Port Gamble Weddings

We love Port Gamble! We had our September wedding in St. Paul’s Church and the reception at Hood Canal Pavilion and we cannot imagine a better venue for our wedding day. The venue is unique and beautiful and perfectly showcased the beauty of the Pacific Northwest to both local and visiting guests. Soon after reserving our wedding date, we attended the open house in March which included many of the wedding vendors we ultimately hired. Being able to meet vendors in-person made for a very productive day! All of the vendors we used for our wedding were from the Port Gamble preferred vendor list and/or vendors we met in person at the open house. They were all small businesses where the owner was directly involved. The bonus was that these vendors all knew each other and had worked together, some for years. For us it felt like we had been welcomed into a seasoned community that were together helping us create our special day. We want to thank Eric and Kristen and staff for providing not just for their assistance and a beautiful, well managed venue but also for their part in creating a wedding community whose talents and services gave us a dream wedding day!

Port gamble was the prettiest venue ever. This made it so we didn’t need a ton of decorations and the water backdrop is such a great background you don’t even need or want a photo booth. The combination of lawn space, inside space and tent space is a great combination. The team was also very easy to work with and responsive to all questions we had. Seriously best venue ever!

We absolutely loved having our wedding ceremony at St. Paul's church in Port Gamble. In true 2020 fashion, we had to completely reimagine our wedding with just months to go. I have always loved this little church but it wasn't going to work for our original wedding plan. Once everything was turned upside down, we reached out to Port Gamble Weddings on a whim and they had availability on our date! From day one the entire team at Port Gamble Weddings has been amazing to work with! Very communicative and supportive! Even though we were planning a ceremony with just a few short months to go, they were there with us every step of they way! They definitely make you feel like your wedding is special. Everything on the day of went very smoothly and all of our guests commented on how beautiful and meaningful the ceremony was. Looking back, we are SOOO incredibly thankful that things worked out for us. We were lost for a while trying to figure our our new covid wedding plan but once we talked to Pete, all of our stress melted away. I can confidently say everything worked out just how it was supposed to. Now I can't imagine not having our wedding there! We will look back fondly on our wedding and pictures of our ceremony in this adorable church for many years to come. Thank you for everything!

I cannot recommend Port Gamble enough, and we didn't even end up having our wedding there! But for a year and a half we worked closely with Peter, who could not have been kinder, more attentive and quick to respond to my many questions. He was a dream to work with, and the Hood Canal Vista Pavilion is absolutely beautiful. When we found out we'd have to postpone due to covid-19 Peter reached out to us personally and was so kind and understanding when we realized our available dates didn't line up. The staff at Port Gamble Weddings absolutely have your best interests in mind and will take good care of you throughout the planning process. And you really can't beat that view.

Absolutely beautiful venue. The staff were very helpful in getting everything just so for our ceremony, we couldn't have done it without them.

So happy and honored to have our wedding ceremony at St. Paul’s Church and the reception at the Hood Canal Vista Pavilion. To be honest, we booked this venue without even touring it in person. We only had 2 months to prepare and had to act quickly. After countless hours of research and looking at pictures, i was just in awe of how beautiful the venues are and I couldn’t help but book it (especially since our wedding is during off season so it was substantially cheaper). All of our guests enjoyed the area and the venues provided such a beautiful backdrop as people took pictures on their own. The staff are so great and easy to work with and just all in all so kind to us. Shout out to Eric Ayala for your kind and genuine heart and making sure everything went smoothly! A wedding held anywhere is guaranteed to be amazing, but having it at Port Gamble made it even more special! So happy!

The venues are beautiful and speak for themselves. Our wedding was stunning and we loved having the church, tent, and pavilion to spread out in and use for different aspects of the ceremony and reception, all of which were naturally beautiful. The staff that we worked with to pull off our big day was awesome! Pete helped us leading up to the wedding- giving us a tour, helping us book the venue, and graciously answering a million questions about logistics. Elizabeth helped keep us organized at our rehearsal and was a rock star on our wedding day, helping to make sure that everything ran smoothly. We had such a lovely experience with everybody. They are professional, pleasant, and helpful and we highly recommend Port Gamble Weddings!

I don't know what else to say other than AMAZING. Gorgeous view of the water, great staff to work with, and always answered any questions I had quickly. Very professional and helpful with everything. There's a reason why this venue books out so far in advance!!

