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Weddings
28 Stunning Wedding Venues In & Around Seattle
Known for its coffee, rainy weather, woodland surroundings, and art & music scene, Seattle ought to be celebrated for another area of interest: wedding venues. Such a lively and cultured city of course kills it when hosting duties...
photo by
Maria Lamb
Known for its coffee, rainy weather, woodland surroundings, and art & music scene, Seattle ought to be celebrated for another area of interest: wedding venues. Such a lively and cultured city of course kills it when hosting duties come about. Cafés, ballrooms, galleries, warehouses, rooftops are just a few of what’s to be had. Let’s take a look at what the Emerald City has to offer you and your soon-to-be spouse.
By: Jake Kilroy
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the circa-1901 building that houses the Kimpton Alexis Hotel looks like it was pulled straight from the pages of a storybook. This boutique hotel is packed full of Seattle charm and contemporary sophistication. With its mix of luxe design elements, curated local art pieces and nods to the city’s iconic music scene, it doesn’t take much to get the Kimpton Alexis Hotel ready for “I do.”
Alive and well in the historic SoDo district, and just shy of downtown, this award-winning venue can become anything you want. With modern-day elegance and ambient charm, it's entirely up to you and yours what the 7,500 square feet should offer. Vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, reclaimed lighting, and a fusion of contemporary and rustic accents ensure a dazzling wedding.
Before decorations even arrive, a lavender farm is already a wonderful and colorful place for a wedding. At this expansive venue, deep purple pops against rich green beneath a big blue sky. It couldn't be more picturesque.
Out in the magical woods of Washington, you can find true love and reclaimed youth if you keep your eyes peeled. At this beautiful treehouse venue, a spirited sense of romance and adventure awaits. Incredible for intimate weddings, the enchanting collection of rustic treehouses will get you in all the right spots.
What looks like a movie set is actually one of the city's most fascinating wedding venues. With the unbelievable flair of a pop-up restaurant party, this urban riddle of indoor-outdoor space is downright enchanting. Get married between two buildings with a windowed roof above you—by about four stories. Talk about surreal.
At this gorgeous gathering spot by the sea, weddings take on a mellow, conversational vibe. With unique views of the lake and the city, this picturesque restaurant has your back. Lounge and toast on the massive deck, at the firepit, or on the beach, and eat well the whole time.
Opened as a hub for Fremont's electric artist community, this dynamic event venue's exterior will catch your eye and hold your attention. Perfect for a fun and swanky wedding, this bright spot has a variety of areas to celebrate in style, from a sky-lit penthouse to a secluded deck with elegant canopy lights and garden features.
More than 4,000 square feet of otherworldly space transforms any wedding into a real-life fantasy. With dramatic cathedral ceilings, clear grain cedar wallboards, and a refinished fir floor, this barn from the Roarin' 20s ensures that everywhere is a photo op.
Celebrated for its architecture and history, this beautifully windowed complex is a welcomed reminder of a bygone Victorian era. Its stunning plant collection plays as a beloved escape from big-city life. As a wedding venue, the century-old structure and world-class botanicals make for a memorable venue.
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Talk about a year-round favorite! This magical family farm is surrounded by 200 acres of pasture lands, hay fields, and woodland, so you can celebrate at full spirit. Dance beneath the twinkling lights of its craftsman barn or the stars of the rambling night sky.
Atop the boutique Hotel Ballard, this 1,370-square-foot event space offers sweeping views of the local mountains and waterways. A seamless blend of indoor and outdoor, the high-up oasis features vaulted ceilings and window walls as well as a notable outdoor patio.
An epic yet quaint event space awaits you and yours at this 50-acre woodland meadow farm. A gem of the Snohomish Valley, this spectacular farm features a lush landscape of fruit trees, Christmas trees, and native shrubs. Step away from the city, along with the ordinary, for a lively celebration of love.
