15 Stunning Washington Waterfront Venues for Your Wedding
Looking for a beautiful spot to celebrate your wedding festivities and enjoy the beautiful waterscapes of Seattle? Look no further than this list!
Whether you're getting married at an indoor or outdoor venue, there's something for everyone. From lavish hotel ballrooms to boathouses and everything in between, here are 15 amazing waterfront venues in Seattle.
Central Seattle Venues
Bell Harbor & World Trade Center
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Welcome to Bell Harbor International Conference Center, one of Seattle's premier destination waterfront event venues!
Located on Pier 66 in the heart of Seattle’s waterfront, Bell Harbor International Conference Center offers 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space with enough space for 6,000 guests.
With 180-degree panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains, Mt. Rainier, Elliott Bay, and the Seattle skyline, you'll feel like you're in a fairytale as your guests mingle over cocktails or dine under the stars.
Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony or a big celebration, Bell Harbor has everything you need. They offer an unforgettable Pacific Northwest setting for rehearsal dinners, tea ceremonies, wedding nuptials, and indoor or outdoor reception sites.
Bell Harbor and World Trade Center Seattle offer all the necessary elements to make your wedding vision come to life on the gorgeous Seattle waterfront. Their excellent team will take care of everything, so you can enjoy every moment of your exciting day.
When you book your wedding at Bell Harbor, you’ll have access to stunning waterfront event spaces with high ceilings and natural light, fresh and innovative Northwest-inspired cuisine featuring regional delicacies, and inclusive wedding packages designed to simplify your planning experience.
Cutters Crabhouse
The freshest seafood in the Northwest, served with spectacular panoramic views of Elliott Bay.
If you're looking for a place to enjoy fresh crab, salmon, clams, shrimp, and halibut with views of Elliott Bay that are truly breathtaking, Cutters Crabhouse is the place for you. Located in downtown Seattle near the historic Pike Place Market, Cutters has been serving some of the best seafood in the Northwest for 25 years.
The Bay Room is the perfect venue for your rehearsal dinner or intimate reception. This special room comfortably seats up to 48 guests and up to 75 guests may be accommodated for a standing reception.
The professional staff at Cutters Crabhouse will provide you with an exceptional experience from the moment you arrive until the last guest departs. Their Private Dining Coordinator will work with you to plan for your exact capacities for a true Seattle Experience.
From oven-roasted crab stuffed shrimp to grilled salmon with bourbon apple butter, the delectable flavors of Cutter’s Crabhouse are sure to delight your guests.
The Edgewater
At The Edgewater, their team believes your over-the-moon love deserves to be celebrated on an over-water stage.
The memories you make with your family and friends on your special day are going to last a lifetime. That's why The Edgewater takes such pride in helping couples create those memories in their beautiful boutique hotel.
From the moment you step inside our beautiful hotel to the moment the last guest leaves, we'll be with you every step of the way. Their wedding experts and professional catering services team are ready to make your dream wedding a reality.
Set in the heart of Seattle’s waterfront, The Edgewater Hotel is a rock’n’roll haven with breathtaking views of the Olympic Mountains and Elliott Bay.
The Edgewater is a hotel that has seen a lot of history. Originally built for the 1962 World's Fair, it has been home to some of the most famous names in music, including Led Zeppelin, Neil Young, and The Beatles!
When you celebrate your wedding at The Edgewater, you'll be a part of that history!
Eventide Lake Union at Tyee
Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, and we get it. But you don’t have to do it alone. Let the Eventide team of full-scope wedding planners guide you through the process step-by-step, making sure all the details come together seamlessly — so you can relax, enjoy your big day, and just be present with your partner.
With options like “Day Of” or “Mini Planning Packages” as an additional service, your entire day will be well-planned and perfectly executed within your budget.
Eventide Lake Union at Tyee is powered by The EXTRA Ingredient and located on the Northeast side of Seattle’s Lake Union. The EXTRA Ingredient team can coordinate your full event needs, including floral design, and décor installations. All the extra services that will make your event shine!
Eventide will make sure your occasion goes off without a hitch by serving you delicious snacks and drinks, as you enjoy our waterfront views. With its floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open to a covered patio with a fireplace, you can create an open-air venue on the lake's edge.
The Eventide's amenities include tables, chairs, plates and utensils, glassware and bar service, audiovisual equipment, and much more. With room to accommodate 180 guests for a seated reception or 300 people for a standing-style reception, the beautiful ballroom will be a beautiful backdrop for your wedding day.
Ivar's Acres of Clams & Ivar's Salmon House
If you're looking for a memorable location for your wedding, there's no better choice than Seattle's iconic seafood chain Ivar’s.
With two locations in the area, you can choose one that fits your style and budget. Ivar’s Acre of Clams is a beautiful waterfront restaurant with breathtaking views of Elliot Bay while Ivar’s Salmon House is a gorgeous spot on Lake Union.
If you want to make sure your guests are well fed and happy, the Ivar’s chefs will provide delicious seafood dishes that everyone will love!
In the heart of Seattle, you'll find Ivar's Acres of Clams, a place where you can enjoy the best seafood along with a great view.
