for guests! With all of this, youd think the price is through the roof...but its NOT. It very affordable and was perfect for our frugal budget.

I got married 9/28/19 at Abe&Jake’s and we loved it! We knew instantly when we first saw the venue that we wanted it! We got compliments all night and still are getting compliments almost a week later about how gorgeous the venue was! It’s such a fun, unique, and very spacious building. Not to mention, Kiley is amazing to work with. She goes above and beyond to help make your day go off without a hitch! For example! I left some stuff in the venue the night before and she met my sister at the venue the day of the wedding (on her day off!) at 7am! She truly was a huge part of making our day so special!

I had my wedding and reception at Abe and Jake's. Not only is the venue absolutely beautiful, but it is a joy to work with Kiley. She made sure that everything was taken care of for our big day. The staff that worked on the day of the wedding were so helpful too! They took care of all the tear down and setup between the wedding and reception and they were great with bar tending. We got so many compliments on the venue - everyone loved it! A great place for a wedding aside from flowers and pictures, we didn't even need much decorating.

Our wedding couldn't have been any more perfect at Abe & Jake's! The venue is beautiful, with the perfect cozy feeling in a wide open space! The pictures turned out lovely thanks to the open lighting and great stage space. The staff was attentive and wonderful during the event, and Kiley was integral to preparing our perfect day. She was easy to communicate with, had great ideas, and was always willing to go the extra mile. She even helped us find a letter that had been thrown away the Monday after our wedding. This venue is the whole package, with a great atmosphere and people who care!

Abe & Jake's is a great, affordable venue for a wedding reception. The event staff went out of their way to accommodate our needs, had our favorite beer on tap, and were low key. Their wedding planner, Kiley, was great to work with.

We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Abe & Jakes on July 6, 2019, and it did not disappoint! I was familiar with the venue and had my heart set on having the wedding there, and I am SO glad we did. Kiley was super helpful during the months leading up to the day of - I had plenty of questions and she was quick to answer them all! She kept my mind at easy through the process and was so nice. I thought the price of everything was really reasonable compared to KC for the amount of space. Everyone was talking about the venue and it had just the effect I was was hoping for! A&Js made everything easy the day of too to accommodate our needs. It was truly a fantastic experience!

My husband and I had our wedding reception at Abe & Jake's and we could not have picked a better venue or staff! The venue is STUNNING (we recieved countless compliments) and Kiley, if you don't already know, will soon become your best friend! She was so beyond helpful along every step of the wedding process, patient and quick to respond to emails and phone calls. The whole thing was so effortless and enjoyable, as your wedding/event should be! The venue is so spacious and gorgeous, if you're on the fence about booking or contacting Kiley, DO IT! We also used the bride and groom rooms and they made for amazing pictures and precious moments that we'll remember forever. I am the type of person that has a very specific vision in mind and Kiley and Abe & Jake's BEYOND exceeded my wildest expectations. I dare you to try and take a bad picture in the place or not spend your evening constantly thanking people for complimenting your venue choice :) I cannot say enough amazing things about Abe & Jake's and Kiley, and I promise you you will feel the same way!

They were so easy to work with, accommodated for EVERYTHING we asked for, and our out of town guests were so impressed as first timers to Lawrence. The proximity to downtown and hotels in unbeatable. Our guests could walk everywhere AND find a parking spot easily. The outdoor space is perfect as an alternative area for guests to hang out and we were pleasantly surprised that the music was playing out there as well!

Abe & Jake’s is the perfect place for a wedding ceremony and reception! We had both at the venue and our guests raved about how it was unique and absolutely gorgeous! On top of that you work with the best coordinator, Kiley, and she makes sure your day is absolutely perfect. I cannot say thank you to her and the staff enough for everything they did! I would absolutely recommend Abe & Jake’s to any bride and groom out there planning! It was by far one of the best and easiest decisions we made for our big day!!

I had my ceremony and reception here and everything was amazing! The space is so beautiful that you don’t need to bring in many decorations. Above all, the hospitality is what made Abe and Jake’s the best. Kiley was amazing to work with! She is so kind and so invested in every one of her brides. By the end of the process, I thought of her more as a friend than a coordinator. She has even checked up on me after the wedding to make sure everything went well and to see how I was doing with married life. It was more than just a “congratulations,” she is truly invested in her brides (and grooms). I looked at a few other venues in Lawrence, but the customer service here solidified my decision. I would recommend Abe and Jake’s to anyone who is getting married in Lawrence!

