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Updated Mar 06, 202512 Small Wedding Venues in Seattle for an Intimate Celebration
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Are you wondering what kinds of small wedding venues Seattle has to offer? The process of narrowing down intimate wedding venue options in a city as large as Seattle and its surrounding towns can be overwhelming. If you want to know where to begin, you've come to the right place.
The Emerald City has much to offer when it comes to small wedding venues that can host cozy wedding celebrations, from lush outdoor spaces on the outskirts of town to photogenic hotels and restaurants within city limits. For couples desiring an outdoor affair, be mindful of the weather forecast on your desired wedding date. Seattle has a reputation for rainy weather, and temperatures fluctuate year-round.
With that in mind, browse 12 top venues in and near this Pacific Northwest city, all of which can accommodate guest counts around 50 or fewer, below. You just might find the Washington wedding venue of your dreams. And if you want even more Seattle venue ideas? Make sure to take a peek at The Knot Vendor Marketplace.
Salish Lodge & Spa
Starting our list is the Salish Lodge & Spa, a resort—and a truly picturesque getaway—in the Pacific Northwest. The resort is owned by the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe, and it overlooks the Snoqualmie Falls. Salish has an intimate wedding package perfect for couples opting for a big day with a small guest count of 12 to 32 people. The package includes five hours of event access, tables, banquet chairs, house linens, flatware, stemware, votive candles, a three-course plated dinner, a one-tier cake, personalized menus, a champagne toast, a two-night stay in a deluxe room and even more. For a Friday, Saturday or Sunday wedding during peak season (May 1 to October 31), pricing is $250 per person.
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- Guest Capacity: Up to 125, with spaces for smaller capacities available
Pan Pacific Seattle
When it comes to small wedding venues Seattle, WA has to offer, Pan Pacific Seattle is great for those desiring an urban venue. The luxury hotel, rated one of the top 10 in Seattle by U.S. News and World Report, is located in the South Lake District. Pan Pacific can host everything from intimate ceremonies to grand receptions, and they only hold one event per day to make that event their sole focus. Event spaces include the Garden Terrace, which boasts views of the Space Needle, the Lakefront Ballroom, the Cascade Room, the Pacific Lounge and the Denny Suite. You can set up a hotel block on-site, making the conclusion of your event super convenient for all involved.
- Guest Capacity: Up to 100
The Emerald Forest
Within the Emerald City, you will find the Emerald Forest, an outdoor climb-in movie theater situated among 30 acres of wilderness. This small wedding venue Seattle couples love features a large seating area 15 feet off the ground, four "box seat open-air pods," three "tree-levators," two stories of hammocks, and a 16-foot projection screen. The Emerald Forest considers itself a stunning backdrop for micro weddings and elopements. The team can prepare a package for groups of up to 25 people. (Forty-five guests can be accommodated occasionally.) You can have your ceremony onstage or among the trees, a 24-foot yurt and a tipi can serve as your bridal suites, there is a honeymoon suite treehouse, and you can roast marshmallows or zipline after your celebration. If you're looking for a unique small wedding site, this is the place.
- Guest Capacity: Up to 45
Taylor Mountain Ranch
About 45 minutes outside of Seattle, you'll find Taylor Mountain Ranch—a rustic estate encompassing 16 acres. Taylor Mountain Ranch's micro wedding package, for celebrations with 40 people or less, covers the following: a four-hour ceremony and reception, a bridal suite and "groom's room," your choice of an indoor or outdoor ceremony, round and rectangular tables, chairs, setup, breakdown and one hour of rehearsal time. Available add-ons include a two-hour first look photoshoot at the venue, decor and tableware rentals, horses in the pasture or for photos, upgraded chairs, arbors, day-of coordination and a rehearsal dinner area. Wedding costs range from $1,000 to $8,500.
- Guest Capacity: Up to 150, with packages for smaller capacities available
North Cascades Institute
Within North Cascades National Park is the North Cascades Institute. The institute is a nonprofit and an event venue for parties of no more than 92 guests found along the shore of Diablo Lake, Washington. If you wed here, the vistas you'll be exposed to will rival the beauty of your special day itself. What's more, North Cascades Institutes wants you to make a weekend out of it. The facilities include a private residence for the marrying couple, lodging for guests, a lakeside dining hall, a library and recreational spaces. Go big by throwing a small destination wedding, and you'll get access to the entire campus and facilities, bed and bath linens for yourself and your guests, meals and dining, an on-site coordinator and staff to help with tasks like setup and cleanup.