Step inside and you'll be immersed in an atmosphere that combines the history and lore of Ivar's with founder Ivar Haglund. Guests enjoy views of the Puget Sound, passing Washington State ferries and fire boats from historic Fire Station #3.
Ivar's Salmon House is a Native American Longhouse replica, featuring an open-pit Native American-style barbecue for preparing succulent alder-smoked dishes. The dining room is filled with Northwest native art and historical photographs, and offers spectacular views of boats cruising Lake Union and Seattle's skyline.
The menu includes fresh fish from local waters such as alder-smoked salmon, prawns, alder-smoked chicken, and seasonal seafood specials. The outdoor Fish Bar offers casual lakeside dining or quick take-out food.
Palisade
Palisade is a Seattle landmark, offering elegant dining with inspiring views of the city. They specialize in catering corporate events, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions and holiday parties as well as all other celebratory occasions.
Palisade offers fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere that can accommodate up to 300 guests for your ceremony and reception. The outdoor patio features gorgeous views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains, making it perfect for an outdoor cocktail reception.
Enjoy cuisine prepared by a team of chefs who use only the freshest ingredients available in order to create an unforgettable experience for your guests.
With four venue options within Palisade, you’ll find the perfect spot for your special day. The Magnolia Room is Palisade’s main dining room. It features the special touches that Palisade offers; koa wood accents, and a stunning view of Elliott Bay Marina, the downtown Seattle city skyline, and Mt. Rainier.
The Orchid Room features hand-blown artisan glass chandeliers and a sweeping view of the downtown Seattle city skyline. Weather permitting, guests may also enjoy the attached, open deck area for either an extension of their Orchid Room event or for a reception prior to their sit-down event inside the room.
The Alani Room offers complete privacy with a separate entrance, tented patio area (summer months), built-in dance floor, separate kitchen and bar facilities as well as gorgeous marina-level views.
Palisade’s outdoor terrace may be tented or left open for those perfect Seattle summer days. Perfect for a ceremony or cocktail reception in conjunction, this space can accommodate up to 200 guests for a ceremony or cocktail reception.
Seattle's Tall Ship
Seattle’s Tall Ship operates an eye-catching sailing ship from Seattle’s historic downtown waterfront. The beautiful Bay Lady has spent the last several years touring the waters of northern California, and now she’s made her home in Elliott Bay.
This 85-foot traditional gaff-rigged schooner can accommodate up to 87 passengers for your wedding day — and what an unforgettable event it will be!
Custom built for charter sailing in 1989, the Bay Lady is equipped with two onboard bathrooms, an onboard drink and snack bar, plenty of outdoor seating, and a cannon to salute our magnificent city, the Bay Lady has the largest passenger capacity of any sailing ship on the west coast.
The Bay Lady is your ticket to adventure and the most memorable wedding your guests will ever attend!
Proudly sailing the Puget Sound, The Bay Lady is an adventure waiting to happen!
Sunset Bay Lodge
Sunset Bay Lodge is a breathtaking event space in Ballard, conveniently located just north of downtown Seattle. Nestled between the Ballard Locks and Golden Gardens Park, the lodge is ideally located for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
The lodge features more than 13,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces and plenty of free parking.
Sunset Bay Lodge has been a premier event venue in Seattle for decades. You might remember them as the Ballard Beach Club or Shilshole Bay Club.
The Sunset Bay Lodge offers a wide variety of spaces and amenities to help you design your perfect event. Venue rental includes 10 hours of venue access, complimentary on-site parking for up to 200 vehicles, a bridal/family/staging room, and 50 round 60” banquet tables. 150 banquet chairs, and wireless internet access.
Sunset Bay Lodge offers sweeping views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. This historic property has been a luxurious retreat for years, and it continues to be one of Seattle's most treasured destinations for couples looking for an unforgettable experience.
South Seattle Venues
Lake Wilderness Lodge
Nestled in the stunning forests of Maple Valley, the Lake Wilderness Lodge is a highly sought-after venue for weddings and other events.
With a long history that dates back to the 19th century, this extraordinary site has served a number of purposes throughout its life, from being one of the largest logging mills in the area to a charming homestead farm to a lovely wedding venue!
The Lodge has three stories, all with majestic views of Lake Wilderness and Mount Rainier. A central spiral staircase and walls of windows that stretch from floor to ceiling greet guests as they enter the main floor.
The outdoor deck or patio is a perfect site for cocktail hour while the reception space boasts plenty of room for guests to dine on delectable cuisine and dance the night away beneath lofty ceilings.
Lake Wilderness Lodge offers an array of services designed to help couples host an unforgettable event that is sure to be remembered for years to come. They can provide tables and chairs in a variety of shapes and designs—oval, rectangular, cocktail—and padded folding chairs.
Nothing says "I do" quite like exchanging your vows beneath the shade of a romantic white gazebo draped in flowers. With towering pines, a glittering pond, and a field of green, the beauty of Lake Wilderness Lodge creates the ideal backdrop for your “I do’s.”
With elegant indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces that can accommodate up to 250 people and breathtaking views of Lake Wilderness and Mount Rainier, this is a truly unique location for your special day.
