The Living Room

The Living Room provided the perfect location for our wedding. The space itself has numerous great architectural features - from the spectacular wooden archway to the exposed beams and skylights - that make it truly unique. Additionally, it is truly a blank slate that enables customizing the decorations within to fit your own personal style - which was one of the primary reasons we landed on this as our venue. Additionally, it has multiple spaces that can be rented, enabling you to make the rooms work for your own particular needs. We were also attracted to this venue as they had no limits on what caterers, DJs, etc we could use. We enjoyed working with the venue manager Natalie, who promptly responded to any of our inquiries and helped tremendously in coordinating with the caterers and other vendors as far as the timing of set-up, break-down, allowing for remote access etc. Her and her staff helped to ensure the whole event went off without a hitch (including removing 200 chairs from the ceremony room to transition it into a dancefloor). Affordable, unique, and well-managed - we loved every aspect of the Living Room and cannot imagine having had our wedding at any other locale.

The Living Room was absolutely an awesome venue for our Daughter's wedding and reception. The staff was very accommodating, helpful and great to work with!!! You will not regret choosing the Living Room as your wedding and/or reception venue.

The entire building was spotless. And it is so cool and gorgeous, it doesn't need much extra. Plenty of parking. Very accessible. They let you make your own choices regarding food or drink and whatnot. The staff was extremely helpful, professional, friendly and easy to work with. And Jacobi makes it look so effortless. During some planning I relied on her professional opinion, she found ways to make the morning and day of so much easier and stress-free, during the evening she helped us maintain comfortable temperatures and she even helped with set up and tear down! We can't thank her enough for all her help and we highly recommend The Living Room for any fancy or fun event!!

Great venue, the ceremony setting was unique and intimate. The reception area was large and it was easy to navigate. Plenty of hotels nearby. The staff was always readily available and helpful.

My husband, our families, and I have nothing but excellent reviews of The Living Room and our event coordinator, Jacobi. We live in Chicago had a large event as a welcome reception the night before our wedding at The Living Room at the end of August 2018. Due to the size of the event and us being out of town, we began planning months in advance. Jacobi made this process as seamless as possible, was extremely attentive, and responded promptly to all of our phone calls and emails with our questions and specific requests (and there were many :) ) She made herself available any time we were in town to meet and discuss details. The space we were given was lovely, intimate, and large enough to fit 300-350 people comfortably for a ceremony, eating/drinking, and socializing. Jacobi was present on the day of the event to assist with set-up and last minute requests. Just as an FYI, we catered food, brought in bar service, and provided plates/utensils, decorations, and rental of linens. We also completed set-up, and clean-up ourselves but we were given an entire day/night to do so. We ended up having a wonderful event and I would highly recommend The Living Room to anyone.

We are beyond impressed with our whole experience of having our reception at The Living Room. The space is so unique and has a ton of character on its own that we only really had to worry about table decorations. The brick walls, exposed ceiling, sky lights, bistro lights, concrete floors, the stained glass door...everything was absolutely beautiful! We also really liked that all of the chairs and tables were provided, that there were no catering restrictions and were able to bring in our own alcohol for the bar. Jacobi was also spectacular to work with. She let us come see the space multiple times during the planning process and always responded to emails promptly when we had any questions which we truly appreciate. I told her what I was thinking as far as which tables I wanted, approximately where I wanted things and how many people there would be, and she came up with the layout super quick! She was also very patient when we wanted to change little things here and there. Overall, this place was amazing and exceeded all of my expectations! I would definitely recommend for anyone wanting a unique space for their wedding!

The venue had ample space that allowed us to decorate however we wanted, and the manager was very friendly and helpful. The exposed brick and dark green floor looked great and didn't clash with our decoration, even though we had bright colors. Everything ran smoothly--the ceremony and the reception! However, the air vents above us during the candle ceremony kept blowing out the candles, so I would just request to turn them off during the ceremony. We booked on a Friday and had just a few hours the prior day to rehearse and set up, but it worked out. There was also a private space for the wedding party to hang out before the ceremony. Overall, a great experience. Thanks!

