Events and Fine Art Gallery
Coco Engler
EVENTS DIRECTOR
AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Cider Gallery is a wedding venue located in Lawrence, KS, just under 40 minutes away from Kansas City and 25 minutes outside of Topeka. The historical building is situated in the vibrant, creative Warehouse Arts District of East Lawrence. Originally a cider distillery, the property has been renovated into a fine art gallery and offers a refined and unique setting for any occasion.
Whether you’re hosting your engagement party, wedding shower, or ceremony and reception, Cider Gallery is happy to accommodate your celebration. The building consists of an elegant, art-filled event space that blends historic authenticity with contemporary details. It features exposed brick walls, original wood beams, and expansive windows, resulting in a chic interior where you can say “I do.” With over 5,000 square feet available, you and your loved ones will have plenty of room to create long-lasting memories amidst the quaint yet modern ambience. When hosting your event with us, you are welcome to share your big day with up to 200 guests. To enjoy the fresh air during your festivities, you can also extend your celebration to the adjacent garden patio. Here, you and your partner can exchange vows on the outdoor stage in the sunshine or have your first dance under the twinkling stars.
Cider Gallery’s staff will be there to support you on the day of your wedding so that you can spend your time with loved ones. For guidance leading up to your occasion, our team is happy to offer planning options. The event space is equipped with a number of amenities to ensure that your day is as seamless and unforgettable as possible. These include features such as a state-of-the-art sound system as well as wall-mounted monitors and a projector. An on-site bar will be available throughout your event for you and your guests to enjoy. For a memorable reception meal, your caterer of choice can avail of the venue’s spacious, professional warming kitchen.
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Woman-owned Business
+12 years in business
Speaks English mainly, some of our team speak Spanish, French, and more!
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$3,750
Ceremony:
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Bar services:
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Catering:
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Apr-Jun and Sept-Dec.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Garden
Historic Venue
Industrial & Warehouse
Museum
Park
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Coco Engler
Events Director
Coco's love for hospitality has been integral in her professional career as a music venue director in NYC. After moving to Lawrence, Coco eagerly took the position(s) of catering and event manager for the Bates, owners of Cider Gallery and Taco Zone Catering. Her strength of pulling off logistics behind the scenes of high-profile events and ensuring everything executes without a hitch quickly skyrocketed her to the Director of Events at Cider Gallery. Coco is affectionately known for her skills in keeping a professional, organized, and cool head under pressure.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.025 reviews
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Cider Gallery in Lawrence receives rave reviews from multiple couples for its exceptional service, beautiful aesthetics, and accommodating staff. Representatives like Coco and Jennifer are highly praised for their responsiveness and helpfulness throughout the planning process. The venue's indoor and outdoor spaces offer flexibility, and guests appreciate the stunning artwork and easy flow between ceremony and reception spaces. Pricing is considered reasonable for the quality of services provided, making it an ideal choice for those seeking an industrial chic wedding in the Lawrence area.- Top reviews
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Noelle C
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5.0
10/16/2024
We LOVED having our wedding at Cider Gallery. Both Coco and Jennifer were so sweet, not to mention the whole staff, and they were always quick to respond with my millions of questions.
The price reflects both the event space, the extra amenities we opted in for and the bar fee plus staffing. So ALL of that was less than what we would’ve paid for a venue we were looking at in Kansas City that had the same look.
The venue is beautiful and always has amazing artwork on the walls that help already make the space decorative and elegant. Everything is clean and you get the option of having an indoor/outdoor wedding weather permitting. We would recommend this venue to anyone looking for an industrial chic wedding look in Lawrence 🤗
response 11/19/2024
It was our pleasure to help make your day perfect, Noelle! Thank you so much for the kind ...
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Lillian S
5.0
11/19/2024
We loved our experience of hosting our wedding reception at the Cider Gallery in Lawrence. We had so many compliments about the venue and staff. Before the event they do a great job of providing options for using the space, such as rentals and floor plan options. Their information packets are also very detailed, and it was easy to understand their responsibilities versus ours.
