Realize Your Dream Wedding in The Cornhusker State
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Colleen and John Schoneweis
OWNER
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Located in Beatrice, NE, Vintage Venue invites you and your beloved to enjoy an unforgettable wedding. Characterized by its eye-catching blend of industrial and contemporary styles, this property lends a dash of elegance to Beatrice’s historic core. It features 7,000 square feet of flexible event space that can set the scene for ceremonies and receptions. You and your loved ones will surely be charmed by the stylish decor and welcoming atmosphere. Boasting an array of amenities, this one-of-a-kind venue is an ideal place to say “I do.”
Vintage Venue has been a staple of downtown Beatrice since its construction in the 1920s. Originally used by the Spiegel Overland Car Company, the venue has become one of the city’s most distinctive event venues. Though the interior boasts a selection of fashionable features, its exposed brick walls and pillars pay homage to the property’s manufacturing past. Large-scale and small celebrations can take place here, as the venue can comfortably accommodate several hundred people. After exchanging vows, the space can be rearranged for dinner and dancing. Attendees will note the glass-front windows, a delightful detail that allows natural light to flow in. As an added touch, the bistro-style string lighting creates an intimate vibe perfect for your first dance.
From religious celebrations to vow renewals, Vintage Venue is happy to host a variety of ceremony types. The staff will be on hand to ensure that everything goes to plan, and they can provide a personal tour of the property prior to your occasion. Each package has a fixed base of features, including a complimentary champagne toast, event set-up and breakdown, and cleaning services. Items such as large tables, padded chairs, and table linens are available. Award-winning catering business Colleen’s Catering can prepare a mouth-watering meal for your reception, and their team can work with you to develop a personalized menu.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Historic Venue
Industrial & Warehouse
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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Meet the team
Colleen Schoneweis
Owner and Operator
Colleen has been in the catering business for the last 25+ years. Recently (2017) her and her husband John bought and renovated the space that is now Vintage Venue.
Colleen wants each individual wedding to be as unique and as special as each couple having their celebration at Vintage Venue.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.08 reviews
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Vintage Venue receives glowing reviews from multiple happy couples who were thoroughly satisfied with their wedding experiences. Colleen, the owner, is praised for her exceptional service and helpfulness in making dream weddings a reality. The venue itself is described as beautiful, clean, and accessible, with delicious food and great music. Guests appreciated the ease of working with Colleen, from setup to cleanup, making for a stress-free and enjoyable event. Highly recommended for a wonderful wedding reception experience.Candice W
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5.0
1/22/2025
Colleen is an exceptional owner and made our wedding reception experience absolutely perfect. The venue is gorgeous, clean, and the food was delicious! Colleen went out of her way ...
to do extra things to accommodate our needs. She is wonderful and her venue is stellar! Can’t recommend enough.
Jacob J
5.0
11/04/2025
My husband and I got married at Vintage Venue this year and we could not be more thankful for the experience! Colleen is very helpful and easy to communicate with, and made our dre...
ams a reality. Vintage Venue is a beautiful wedding venue for a very reasonable price! We highly recommend!
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Samantha W
5.0
8/25/2025
The owner and workers were very helpful and willing to help us make our dream wedding reception come to life! The place is beautiful and easy to access! We 10/10 recommend Vintage ...
Venue!
Jack G
5.0
5/01/2024
Excellent Service, Delicious food, super nice music. Our family has held two events at Vintage Venue and they have been just wonderful.
Response from Vintage Venue on 05/01/2024
Jack,
Thank you so much for your excellent review!!
We appreciate it!
Colleen
Kaylyn H
5.0
4/03/2024
I would highly recommend this venue to anyone. Colleen was awesome to work with and made sure everything was set up and ready to go. She was there to help answer questions even on ...
the day of the wedding. It was nice to not have to set up the tables and tablecloths or tear down/clean up. I also really enjoyed having the venue all weekend long and not have to clean up our decorations until Sunday.
Response from Vintage Venue on 04/04/2024
Kaylyn
Thank you so much for choosing Vintage Venue for your wedding reception venue!! Yo...
u and your groom were so fun to work with, and everything was so beautiful!!
Colleen
Kaitlin S
5.0
8/17/2021
Look no further! Cannot say enough good things about this venue and the staff!! Affordable venue with a neat history! Colleen and her staff were great to work with from beginning t...
o end. Food was required to be purchased from the in-house catering business which was reasonably priced and delicious! Many options to choose from. We had many compliments on how good the food was. The staff were very accommodating to our ideas throughout the whole process. Would love to rent the venue for an event in the future! Thank you so much Colleen & staff!!
Emily D
5.0
9/29/2020
My husband and I cannot brag more about how great Colleen and the Vintage Venue are! Colleen was more than flexible when we had to change our plans and do our ceremony and receptio...
n in the same space due to COVID. The food is phenomenal! We had so much food leftover and it was even great as leftovers! Loved having our wedding here and cannot wait for a reason to use Colleen as a caterer again!
Holly B
5.0
6/15/2020
I loved everything about Vintage Venue! Such a fun and beautiful place to have a wedding, and everyone was so accommodating and friendly. Can’t recommend highly enough.
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