Large and small weddings are welcome here by a dedicated staff that's ready to deliver. Whether you're going for rustic or refined, you can count on this festive team's ability to enhance your celebration with European antiques, seasonal flowers, candlelight lanterns, and handcrafted mahogany bars.
At this very Seattle venue, 1,800 square feet of space gives you a loft, a full-service bar, and enough room to eat, drink, and be merry (on the dance floor). A renovated relic from the 20th Century, it’s a unique spot that works as well as it plays. It’s flexible and charming with a breezy city vibe.
If you're after a wedding venue that's warm, colorful and unique, this eclectic architectural masterpiece is it. A beloved stronghold for the local creative community, this well-designed and well-lit art gallery plays with an "artistic speakeasy" vibe. Your guests will feel like insiders.
Once a copper and steel manufacturing and fabrication plant, this spacious venue is a celebration of old-world strength and modern-day design. While history floats throughout, the venue's contemporary style includes a lounge furniture, a fireplace, and a floating waterfall.
As fresh as its cuisine, this white and sea green oyster bar in Capitol Hill is ideal for lively, intimate weddings. Marble countertops, brass fixtures, and pastel tilework present a stylish interpretation of the Atlantic Coast out in the Pacific Northwest.
A city wedding just won't do? Escape to the mountains for all the space, fresh air, and privacy you crave. Plus, who can turn down a photo ops like these? Bring a change of shoes to get up there, but once you do - oh boy, you've made it.
This is a big space for big weddings, yet with all the personality of an intimate elegant affair. 6,000 square feet of historic architecture practically glows with its brick arches and and antique wood floors. Each detail of this polished 19th Century gem is something to behold, from vintage globes to a bar made of recycled glass and brushed steel.
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Just north of downtown, this contemporary art space adds a unique bit of character to your wedding. Featuring the original brick facade, exposed beams, and floor-to-ceiling windows, the distinctive and versatile space is as ready to party as you are.
Put on a one-of-a-kind wedding at this winery, where guests won't stop talking about the food and wine. The venue's contemporary design of bold concrete lines, rich wood accents, and plenty of natural makes for one heck of a backdrop. Plus, the surrounding landscape is quite striking.
A local haven that works as café, speciality foods grocery, and floral workshop, this downtown favorite makes for quite the wedding venue as well. Located on a pretty city block, its interior is stylish and modern with artisanal crafts about.
You get exactly what you want at any of this hotel's versatile spaces. Whether your wedding aims to be elegant, creative, or both, this team has every intention of helping you throw the wedding of the decade. A memorable reception hall paired with unparalleled service is a good start.
If you're a nature-loving couple, absolutely scoop this spot for your special day. An extraordinary outdoor venue, this garden promises a dazzling experience, with its collection ranging from Japanese maples and ginkgo trees to a variety of colorful of shrubs.
In the historic Mission Theater, this stylish space pops with vintage elegance. High ceilings, exposed brickwork, and architectural artifacts have made this full-service venue a beloved spot in the vibrant Georgetown neighborhood. Both its indoor and outdoor areas are dreamy.
Go cool and casual at this wunderbar biergarten. Between rotating beers and bocce courts, this pretty much turns any wedding it hosts into one of the year's best parties. So celebrate big time in a colossal beer hall with stunning chandeliers and epic fireplaces.
With plenty of space—we're talking 6,300 square feet here—this versatile celebration of creativity, conversation, and collaboration will blow the minds of wedding guests. It's a soaring light-filled space with concrete floors and a saw-tooth ceiling that keeps skylights like old friends. Such a curious tone is set from the get-go with its memorable entrance. Hint: It's through an 8-foot car elevator.
When it comes to cool, it’s pretty hard to top this joint. This innovative restaurant is one of the slickest and most stylish restaurants in town, in design, vibe, and menu. Several stories up and surrounded by Seattle's skyline, the indoor-outdoor space will blow your guests away.
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