Everything was amazing! Kiley was super easy to work with and she made sure our vision was captured perfectly. My fiance and I met here, so it was super special to get to come back for our wedding. The space is big and beautiful, and we received a lot of compliments from guests on the reception!

Love this venue! We held both our ceremony and reception here and heard nothing but positive comments from our guests. All of the staff was great to work with as well.

Abe & Jake's was everything we needed and everything we didn't know we wanted! We had both the ceremony & reception on site; Abe & Jake's took care of the flip and that was quite possibly the biggest blessing of the day. Kiley was great to work with and very responsive--no matter how silly the question seemed, or how many times it had been asked. They were flexible with us about bar options (we opted for a dry reception) and eager to help us make the space our own.

Abe & Jake’s is a great venue! It is the perfect size and is beautiful. All my guest were raving about the venue. Plus it had a reasonable price compared to other venues we looked at. Highly recommend.

Kiley was amazing through the whole process and even through some stressful and difficult times through the wedding process! Also thank you to Aaron the day coordinator he was awesome helping my mom out through everything the day of! Great venue and the BEST people to work with!!

I continue to get compliments on our reception. We had a lot of out of state guests and they said Abe & Jake's is the most unique, beautiful and cool venues they have seen. Kiley was a delight to work with. Always flexible and kept us informed. We had only 100 guests and it worked!

We LOVED having our wedding at Abe & Jakes. Kiley made our planning process very easy. She was always one step ahead of us and made sure that we were always on the same page. Kiley was easy to get a hold of and always answered any questions promptly. The venue fit all of our 270 guests very well. The whole evening of the reception we were getting compliments on what a unique, beautiful and fun venue Abe & Jakes was. We highly recommend Abe & Jakes to every couple looking for a wedding venue that will awe their guests.

Venue is in a beautiful location and is aesthetically beautiful. The staff is incredibly helpful from the coordinating staff to the bar staff. They do what they can to accommodate your vision The only things I did not particularly like is: 1. It is a bit pricey. Especially if you want a Saturday reception. 2. The building is older. So be prepared for problems with older buildings. a. While there is an elevator for handicapped people. It has seen better days. My grandma said the doors got jammed. b.The air conditioner was spotty during our summer reception. i. However, back to the accommodating staff. They brought in repair men and fans for the guests.

We had our ceremony and reception at Abe & Jake's Landing and holy cow, it was amazing! The entire process, from first meeting to wedding day was seamless. The venue is spacious and gorgeous enough that you don't have to over do it with decorations. Our favorite part was the large dance floor (of course) and the tall windows overlooking the river (gasp, so pretty!). We took 100% of our photos within the parameters of the venue and they were all Pinterest worthy shots- That was so helpful and timesaving! The staff was outstanding- day-of and during the planning process. We worked with Kiley and God bless her for putting up with us. We asked her so many questions, and she bent over backwards to make sure everything was answered promptly, our parents were happy and the day ran as smoothly as possible! She coordinates with all of the vendors so they know exactly what to do on the wedding day (believe me, you don't want to do be in charge of this). And the price we paid for the quality of service we got was a steal! Bonus, our photographers and videographer LOVED the venue! They said it was an ideal set-up with the natural lighting and tall ceilings. To anyone reading this review, I HIGHLY recommend Abe & Jake's Landing with full confidence that it will not disappoint! Seriously, you can't go wrong with them!

I wish I could give more stars here because Abe & Jake's was truly incredible! Kiley, the event coordinator here, is fantastic. She is so quick to reply to emails and calls and does her best to make every vision a reality. We had no problems at all with this site and she worked so hard to make sure everything ran smoothly and looked perfect for our day. I could not speak more highly of this venue!

LOVE Kiley at Abe & Jake's. Entire day was perfect!!

My husband and I cannot stop raving over this venue! Kiley, the manager, was so helpful throughout the whole planning process. She answered my questions very quickly and thoroughly. It is such a unique venue! I loved everything about it from the twinkly lights to the grand staircase at the entrance. We have no complaints. We are so glad we chose this amazing venue for our reception!!

