Top 10 Luxury Wedding Venues in Seattle

Best Luxury Hotel Wedding Venues In Seattle

Fairmont Olympic Hotel

Best for couples who want a grand, classic downtown wedding with historic elegance & full-service wedding coordination in a historic setting ✨

Venue Type: Historic hotel

Guest Capacity: 100-400

Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor

One of the first things you’ll see when you land on the Fairmont Olympic Hotel’s website is “where timeless charm meets modern luxury”—and honestly, I couldn’t think of a more fitting description. The Fairmont Olympic is an absolutely iconic luxury hotel in downtown Seattle, with 28,000+ square feet of event space and drool-worthy views of Puget Sound. With how elegant and lavish this venue is, you’d never know you were celebrating in a century-old building! Crystal chandeliers, gorgeous marble accents, endless natural light, Juliet balconies and ornate Italian Renaissance details… every nook and cranny of this space is speaking my language.

Indoor venue options include the Garden, the Spanish Foyer, the Congress Room, and the Spanish Ballroom—each offering their own unique atmosphere and versatility to customize your perfect day. Plus, being just steps away from Pike Place Market and the scenic Seattle waterfront, you and your guests will have plenty to do when you’re not wandering the historic hotel halls!

Wedding packages at the Fairmont Olympic start at $185–$250 per person, and include the following:

Ceremony & reception venue rental
Tables, chairs, & linens
Dressing areas
Dance floor
Private menu tastings for up to 4 guests
Overnight accommodations for the couple
Custom wedding cake
Three-course plated dinner and hors d’oeuvres
Personalized printed menus
Complimentary valet parking passes

And more, depending on the level of support you’re seeking! Note that all packages require a minimum of 100 guests, and are all-inclusive to ensure a totally stress-free experience for everyone involved.

See this luxury engagement at the Fairmont Olympic for inspo!

The Arctic Club

Best for couples who want a historic, romantic indoor wedding with old-world glamour ✨

Venue Type: Historic hotel

Guest Capacity: 50-200

Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor

Where high style meets comfort, sustainability, and rich Seattle heritage, the Arctic Club was actually built in 1916 as a social club for Klondike gold seekers. Since then, it’s been turned into a downtown landmark offering a dramatic, cozy, and unique space filled with character! With its historic Beaux-Arts interiors, the club’s original “Northern Lights Dome Room” (an insane space), and all the ornate details throughout the venue, this boutique hotel venue is truly a dream come true for any couple. Entering the space almost makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time, but you still get to enjoy the comfort and coziness of modern life—such as the sophisticated Polar Bar Lounge, the indulgent amenities in every room, and the hotel’s in-house catering. Did I mention how magical the Northern Lights Dome Room is?!

Wedding packages at the Arctic Club start at $6,000 for a ceremony and reception, and include the following:

Complimentary overnight stay for the couple
Full menu tasting for 2 guests
Place settings
Setup, cleanup, and teardown
Complimentary rehearsal
Dance floor

Hotel Sorrento

Best for couples who prefer a refined, smaller-scale wedding with classy city character & a warm, Italian-inspired atmosphere ✨

Venue Type: Historic hotel with rooftop views

Guest Capacity: 120

Indoor/Outdoor: Both

If you’d like to feel like you’ve traveled to the coast of Italy without ever leaving Seattle, you’re going to adore Hotel Sorrento—a boutique, Italian oasis-style hotel located in the historic First Hill neighborhood. Every room in this hotel is decorated in a unique way, featuring eye-catching artwork and details from the original 1909 building such as vintage furnishings & carved wood moldings. The hotel prides itself on being a home base for travelers and anybody who’s craving all of life’s most memorable experiences, offering a multitude of upscale dining opportunities, curated calendars of local Seattle events, and endless historic charm that you’ll fall in love with. Sounds like the ideal venue to me, no?

You have a few options for where you host your celebration: the Top of the Town Ballroom, an elegant domed ballroom adjacent to the scenic seventh-floor Penthouse; the Penthouse itself, with a built-in bar and stunning views of the city; or the Garden, an outdoor setting for spring and summer weddings that transports you right into the Italian countryside. Absolutely divine!

Reach out to Hotel Sorrento here to request a proposal & receive a cost estimate for your wedding.

