Top Washington Gala Venues

• Spaces for 60-100 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Mansion

Swantown Inn is an 1887 Queen Anne/Eastlake Victorian Mansion in Olympia, Washington. It's listed on both the city and state historical registers. The mansion pairs its Victorian architecture with modern comforts, including room-controlled heat and air conditioning, EV charging, and Wi-Fi throughout. The inn has hosted weddings on-site for more than 25 years. Its current owners, Nathan and Casey, have spent over two decades focused on smaller and elopement-style celebrations. Non-denominational ordained officiants are on staff to help couples build a personalized ceremony. An elopement package bundles the officiant, cake, sparkling beverage, a small bouquet, and a night's stay in the Astoria Room. For larger gatherings, the Grand Victorian Ballroom accommodates up to 60 guests for weddings, receptions, showers, board retreats, and corporate meetings. Built in 2018, the ballroom echoes the mansion's historic character while adding chandeliers, a bar area serving espresso and baked goods, AV capabilities, and Wi-Fi. It's ADA compliant, with an accessible bathroom, ramp, and designated parking. Four guest rooms with king beds and private bathrooms round out the property, along with the apartment-style Puget Suite, which sleeps up to six across two bedrooms.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham sits on a seven-acre campus of meadows and forest at 2224 Yew Street Road in Bellingham, framed by walking trails, sword ferns, and grounds that draw dog-walkers and local wildlife alike. Founded in 1988 by Reverends Colleen and Bob MacGilchrist as Woodside Spiritual Center, and renamed in 2008, the Center describes itself as "a light in the forest" -- a spiritual community built around connection and welcome for people of all paths. The campus centers on a Sanctuary that seats 125 for services and a Classroom that seats 40 for classes and workshops, both reached along a paved walkway lined with natural landscaping. Beyond the buildings, the grounds include an Upper Lawn beside the Sanctuary for open-air gathering and a Lower Meadow with a fire pit used for spiritual rituals. As an affiliated Center for Spiritual Living, the community teaches Science of Mind and Religious Science principles rooted in New Thought philosophy, welcoming people from all spiritual backgrounds -- Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, and beyond -- to its Sunday services, classes, and community programs.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Art on the Brink. The largest and most active museum glass workshop on the West Coast provides an opportunity to see and experience modern glass art. This remarkable location, with its iconic architecture and panoramic views of Mount Rainier, is a must-see for anybody visiting Seattle. The Museum, which is located on the Thea Foss Waterway in downtown Tacoma, provides a variety of indoor and outdoor areas, as well as exclusive access to the Museum's galleries, making it a great location for a memorable event. Featuring a 6,900-square-foot floor area, the Grand Hall is ideal for weddings, formal dinners, and modern art events. There is also adequate room for dance and musical entertainment. Gathering the Light, a spectacular glass triptych by Northwest artist Cappy Thompson depicting a legendary version of the glass-making world, has been put in the Grand Hall, providing an artistic background for your event. The Main, Mezzanine, and Rooftop Plazas all provide spectacular views of the metropolis, Thea Foss Waterway, and Mount Rainier. The Main Plaza is the most popular of the three. In the reflecting pool on the Main Plaza, close to the Museum's entrance, you can see Martin Blank's Fluent Steps installation, which is part of his Fluent Steps series. You and your guests will have no trouble moving between any of these places and the inside of the Museum, as well as the Chihuly Bridge of Glass, which is located nearby. The Hot Shop Amphitheater, which is a functioning glass workshop, is housed within the Museum's 90-foot-tall cone. It is the Museum's hallmark area and will elevate your event to a higher level by allowing your guests to witness artisans produce works of art from molten glass while they are there. The Hot Shop rental fee includes the services of a team of glassblowers for the length of the event. The Theater at the Museum is outfitted with a stage, Wi-Fi, and a huge projection screen for presentations. This venue has a large capacity and can accommodate a variety of presentations and gatherings.

• 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 8-134 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Historic Spaces
• 2 Meeting Spaces

When the charter members laid the cornerstone in 1924, they could have never imagined that their building would not only be the home of several Masonic organizations but would also become one of the premier rental venues in the Greenwood neighborhood. Whether it is our dining and commercial kitchen facilities. Our formal Lodge Room or booking our executive boardroom suite. Come experience our 95 years of history and hospitality. Let Greenwood Masonic Center be home to your next special event.