I got married in St. Paul's church two months ago (to the day!) and I LOVED it! The church is so classic and beautiful, you hardly need decor. The staff is helpful and available for questions throughout the planning process. They provide a vendor list that they've worked with, which makes the rest of the hiring much more simple. The pavilion is a perfect place for a reception and if you have the luck of also getting the tent it extra fabulous! When my husband and I were looking for venues, we were originally looking in Seattle because that's where we live. But Port Gamble charmed us and felt just right. We had family and friends coming from all over the country so they got to experience the true magic of the PNW! I'm so happy with our wedding day and the beauty, charm, and kindness of Port Gamble and the events crew was such a huge part. Thank you!!

I was so thankful for Port Gamble Weddings! Eric, Elizabeth and Pete were so helpful. They went above and beyond to make my wedding go well. Elizabeth coordinated the rehearsal and the day of, and she helped a lot! They gave me a list of vendors, where we found our caterer (Essence of the Thymes!) Vendors get on this list when they consistently get good reviews. The church is so beautiful and you get to ring the bell once you are married! Please consider Port Gamble Weddings as your venue.

We absolutely loved working with the Port Gamble team! Not to mention it's a stunning wedding venue! We did most of our wedding planning from across the US, and the entire team was amazing to work with, very responsive, and totally understanding of our unique long-distance situation. We worked mostly with Eric, including 2 venue walk-throughs, who was always so accommodating and friendly. He also is very responsive via email! Our wedding day went off without a hitch, due in part to Port Gamble staff being nearby or on-site all day and helping us plan an amazing event. If you're thinking about getting married in Port Gamble, we highly recommend it!

We LOVED our venue!!! They were so helpful and understanding that we lived out of town and went above and beyond while planning. Eric was a dream to work with! They really understand the meaning of it being "your" day and just wanting it to be wonderful!! We had some hiccups with miscommunication the day of and with the day of coordinator, which is why i'm not giving 5 stars. Other than that, I would absolutely recommend!! Loved them!

Such an amazing venue! Not only is the view absolutely wonderful the staff that work there are a pleasure to work with! They answer all questions in a very timely manner and are the most kind people! you will be pleased with the whole package that this venue offers!

The best thing we did for our wedding, hands down, was choose Port Gable for our venue. St Paul's church and the Hood Canal Pavilion are gorgeous and picturesque. From the very first moment we spoke with the staff at Port Gamble Weddings they were amazing! They were always there to answer our questions, let let us see the venue as many times as we needed to and they always shared a laugh and a smile. They were there every step of the way from the rehearsal (keeping the children in the party focused and entertained while learning their roles) to the wedding (keeping the bride calm). They even popped in here and there during the reception to check in on things and see how we were doing. We simply couldn't have asked for a better group to work with and our experience couldn't have been better! Thank you to everyone at Port Gamble Weddings for making our wedding day so perfect! There aren't enough words to express how thankful we are for everything you did for us.

Loved them! I decided to have my wedding at the vista pavilion overlooking the straights and I have to say it was absolutely amazing their staff was with me 100% of the way offering advice and help all along the way it was perfect thank you port gamble!!

Selecting a venue can be a nerve wracking process but not when working with Port Gamble. The team we worked with was incredibly sweet, professional and easy to work with. The venue was well maintained, easily accessible and absolutely stunning for our brunch reception. We were blessed with beautiful weather both the day we toured the venue and the day of our reception and let me tell you, that view is picturesque. We found our guest outside often snapping their own couple and family photos. You can't help but love the high ceilings, beams and gorgeous stone fireplace. This venue is beautiful on it's own but the right team takes a gorgeous venue and creates YOUR special setting. Love this place!

We LOVED having our wedding at Port Gamble Weddings (St. Paul's Church and the Hood Canal Vista Pavillion). We mainly worked with Stephanie during our preparation and she was fantastic! All of the staff were so helpful and patient with my endless questions and emails. They were very present the day of the wedding and helped with everything from cueing wedding party on when to walk down the isle to helping move reception tables to make room for dancing. Overall, our wedding at Port Gamble Weddings was everything we dreamed!