Wow, Abe & Jake's was absolutely perfect for our reception. The staff were so helpful and made me feel so at ease the week of the wedding. Decorating was easy because the space is already so unique and stunning. Guests were impressed and the dance floor was full all night. I would totally recommend Abe & Jake's - such a great space.

Abe and Jake's is a wonderful reception site. Our large guest list (300+) meant that we didn't have a lot of options for non-hotel spaces, and we wanted something that felt unique and had some natural light, but didn't factor in the totally unpredictable weather that is March in Kansas. This was the perfect mix of those elements, and the staff was absolutely great to work with.

Abe and Jake's is such a fun and unique venue. So glad we had our wedding reception there. The only thing I would've changed is that they need to be more helpful with guestimating how much alcohol you will need, etc. As a reception venue they need to offer more advice as they do this every week and we do this once in a life time. It's a gorgeous venue though!

The venue is gorgeous. I had a major issue with the behavior of the staff, primarily the day of cordinator, getting drunk at my reception

I had a somewhat non-traditional wedding in that we chose to have a small family wedding, a small family dinner and a very large reception. We chose Abe & Jake's for the location of the family dinner as well as the large reception (including live band and open bar). We were able to use a smaller back room for an intimate family dinner (50 people) and the larger space for the 350+ person party. The space worked beautifully for us. There is ample parking and the elevator (old, but functional) was important to our older family guests. The space is so unique inside that it requires very little for decorating. Minus linens for tables and some candles, the space looked great 'as is' for the reception. Rosie, our coordinator at Abe & Jake's was phenomenal. Extremely detail oriented. She didn't miss a step - and even better - she didn't let me miss a step. I appreciated that Abe & Jake's has all of the tables, chairs and linens there at the event. I didn't need to go through a separate rental company. Just made it easy. Servers and bartenders the night of were fantastic. Very helpful and courteous. There are very few locations in Lawrence where you can have a gathering of this size. Please not on cost - $3,600 was for the space only. Linen charges, bar costs, etc. were in addition to the baseline rental fee.

My wedding ceremony and reception were both held at Abe & Jake's on a Sunday in November. My wedding combined Indian and American traditions, making for a unique ceremony that called for several special requests from the venue. Rosie from Abe & Jake's was an absolute pleasure and worked with us every step of the way to make sure that we were able to structure the event in a way that was accommodating to our unique needs. Really can't say enough about Rosie - she is an incredibly kind person who makes you feel like your event is just as important to her as it is to you. The entire staff at Abe & Jake's was great to work with through the planning process and during the event. They were also helpful in providing recommendations of other vendors that they had good experiences with in the past which is how we found our awesome DJ. Our wedding had just over 200 guests of all ages. The venue was accessible for our guests with physical limitations and was a great size for our group to transition from the ceremony to a cocktail hour to a dinner reception. The location is beautiful and the venue definitely has a "wow" factor, receiving countless compliments from our guests. The total cost listed includes the ceremony and reception fees, the bar tab and use of tables, chairs and linens. At least half of our guests traveled in from out of town and were able to stay at the adjacent hotel, which was very convenient for them and for us (no need to provide transportation helped cut costs). Definitely recommend this venue!

My husband and I were recently married and held our reception at Abe and Jake's Landing. We were planning for over a year for the event and when we first came across Abe and Jake's we new immediately it was the place for us. It has amazing character and is in a perfect location in town. It is truly a stunning venue for a wedding reception and takes beautiful pictures. We had so many compliments from all of our guests (nearly 300 of them!) about how amazing it was. It is also pretty affordable when your considering a large event space for that many people. As if the quality and unique beauty of the venue isn't enough the staff that works there is 1000x as wonderful. They were so accommodating and easy to work with, prompt with responding to any questions or requests, always on time for meetings, very flexible, beyond friendly and nice, and they truly make you feel like your big day is just as big a day for them. I could go on and on, they are special people and fantastic to work with. If in the future we ever need a large venue for a party I would absolutely go back hands down. We have been married for just over a week now and are still receiving compliments from guests about what a great party and place it was. Thank you so much to Abe and Jake's for a wonderful day and I absolutely recommend every bride to check it out, it's the perfect large event space!