We chose The Living Room for our wedding because we loved the industrial feel of it. The brick walls and exposed ducts were gorgeous on their own, and we were able to soften the vibe a little bit with our decor and uplighting. The location was perfect (close to hotels, airport, etc.) and had plenty of free parking which made it easy for our guests. Jacobi was AMAZING to work with and was extremely patient with us during the entire planning process. I also love how the space is divided up between the ceremony and reception space. Our caterer and decor company could do their thing without disturbing our ceremony. I would highly recommend this venue to everyone!!

The Living Room has a beautiful, industrial style with lots of natural lighting and exposed brick, with string lights available. Besides the appearance of the venue, we also loved their flexibility in allowing us to choose whatever vendors suited our needs. The venue manager, Jacobi, was very responsive to our questions and always gave us great, detailed answers. The day of the wedding went off so smoothly and we had so many comments from guests about how beautiful the venue looked. I highly recommend the Living Room!

We got married here May of 2018 and don’t regret it one bit. Jacobi the manager was so helpful up until the end of the night. I highly recommend this place if you’re a couple who wants to make your ceremony personal and unique. The venue is so rustic and unique and makes for great pictures. It was a night I want to relive over and over again and each time I’d choose this venue!

The Living Room was a beautiful venue for our reception after our return from our destination wedding. It was fantastic that it allowed you to bring your own food and drink as we were limited on budget after the trip. Jacobi did an amazing job getting us prepped, long before our day came. The one downside is accent lighting is limited so photos weren't as great as they could have been with a professional photographer. I highly recommend it!

Choosing The Living Room as our venue was one of the best decisions we made! The space is large, beautiful and flexible. It fit our industrial/vintage vibe perfectly. Our guests loved it as well. Jacobi is absolutely wonderful to work with! She responded to all our questions promptly and professionally. She was flexible and friendly. Jacobi made us feel confident everything was being taken care of! I would (and have) recommended the space to other brides.

We could not have been happier with our experience at The Living Room! Jacobi was so easy and fun to work with, she made helping plan our day very stress-free! I would recommend this venue to anyone!

I could not have asked for a better venue for our wedding! They have both indoor and outdoor areas with multiple rooms inside, so there were so many options for us. You also get to bring in your own food, drinks, etc. Jacobi was so wonderful to work with and was quick to help with any questions or concerns. I highly recommend for any couple who is looking to do the ceremony and reception at the same place.

The Livingroom was everything we wanted in a venue. I knew the minute I walked in that was where we would get married. Jacobi was so great to work with! She was available anytime I had a question, floor plan change, or needed to visit the venue. There were no surprises, and our wedding day was perfect! I'm

We could not be happier with choosing The Living Room for our wedding venue! The space is both beautiful and unique, and was perfect for our industrial/modern ceremony and reception!! The uniqueness of the venue is definitely carried throughout the entire Mastercraft building it's located in as well! Most importantly, we were blown away by the Event Manager, Jacobi, from day one! She was professional, friendly, organized, prompt on her responses, and keeps the venue well maintained. (This was something that we did not see in all the other venues we visited before making our decision.) Quite honestly, it was Jacobi that ended up being our deciding factor to book The Living Room! We were so impressed with the way she presents herself and how she represents the venue. In the end, she ended up making the entire experience stress free and easy for us!

The Living Room was exactly what we had been looking for in a venue. Affordable, AND we were able to use the vendors of our choice! We had an open bar so all we needed was a security guard which they provided and that was one less thing to have to book. We had many compliments on how amazing a venue it was because of the look. I would recommend them to anyone

Our venue was breathtaking and exactly what we were looking for. When my husband and I had our first appointment, we talked to Marisa Tomlinson. She helped us seal the deal with her positive and charismatic attitude. We felt confident in our choice. Six months later, we received an email from Jacobi, the new venue manager. I was a little alarmed, but hoped that everything would work out. I visited the venue twice before the ceremony and reception to check measurements and to show the venue off to friends and family. Jacobi was friendly enough, but was distant and difficult to communicate with. She did not attempt to make small talk or make me feel at ease with a new venue manager. At one point, my matron of honor asked her if she would have her wedding at the Living Room and she replied right away with a definite "No." I was once again alarmed, but hoped for the best. The day before the wedding we were allowed to decorate, which was super helpful and less stressful, however, as we were decorating Jacobi did not acknowledge us while she was waiting for another couple to tour the venue. The same thing happened the next day on our wedding day. I loved our wedding and our venue, but wish our building manager would have been more helpful and acted like she enjoyed her job.

