Top Central District Gala Venues

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center, located on the beaches of Lake Washington in Seattle's lovely Mount Baker neighborhood, is a stunning location for rowing and sailing. The site is located within the picturesque Stan Sayres Park, which provides a wonderful natural environment for any occasion. The new contemporary upper-floor event area is drenched in natural light and complemented with reclaimed wooden finishes, making it ideal for weddings, business parties, non-profit and social events. While two balconies provide 180-degree panoramic views of Lake Washington and the Cascades, a gas fireplace and a classic wooden racing shell provide a warm, inviting environment. In addition to tables and chairs, the comfortable room is equipped with a multi-media system that is ideal for slideshows, presentations, and speeches, among other things. A well-equipped and big kitchen provides the ability for self-serve or catered events to be held there. Our open catering strategy gives you the freedom to select the food and beverage service that best suits your preferences and financial constraints.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Featuring one of the best views in the city, this unusual park is neatly sandwiched into a steep residential area and makes ingenious use of a "difficult" space. From the sloping hillside you have a great view of downtown, Lake Union, the I-5 freeway and Capitol Hill. The park is furnished with benches, a bike rack and a drinking fountain in case you want to stay and gaze a while. It's a great place to watch the July 4th fireworks. From the upper part of the park, you can walk down the steep, ivied hill - passing azaleas, rhododendrons, and more surprise views - to a patch of grass with a play area for kids and a pergola for parents. Plan on a visit to this one-of-a-kind oasis in the heart of the city next time you visit the Queen Anne neighborhood. The view even inspired a song

• Spaces for 200 Guests

The Lake Union Café is the premier location for the wedding day of your dreams. We believe that a fabulous celebration starts with bringing your creative vision to life! Our exceptional event planners are with you every step of the way, planning menus, floor plans, décor options, timeline, and everything in between. Your guests will rave about the venue, food, and service for years to come. Enjoy a stress-free planning process and watch your vision unfold to become the wedding you’ve always imagined.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

At the College Club of Seattle, our gorgeous boathouse comes equipped with a fully furnished club room, free wifi & cable, access to our floating dock and water sports equipment, and an unrivaled view of the Seattle skyline. Whether you’re here for your own event or one of ours, you’re sure to have a fabulous time.

• Spaces for 10-300 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Event Spaces
• 8 Total Spaces

The Center for Urban Horticulture is a 16-acre landscaped campus of the University of Washington Botanic Gardens, established in 1984 alongside the adjoining 74-acre Union Bay Natural Area, an ecological restoration laboratory where more than 200 bird species have been documented. Its buildings sit within display gardens and greenhouses used for horticultural research and education. At the center of the campus, Merrill Hall was the first certified "green building" on the UW Seattle campus and houses the Center's administrative offices, the Elisabeth C. Miller Library, and the Otis Douglas Hyde Herbarium. The Center rents both indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings, mitzvahs, memorials, conferences, and retreats, accommodating groups of 20 to 200 guests indoors and up to 350 outdoors. NHS Hall, the Center's main reception venue, can be divided into three sections and opens onto McVay Courtyard, while the adjoining glass-enclosed Merrill Commons serves as supplementary space for dining, breakout sessions, and dancing. Outdoors, couples and groups can gather among the trees of Goodfellow Grove or on the open Event Lawn, surrounded by the Center's gardens.

• Spaces for 49-225 Guests
• 1 Meeting Space

Centrally located on Mercer Island, just five minutes from both Seattle and Bellevue, the Mercer Island Community & Event Center (MICEC) pairs an easy-to-reach island setting with panoramic views of Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains, giving guests a sense of getting away without actually going far. Designed by the Miller-Hull Partnership, the state-of-the-art, 42,755-square-foot, two-story facility was built to encourage public access and enjoyment, and it opens six days a week to host weddings and receptions, business meetings, conferences and banquets, and celebrations of all sizes and themes. Inside, an open floor plan connects the Mercer Room, four smaller meeting rooms, and a full gymnasium and multi-purpose dance room, so a single booking can flex from an intimate seated dinner to a larger reception or an athletic event without leaving the building. Every rental benefits from flexible seating options, a complete catering kitchen, modern audio-visual equipment, and free wireless internet, while free on-site parking makes arrival simple for guests coming from across the island or over the bridge from Seattle and Bellevue.

• Spaces for 75 Guests

• Spaces for 300 Guests

The Columbia City Theater boasts one of the most beautiful settings for live music and performance in Seattle. The theater reopened on June 25th, 2010 to rave reviews and was featured in Seattle Weekly’s “Best of Seattle” list after being open for less than two months. It has since been dubbed “The city’s finest sounding room,” by SPIN Magazine.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space

Warm, timeless and inviting, the Georgetown Ballroom is one of a kind. We’re located in Seattle’s vibrant Georgetown neighborhood, housed in what was once a warehouse garage and the historic Mission Theater. We offer you all the contemporary comforts of a full-service venue in a setting filled with vintage elegance and style: high ceilings, exposed brickwork and carefully curated architectural artifacts. Welcoming for up to 300 guests, our versatile floor plan includes two adjoining spaces, two mezzanines, stage, grand staircase plus a private, tree-filled outdoor courtyard. We’re available year-round, seven days a week for weddings, receptions, parties, fundraisers, company meetings, product launches and more. Guests have called Georgetown Ballroom “charming, eclectic, fantastically unusual, a hidden gem, the perfect urban setting.” All that and more, we’re the perfect place for your unforgettable event.

• Spaces for 12-251 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 2 Event Spaces
• 5 Total Spaces

We view weddings as an artistic, creative, community-celebrated gathering centered around the love and commitment of two people. As part of our nonprofit mission, we want to develop a partnership with you (as a member of the Abbey) to help create a beautiful and unique event for you and your loved ones.

