About this venue
The Oread Hotel is a wedding and event venue in Lawrence, KS, serving the Topeka and KC market. Get that ethereal feel in this breathtaking venue that features outdoor terraces and incredible architecture. This hotel is located right off of KU campus, and is blocks away from Historic Downtown Lawrence. With the twelve separate event spaces, soon-to-be-weds will have a chance to give their guests a timeless experience. From our indoor ballrooms to our outdoor terraces, The Oread Hotel has your venue needs covered! Be pampered and enjoy your wedding day events, and we will take care of the rest. Each wedding rental includes: • Exclusive use of venue space • In-house chairs, dinnerware, and glassware • Coordination meetings • Dedicated professional service team of banquet servers and bartenders After a long day of wedding events, escape to your suite to enjoy some rest and relaxation. Couples can set aside a block of rooms at a special rate for the night of the wedding.
Our event spaces
Presidential Ballroom
Presidential Ballroom
The Presidential Ballroom commands attention with its distinctive stone archways and impressive scale, creating a memorable backdrop for your most important gatherings. This grand space features striking architectural elements that add character and visual interest to any event. The room's generous proportions allow for seamless transitions between different events such as cocktail hour to reception.
Guest capacity
100-250 Seated
300-350 Standing
Square footage
3,337
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Upper Terrace
Upper Terrace
The Upper Terrace offers an extraordinary outdoor venue experience atop a striking stone structure, where sweeping panoramic views create an unforgettable backdrop for your most important celebrations. As the sun sets over the surrounding landscape, the terrace transforms into a magical setting where memories are made against the backdrop of an ever-changing sky, making every gathering feel truly special and uniquely yours.
Guest capacity
150-250 Seated
150-250 Standing
Square footage
6,200
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party
Presidential Ballroom
Presidential Ballroom
The Presidential Ballroom commands attention with its distinctive stone archways and impressive scale, creating a memorable backdrop for your most important gatherings. This grand space features striking architectural elements that add character and visual interest to any event. The room's generous proportions allow for seamless transitions between different events such as cocktail hour to reception.
Guest capacity
100-250 Seated
300-350 Standing
Square footage
3,337
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Upper Terrace
Upper Terrace
The Upper Terrace offers an extraordinary outdoor venue experience atop a striking stone structure, where sweeping panoramic views create an unforgettable backdrop for your most important celebrations. As the sun sets over the surrounding landscape, the terrace transforms into a magical setting where memories are made against the backdrop of an ever-changing sky, making every gathering feel truly special and uniquely yours.
Guest capacity
150-250 Seated
150-250 Standing
Square footage
6,200
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party
Available services that can be provided by The Oread Hotel
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Event staff
- Pet friendly
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
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