We really loved our reception at the LIVING Room! It is a great building with a lot of character, got some fantastic pictures as you're allowed to go around the whole building. Inside and outside shots were amazing! They have a great sound system available as we didn't hire a professional DJ. I just made playlists on Spotify (premium membership for a few months is WAY cheaper!) and paid a teen to run music and paid a friend to MC. the down side was no official dance floor as we could have used ceremony room but there was no sound system in there. Also, didn't think about asking if a ladder was available for decorating so not all of my vision came to fruition and it was rather dark in the area we ended up doing our first dance. I could have planned that a little better. It was a little hard to find the staff person throughout the night when needed as well. As she stayed on site but there wasn't any direct communication available that I was made aware of. I also never thought of the backdrop for our pictures as we had the head table in the middle of the room but for the speeches, the kitchen door was directly behind us 😩 But overall everyone raved about what a cool venue it was and so unique. We loved it! Stinks there is such a learning curve to figure all this out but won't have to use these skills again now (maybe for our kids lol!) but highly recommend the living room!

The Living Room was the only venue I looked at because I absolutely fell in love with it! I loved the industrial vibe, the metal beams, and wood. Everyone complimented us on how gorgeous our ceremony and reception were. I mainly picked this venue because you can choose your own vendors and my parent's own a catering/ food truck business so this was a perfect fit for us. I loved the parking and the location to downtown was nice for our guests. Working with the Living Room for a year plus I did end up working with three different managers, which was frustrating at times. Jacobi was the latest manager and she was always available and willing to answer any of my questions and she was very, very prompt in answering everything! There were a few small hiccups the day of the wedding like the gate didn't open early enough for us to get in the venue to decorate, leftover rentals from the wedding the Friday before and candles I had rented from the venue not being set out, but overall it was a GREAT experience and I would recommend The Living Room to any DIY, modern bride!!

This was an elegant venue with rustic charm. It was the perfect spot for our love of downtown omaha with a lot of beautiful space for your guests and no worry about parking. Downtown can get busy Friday and Saturday but you have private parking in a gated area. There's also plenty of oportunity for beautiful pictures around downtown and in the beautiful spaces with antique furnature at the Living Room itself. The venue planner was on top of everything and knew how to help keep us comfortable and help our night go smooth. She even created a space just for me and my girls to get ready in. They were very professional, very kind and personable, no extra fees, honest, and willing to answer any and all questions. Our wedding was better than I imagined it could be. People even told me "it was just like a movie" "unique and beautiful"

The Living Room, in downtown Omaha, did such a flawless job of hosting both our wedding ceremony and reception on March 4th, 2017. Jacobi was a pleasure to work with throughout the details and configuring process and was never against sticking around late to make sure I could check everything off my list. We were able to setup our reception the day before, as I did not hire a wedding planner, and that was one of the biggest breaths of relief for me, because I wanted to be such a big part of that process and the venues overall look. As little requests would come to mind last minute, there was never hesitation on Jacobi's part and I can't say enough good words about her for all of that. Hiring in our own dinner food, bar, live band and desserts was the absolute most attractive draw about The Living Room and I'm so glad we chose that route. Thank you again to The Living Room for helping make our big day a reality and a memory we'll forever cherish!