I couldn't speak highly enough of the Port Gamble team. The venue and church are absolutely beautiful on their own but in addition to that, the staff that you will work with are amazing. They are professional and easy to work with but very friendly and totally accommodating to my requests and hundreds of questions in email! Not once did I feel like I was being obnoxious. Thank you to the Port Gamble Team my wedding was absolutely perfect and the role you guys played in that was vital. I would highly recommend the Port Gamble team, St. Paul's Church and the Vista Pavilion for anyone looking for a smooth process and a beautiful day and experience from start to finish!

I had a winter wedding in St. Paul's Church and the Hood Canal Pavilion. Both sites were absolutely stunning. My wedding had no bumps or hiccups - and I attribute this to the incredible Port Gamble team. Stephanie was so sweet, relaxed and easy to contact. They are poised to make any idea a reality. I cannot recommend this venue enough for the perfect wedding. I am so grateful for the lovely day and memory this venue team helped create.

When I proposed I knew where I wanted us to get married, St Pauls Church in Port Gamble, where my parents got married 36 years ago. It was a simple choice for us, but little did I know how much more it would be then that! It started out meeting with Stephanie who was so kind and truly caring for our happiness. As we toured the church and pavilion we were already telling eachother how we didn't need to do much of anything, because the venues both old and new were absolutly stunning. All along for the engagment we were so comfortable working with everyone at Port Gamble Weddings. The day that came Eric was a God send with helping set up to rushing out and reprinting a picture we left behind of my Grandfather for our people we miss table. They were always there helping wherever we needed and bending over backwards to accommodate us for our perfect day. We will remember the kindness and love we felt from Stephanie and Eric for the rest of our days, these are some amazing humans and an amazing venue, we couldn't have asked for anything more. Thank you! Noah & Ashley

I couldn't have asked for a better venue. The church is timeless and looked like something out of a movie. The reception hall is great for entertaining all guests with grass outside for kids to run around in and indoors when it rains. The staff at Port Gamble are friendly and did a great job.

When we started our search for the perfect venue we were completely overwhelmed. We wanted something that fit our personalities and was also an experience for our out of town guests. When we found Port Gamble Weddings we fell in love instantly! The church is perfectly charming and the pavilion is beautiful with stunning views. Every staff member went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and ready for my wedding. They are AMAZING! We both look back on our wedding and agree that we made the best decision picking Port Gamble Weddings! Every guest complimented the venue and got the true Pacific Northwest experience!

The venue was beautiful! I was so happy with how much assistance I received from both Eric and Dionne in planning my wedding ceremony and reception at both the church and the pavilion. They were so helpful in organizing my timeline, helping in decorating, and being available any time I need something. I only wish I could've enjoyed it longer than one day!

I absolutely loved our wedding at Port Gamble. It was a beautiful setting, the team and customer service were phenomenal, and everyone had an amazing time! HUGE thank you to the team, you made everything so easy for us we loved every minute!

Port Gamble caught our eye immediately as we were driving through the peninsula, with my mind made up for a white tent, outdoor wedding. I would not have changed a thing about the beautiful venue and site; however, unless you are utilizing all of their advertised services - i.e., tables & chairs, day-of planning, etc - it can be a bit pricey. As soon as you out-source for anything unique, their staff is unable to assist in any of the setup/planning and it led us to have to hire more vendors, etc. The snowball grew very quickly, so it all depends on what you want for your wedding theme! We personally LOVED the entire staff and they were super friendly and as helpful as they could have been - we just decided on a more unique style that didn't use their equipment and quickly realized that much of the cost in the venue was wasted and in many cases, doubly spent on vendors who were hired to create our wedding! Thanks so much to the staff and the beauty of the entire town of Port Gamble!

I could not be happier with Port Gamble weddings! From the beautiful location to the beyond helpful staff, my day was perfect thanks to this jewel of a venue. I rented both spaces, the church and the pavilion for my wedding as the forecast showed a chance of rain. The staff was incredibly encouraging and helped me set everything up at the Pavilion for the ceremony (yay for no rain!) on the lawn. My bridesmaids and I were able to get ready in the downstairs of the church where there was tons of space and great lighting for makeup! The staff helped coordinate everything, so I was able to sit back and be pampered! I was able to relax and enjoy my day as bride due to the incredibly talented and wonderful staff at port Gamble Weddings. Please do yourself a favor and look into this beautiful place and their incredible team. You will not be sorry!

This venue is absolutely beautiful. We used the Pavilion for both Wedding and Reception. Everyone at the venue made it a smooth process and met our every need. Highly recommend!!