- Guest Capacity: Up to 92
Meeker Mansion
Fifty minutes south of Seattle, in Puyallup, is the landmark and small wedding venue Meeker Mansion. Built in 1890, this restored Victorian home has been hosting weddings for over a century. Travel back to a bygone era with 25 of your nearest and dearest by saying "I do" at this venue. Your wedding at the mansion will come with a wedding coordinator, a vintage-style wedding certificate, a display table and linen for it, free parking, champagne toasts and setup and cleanup staff. If you want to bring more than 25 loved ones, Meeker Mansion now offers a tented space outside that can fit up to 125 people.
- Guest Capacity: Up to 125
Thunder Ridge Weddings & Events
When it comes to finding a venue in Washington's Maple Valley, Thunder Ridge Weddings & Events is a secluded estate that hosts weddings, elopement ceremonies and private events. The verdant property is made up of lawns, gardens and other natural areas, and it can accommodate up to 100 guests. Standard wedding pricing for May through October is $5,250 for a 12-hour event. For an elopement, Thunder Ridge has a $1,200 four-hour package that includes access to a climate-controlled banquet room, a patio and a bar area, setup and breakdown service, tables, chairs and on-site parking with an attendant.
- Guest Capacity: Up to 100
The Belfry at Seabrook
Looking for something coastal? A few hours from Seattle, along the Pacific Ocean, the Belfry at Seabrook is a beach town venue that can host intimate destination weddings. You can have your ceremony inside or outside, and the 4,000-square-foot "coastal meets farmhouse" reception space is suitable for guest counts between 40 and 120. The Belfry is stocked with everything your event needs, from a commercial kitchen, a bar and an audio-visual system to tables, chairs, linens and more. However, if you're looking for enhancements, the facility also offers draping, lighting, tenting and beyond. Peak season (June through September) pricing starts at $8,000.
- Guest Capacity: 40 to 120
Lord Mansion and Coach House
Olympia's historic Lord Mansion and Coach House is a stately 1921 Spanish Colonial villa offering venue rentals for weddings, social events, meetings and more. Marry in grandeur at the Lord Mansion itself, which can host up to 120 people for a cocktail-style reception. For a smaller group of up to 60, the mansion's front room is available. The equally great Coach House holds around 70 people. Weekend rates for parties of 40 and under start at $1,000. Included in the cost are a variety of chairs and tables for you to choose from, a white birch arch, a portable PA system, a 50-inch smart TV and a portable projector and screen.
- Guest Capacity: Up to 120
TreeHouse Point
Get married among treehouses in the forest at TreeHouse Point in Issaquah. This lush Seattle-area small wedding venue has two packages appropriate for intimate celebrations. First is for elopements: an all-inclusive package that comes with an officiant, a small cake, simple bouquets and/or boutonnieres, a bottle of prosecco, two champagne flutes, a mini reception, the first hour of the photographer's time and a two-night treehouse stay for you and your new spouse. For a larger (but still small!) event between 20 and 80 guests, TreeHouse Point offers packages giving you exclusive property access, overnight accommodations for 20 guests in seven treehouses and two suites, and access to the venue manager from the point of booking until you say "I do."
- Guest Capacity: Up to 80
Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi
We've covered outdoor venues. Now, let's head to Bellevue, just 20 minutes outside of Seattle, for a truly elevated posh restaurant wedding in the city—Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi. Ascend is located on the 31st floor of the Lincoln Square South-Tower building, and it boasts jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Pacific Northwest. The restaurant has three private dining suites. First is the Vertigo Suite, which can fit up to 80 guests for a seated affair and up to 50 for an event featuring a dance floor. Next, the Virtu Suite is an option if you'd like just your very closest people with you to celebrate your nuptials, as it has room for up to 16 guests. Lastly, the Vista Suite can hold up to 40 guests and offers access to Ascend's only private terrace.
- Guest Capacity: Up to 80
Fair Harbor Marina and Pavilion
Last on our list of Seattle small wedding venues is Fair Harbor Marina and Pavilion. Here, you can have a waterfront wedding in the Case Inlet of Puget Sound. The pavilion is no joke, equipped with a stone fireplace, chandeliers, bluestone countertops and a 16-foot serving buffet. While the venue is large enough for weddings with 175 guests, it also hosts celebrations of 50 or fewer via the elopement package, which comes in at $2,200 for a Sunday soiree. This package gives you access to the venue for five hours and a one-hour rehearsal the Thursday before. You will also be required to purchase a banquet license and event insurance.
- Guest Capacity: Up to 175, with packages for smaller capacities available
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