The Tacoma Country & Golf Club is equally thrilled about the future as it is proud of its illustrious history. The Tacoma Country & Golf Club has called this lovely property on the shores of American Lake in Tacoma, Washington, home for well over a century, since it was established in 1894. At Tacoma Country & Golf Club, the member experience revolves heavily around the game of golf. The length of our 18-hole championship golf course, measured in yards from the longest tees, exceeds 6,900 from start to finish. Players of higher skill levels are going to adore the challenge that they face on our links, while players of varying skill levels will discover a course that is both playable and enjoyable round after round. Not only do our members have access to the actual course, but they also have access to one of the most advanced practice facilities in the area. Other amenities include a dining room and lounge that are exclusively for members, a swimming pool that is big enough for competition, a boat dock on American Lake, tennis courts, and more. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with our staff at your earliest convenience if you have any questions regarding membership at the Tacoma Country & Golf Club. When held at the Tacoma Country & Golf Club, special occasions are elevated to new levels of excellence. Our staff and facilities will make sure that the event, no matter the occasion – including weddings, anniversary parties, birthday parties, and many other types of parties – is one that everyone will remember. Because of the versatility of our location, we are able to host a wide variety of events, ranging in size from intimate gatherings with a few people to large-scale affairs with up to 400 participants. Get in touch with our helpful staff if you have any questions.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Set on a century-old estate in Peshastin, Washington — about two and a half hours east of Seattle — Beecher Hill House overlooks apple and pear orchards, vineyards, and the Wenatchee Valley. The restored manor was built between 1909 and 1913 by Samuel P. Beecher, an orchardist who shipped the first carload of apples out of Peshastin; its fine hardwoods, stonework, and advanced features made the house an early landmark, and its formal grounds include a grotto designed to replicate the nearby Snow Lakes. Today the manor and its terraced grounds host weddings and private events, from elopements and intimate ceremonies for two to grand affairs, along with rehearsal dinners and photo shoots. Signature wedding packages are all-inclusive, covering tables, white linens, glassware and dinnerware, waitstaff, bartenders, a professional DJ and sound system, parking attendants, a guided rehearsal, and a wedding planning consultant. Wedding parties prepare in a light-filled bridal suite with two bathrooms and in-room catering, while a private groom's club — complete with its own entrance, bar, TV, and foosball table — gives the groomsmen a place to relax. Only one event is booked per day, and owner and event planner Abra Miller serves as each client's point person.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Gleneagle Golf Course is a public, 18-hole course in Arlington, Washington, family-owned and operated by the Regan family since 2019. Playing just under 6,000 yards from the championship tees across four sets of tees, the course winds through natural scenery accented by water features and well-placed bunkers, with greens regarded as among the best in the Northwest. Beyond the course, Gleneagle serves as a gathering place for weddings, banquets, birthday parties, celebrations of life, family reunions, bar and bat mitzvahs, quinceaneras, showers, and company outings, alongside its regular slate of golf tournaments. The property has hosted events including the Washington Junior Golf Association, the Snohomish County Ladies Championship, and charitable tournaments for organizations such as Safeway Pink the Rink and area Boys & Girls Clubs, supported by full tournament coordination and course setup. On site, the Gleneagle Bar & Grill offers a cozy dining room with a brick oven for pizzas and hot sandwiches, rotating seasonal menus, and beer on tap, making it a spot for post-round meals and casual gatherings. A disc golf course rounds out the grounds.

• Spaces for 15-1,200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Event Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space

McGavick Conference Center is a modern conference and event facility on the campus of Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood, Washington, built around a 10,709-square-foot ballroom that divides into three smaller sections for events ranging from intimate gatherings to large groups of up to 1,200 guests. An adjoining atrium and lobby space offers views of Mt. Rainier, giving receptions and cocktail hours a scenic backdrop alongside the flexibility of the main ballroom. Beyond the ballroom, the center includes a boardroom seating up to 15 and a Rotunda space suited to smaller holiday parties, fundraisers, seminars, and luncheons, accommodating up to 200 guests theater-style or 100 banquet-style. Every rental includes event setup, tables and chairs, Wi-Fi, and access to a catering kitchen available in conjunction with the ballroom. The center's event services team, with a combined 15 years of experience, supports clients through pre-event consulting, on-site walk-throughs, and vendor coordination, and the venue provides more than 500 free parking spaces for attendees.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Country Club