My husband and I got married at the Port Gamble Wedding Pavilion in April and the venue was beautiful. The staff was very helpful and really made sure that everything went smoothly, they even help during rehearsal which was a huge help! Anyways, we loved Port Gamble and would definitely recommend it!

First Impression: Professional, attentive, kind, workable, relaxed, calming, and reliable. My husband and I had our wedding during Veterans Day weekend in 2014. During our original consultation with Eric Ayala at Port Gamble we considered the venue a year out. A week later something came up and we had to request the venues three months away. Eric was extremely workable and got us on the calendar without delay. They made sure we knew all local options for vendors and assisted in contacting them with us. Any questions we had they were prompt and precise in getting our information. During all of our planning and preparation Eric and Dionne made the experience relieving and easier than expected. When we asked for access to the venue with other vendors or requested time with either of them, they were always available during the weekend and always ready for our late arrivals if we missed the ferry, etc. Eric always welcomed us with a huge hello, welcoming smile, and hug. During the big day, Dionne tirelessly ran around between the St. Paul’s Church, Pavilion, and General Store to make sure our wedding party was being taken care of had all the access we needed. The set up was done exactly how we asked with their professional touch and adjustments. They handled every last minute decision with great ease and consistently made us feel relaxed. Eric was awesome with coordinating and managing the ceremony and reception and ensured all of the guests had the time of their life. During clean up Eric was extremely nice and took care of everything. The view of the Pavilion is perfect for wedding events and the scenic background adds the extra shock and awe. The church is unique and quaint and gives a very intimate moment to your big day. (Make sure you ask to ring the bell when you get married!) Port Gamble Weddings is worth every penny and Eric and Dionne are a must have to share the experience with. Due to Eric and Dionne, our wedding ended up being one of the greatest I and our guests have ever seen. Definitely consider this professional for your special day, business conferences, or other large events.

The employees at Port Gamble are some of the nicest and most helpful people you will find anywhere! Big shout out to Dionne and Julie for being so helpful and making our special day unforgettable. We chose to book during the off season to help with costs since weddings can be so expensive. You will not find any other venue that can offer 2 amazing locations for such a great price. The architecture of St. Paul's Church is beyond gorgeous. If you are looking for the classic little church with vintage charm, you will not be disappointed with Port Gamble. The Hood Canal Vista Pavilion is the perfect space to have a reception too! It overlooks the water and your guests can take a walk through downtown Port Gamble to really soak in the history and charm that this little town has to offer. We have approx 110 guests at our wedding and this was the perfect amount for both locations. I would highly recommend Port Gamble to any couple who is getting married. You will be sooooo happy with this location!

This is the perfect Puget Sound wedding venue. It took us awhile to discover it because we’d never been to the adorable town of Port Gamble before, but when we saw it we knew it was the one. We chose this venue because everything about it was perfect: the location, price, charm, beauty and excellent customer service from the Port Gamble event staff. The location is very convenient to Seattle, despite the need for a ferry – only a fifteen minute drive from the Kingston ferry terminal. Bainbridge is also easy. The church was absolutely gorgeous in its renovated condition with a water view from the steps. A beautiful backdrop for photos. It conveniently has a piano and the staff set up a bridal changing area downstairs. We were also able to use the other changing rooms for the groom (near the General Store) free of charge. In the summer, you could have your reception on the patio adjacent to the church (or use the church basement). We had our reception a couple blocks away at the pavilion. Guests can walk through the adorable town with restored old homes/shops and white picket fences if the weather is nice – tons of great photo backdrops. There is convenient parking at both the church and pavilion. The beautiful pavilion is filled with windows and the view of the water is second to none. There are also gardens and a patio around the pavilion which can be used if the weather is nice. Throughout the wedding planning process, the Port Gamble staff promptly returned phone calls and emails, eliminating lots of potential stress. They went above and beyond with helping set up the reception. The rehearsal went smoothly thanks to their expertise. Staff were also on-site at the ceremony, giving cues and helping things stay on schedule. I cannot emphasize enough how much potential stress this eliminated. You won’t find a venue that offers so much for such a reasonable price anywhere else in the Puget Sound area. The off-season prices are especially competitive but book as soon as possible to get your preferred date. Thank you Port Gamble staff for making our big day so special and low-stress!