We loved The Living Room from the moment we saw it and couldn't be more pleased with how our wedding ceremony and reception played out. The Higgins room went from our ceremony, to the dinner serving area, to the dance floor with the extra space being a game room. The transitions went smoothly and quickly during cocktail hour and again after dinner was served that none of our guests knew what was going on! Jacobi was awesome at keeping all vendors on the same page as to what was happening and when. She was phenomenal to work with from the day we met. No matter how many emails I sent (many of which I'm sure I asked the same questions over and over) she always replied quickly and answered all questions thoroughly. At first, I was worried about the rooms being divided but it worked out perfectly. I expressed my concern and Jacobi worked out the perfect lay out for every guest to be able to watch the first dance and things. I also felt that many older family members hung out longer as they could escape the loud music easily. The Living Room was an excellent choice for us and we loved the vibe it set for our night!

What a beautiful space to have your wedding! The staff was exceptionally helpful leading up to the wedding and on the day of. This is a great venue if you want the flexibility to choose your own vendors and to design the space to be as you please. We had a brunch wedding, but ended up lowering the blinds which, with the bistro lights, made the space SO cozy! It's close to downtown and tons of hotels, has plenty of parking, and offers a number of options to make the room(s) special for your event.

This was the perfect venue for us. It was beautiful and Jacobi, manager, was amazing to work with during the entire process. It was an amazing space with tons of perfect places for pictures. Could not have picked a better venue.

The LR was a wonderful venue for our ceremony and reception! It's unique, interesting, and easy to make "your own". We had around 200 guests for our wedding, and although I was initially concerned about space, it wasn't an issue at all. Jacobi (the venue manager) was wonderful throughout the process. A different manager was in place when we initially signed with the LR, and Jacobi worked with us to ensure that there were no difficulties in the transition to working with her as a manager. We had both our ceremony and reception at the Mastercraft (ceremony/dance in Higgins and dinner in LR), and it was fantastic to have both spaces adjacent to one another (very convenient for our guests too!) We placed our head table in the center of the LR for dinner, and it worked out beautifully. Also, we had a 6-person live band for the reception, and there was plenty of room for dancing, as well as tables/chairs lining the room for folks to sit. I would highly recommend it!

The venue is beautiful, Jacobi is wonderful to work with and our Event Specialist was amazing. They deserve all 5 stars. Great to work with.

Having our wedding here truly made the evening magical. When we started wedding planning we knew we wanted simple and rustic to be our motto. The Living Room was the first venue we looked at and after 5 mins I knew it was the place I would get married. The brick and exposed beams were so beautiful that we didn't need to add much décor of our own. Jacobi was amazing with answering all of our questions and reassuring us before the big day. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone!

This is a wonderful, fun, cool and cozy venue! They had a few management changes BUT never failed to stay on track and help me with getting ready for the big day! The bath tub is by far the best part to the venue. Thank you so much Jacobi!!

beautiful, industrial wedding venue. It was a perfect place for my bohemian wedding & the manager Jacobi is absolutely delightful. She works very well with your needs/wants, gets in contact with your vendors/caterers, wedding planners, plus much more. She made my wedding day so much less stressful, so I was able to enjoy my big day even more. I wouldn't have had my wedding anywhere else

Such a beautiful space. I just wish the facilities manager from the Mastercraft was friendly. She was extremely rude to my mother and yelled at her the morning of the wedding and was rude to me (the bride). I asked her about using a microphone during our reception, and she became so upset with me that I had not asked her prior to the reception starting. I also called the day before the wedding to make sure we could stay until 1:00, and she said that she didn't have staff to cover the venue past twelve and told us we couldn't be there past midnight - although written in our contract it clearly states we had until 1:00 for clean up.

The Living Room was great. It was affordable and spacious and beautiful. We had our wedding reception there at the beginning of June and were totally pleased with the whole experience. It's a cool space on its own but it looked amazing all decorated. If you're the creative type you can have a lot of fun with it since there's lots of beams to hang decorations from. Marisa the event coordinator was awesome! She responded to my emails quickly leading up to the date. The day of she was very easy to get a hold of if we needed anything while setting up and was around during our reception to help make sure it ran smoothly. I would recommend The Living Room to anyone!

