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Venue 1235

Name: Venue 1235
Telephone: (785) 856-7800

4.7 · 87 Google reviews

Venue 1235 is a converted industrial event space in downtown Lawrence that lists weddings among the events it hosts.

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Venue details

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Wedding use: Yes

Venue 1235 · checked September 13, 2026
Seated reception capacity: 300 guests

The venue's published seated-event figure; its separate 800-person figure is not used because it is not a seated dining layout.

Venue 1235 · checked September 13, 2026
Indoor event space: Yes

Venue 1235 · checked September 13, 2026

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Venue 1235 is a converted industrial space in downtown Lawrence, Kansas. Its website lists weddings among the events it hosts, alongside birthday parties, concerts and other celebrations. The main room is described as 6,000 square feet of climate-controlled indoor space with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams; the site states a capacity of up to 300 guests with table seating; a separate figure of up to 800 occupants applies to unseated community events and is not a wedding reception capacity.

The site describes a covered, heated patio and a large fenced backyard as outdoor areas, plus amenities such as popcorn, pretzel and drink machines. It does not state a specific catering or alcohol policy or accessibility features. Booking inquiries go through email or phone.

Ask Venue 1235 for the seated reception capacity for your specific layout, catering/alcohol rules, and accessibility information.

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