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Taylor A
5.0
10/31/2024
Coco and the cider gallery team made our day run seamlessly! They were communicative throughout the whole process, and would help facilitate things like table rentals, bar orders, etc etc.. My favorite memory will now be tied to this space, so I would HIGHLY recommend having your wedding at cider gallery!
Steven Z
5.0
10/22/2024
We booked Cider Gallery on the quality of the representative they had, and I'm happy to say that this quality carried through the entire process through our absolutely fantastic wedding. Our contact, Coco Engler, was quick to respond, knowledgeable, pleasant to talk to, well-prepared in meetings, and overall a giant help!
In other aspects, the Cider Gallery was the perfect venue for us. The stone and wood materials were pretty and intimate, the lighting was atmospheric, the sound system was great, and the art installation they had at the time was gorgeous! Their bar was also well-equipped and our photographer and caterer that had worked there before operated with familiarity and ease.
Overall, planning was easy and fun, costs were simple to figure out, and all the services provided were of the utmost quality. Day-of, Coco and the other excellent staff took care of everything venue-side and we were able to focus on having our wedding and having a good time. I could not recommend the venue enough.
Teanna T
5.0
9/18/2024
The Cider Gallery is an absolute dream to work with!
The entire team was incredibly kind, responsive, and overall wonderful. I did not have a wedding planner, but Coco and her team made the process as easy as wedding planning can be!
The venue itself is beautiful, and our guests couldn't stop raving about it! I highly recommend Cider Gallery to anyone planning their wedding in the Lawrence or KC area.
Lira M
5.0
8/29/2024
Cider Gallery is one of the dreamiest, most beautiful spots in Lawrence, and simply PERFECT for a wedding! My husband and I were married here in April, and the whole process was just as smooth as it could be. Jennifer is a treasure, and so wonderful to work with. She walked us through every single detail, with relevant suggestions and considerations for our budget. She was quick to respond in our communication, and just a delight overall!
Both the indoor and outdoor spaces are stunning; we ended up going very simple with décor and florals in order to highlight the innate beauty of the space. We had our ceremony outside, and then the reception indoors. The changeover from outdoors to indoors was totally fluid; the staff handled it with ease. Cider also has a host of fun add-ons; we ended up adding some lawn games for our guests with kids, which was a great addition!
All the staff at Cider are phenomenal. Attentive, professional, seamless service. We're so lucky to have this jewel of a venue in Lawrence! If you're considering booking your wedding here, by all means, DO IT!
Chisato K
5.0
8/22/2024
Cider Gallery was absolutely the best venue for our wedding (we had both our ceremony and reception there). Coco and her team were absolutely incredible and so accommodating. We were planning our wedding from out of state, but they made it so easy and made sure we had everything we needed to help us have the wedding of our dreams. The Cider Gallery is absolutely beautiful and we loved that it has amazing indoor and outdoor spaces. We (and our guests) loved the art on display, and had such a wonderful time in this venue. We can't recommend the Cider Gallery enough!
Morgan M
5.0
6/13/2023
I loved having our wedding at the Cider Gallery!! Jen and her team were so great to work with - very clear on pricing and expectations for the big day. It was great having such a beautiful venue that came pre-decorated :) I also loved having the option for an outdoor ceremony that could easily be moved indoors if it rained. Finally, the location is fantastic - we had many out of town guests and it was within walking distance to many hotels as well as our after party location. 100% recommend!!!
Emma L
5.0
12/13/2022
Cider Gallery is a prime destination in Lawrence for your wedding reception! Jen and her staff were so nice and accommodating, and helped our night go smoothly. Our guests loved the art on display. We will definitely be reccommending Cider Gallery to all our friends.
Kristy B
5.0
5/01/2021
Cider Gallery is such a beautiful venue. I had my wedding here in April 2021 and have nothing but praise for the location and also their events manager Jennifer!!! We first met Jennifer in 2019 before the pandemic hit when we put down our deposit. She let us tour the space and answered our questions. Cider Gallery is very experienced at hosting weddings and they had printed information prepared that is helpful for planning the wedding and to share with vendors.