Best Luxury Wedding Venues In Seattle With Scenic Waterfront Views

Edgewater Hotel

Best for couples who love dramatic waterfront views and modern, relaxed luxury ✨

Venue Type: Historic waterfront hotel

Guest Capacity: 220

Indoor/Outdoor: Both

The Edgewater Hotel provides the quintessential Seattle wedding experience: breathtaking views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains, scenic terraces, and luxurious Pacific Northwest-inspired decor, food, and settings. Fun fact about the Edgewater—it’s actually the only over-water hotel wedding venue in Seattle! Pair that with its iconic architecture and you’ve got a picture-perfect place to celebrate your love.

With a multitude of versatile wedding venues available to choose from, you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect space to host your day: maybe it’s the Olympic Ballroom, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, crystal chandeliers, and adjacent terrace with dreamy skyline views. Or maybe you’d prefer the Forest Room—a more intimate, elegant restaurant atmosphere with sliding glass doors to an outside deck.

Whatever setting you’re craving for your wedding, the Edgewater Hotel has a place for you; plus all kinds of additional amenities and services to ensure your experience is stress-free, such as on-site catering, professional coordination services, and lavish rooms for your overnight stay.

Wedding packages at the Edgewater Hotel start at $165 per person, and include the following:

Overnight accommodations for the couple in a waterfront room
Dressing rooms
Menu tasting
Dedicated banquet staff
Ceremony rehearsal
Hors d’oeuvres service
Complimentary cake cutting
Tables, chairs, & linens
Setup, cleanup, & teardown

I really fell in love with the Edgewater after photographing Sara & Adam’s unforgettable wedding here. Take a peek at their Glitz + Glam Seattle Wedding to see just how fabulous this venue is!

The Admiral’s House

Best for couples who want spectacular waterfront views paired with classic architectural charm ✨

Venue Type: Historic waterfront home

Guest Capacity: 250+

Indoor/Outdoor: Both

Nestled on four secluded, private acres in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, the Admiral’s House is a historic landmark property transformed into a fabulous waterfront event venue. The house overlooks Elliott Bay, which means that you get to enjoy stunning views of the Seattle city skyline, the Space Needle, and even Mount Rainier in the distance on clear days—so cross your fingers for sunshine and blue skies!

The Admiral’s House is an ideal venue for couples who’d like an elegant, formal indoor setting coupled with beautiful outdoor garden ceremony backdrops, sweeping views, and a romantic waterfront atmosphere. Not only will you have access to the spacious lawn for an open-air ceremony or reception, as well as the multitude of cozy rooms indoors; you’ll also be able to use their gorgeous white event tent and their partially-covered greenhouse space! Plenty of options to help you customize the flow and feel of your unique celebration, no matter the weather.

Reach out to the Admiral’s House here to request a proposal & receive a cost estimate for your wedding.

Four Seasons Hotel

Best for couples who crave understated elegance, stunning waterfront views, and world-class service ✨

Venue Type: Luxury waterfront hotel

Guest Capacity: 250+

Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor

The Four Seasons Hotel is without a doubt one of the more prestigious and breathtaking wedding venues in downtown Seattle, perfectly positioned between the Seattle Art Museum and Pike Place Market—two of my favorite landmarks in the city! With sweeping views of Elliott Bay and Puget Sound, the hotel invites endless possibilities for breathtaking portraits and gatherings: you’ve got the waterfront, magnificent mountain views, and classic urban landscapes all in one. The perfect pairing of city elegance & dramatic PNW scenery!

This venue is an absolute dream to work at as a photographer, and to get married thanks to the versatile ceremony and reception areas, natural light, and dreamyyyy textures. Whether you’re picturing a celebration full of timeless neutrals and soft textures or bold, bright design elements, it’s incredibly easy to adapt the Four Seasons to whatever look you’re aiming for. And did I mention the on-site spa, the Pacific Northwest fare, the sleek lobby fireplace, or the many honeymoon options if you’d like to extend your stay? I could go on and on about my adoration for this venue, but I’ll let the images speak for themselves.

Wedding packages at the Four Seasons Seattle start at $215 per person, and include the following:

Passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour
Three-course plated dinner menu
Three-tiered wedding cake display
Customized menu tasting & consultation
Coordinating linens & napkins
Personalized menu cards
Complimentary valet parking passes
Dining and cocktail tables & chairs

Best Luxury Wedding Venues In Seattle With Historic Architecture

The Sanctuary at Lotte Hotel

Venue Type: Historic ballroom

Guest Capacity: 560

Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor

If you thought the architecture of all the venues on this list so far was beautiful, you’re not even ready to see this one. The Sanctuary at Lotte Hotel is just that—a sanctuary, a haven, a paradise of timeless beauty and historic elegance set right in the heart of Seattle.

