Kiana Lodge

incredible photos out on their dock! The service at the venue is also top notch, everyone on the staff was so kind and friendly! The food was also SO delicious! People are still raving to us about how good the wedding food was. Everything was so organized and the day ran so smoothly. We are so grateful to Kiana Lodge for helping us have the wedding of our dreams! Highly recommend this venue.

eal feel to the venue. The venue staff were also phenomenal. Hailey Crow and Leslie Swift were both amazing and extremely communicative and supportive every step of the way. Everything ran on time, the food was restaurant quality, the service was pleasant and quick, and all of my day-of needs were filled without me even having to ask. I can't recommend Kiana highly enough for the peace of mind, the beauty, and the food!!

ct place for our special day. The natural beauty of the surroundings provided a stunning backdrop for our ceremony and reception. Pamela's expertise and attention to detail were evident every step of the way, from planning to execution. She went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our wedding was flawless, from coordinating with vendors to accommodating special requests. The staff at Kiana Lodge was professional, friendly, and accommodating, making our guests feel welcomed and cared for. Our wedding day exceeded all expectations, and we owe a huge thanks to Pamela and the entire team at Kiana Lodge for making it truly unforgettable!

e weather. It is beautiful and the whole venue is just your party. The staff is wonderful, the plated dinner was served hot, and the food is excellent. My pictures speak for themselves.

ding. Not to mention, the team and staff are absolutely awesome. Can't say enough about Pam! She helped us plan prior to our wedding day and coordinate the day of. We would've been lost without her! The staff on-site were also super helpful, kind, and professional. Can't imagine us making another choice for a wedding venue. They get our highest recommendation.

geous and the attention to detail is exceptional. Couldn’t imagine a better place to get married for a classy PNW vibe.

he way Mario was there to answer any questions and assist as needed. Not only are you getting top service but you’ll have a beautiful venue for infinite photos- side note the fireworks are worth it if you’re thinking about adding it to your big day! Myself and my team look forward to working here again!

we lucked out with the best weather and water tides! We absolutely adored Laura and all the help she provided on the day of the event and leading up to it! The whole Kiana team was accommodating with food requests (and ALL of the food was DELICIOUS!), the bartenders really did our specialty cocktails justice, and we had a flawless transition of setting up our reception space and breaking down all the elements at the end for everything to come home with us. We didn't have to worry about a single thing! We packaged up all our decorations and special tables with instructions for how we wanted them setup, and Laura and the team did a perfect job, so it was possible for us and our family to be hands off and just enjoy ourselves leading up to the ceremony. I would recommend Kiana lodge for any wedding event where the bride and groom are hoping to enjoy the summer Washington weather and highlight the beauty of this state!

an incredible job with Kore and Kyle's wedding this past weekend. They were on top of everything from food service on time to assisting other vendors with help to making sure all of the guests not just the bridal party were taken care of, happy and had a great time. I am very much looking forward to referring business to this venue for years to come and look forward to partnering with them on more events. Jennifer with Hoffwell Events

kept gushing at how gorgeous the scenery was. Pam was our event coordinator and she was wonderful to work with. We were so clueless as to how to go about planning for the day and she was so informative and helpful. The day of, she kept everything so smooth and stress free. If you want amazing scenery and delicious food and wonderful staff for your wedding, we highly recommend this place!

ed with and she made sure everything ran smooth. She was incredibly friendly, easy to work with and just down right amazing.

the day. She made the entire process extremely smooth and as stress-free as possible for us, and we thoroughly enjoyed our day thanks to us. The venue itself was spectacular. I couldn't recommend more.

ng our day was a good experience, and we enjoyed the preview day that we were able to attend in January.

erfect and not stressful at all. I can't say enough great things about Pam and the venue. We had the wedding of our dreams!

us stress free, and is wonderful person. We met with Pam about 4 times in person leading up to the wedding. We booked about a year in advance- dates fill up early- and didn’t have much to choose from in the window we wanted. The food was fantastic. Most of our guests were from out of town, this was the perfect place to give them a taste of the PNW.

house which was super helpful and frankly, fun! We would highly recommend this venue (and ask you request to work with Pam) to anyone!