I don't know if there are words to describe how The Living Room and staff exceeded all expectations we may have had, but I will give it a try. We were drawn to the venue for its unique architecture and the way it complimented the rustic vintage theme we were shooting for. Long before choosing a location we knew there were a few other vendors we wanted to incorporate. The Living Room is great for those who want to customize their vendors instead of being required to use what is offered. As a diy bride this was the perfect location. Then there was the staff....they were even better. Marisa was amazing. She was always there to make the day run smoothly. From offering to grab more tea when we thought we used it all to thinking of alternative ideas for music when we had technical difficulties...not to mention all of the things she did behind the scenes so I wouldn't have to stress about anything. Her and her staff helped make an already wonderful day even better than we could have ever pictured. If we had to do it all over again we definitely chose the Living Room again.

There are too many great things about this venue I cannot even begin to explain. The uniqueness of the building and all of the furniture in it was perfect for pictures. Marisa was absolutely fantastic to work with, super positive at all times and checked on me enough to see if I needed anything. They work terrific with any vendor you bring in to the venue and make sure everything is set up and ran the way you and your spouse want it. At least go check this place out if you're on the fence; you will be so amazed at what you can do with the place!

We loved this place. This is one of the last few venues around that allows you to bring in your own food and booze. Our guests had an amazing time and Marisa was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process and while we had so much freedom, she was willing to provide her own advice for how to best utilize the space! This is a fantastic, contemporary space for any DIY-wedding couple.

I had my wedding at this beautiful venue. It was the first place I even looked, and I knew that moment this was the place I wanted. The rustic backdrops and cool retro areas hidden throughout the entire building, it was completely gorgeous. We had a run in with manager changes but it ended up being the best part! Marisa, the event coordinator, was the absolutely most wonderful person I have ever met! She bent over backwards for us every single second of our wedding. The moment I remember most was walking down to take some secret photos with my groom and as we were walking down she says, "I just love my job!" She repeated that same sentence so many times. I literally fell in love with not just the venue but her as well! Loved every single second of my wedding there!

Overall, I would totally do our wedding reception at the Living Room again! What originally drew us to the venue was the exposed brick and open rafters that give the space an urban-chic feel. What sold us on the Living Room was the flexibility in being able to choose any and all vendors that best suited us and fit our needs. The staff was great and eased all stress and concerns leading up to the day. Marissa was fast in responding and always willing to make sure all our needs were met with the venue. The location is also great as it is close to numerous of hotels downtown and has ample parking for guests. The Living Room did not disappoint one bit and we are so happy we chose to have our reception at this venue!

When we first decided to go with the living room, it was mostly because of the rustic architecture. After a few months of planning, we had wondered if we made the right decision. Catering was on our own, decorating was on our own, and we began to get overwhelmed with expenses and time management. Just recently, venue management had changed. Marisa's assistant, Jordan, spoke with my mom on the phone insisting that she come in for a tour. My mom went in for the tour and we quickly found out that we were making a great decision with this venue. Marisa and Jordan even allowed us to peek at another weddings decor before the ceremony. We were completely astonished at how hospitable Marisa and Jordan were. I would recommend this venue to ANYONE. These two were a pure joy to work with. The building is absolutely amazing with such a rich history! We even made our ceremony programs to include this history! Love it and can't wait to walk down the isle on Friday!

We couldn't be more pleased with choosing The Living Room for our reception.! Their staff was great to work with, which was key as we were setting everything up from Chicago. We SAVED a lot of $$$ because they allowed us to bring in any caterer and our own alcohol. The cost of renting The Living Room was also very reasonable, and we feel great about our decision. We went pretty low key on decorations and thought the place looked great, as did our guests. The bonus of bringing in our own alcohol is that it allowed us to offer our guests actual top shelf alcohol, not what catering companies call top shelf, and a wide selection of wine and beer. The space was great and allowed us to have a main dining area, a dance floor and band, and a game room, which was great for the kids (coloring, bags, and big Jenga). The game room allowed parents to relax and enjoy themselves and the kids to have fun.

