Situated in Lawrence, KS, The W Banquet Hall is a wedding venue that features a rustic-elegant design. It is owned by Travis Fell and Marcie Hassinger, who met in culinary school. They have long dreamed of having their own venue and catering company. In 2022, this vision became a reality when they took over this locale, which was established in 2001 by Teresa and Garret Wolf. A few steps from Massachusetts Street, this banquet hall offers couples a space brimming with character. The architectural details help make it a picture-worthy backdrop for wedding celebrations.
After couples walk through the stone-front entrance of The W Banquet Hall, they will find exposed original wood ceilings in a rich tone, adorned with chandeliers. Under their feet will be a stained concrete floor, helping to create a blank canvas for the big day. In all, it has a historic feel to the space and up to 275 people can gather together here. This venue is flexible and suits weddings and receptions, as well as birthday parties, corporate events, and more.
Couples can enjoy a range of services offered by the team at The W Banquet Hall to help them curate their event. This includes catering, bar services, musical entertainment, linens, and more. The menu can be tailored to the couple's specific preferences, with the food crafted by Travis and Marcie's catering company, Just Fork It. They also offer an elopement-specific option for those looking to host a smaller event. Day-of coordination is available as well for your convenience.
Amenities & Details
Indoor Event Space, Reception Area
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
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Ballroom, Barn, Historic Venue
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Brittany Butler(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-09-2020 The W Banquet Hall was perfect for our wedding. We used the hall as the place for our ceremony and reception, and the guests loved it. We had to change a lot of our wedding plans (due to COVID) multiple times, and Teresa was amazing throughout the whole process. She was very supportive, and I wouldn't have been able to get through the craziness of a COVID wedding without her. The hall is so beautiful, and I am so happy we picked the venue for our wedding. Reviewed on 19-10-2020
ALISON DUDLEY(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-09-2018 Teresa is great to work with! Venue is pre decorated so all you need to worry about really is your table decor. Reviewed on 13-10-2018
Jami Hunter(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 16-06-2018 The owner, Teresa, was really amazing and the venue was perfect for our ceremony and reception! It’s so affordable and well decorated. It really doesn’t require much extra to make the space wedding ready. Reviewed on 01-07-2018
Dani Bowser(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 02-06-2018 I loved working with Teresa, both my husband and I were finishing school for most of the planning portion and she was always so easy to work with! We were able to get in a day early to set up - only because nothing was booked for the day before without any extra charge which was amazing!! We looked around a variety of places in Lawrence, this was the only venue that could hold 250 guests, bring in own caterer and alcohol. The price was also the cheapest of any other venues we visited. Linens can be rented and they just added more rental options!! It is a beautiful space the perfect mesh of rustic and elegance! Reviewed on 12-06-2018
Becca Ramirez(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-10-2017 The W Banquet Hall was the perfect place for our ceremony and reception. The place is BEAUTIFUL and the lights and decor are perfect. The barn doors are a nice touch also. Theresa is absolutely amazing and accommodating. She probably thought I was a crazy bride but she was so sweet and helped so much! I would love to be able to have another event here! Reviewed on 18-12-2017
Janelle Wheeler(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-08-2015 I think that The W Banquet hall is the perfect place to hold any sort of event - especially a wedding reception! Teresa was wonderful and helped everything run so smoothly! The flexibility allowed us to be prepared for the reception early enough so that we didn't have to worry about a thing on our wedding day! The price was perfect, and the space is large enough to host a big party! I also loved how the chairs and tables are included! We also were able to bring in our own food, a huge plus when we wanted to have pizza for dinner!!! Reviewed on 29-10-2015
Kristin Tompkins(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-10-2015 The W Banquet Hall was the first venue we looked at and we loved it. We booked it the same day we viewed. They were great to work with and allowed us to come in as many times as we needed to get measurements and make sure everything was going to work the way we wanted it to. Loved having the rustic looking space for a ceremony and reception. Reviewed on 22-10-2015
Kylie Campbell(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-10-2014 Teresa from The W Banquet Hall was so easy to work with. She was always clear and understanding. She wanted the experience to be great for us. They are always making improvements to the place, and they really try to make things easy on the bride & groom. I really enjoyed working with her, and would recommend the W to anyone! Reviewed on 12-12-2014