. I cannot imagine doing it without her. She’s just the sweetest person you could meet. So many of our guests commented on how stress free we seemed and that’s because of her and her team. Not only did she meet with us multiple times before our big day and spend our wedding day with us but the venue also had an expo in the beginning of the year so all the couples who booked their weddings there could meet the preferred vendors and sample food and drinks. As for the food, it is amazing, people still are talking about it. Thank you so much Pam and Kiana for being the perfect beginning to our marriage.

not only the venue itself, but the staff/ service, the planning process, and everything in between. Venue: This place is STUNNING and speaks for itself - little to no decorating needed. The grounds are so well maintained and manicured, with beautiful flower baskets and gardens all around. We had our wedding outside facing the water, which was such a beautiful backdrop. The garden atrium, where we had our reception, is so dreamy, with all the wood, the natural light coming in from all the windows, and the open feel. There is an awesome space for groomsman to get ready in the "moose room" of the lodge, and a cute little room for bridesmaids and the bride to get dressed and do "touch-ups." The outside lawn was perfect for lawn games (Cornhole, giant jenga, etc.) during our cocktail hour, and there was even the option for a bonfire by the beach later in the evening. It really is all-inclusive, with a venue coordinator to help with planning, food, drinks, etc, so it made the planning process so much easier. In addition, they do a super helpful tasting/ open house of sorts in January for all the couples that have booked dates in the upcoming year, which was so helpful! In addition to the food tasting, there are also all kinds of wedding vendors there and we were able to find our florist during this event! Staff: Pam was our venue coordinator and she was so amazing to work with. From the very beginning she was so helpful and knowledgable. We did most of our communication with her via email and a couple phone calls as we live in Las Vegas, but she always helped keep our planning on schedule and made me feel at ease throughout the whole process. She even met with my mom and sister at the venue a few times. She's got wedding days down to a science at Kiana Lodge and knows exactly how to keep things on schedule and running smoothly. She was there for us, not only throughout the planning process, but also on the day of and we are just so grateful to her for everything she did for us. The other staff members that were there on the day of were also wonderful, helpful, and fun, yet professional. Food: This place provides all the food, from appetizers during cocktail hour, to dinner, and all of it is delicious. All our guests loved the signature salmon and were very impressed with the food and beverage service (we chose to do plated dinner instead of a buffet and were very happy with that decision). I was so happy I didn't have to find an outside caterer for our wedding - it was helpful to just have all of it included. A couple tips - if you are planning to book a summer date here, do it early! Weekends book really fast! Don't hesitate to book - just do it! You won't be disappointed. You'll also want to make sure that the Clearwater Casino & Hotel, just five minutes down the road, has rooms available if you have a lot of out of town guests attending - it's really one of the only hotel accommodations available nearby (and their lodge rooms are beautiful!), plus they provide a shuttle to and from the venue - so convenient! Overall, this venue was absolutely perfect and we are forever grateful to the staff, especially Pam, for helping us create our dream wedding.

o be decorated. My wife and I fell in love in part while being outside in the PNW. The natural beauty of the Kiana grounds was a perfect setting for us. A couple specific things to mention: Location - this is a lodge in Poulsbo, not a hotel in downtown Seattle, so make sure you take that into account. It takes a while to get there. You might want to set up a shuttle / bus service if it is going to be a big wedding. We were at about 200 guests and parking was fine, but I could see it getting a little tight as you get up to 250 or 300 people. Facilities - the highlight of the venue. If you have the ceremony outside on the lawn there a beautiful views from every angle. The sheer number of flowers and plants make summer weddings especially beautiful (and you save a little money on flowers too, since nature and the gardeners at Kiana have provided such a beautiful backdrop. The garden atrium is a lovely space - light filled, airy, and perfectly adjacent to the rest of the lodge. We used it as the reception hall and dance area. Google maps have some wonderful pictures / walk through tours of Kiana, and it really is that beautiful/spectacular. Food - We had an amazing menu. Their own salmon recipe was perhaps the best tasting salmon I've ever had, and their steak (with both a gorgonzola sauce and a chimichurri sauce) was fantastic - still juicy and tender even though we opted for a buffet style set up (you can do table service as well if you want a more formal setup). And the wild mushroom ravioli - our vegetarian option - was just as tasty. The food was restaurant quality. Staff - everybody we dealt with at Kiana was professional and kind. They worked hand in hand with out planners and other vendors to make sure things went smoothly. We want to especially thank Pamela and Sonya for all their help, and the Suquamish Tribe for their stewardship of this lovely facility on their reservation.