Constructed in 1908, this architectural gem blends all the sophisticated beauty and historic charm of the building with timeless elegance, able to host and truly elevate celebrations of any kind. Stained glass windows, terra cotta moldings, unique light fixtures, and Beaux-Arts beauty everywhere you look… I am in AWE at this venue.

With over 20,000 square feet of event spaces, gourmet catering, luxurious accommodations, and awe-inspiring architectural details galore, the Sanctuary (and the entirety of the Lotte Hotel) provide a delightfully enchanting setting to gather with your loved ones!

Wedding packages at the Sanctuary at Lotte Hotel start at $195 per person, and include the following:

Tray passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour
Three-course plated dinner
Sparkling wine toast
Wedding cake
Overnight accommodation for the couple
Overnight valet parking
Wedding tasting
Access to multiple venues—the Grand Ballroom, Gallery Ballroom, Halo Bar, and Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge

The Moore Theatre

Best for couples who want a bold, unique, and theatrical celebration space ✨

Venue Type: Historic theater

Guest Capacity: 1,700 (seated)

Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor

Did you know that you can get married at Seattle’s oldest operating theater? The Moore Theatre is a place I know and love as a Seattle resident, built back in 1907 with an abundance of historical character, beautiful architectural details, & nostalgic charm. The Moore isn’t a traditional wedding venue, but it can be rented out for large celebrations and receptions!

You can contact the Rentals team about your Moore Theater wedding for pricing & info at rentals@stgpresents.org.

Washington Athletic Club

Best for couples who want a refined, exclusive, urban club setting ✨

Venue Type: Upscale athletic club

Guest Capacity: 200+

Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor

I know that an athletic club may not be what you think of when you picture a luxury wedding venue, but trust me on this one! You’d be surprised at how wonderful of a setting the Washington Athletic Club offers for weddings, and the multiple gorgeous venues you can choose from. Located right in downtown Seattle, the WAC has several exquisite rooms that were designed for elevated celebrations like yours; two of my favorites being the Crystal Ballroom and the Top of the WAC (located on the 21st floor with phenomenal views!), as well as a couple of private banquet rooms.

The WAC is a fantastic venue if you and your guests would like a variety of activities and experiences easily-accessible to you, such as athletics, fitness, and social venues—as well as a day spa and a wellness center. I think that spa is calling your name… pre-wedding massages, anyone?

Plus, the Inn at the WAC offers 109 hotel rooms, so everyone will be able to stay in one place together, and take full advantage of all the fabulous services this venue has to offer—as well as explore the city streets. You wouldn’t even have to leave the club to eat, if you didn’t want to, thanks to their in-house sports bar, chefs, cafes, bars, and restaurants, all serving delicious Northwest-inspired cuisine.

Inquire with the catering team at catering@wac.net about your wedding at the Washington Athletic Club.

Best Luxury Winery Wedding Venue In Seattle

Chateau Lill

Best for couples who want to feel like they’re hosting a lavish estate wedding in the European countryside ✨

Venue Type: European-inspired winery & estate

Guest Capacity: 200+

Indoor/Outdoor: Both

My love for Chateau Lill is abounding. Every single time I step foot on this little slice of European countryside paradise, I’m in awe at the way they’ve transformed this estate into the most fabulous event venue. And it’s only 30 minutes outside of Seattle—unreal!

There is romance at every turn once you enter Chateau Lill, from the sweet pond-size gazebo to the sophisticated ballroom; the open-air terrace to the farmland dotted with roaming alpacas and goats. Tie the knot in the English garden, the tranquil forest, or the rustic vineyard; there’s something for every couple here.

Wedding packages at Chateau Lill vary by season and group size, so you can reach out to the venue here for a custom quote.

Luxury Wedding Photography Packages in Seattle

Each and every one of these luxury wedding venues in Seattle offers a one-of-a-kind experience for your special day, and I’d love nothing more than to document it for you.

I’m Allie—a Seattle-based wedding photographer with a loose editorial style that feels like high-fashion at its finest. I create a space where you feel free to express your unique essence, and know just how special it is to capture not only your love, but the place that holds it on your wedding day. Your venue sets the tone for your experience, and I hope that one of these venues speaks the unique language of luxury that you’re craving.

Inquire here about your luxury Seattle wedding, and we’ll craft a bespoke collection that fits your day like Cinderella’s glass slipper 🤍

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