If you are planning a wedding in the Lawrence area, I would highly recommend Abe and Jakes. The venue is very beautiful! It has a lot of character with exposed brick, iron railings, wood floors and a wonderful balcony that overlooks the river. We had over 250 people at my daughters wedding and had plenty of space. I can not say enough nice things about Rosie, the coordinator at the venue. She is amazing! Very helpful, friendly and easy to work with. Rosie allowed us in multiple times to measure for different decorations we were planning on using. She returned our calls promptly and was helpful when we asked for advice. Can't say enough about what a wonderful experience we had at Abe and Jakes!

I loved working with the folks at Abe and Jake's to plan my wedding reception. The customer service was quick, friendly, and helpful. The venue is beautiful--an historic two-story former factory with hardwood and brick floors, windows looking out on the Kansas River, and warm, beautiful light. We hardly needed to decorate at all, since the space itself is so cool. It's truly a secret treasure--I had guests who had lived in Lawrence for years and had no idea it was there. The customer service was also fantastic. The staff was very attentive and organized, making planning a dream.

I simply cannot say enough positive things about this venue. It is a truly beautiful space for a wedding ceremony and reception. It is a very versatile space that is capable of accommodating either large or small groups. Our guests absolutely loved it! And the decorating we did was minimal, as the space is so remarkable that it really speaks for itself. There is a grand staircase leading into the venue that makes for a quite breathtaking aisle for a bride to descend during a wedding ceremony. Also, the staff at Abe and Jake's Landing have wedding receptions and ceremonies down to a science. Their staff were all so friendly and accommodating and patient with us throughout the wedding planning process. Every experience we had with each of them, every bit of communication and correspondence we shared with them was positive and pleasant. Rosie and Leila in particular made the process much less stressful for me simply because they are so good at what they do. If you are searching for an exceptional wedding venue with outstanding employees that is also very affordable, this is the place for you! You will not be disappointed!

We got married on 7/27, and we were so lucky to get into Abe & Jake's! They removed a lot of the, umm, quirky features during renovations, and we were thrilled with the outcome. The refinished floors are gorgeous. We were also excited because Abe & Jake's has so much character on its own, we really didn't have to bring in many decorations at all. The open loft style is perfect for a reception, and really is a one of a kind venue. There are different levels and areas to hang out in, but it is still open enough that you can see everyone. We had a large number of out of town guests, so being located next to the hotel was a necessity. They are were so complimentary of the venue. Rosie was by far the best contact person to work with out of all of the different vendors we used for our wedding. She was always quick to respond to questions, and was so flexible to make things work for us. It was a stress-free day, and I will give her the credit for such a successful day! Definitely recommended!

My husband I were married on July 20, 2013. I had gone to KU and knew I loved Abe & Jake's as a reception site as I used to go there when it was an actual bar. When we went to visit and meet with Rosie for the first time, we booked it almost immediately. The renovations to the space were amazing and Rosie was the most wonderful event coordinator to work with. She made us feel like family from day one, we grew so attached to her- which is not often found when working with multiple vendors. Abe & Jake's was the perfect space for our 500 guest count. The staff was amazing, no one ever waited in line for a drink, they helped ensure our 4 food vendors were set up properly, and the entire reception (all 7 hours of it) ran completely smoothly. Our guests were so impressed with this space, we're still receiving compliments on having our reception at Abe & Jake's. I am beyond thrilled we chose this as our reception venue as it was our dream come true space. Thanks to Rosie for making it all happen and Leila and the team for running our event perfectly!

We were so thrilled when Abe & Jake's sold a year ago and they opened up the 2013 calendar. We immediately booked our daughter's wedding reception there. We had been looking in Kansas City for similar venues but could find none that compared in beauty or value. From the very beginning, Rosie Robertson walked us through every step of the planning process. She was very accessible, knowledgeable, organized and professional. The night of our event (August 3, 2013) could not have been more perfect. Everything was just as expected. Our out of town guests from California were awed and amazed at the venue. Recent renovations surprised the Lawrence residents. Another plus is that the Springhill Marriott is right next door to the venue and downtown is just steps away. There is a lovely outdoor deck overlooking the Kansas River that was popular with our guests. All of the staff were very efficient and worked hard to ensure that everything ran smoothly. The bartending staff was especially good. I do not remember people waiting in line for drinks. We cannot say enough about Abe & Jake's being the perfect wedding reception venue. Thanks to Rosie and her staff for making our daughter's dream come true! Signed, a very happy Mother of the Bride in Lawrence, Kansas.