It doesn't matter if your wedding is elegant or simple, opulent or intimate; the Browns Point Improvement Club is a magnificent venue in which to have it and make it unforgettable. There is 90 feet of beach beachfront adjacent to the clubhouse, which is located close to Lighthouse Park. It has a west-facing orientation, which makes it an ideal setting for magnificent sunsets and memorable wedding photographs. A fully equipped kitchen is accessible for food preparation and serving, and has a commercial-sized refrigerator, a gas oven, and two serving windows for convenience. You are free to select any caterer of your choosing. The Clubhouse, which has a maximum capacity of 170 people, is an excellent venue for most weddings. A seaside balcony terrace that extends nearly the whole length of the building provides additional fun for your guests. The building features hardwood flooring, picture windows, and an elevator. The rental fee includes the use of our lifetime tables and chairs, as well as access to our parking lot and security guard.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 Historic Space

Red Barn Studios occupies a 1937 former dairy barn on 25 acres of farmland in Chehalis, Washington, midway between Portland and Seattle. The barn was renovated with care to preserve its original character while adding modern amenities such as a kitchen and restrooms, and it has operated as a wedding and event venue since 2005. In the two decades since, couples from around the world have gathered within its walls to celebrate with friends and family. Owners Laurie and Jason Dix have operated Red Barn Studios for almost 20 years, working with couples from the earliest planning stages through their wedding day. The two-story barn offers 3,000 square feet of space on each floor and accommodates up to 250 guests, with seating for 150 provided as part of the rental. A separate bridal suite gives the bride a private space to prepare, complete with a parlor stove and a landscaped back area used for pre-ceremony portraits, and an outdoor field near a cottonwood tree serves as a ceremony site for couples who prefer to celebrate outdoors. Beyond weddings, the venue also hosts celebrations of life, graduation parties, corporate events, proms, anniversary parties, and bridal and baby showers, drawing on the same barn spaces that have hosted its weddings since 2005.

• 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 50-200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Vineyards
• 2 Total Spaces

Perched on the south shore of Lake Chelan, Siren Song Vineyard Estate and Winery is a French Provençal-style property where sweeping lake and vineyard views meet a seven-acre setting of gardens, fountains, and whimsical works of art. The estate blends rustic charm with old-world elegance across its indoor and outdoor spaces, all set among its own working vineyard. The lake-facing veranda and piazza seat up to 200 guests for wedding ceremonies and banquets, while the indoor Provence Room offers a more intimate setting for gatherings of up to 50. Beyond weddings, the estate hosts private events such as birthday parties, corporate dinners, and anniversaries, with Siren Song's team handling event consultation, setup, staffing, and catering for every celebration. Guests can extend their stay overnight at La Maison or The Villa, two on-property accommodations. Dining draws on contemporary European-inspired cuisine paired with Siren Song's own wines, alongside cocktails featuring Blue Spirits Distilling spirits, craft beer, and non-alcoholic options.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Stocker Farms sits in the Snohomish River Valley just outside historic downtown Snohomish, marked by its namesake red barn and framed by views of the Cascade Mountains. The property pairs rustic, working-farm character with expansive grounds suited to gatherings of many kinds, from weddings and receptions to reunions, corporate events, company picnics, and private celebrations. Hosts can make use of the Red Barn as the main venue building, the Ceremonial Garden's grassy fields for an outdoor ceremony, and the wider grounds, which offer room for gatherings of nearly any size. An on-site bar serves events, and hosts can add extras like jumping pillows and bonfires to round out a celebration, with plenty of open space for children to run and play. Beyond hosting private events, Stocker Farms operates as a working farm with seasonal attractions such as u-pick blueberries, sunflower fields, and a fall festival. It has been part of the Snohomish Valley since 1919, and that long history still shapes the rustic simplicity of the venue today.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Deer Lake Resort sits on the shores of Deer Lake in Loon Lake, Washington, about 37 miles north of Spokane. The family-friendly resort offers RV sites, cabins, condos, and lakefront accommodations, along with a marina for boat slips and mooring, kayaks, paddle boards, and pedal boats for guests to explore the water. For private events, the resort's Eagles Nest Event Center is a rustic-elegant space that accommodates gatherings of all sizes with lake views and full-service catering options. It hosts weddings and receptions, corporate retreats, family reunions, and birthday celebrations, giving groups a lakeside setting away from the everyday.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 space at this venue