r most important factors for choosing a venue in our opinion: Food, Venue Itself, Service, Price: FOOD: My biggest worry was that we would spend thousands on food that would be mediocre at best because venues where they do their own catering don't HAVE to be great, since they have no competition and people MUST use them. Before we signed the contract, we met with the Chef who did a private tasting for my fiance and myself, which really comforted us in knowing that the food was actually delicious! We also wanted to do something different than the normal "salmon or steak" platter. I was able to customize the entire menu to food that we love, and when the day came, we heard from so many guests how amazing all of the food was, which is true -- I scarfed down the food in a couple minutes but I was SO HAPPY that the food was JUST AS AMAZING as the private tasting. Kudos to the chef and servers. VENUE ITSELF: Pictures don't do it justice for reals. I almost didn't even choose to look at the venue because it didn't give me the intimate romantic feels, and the perfect grass and perfect potted plants kind of took away from the natural beauty that it actually exudes. Visit the place. It is very romantic, intimate, with a perfect mix of beach, exotic, and also very customizable to create the look you want. We chose to rent bamboo chairs and use bright fun florals for a tropical and gorgeous wedding. One of my favorite moments is looking up while having dinner and just taking in the beauty of the lodge with the string lights and natural light shining in from the skylights -- it was magical. SERVICE: I love Laura. She is the coordinator we got to work with and she answered all 80 emails, and truly pulled off every request we had. She understands first hand about how expensive weddings can be, and she really made us feel like we got our monies worth, and she did everything with a smile. Kudos Laura for putting up with us! Kudos to chef, and to all of the servers there. PRICE: In the end, I would say it was worth every dollar. Being a couple that saved and paid for everything ourselves upfront, I considered this the dream wedding. Definitely not as cheap as a DIY wedding, but here, you don't have to worry about a thing. Fireworks, smores and bon fire, family style social dinner, great bartender, not having to worry about any setup or takedown. I did not lift a finger. Shuttle service to and from the hotel, beach house right next door, everything was perfect. Comparable venues with exact offerings and service, I would say that you get more value here. My friends have called It the wedding of the century. It is by far the best decision we've made and it truly was a dream wedding.

centric family members. Our guests haven’t stopped talking about how beautiful the venue was, even in the on-and-off rain we were dealt that day. The food was delicious and the drinks plentiful! We couldn’t have found a more wonderful venue to celebrate at.

. Pam, the day of coordinator, was great to work with. She knew the right questions to ask in our calls that we had with her before the wedding. On the day of the wedding, she was there to help out with coordinating which ended up being really helpful when everything started moving quickly. For the dinner, we made some requests to have special recipes cooked that were different than the Kiana menu. The kitchen was able to execute these recipes very well. Our wedding was perfect, and a lot of the credit goes to the Kiana Lodge being a great place to hold a wedding and the staff executing well. So happy we chose this venue.