• Spaces for 50-1,030 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 4 Hotels
• 4 Total Spaces

Events Attending a meeting or event at The Westin Bellevue hotel, you'll find everything you need to organize a truly mindful meeting or event. We have 27,000 square feet of flexible, nature-inspired meeting space that can easily accommodate gatherings of any size and shape, from corporate events and executive meetings to seminars and large conferences and everything in between. Your meeting will be productive, stimulating, and successful because of the high-tech equipment. Bright Breaks options, which provide guests with meaningful opportunities to refresh and recharge with an energizing activity or a nourishing snack, will help attendees achieve breakthroughs and inspire them to make the greatest possible impact. Whether your guest list consists of hundreds of industry professionals or only 15 members of your executive board, The Westin Bellevue will provide the ideal setting for your event. The décor of each room incorporates elements of nature, and the outdoor decks invite guests to relax and take in the fresh air and scenic views of the surrounding area.

• Spaces for 28 Guests

Mkt. gets its name from Meridian, which was the traditional name for the neighborhood; the historic Keystone Building it’s housed in; and Tangletown, as the area is now known. With just 28 seats, Mkt. is an intimate space serving thoughtful, Italian inspired fare featuring local ingredients.

• Spaces for 120 Guests

Tucked away in a turn of the century bungalow in Downtown Redmond you will find The Stone House. An old world gem serving creative twists on American foods influenced by Northwest Seasonal Ingredients. Join us for some culinary extravagance in a casual and comforting environment designed to make you feel at home.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Cast Iron Studios in Bellevue is a fabulous place to gather with friends, family, and colleagues! Out distinct and unique venue is perfect for a multitude of celebrations and everyday gatherings.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Separate from our main restaurant, the Alani Room offers complete privacy with a separate entrance, tented patio area (summer months) built in dance floor, own kitchen and bar facilities as well as gorgeous marina-level views.

• Spaces for 40-200 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Waterfront

Palisade, Seattle's best wedding venue, blends iconic Seattle views with outstanding food and impeccable service. Three magnificent private event spaces, a delectable meal, and a professional event team to expertly assist you through every detail of your special day. The Magnolia Room It's located east of Palisade's main dining area and features koa wood elements as well as a breathtaking view of Elliott Bay Marina, the downtown Seattle city skyline, and Mt. Rainier. The Magnolia Room can seat up to 40 people for a sit-down event and up to 60 people for a reception. The Orchid Room It boasts hand-blown artisan glass chandeliers and a magnificent view of the downtown Seattle metropolitan skyline, Mt. Rainier, Bainbridge Island, and the Olympic Mountains, and is located west of Palisade's main dining room. The Orchid Room can seat up to 80 people for a sit-down function and up to 150 people for a reception. Guests may also use the adjacent, open deck area as an extension of their Orchid Room event or as a reception prior to their sit-down event within the room, weather permitting. Alani Room The Alani Room, which is distinct from our main restaurant, provides complete seclusion with its own entrance, tented patio area (during the summer months), built-in dance floor, separate kitchen and bar facilities, and stunning marina-level views. Courtyard Terrace For those perfect Seattle summer days, our outside terrace may be tented or left open to enjoy the beauty of the marina while taking in the panoramic views of the Seattle cityscape and mountains. This area, which can accommodate up to 200 guests for a ceremony or cocktail reception, is ideal for a ceremony or cocktail reception.

• Spaces for 50-250 Guests
• 2 Landmarks
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Total Spaces

Awards and Winners – Seattle Bride 2019 Best Quintessential Wedding Photographer Seattle Reception Site was named Best Sunset Venue Finalist from 2014 to 2018. Seattle Bride Magazine named Seattle Reception Site Best New Reception Venue in 2014. With a tranquil setting of nearly four acres on the SE corner of Magnolia, the Admirals House overlooks Elliott Bay and provides an unobstructed view of the Seattle city skyline, which includes landmarks such as the Space Needle and the majestic Mount Rainier. This historic landmark property has served as a residence for more than thirty United States Naval Admirals and their families over the course of its history. It has been used to formally entertain government officials, military officials, foreign dignitaries, and members of royal families in the past. On the waterfront of Pier 91 in Seattle, the United States Navy constructed a house and surrounding property in 1944 to serve as the official residence of the Admirals of the 13th Naval District. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it has historical significance. Capacity of outdoor and indoor event spaces: outdoor 250+ for reception or sit down, indoor 250 for reception or 50 for sit down, total capacity 500. Complimentary Valet and shuttle services are available on-site. There are numerous catering options available. Interior Sound Systems for a Bar that are Stunning PA system for the interior and exterior

• Spaces for 130 Guests

Wild Ginger Bellevue sits right on Bellevue Way NE, next door to the Bellevue Arts Museum and just across the street from Bellevue Square mall, in the Lincoln Square South stretch of downtown Bellevue. The restaurant moved into this address in 2017, a smaller footprint than its original Bellevue home at The Bravern, where it first opened in 2009 to mark parent restaurant Wild Ginger's 20th anniversary. Inside, SKB Architects designed the space to blend Asian influences with a more contemporary look, giving the room a casual but still dressed-up feel, with a main dining room, a bar, and private dining space set apart for events. The kitchen, led by Chef de Cuisine Milan Waduge, serves family-style dishes rooted in the cuisines of China and Southeast Asia, the same style Wild Ginger's founders picked up traveling through Malaysia, Burma, Thailand, Singapore, and Hong Kong back in the 1980s. The wine program has drawn recognition for how well it pairs with the menu, and bottles under $100 are half off on Sundays. Private dining and group meals are booked separately from the main dining room, so a party can be as small as an intimate dinner or as large as a bigger group reception.

• Spaces for 150 Guests