The Lincoln Event Space

Let me start by saying this is as much a review of the amazing wedding and reception for Peter "The Connoisseur" Schmidt and his lovely bride Kanani held here on a perfect fall evening under a Waxing Crescent moon, as it is about the facility itself.The business owners have done a superb job of converting this impressive looking former post office into a stylish space with minimal yet elegant finishes. Probably odd to note but the restrooms are particularly nice. Spotlessly clean with tile and fixtures that compliment this more than 100 year old building.While I was not granted VIP access to the before and after parties held in the famous basement speakeasy, my sources tell me it is a truly special gathering place "that you just have to see". Yeah. Thanks.I would note that while you might think Ottawa seems like kind of out of the way, it's really a short hop south of Lawrence on 59 Hwy or an easy drive on Interstate 35 South from Kansas City.As the groom acknowledged to me the day after their celebration, the room was electric with energy when filled with so many of the beautiful people they call friends.Soooo stylish, great ambience, good location. Why only 4 stars instead of 5? I'm going to chalk it up to a lack of security. That's right security. Several riffraff wedding crashers from Topeka and you know who you are (Dave, Nick, Tylor, etc.) were able to gain access and basically blew up the open bar budget!