nside their garden atrium. Pamela and Sonya, our two contacts, were both super easy to work with and made great suggestions when we had trouble deciding on details. Highs: Delicious food - both apps and main course. (The salmon and steak were standouts, but it was all amazing.) Beautiful venue - we actually saved money on flowers because there were so many flowers at the venue already. Just an amazingly lovely and well manicured place nestled into an incredible natural setting. If you love the Pacific NW, you will love this venue. It had a spirit to it. Staff: Friendly, helpful and responsive. Drawbacks: This is minor, but the location could be an issue - because it is across the bay you'll need to take the Bainbridge ferry across or drive around. For us, it was the perfect venue. We can't recommend Kiana enough.

ugh! It is the most beautiful venue that I have ever been to. Each time we went I found new areas and things I hadn't seen before. Their wedding day coordinators are all amazing. I worked with Pam and she was so kind and patient with us while we were figuring things out. I found that anytime I emailed or called her I got a response back quickly. The food was amazing as well. We got so many compliments the whole night about how great everything was. The only thing I will say is that planning and navigating the ferry system for our out of town guests was a bit of a challenge. Ferry's do run late and get full with cars which can often cause problems, especially for out of town people who haven't been on a ferry before. But, with planning we only had small issues that didn't affect anything major.

as very responsive via email and phone, was extremely gracious in all of her support and communication, and was extremely generous and organized. The rest of Kiana's staff were lovely and very friendly. We had our ceremony and reception at Kiana and would do it a million times over if we could. The venue is GORGEOUS, the food is delicious, and the staff goes above and beyond. I highly recommend Kiana Lodge and promise you will not be disappointed.

atering, but we feel like we got our money's worth for sure! When you book with them, you have a day-of coordinator that helps plan out the timeline, food, and is there along the way to answer questions, which was lovely. They really have this place running like a well oiled machine - I highly suggest it!

erything went so smoothly. I planned the wedding from across the country and she was so accommodating and responsive on email and phone, scheduling multiple times to talk about details, sending me updates to our event timeline and working with my other vendors to coordinate so everyone's schedules went together. I also appreciated her perspective regarding table arrangements/colors, etc. since I had no idea what I really wanted. Kiana also had an open house so I could try food/appetizers, see the venue with tables set up and meet different vendors. Although I had already chosen most of my vendors, this open house really helped me get a better feel for what our event would be like, and meet with Pam and other staff again in person. We were able to add things to our wedding without looking for outside vendors, such as an arch, uplighting, microphone for ceremony. Kiana seemed to have a lot of things we didn't know we needed. Having to only bring in dessert and a band made the whole day much less stressful and required less coordination with multiple vendors/people. The day of everything went off without a hitch because Pam was coordinating where everyone should be. Her servers even came over to my husband and I to make sure we ate dinner (and I'm glad they did, it was delicious!). The venue is also so beautiful that even though it rained I didn't feel like we missed out at all not having the ceremony outdoors. Pam and Kiana's skill, coordination, communication and professionalism were very much appreciated and valued. I would not hesitate to recommend this place to other couples.

ntry. We chose Kiana Lodge because it is beautiful, all-inclusive, and connected with a Hotel that provides transportation to/from the ferry. They planned a lot of the details, and our guests could attend a waterfront wedding in Poulsbo WA without even renting a car! Kiana provided set-up, clean-up, linens, silverware, food/beverage, and SO MUCH MORE! They were so easy to work with and Kiana made planning a wedding so much easier! We worked with Laura regarding our wedding details, and Amy in regards to our hotel block. They were amazing to work with- the distance was not a factor at all (Phone/Email/Skype). They were very helpful, provided fun/unique/amazing ideas, and worked hard to make our vision/ideas into a reality. Signature Cocktails, a Bacon Bar, smore bar, Food Allergies: They truly made it my perfect day! All event day staff was courteous, friendly, and remained relatively behind the scenes- I barely noticed them and heard nothing but positive feedback, which is PERFECT! The facility is absolutely gorgeous and provides a plethora of photo opportunities: Beachfront, Garden, Lodge, Dock, etc. It has ample opportunities to accommodate any type of weather BEAUTIFULLY which is a HUGE plus for Washington State! If you are at all considering Kiana Lodge, DO IT! For us, it was love at first visit- truly breathtaking! Kiana is so easy to work with, cost was comparable to other venues, but factor in the hassle free planning and it was worth the investment! Looking back at photo/video: I can't believe that I was able to have my wedding in such a beautiful setting, it truly was a dream come true!