Salish Lodge & Spa
Planning a wedding is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. That's why Salish Lodge offers a variety of packages making planning easy and ensure you have the day you've always dreamed of.
With a stunning vantage point above historic Snoqualmie Falls and within a short drive of Seattle, Salish Lodge & Spa is the ideal luxury wedding venue for your perfect day. The resort offers 7 different ceremony and reception locations, including an intimate Hidden Terrace, a luxurious Salish ballroom, and a Cliffside Room.
When you choose Salish Lodge for your wedding, you’re not just getting a beautiful venue — you’ll also get exceptional service from their team members. They prepare customized décor, personalized menus, and seasonal Northwest cuisine so you can enjoy a carefree evening toasting with family and friends.
Custom wedding experiences at Salish Lodge include a personalized planning process, rehearsal time, customized culinary experience, wedding chairs for outdoor venues, votive candles, reception glassware, and so much more.
With their expert staff, they will help you plan every detail down to the last minute, so you don’t have to!
Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma Point Ruston
Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma at Point Ruston Waterfront is the only luxury hotel and spa along the shoreline offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Puget Sound waterfront along with the Olympic and Cascade Mountains.
Just minutes away from downtown Tacoma, Point Ruston features upscale dining, local boutique shops, shoreside walking trails, and the best in entertainment.
At Point Ruston, you'll have the perfect backdrop for your wedding day. Their premier covered outdoor terrace offers spectacular views of Commencement Bay, making it the perfect place to tie the knot.
The 5,400 square foot Grand Ballroom boasts floor-to-ceiling windows that provide abundant natural light and a spectacular setting for your ceremony.
Choose from their custom wedding menus, carefully crafted for your special day while the Point Ruston team makes your wedding day an unforgettable experience.
Your happily-ever-after awaits you at Point Ruston. Let their team bring your vision to life with an intimate ceremony or grand reception to celebrate and create memories of love and unity for years to come.
West Seattle Venues
Kiana Lodge
Have you ever dreamed of having your wedding in a place that feels like it's worlds away from everything?
If so, Kiana is the place for you. With its magnificent views and waterfront access, few can match the history and romance of this venue. From intimate gatherings to large-scale weddings, Kianna Lodge provides a delightful mix of rustic and natural elegance.
You'll be able to savor the taste of fresh air, enjoy nature at its finest, and revel in the privilege of spending time with those who matter most to you — all while making memories that will last a lifetime!
Built in the 1930s, Kianna Lodge was a scenic summer escape for Seattle area residents. Today couples from all over celebrate their most memorable occasions in a sanctuary that brings you closer to the natural wonders of the Earth. This space will draw you in with the smell of fragrant gardens and the salty sea air.
Kiana Lodge’s experienced planners will help you design your perfect day in a setting fit for a fairy tale. Floor-to-ceiling fireplaces, plush leather sofas, wood-burning fires, and fresh rosemary in their signature salmon dish, will impress your guests as they celebrate your love.
The natural beauty of Kiana is only one of the many reasons visitors come to the island. What really makes Kiana unique is its involvement in the television series Twin Peaks. The show was filmed here in 1989, and it has since become a worldwide phenomenon, attracting thousands of fans from all over the world.
You can experience all this and more, only a short ferry ride fom Seattle.
Northwest Maritime Center
Beautifully situated in downtown Port Townsend, the Northwest Maritime Center is an excellent place for your wedding day!
Delight your guests with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Sweeping mountain range views and sunsets over Port Townsend Bay make for an unforgettable day.
Up to 200 guests can enjoy both indoor and outdoor ceremony sites as well as beach access.
The large outdoor commons boast an unbeatable backdrop for your ceremony photos!
The indoor Oliver & Morris Meeting Room is an ideal space for your ceremony or reception. Thoughtfully designed, this room can be split into two smaller rooms while large bay windows allow natural light, and enjoyment of spectacular views.
The adjoining large balcony is a great spot for cocktail hour or wedding portraits.
When you rent the Northwest Maritime Center, you’re not only getting a beautiful venue, but you’re also supporting the restoration of Puget Sound.
The Maritime campus not only protects but actually improves and restores the waters of Puget Sound.
Maritime's commitment to sustainability is evident in all aspects of campus construction, from energy use reduction to habitat restoration and material selection — all aspects of impacts were considered during the initial construction of the campus.
Roche Harbor Resort
Situated on a small island between the San Juan Islands and Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Roche Harbor Resort is a picturesque and historic full-service resort with contemporary accommodations, gardens, restaurants, stores, and a large marina.
The resort’s charm is undeniable — from the stunning views of Puget Sound to the lush forests and nearby beaches.
Roche Harbor Resort features three restaurants all with water views, the only outdoor heated swimming pool on the island, and whale-watching steps from each room. You and your guests will be delighted at every turn.
Boasting famous visitors such as John Wayne and Theodore Roosevelt, Roche Harbor Resort’s Hotel de Haro is the state's oldest continually operating hotel — its 20 rooms have hosted visitors since 1886.
An unbeatable location for adventure seekers, Roche Harbor is host to some of the most unique experiences in the Pacific Northwest and a perfect backdrop for your special day.