During the pandemic, Jennifer was very understanding and let us postpone the wedding date with no extra cost or other consequences. From start to finish, Jennifer was very kind and accommodating! It's clear that weddings are her passion as she is very knowledgeable in the topic, offering great advice when needed. The week before our wedding, Cider Gallery spruced up the courtyard in preparation of our outdoor ceremony, adding more sod, new plants in the planters, and extra pea gravel in the paved circle rock area.
Jennifer coordinated with our wedding planner as we approached our new wedding date, ensuring everything went smoothly, and provided info about decorating the space. She provided a detailed floor plan for the reception and even rented a sweethearts table for us. We rented our tables and chairs from Cider Gallery and also used them for our bar services with no trouble. They had detailed guidelines and precautions for COVID safety.
We were allowed into the venue for an hour during rehearsal on the day before. On the day of the wedding, they let us inside early in the morning for setup and gave us access to the space all day. The owner group also own the Bon Bon restaurant directly next door, and they allowed me to rest there with my family an hour before the ceremony.
On the wedding day, my grandmother was needing snacks for energy right before the ceremony, and Jennifer was so kind to provide some food from her personal stash. This small but meaningful thing is so appreciated!
Our guests had a great time at Cider Gallery. The wedding ceremony and reception were beautiful, and my husband and I are very happy.
Mary S
5.0
8/07/2020
Everything I could have imagined for our wedding would not have been right without the breathtaking backdrop that CG is. From the stone walls to the beautiful flooring - I cannot thank Jennifer enough for opening her gallery to events and allowing us to spend our evening there. Perfect for our small winter wedding <3
Katie A
5.0
10/31/2018
We are so incredibly thankful that we decided to have our wedding at the Cider Gallery. The entire experience was spectacular, and Jen was so wonderful to work with. She was incredibly responsive, professional, and personable. She even helped us plan our wedding from afar and we always felt in the loop on all the details. Her staff made the wedding day a breeze, making sure things ran smoothly from behind the scenes. The venue was very flexible and provided a unique and unforgettable space for our big day. Our ceremony was outside in the courtyard, and our reception was inside in the art gallery space. Our guests made so many comments about how beautiful and cool the space was, it's a historic space that can be equally historic or trendy depending on how you decorated it. We absolutely recommend the Cider Gallery and are so happy that we had our wedding there!
Alex S
5.0
10/25/2018
The Cider Gallery is amazing! Jen and her team are fantastic. Everything went so perfectly and it could not have been more beautiful. The best place to have your wedding!
Meg M
5.0
3/06/2018
Jen at Cider Gallery was so enjoyable to work with and the venue is absolutely perfect for an intimate, sophisticated reception.
Jennifer B
5.0
10/26/2017
From the moment we walked in, met Jennifer(event coordinator) and left. We knew this was going to be our venue! The stunning revamp of an old building turned art gallery was the perfect style to showcase our wedding. And the courtyard topped it off! We had our ceremony outside on the lush green lawn with the rock building backdrop. The reception following a short cocktail hour inside to dance the night away. We loved everything about this place.
Jessica W
5.0
7/08/2017
Cider gallery is an amazing space! Jennifer was wonderful at helping us get organized and was very accommodating so that we were able to make our big day just the way we wanted it. I would highly recommend Cider Gallery to anyone.
Elizabeth K
5.0
1/03/2017
Perfect venue with amazing staff!
Matt W
5.0
7/05/2016
The Cider Gallery is a beautiful space and we were thrilled to have had our wedding there. Our ceremony was outside in the courtyard and everything went off without a hitch. The staff handled everything like pros and our guests had nothing but great things to say.
Jennifer, as I must point out, was OUTSTANDING. Leading up to the event she helped out with all of our questions and put us at ease. During the event she was a total boss. She even made sure us grooms never had an empty drink. Customer service at its finest.
Meredith M
5.0
6/14/2016
As if the beautiful venue itself wasn't enough, Jennifer and co. were total pros and provided excellent support for our wedding, both during planning and on the day-of! We held our ceremony outside in the courtyard, followed by a reception in the gallery, and we couldn't be happier with how things turned out. Jennifer was very friendly, responsive, helpful and flexible in addressing all of our questions and preferences. I would happily recommend this venue to anyone looking to celebrate a wedding or special occasion in a unique, historic, and beautiful setting!