out unpredictable weather. We heard from many that this was their favorite wedding ever! The food was delicious and the presentation lovely. Don't miss the Signature Salmon. The venue is lovely and did not require a lot to dress it up. Every florist we met with told us how much they love to work with Kiana. We also appreciated how helpful the staff were , especially Pam, our venue coordinator. Pam walked us through the planning process and was a wealth of wisdom for inexperienced wedding planners like us. She was patient and helped us stay within our budget without compromising the beauty of our wedding day. On the day of the wedding she kept everything running smoothly, and the rest of the staff went above and beyond to be helpful as well. This was a stunning location, both indoor and outdoor. Even in late October, Kiana still had many flowers in bloom. This venue represents all of the beauty of Puget Sound with sweeping views of Agate Passage, a dock and beach and stately old growth woods. Our photographer was blown away by the setting and could not stop raving about the location.

ore amazing. Our wedding guests were blown away by the space and the views. Additionally, Pam was fantastic to work. She was very responsive through the whole process, and was incredible (along with the staff) on our wedding day. Everything ran smoothly and seamlessly and she/they were a huge reason why. Everyone loved the food as well. We couldn't be more thrilled with how the day turned out and have amazing memories coming out of it.

ace on the water surrounded by trees and full of flowers and blossoming trees. My dream was to have an outdoor ceremony. But the weather in April is unpredictable. Kiana was a best choice because of that too, as they offer both outdoor and indoor ceremonies with a day of selection. We were extremely lucky with the weather because it was warm and sunny. The ceremony site was perfect with such gorgeous views. Pam, our wedding coordinator from Kiana, was very nice and helpful. Any question we had she was quick to respond, gave us many recommendations, helped with food choice, and organized everything perfectly on the day of the wedding. All our guests loved the venue. It was the best day of our lives and Kiana played a huge role in making it a magical place for our friends and family to come together to celebrate.

, our event coordinator was more than helpful, they also brought us in for free tastings so we could try the food and were always there for any questions. We also used the venue for rehearsal which i would recommend because there was an art to how to walk down the aisle which Pam guided us through. Their food was excellent, in fact on the day of our wedding i thought the food was the best it ever tasted. guests had a great time and really loved the view and atmosphere of kiana. We had the venue for 7 hours (we bought an extra hour and it was worth it to get pics on their property). We would love for one of our friends to get married there so that we could be more relaxed and enjoy all the food and drinks!-Jason & MJ 2/11/17

r wildest imagination, and our guests are still raving about it to us 5 months later. The setting is unmatched, the food & service were exceptional, and the fireworks show - a special tribal treat available at Kiana - was mind blowing. People thought I had spent like $10K on flowers because the venue just comes with a gorgeous garden in full bloom. Our wedding coordinator, Laura, was on top of everything. She knew the big picture of what we wanted, but she literally didn't miss a single detail. As little things came up throughout the day, as they inevitably do, she was so far ahead of the game that my wife & I didn't have to do anything other than basque in the love & friendship from our families and guests, and soak in the beauty of the moment. As impressive as the venue is, the people there are even better, and Laura is exceptionally good at her job. Working with Kiana was easy. They are professional, experienced, and I found the costs to be very reasonable. I honestly wouldn't have changed a thing, and I don't have a single suggestion for how things could be done better. Kiana is a special place, and we love it so much we decided to return to the venue to celebrate New Years Eve. We just wanted to close out 2016 where we had the best day of our lives. Five Stars doesn't do this place justice. It's pure magic.

d flawlessly - literally. The grounds are insanely beautiful and the food was also incredible. Many of our guests commented on how amazing the entire experience was, especially the Kiana Signature Salmon! We couldn't be more grateful for working with such an amazing team on our special day. We highly recommend Kiana Lodge as a wedding venue for everyone!