Camden Ranch is a 220-acre rustic estate in Elk, Washington, surrounded by Christmas tree groves, fruit orchards, stone walls, and rolling hills. Bob and Liz Goodrich operate the property, drawing on backgrounds in hospitality to give guests a personal, at-home feel for their celebrations. The estate's main event space, the Barn, accommodates up to 200 guests for weddings, receptions, and private events, with three distinct settings across the property available for ceremonies and gatherings. Full property rental gives couples exclusive use of the grounds for the day. Supporting spaces include a bridal suite, a men's lounge, and a caterer's kitchen equipped with an ice maker and appliances, along with restroom facilities. Beyond weddings, Camden Ranch hosts corporate meetings, retreats, retirement parties, family reunions, and holiday gatherings, and welcomes visitors each fall for its U-Cut Christmas tree farm. On-site amenities include a seasonal fire pit, Wi-Fi, a sound system with wireless microphone, and a Mirror X photo booth available for events.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

• Spaces for 50-400 Guests
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

The Empress Estate is a Pacific Northwest wedding and event venue set on a single property in Woodland, Washington, easily reached from Portland and Vancouver via I-5 North. The estate blends two distinct settings, described by the venue itself as offering both "the fairytale castle and the cabin in the woods feel." At the intimate end, the Empress Mansion hosts elopements for up to 25 guests and micro-weddings and minimony ceremonies for up to 50, with couples and up to 16 overnight guests able to stay across the mansion's five suites, each appointed with its own balcony, fireplace, or garden view. For larger celebrations, the Woodland Chateau serves as the estate's dedicated reception building, set among tall trees with an arbor ceremony site, cocktail hour areas, and lawn games spread across the grounds' Forest Terrace and Hay Field. Every event at the Estate is planned as all-inclusive: setup, teardown, and cleaning are handled by an on-site team of bussers, servers, and bartenders, and couples work with a dedicated event specialist and day-of manager. Reception tables come outfitted with house linens, centerpieces, and Chiavari chairs, and the venue also hosts corporate events with on-site catering, A/V equipment, and free parking.

• Spaces for 350 Guests
• 2 Barns
• 2 Farms

Hidden Meadows is an artistically built facility that possesses features of the wonderful landscape that surrounds it. It is located in the calm and picturesque valley of Snohomish, Washington. We've been in business for 12 years and are always learning what our venue need to improve events. Every year, we strive to develop in both minor and significant ways. Not only is the facility attractively designed, with its lovely environment, pleasant walks, and calm atmosphere, but it also has a fascinating history. Tim and Tracy Stocker's children represent the farm's sixth generation of Stockers. When the dairy industry did not appear to be promising, the family began to cultivate sod, often known as turf, years ago. This business was a success, but it left the family with idle barns and undeveloped land. Hidden Meadows arose from the old barns that formerly housed hundreds of dairy cows to the unique events venue it is today, thanks to Tracy Stocker's architectural vision, the cooperation and support of family and friends, and countless hours given to building. The Hidden Meadows facility is certainly a magical change, demonstrating that its blend of country setting and expressive design is an ideal recipe for a superb event atmosphere.

• Spaces for 20-180 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 15 Hotels
• 15 Total Spaces

Our knowledge of the importance of selecting the ideal location for your engagement party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, or other wedding event stems from the fact that, well, we really deliver in that regard. Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, the Hotel Monaco Seattle is within walking distance of the city's most popular attractions (Pike Place Market, the waterfront, Pioneer Square, sports stadiums, and the list goes on). Of course, this is only the beginning of the story. Our adaptable event spaces, exceptional, personalized service, and delectable catering menus assist you in bringing every detail of your unique vision to life, right in the heart of the city, at the Hilton Chicago. We're just as committed to bringing your vision of a dream wedding or wedding-related event to life as you are to making it a reality. In collaboration with you, our team of skilled event staff and planners can help you find the ideal location, create the perfect menu, and make your special wedding events feel truly unique and memorable. Kimpton Hotel Monaco is a luxury hotel in Monaco. Event for a Wedding in Seattle Factors that make you go "Wow": Event spaces that can accommodate up to 180 guests, including our approximately 2,160-square-foot Paris Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 180 guests for a reception Smaller spaces that won't overwhelm more intimate gatherings are preferable. During the summer months, Outlier's patio offers a variety of options for outdoor celebrations. Luxurious, spacious suites for couples looking to tie the knot in style, as well as for wedding parties preparing for and unwinding on the big day. High-tech audio/visual capabilities ensure that heartfelt speeches, photo slideshows, and unexpected choreographed dances can be delivered uninterrupted. Professional wedding planners to assist you with every detail of your wedding from start to finish. Outlier Catering offers seasonal catering packages that can be customized. Special offers on room blocks for your guests are available.