Katherine R
5.0
5/25/2016
The Cider Gallery was the perfect mix of elegant and casual and I can't imagine having had our big day anywhere else! We got married in the courtyard and had our reception inside. We received several compliments on the venue and the space is so beautiful it really takes the pressure off as far as decorating and ambience. Jennifer and her team were extremely accommodating, professional, and flexible every step of the way from the seating chart to the bar menu. I couldn't recommend it enough and it was one of the easiest and best decisions we made when planning our wedding.
5.0
2/06/2016
We used Cider Gallery as the venue for our wedding reception and could not have been more pleased. Jennifer was super easy to work with, and was very attentive and flexible to any of our questions or requests throughout the entire planning process.
The venue looks great on its own, let alone decorated for the wedding, and drew very positive feedback from all of our guests. We had an outdoor cocktail hour in the grassy area adjacent to the building, and then moved indoors for dinner and dancing.
We underestimated the amount of alcohol need to serve all of our guests, but the Cider Gallery team jumped into action and helped provide additional stock from reserves they had, so none of the guests ever noticed.
Everything was simple from the set-up to break down, and we would certainly recommend the Cider Gallery to anyone in Lawrence who was looking for a unique and romantic location to set your wedding apart. Their team was incredible helpful and attentive, the location is easy for guests to get in and out, and the set-up lends itself very well to make your wedding be whatever you want it to be.
Allison S
5.0
9/01/2015
We had both our ceremony and reception here and loved it. Staff was very accommodating, responsive, and helpful. The venue itself is beautiful, and features art on rotation. The tricky part is that it's often a gamble as to if you will like the art on display at the time of your wedding. As for my husband and I--we LOVED the art on display. Price of venue is extremely reasonable and you can choose your own caterer and vendors. I HIGHLY recommend using Cider Gallery!
Cyndy M
5.0
8/07/2014
Cider Gallery was the most beautiful setting for our daughter's wedding day! The outdoor courtyard was perfect for the ceremony. The dinner and dance were held inside and we couldn't have asked for a better space. It's unique and doesn't require a lot of decor to make it special. The art, wood beams, brick and stone were incredible! We had simple table centerpieces and let the room do the big work for great sight lines and atmosphere. The rental fee included the tables and chairs. Cider Gallery handled the bar services and worked with us on two signature cocktails as well as liquor, beer and wine options for our guests. If you want a unique, beautiful space for your wedding you should visit Cider Gallery!
Allie H
5.0
7/13/2014
Amazing new art gallery in Lawrence. The dark hardwood covering the floors and beams paired beautifully with the white accents we brought in. Made for the perfect setting for our dream wedding.
Sally C
5.0
4/08/2014
The overall experience of The Cider Gallery cannot be matched. The location is in the up-and-coming Lawrence Art District and has an extensive history attached to it. With much of the original structure in tact, it blends old world with modern flair. It juxtaposes exposed beams and hardwood floors with stone as well as is designed to let in lots of natural light. This venue is suited for a variety of different wedding vibes: rustic, traditional, contemporary, etc. Our theme happened to be classic-modern with black and white. The art on the wall is where the color and personality of the venue shine through. The art is wonderful (and gets switched out for Final Fridays). The staff at the Cider Gallery were wonderful to work with, especially Amanda the onsite coordinator. She went above and beyond before, during, and after our wedding to make it go smoothly and help it look great. She also let me switch some of the art the day before the ceremony that was more in keeping with our theme. The CG helps customize each couple's vision. Our ceremony was perfect in the courtyard. They have done a lot of work on the landscaping, and it has paid off. Their sound/TV system is state-of-the-art and showcased March Madness during our reception, which was AWESOME. We loved every minute of being at the Cider Gallery and would recommend it to everyone. We have gotten so many compliments on the space we chose, and it set the tone for the night. It's a bit pricey, but worth every penny. Great venue, great staff, and great experience!
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