mazing this venue is. My daughter was not local and greatly depended on the staffing of Kiana Lodge to layout her vision while providing crucial details to her big day. Pam and the rest of the Kiana staff provided all of us with remarkable service from early planning in person, via phone/email and was 100% involved throughout the wedding. Along with my daughter, we always felt like a priority, valued, and well supported from beginning to end. The staffing at Kiana Lodge made everyone feel like we were the most important wedding they have ever held. Each conversation we had with Pam, felt like a personal connection especially from afar. Kiana hosted a complimentary tasting in January, talk about fun! Our family had a wonderful time and were given the opportunity to ask first hand questions, talk with other families, and sample the wonderful food options. Pam also coordinated a guest shuttle from the Clearwater Resort. Every guest got a discounted rate for attending my daughter’s day, and our large family rented out the beach lodge, only a short walking distance from Kiana. The biggest pro for this venue is how private the location is. No one else was permitted on site, this was a HUGE plus for us. As a mom I worried about all the little details, thinking I would have to organize them all day of. That was opposite of the case. Pam and the team seamlessly carried out every last detail, and I got to enjoy time with my daughter. Thank you Kiana!

dding from across the country, and they held my hand through every step of the process. The venue is basically a “one stop shop,” which cut down on having to hire a ton of extra vendors (i.e. Catering, rentals, bartender, wedding planner, and servers). Laura was our assigned coordinator, and she is truly an expert in her craft. She thought of every single detail and was so reassuring throughout the way. Delicious food, the most gorgeous PNW scenery, and top notch service--what more could you possibly need?

background was of Bainbridge Island and the tide was coming in. It was just gorgeous! Our reception was in the Garden Atrium. Kiana set up everything and allowed me to bring in the day before any and all decorations that I wanted put up as well. We just let them know where and how we wanted them. The food was absolutely amazing. If you are a fish lover I so highly recommend and suggest that you include the salmon in your meal choice and the salad with pears, blue cheese and a vinaigrette. AMAZING!!! They worked great for the couple of people who had fish allergies, gluten allergies and even went out to get a new watermelon because the one we requested was not up to their standards. The coordinator that I had for my wedding was Laura Wicklein. She is absolutely amazing, personable, organized, on point and just a doll. She had a way of calming my husband and I the day of. Her voice is soft and gentle and you can hear the confidence she has in herself and in you to do great and have things go perfectly if you will : ) Laura keeps in touch with you, works with requests/ideas and makes sure that your needs are being met at all times. The price my dad said is good considering they are catering, supply the bar, provide tables and work with you on other needs, set-up, clean-up and provided a shuttle to and from Clearwater Casino since we were staying there. You also receive a discount when you stay at Clearwater if your ceremony is a Kiana. Kiana is perfect for a wedding or anything else you may need to celebrate. I recommend very much this venue for your needs and if you can; ask for Laura, you will NOT be disappointed! : )

ll the details, maintained great communication up to the day of. They handled everything perfectly and coordinated with our other vendors for us the week of. The food was great, a very talented team even with our special requests. Everyone couldn't stop talking about what a great venue it was.

ent. When we got there, I was completely blown away. The facilities, landscape and view of Puget Sound…absolutely magical! The pictures online did not do it justice. Fell in love again instantly. Even better was Pam who was so wonderful in helping with the planning process. Pam was there helping on the big day and she was so helpful and professional throughout. Also, the food did not disappoint! I got so many compliments from my guests about how delicious the salmon was. I would absolutely recommend going with this place for your wedding day. When I look back and think of ALL the places I checked out for venue, I am so glad I went with Kiana Lodge. Fun fact we found out later on during the planning process: some scenes from Twin Peaks were filmed here! BIG bonus for us since my now husband is a big fan of the show! We almost did our wedding at Salish Lodge (because of Twin Peaks) but it didn’t wow us like Kiana Lodge. No regrets about venue choice whatsoever! This place is perfect!