It would be difficult to imagine a better venue, for the money, in the Omaha metro area. Melanie was a joy to work with, and helped us both logistically and strategically execute our perfect day. We utilized all 3 spaces The Living Room offers throughout the evening, and she (and her team) did a flawless job helping our party transition from one space to another without disruption. The industrial look and feel of the venue struck a balance of a modern, yet warm, environment. We decided to add a LOT of strung lights to compliment the existing facade, which we highly recommend (after dark it would be off-puttingly dark, in our opinion, without them). Thank you Melanie for being a trusted advisor and helping us actualize our dream day!!

Not happy with this place. We were told we were able to be inside the venue until 1 a.m., but they locked us out at midnight. We had a caravan of family members that were locked out of the driveway by the iron gate at midnight. We were unable to go back inside to do a final run through to make sure nothing was left behind. My husband had to hop the 8' gate in his tux to gain entry to find the security guard, and open the gate for the taxis and family members returning to help transport reception supplies. Before all of that, though, their P.A. system was a joke and broken. First half of reception we were unable to play music or make toasts. Luckily our D.J. was awesome and competent, and got it running. The ice machine broke down right off the bat, also. Had to leave the reception to pick up over 100 lbs of bagged ice. The dance floor wasn't mopped from the previous nights event. There was sticky beverage spots all over the dance floor. The security guard hassled guests, AND THE GROOM! The groom was advised to leave the property because he was intoxicated. Not because he caused damage, or started a commotion, but simply because he had too much to drink. The groom was being well watched and cared for by the best man. It was completely uncalled for that the security guard involved himself. While the decor and ambiance of this venue appears nice, be prepared for no customer service once your event day arrives. We had many shrugged shoulders and "I understand"'s given to us; but never any actual remorse was given, solutions or offers of assistance was given to right their wrongs. I suggest you keep on looking for a venue. Don't book this one.

This venue is absolutely beautiful! If you are looking for somewhere that has its own aesthetic appeal this is it!! Exposed brick walls, iron beams, a claw bathtub for drinks; This place is awesome! They allow you to work with any caterer, which is definitely a nice perk! I held my ceremony and reception both at the venue which was a huge help with all the out of town guests. Plenty of hotels for them to stay at that were very close (2 or 3 blocks away) Melanie the venue coordinator was very quick to respond with any questions I had, and any strange requests. We ended up having 240 guests, and the venue only seats 225 ( with round tables) so Melanie played with the seating arrangement until our number of guests were able to be accommodated. The only reason this isn't a straight across 5 star rating is: 1)because the ceremony room doesn't have any A/V or speakers of any kind. Also, due to this, our DJ had to drag a speaker into the adjoining room ( for dinnertime) to play music and announce, which made for a muffled and hard to understand sound. 2)The ceremony chairs, although they are nice looking, are not very sturdy. We ended up being charged for breaking one due to this. Overall, I have gotten tons of comments about how beautiful the venue is, and my day was absolutely perfect!

The Living Room is such a cute little venue in the heart of Omaha. I recently attended an event at The Living Room and was pleasantly surprised. The venue has a rustic feel to it with the exposed brick walls and piping, but is still classy enough to make a statement for whatever event is being hosted there. Melanie is so helpful and is willing to do whatever she can do to make sure the event runs smoothly and everyone has a great time. Thanks for a great time!

A nonprofit I volunteer for held an event at the Living Room and was so surprised and impressed! It is in a fun, up and coming part of downtown Omaha and it was such a pleasure to explore and discover a new part of my city. I love finding new places in town and the Living Room did not disappoint! If I ever have to plan an event in the future, where I want a fun, new environment, the Living Room will be on the top of my list! Thank you for the wonderful time Living Room!

I recently attended a wedding at the Living Room as well as planned a non-wedding party there and it is a great space for events! Melanie accommodated every request for our party and truly cared about making the event a success. I have been to many weddings and you could tell the time and effort that was put in for every detail to ensure it ran smoothly. Thumbs up!