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Up to 300 guests

Why couples loved this venue

  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
  • Quality catering
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Recommended by 95% of couples

About this venue

The Historic Livestock Exchange building is located just off of Kennedy Freeway and L Street. The building has two elegant ballrooms on tenth floor. The South Ballroom can accommodate about 150 up to 250 guests and has an inside balcony perfect to toss the bouquet over with tall ceilings, ornate crown molding and surrounding the entire ballroom floor. The North Ballroom can accommodate 250 up to 375 guests and has the original wood floors covering the entire floor space. The built-in stage is perfect to host a DJ or band and the built-in bar to the east end of the ballroom is great conversation area. The evening glow from all the windows provides a perfect evening glow. The building has plenty of onsite parking as well.

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LGBTQ+-owned

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,800

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,800

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$17

What months are included in your peak season?

April
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What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
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Reviews of Brandeis Catering

Weddingwire
4.7/5 11 reviews
Google
3.6/5 25 reviews
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Karen Sent on 01/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding service and Beautiful Venue

5 Stars and a Shout Out to Brandeis Catering and the Livestock Exchange on our daughter’s wedding 1/2/2021. (The only reason for delaying this post was so we could say with some certainty that no-one contracted COVID. The dedication to following CDC guidelines clearly worked!!!). Joe Thallas and his team, particularly Mary and Tracy, were awesome. They were all so gracious and allowed us to truly enjoy the party since they had such great control of the details. The food was awesome and the room was gorgeous. The planning was easy because of their extensive experience and we truly enjoyed the journey. This is an awesome wedding venue to consider!!!!
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Torrie Sent on 05/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Food!

We had them cater our wedding and the food was outstanding! We had a tasting before our wedding and the food was so great we didn’t bother trying anyone else out. We had 2 salads, 2 entrees, 2 side dishes, and bread. We got so many compliments on the food, the quality, and the kindness of the staff!
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User1808998 Sent on 09/13/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The venue was beautiful and the food was delicious. Everyone was helpful and the party was amazing!
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Donna Sent on 03/17/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Great venue. Great staff. We were very pleased
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Sarah Sent on 02/19/2012
5 out of 5 rating
This is a beautiful place to host your wedding reception!
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User2506318 Sent on 01/14/2016
4.8 out of 5 rating
Michelle at Brandeis was so easy to work with. She had lists of questions the three times we met with her to go through to make sure we didn't miss anything. She was so helpful when it came to the week of the wedding. We were able to drop a few things off a few days before, and she set them up for us. She answered so many of my emails with questions quickly and completely. The only downfall to Livestock is that they have nights to try the food where all of the couples go to the Brandeis headquarters. I would have preferred something that was one on one, but everything else was amazing.
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Nancy Sent on 08/26/2008
4.8 out of 5 rating
Brandeis catering at the Livestock Exchange Building did the reception. It is a beautiful historic building in the city of Omaha. The reception was held in the North Ballroom. The windows are tall and add architectural interest. At night the lights of the city sparkle through them. On the night of our reception Rosenblatt stadium was holding an airforce show and the fireworks were seen through the high windows. It added to the magic. The staff made sure everything looked stunning!
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User2134350 Sent on 05/16/2015
4.7 out of 5 rating
We had our ceremony in the south ballroom and then had our reception immediately afterwards in the north ballroom. Everything was perfect for our wedding day and guests kept raving about the food and venue weeks after! The staff made sure everything was as we wanted it. Would highly recommend!
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User2552372 Sent on 03/12/2016
4.6 out of 5 rating
The Livestock Exchange Building's North Ballroom is a very beautiful and classic place for a wedding reception with its architectural features. My husband and I had a fantastic evening celebrating our marriage with family and friends! Carolyn was great with helping my mom and I plan the reception. She was able to accommodate our unique requests. The waitstaff at the reception was awesome! They were very hardworking and kept to the schedule. While the food is very good, it isn't too unique. If you are looking for a "foodie" experience, you might want to look elsewhere. This venue is a solid choice, and one of the most affordable options in town. I liked that the rental of the room include use of their basic tablecloths, tableware, linen napkins, and 3 votives per table.
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Molly Sent on 09/16/2019
4.4 out of 5 rating

Great Catering Vendor

I absolutely loved the way out food turned out for the wedding. The staff who worked the event were all so kind and helpful.
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