As any bride would be, I was nervous about my day. But through the whole process Julie and Dionne were always available to answer questions. The day of my wedding Eric, called me to make sure I knew it might rain and change the set up option, and then changed it back with a smile when I changed my mind. Dionne and Shannon were there to make sure the ceremony went smoothly, but they faded into the background once everything was underway. The whole team was so great to work with, and my day was absolutely perfect. The pavilion is beautiful, and the vendors are great. I would definitely recommend the pavilion as a wedding venue.

We had a fantastic time working with the staff at Port Gamble. Our wedding took place at the Pavilion and was all that we had hoped for and so much more! If you're looking for a beautiful waterfront location with well maintained grounds/gardens, charming surrounding and friendly staff who are prompt to reply - then this is your spot!

The minute we drove through Port Gamble we knew we had to get married in the picture perfect white chapel. Deciding on Port Gamble as our venue location was the first choice we made, and one of the best. From day one, Dionne, Julie and all of the Port Gamble staff were absolutely amazing...answering all our questions, accommodating all our requests and treating our day as if it were their own. We used both the chapel and the Pavilion for our wedding and were completely satisfied with both locations. The chapel provides a perfectly quaint setting for an intimate ceremony and has wonderful acoustics that make live music sound incredible, and the Pavilion has endless possibilities for any reception. We highly recommend Port Gamble to anyone looking for a beautiful, affordable and all around fantastic wedding venue!!!!

Not only are the venues beautiful but the staff is fantastic. We had a large wedding and I had no idea what I was doing but the staff made it all so easy. The church and pavilion were so beautiful. We didn't need a lot of decore to spruce things up. I was thrilled with our choice in venues.

The Staff was over the top helpful, the site included tables, chairs, bridal room, as well as lots of other extras. Rental equipment was so easy all details done at one place

What makes Port Gamble a particularly amazing venue is that they were willing to work with us when we had to push back the wedding date. Everthing was completly tranferable with no extra cost. I couldn't have been more pleased with Port Gamble Weddings. They helped us with everything including layout, rental setup/take down and recomendations that work with well with our particular venue.

I can not say enough about Kelly and the whole Port Gamble team! They were incredible every step of the way. We were married at the church and used the pavilion for the reception. We had a larger than expected guest count, which made things extremely cozy in the pavilion but PG was amazing about helping us accommodate the high count. All I've heard from every guest is how beautiful the venue was and how they loved the ceremony and reception, every aspect of it. I would highly recommend this venue!,

The first time I drove through Port Gamble, I knew this is where I wanted to be married someday...well that was eight years ago and finally, my wish came true. We chose to be married in the church and have a small reception (about 70 people) in the tent next door. For us, there was no need to pay the big bucks for the Pavillion down the road. The staff was fantastic! I never heard from Julie much, but her staff (Pete, Erin & others) were incredible from start to finish. We never had to worry about 'hidden fees' and they were ever so helpful to answer any questions we had. Yes, the price seemed a bit steep for a Sunday afternoon, but it was worth it in my mind. If you have no issue following contracts (which are very straightforward), then you will have no problem. If you start adding extras, then yes, you will be expected to pay for them. They have great recommendations for caterers (we used Gallucci's out of Tacoma and they were fantastic!), rentals, lodging, and many others. If you are looking for a truly picturesque atmosphere that people will be talking about for a long time to come, Port Gamble is the place to be.

We said our vows overlooking the water at the pavilion and it was gorgeous! I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful place!

The price for the chapel and patio was a little over our budget, so I was worried when we booked the venue. The service that the staff provided leading up to the wedding made up for the high price. They were available via phone and email almost 24/7, which was very helpful, since I was planning the wedding from across the state.

Port Gamble is a beautiful location for a wedding and I couldn't be more pleased with the size and look of the buildings. That said, I wouldn't hire them again. The service was terrible. I was constantly having to correct contracts, pester them with questions they didn't answer accurately, and even by the day of the wedding they set up tables incorrectly and hadn't done everything they said they would. If you care about work being detailed, don't hire Port Gamble.

When you are warned against hidden fees, and you are the type of person who asks and does not push, assuming that the vender is truthful and honest, you need to choose a different venue! We asked them about hidden fees on several occasions, and in the end, the $3000 venue cost us over $4000 in fees and "additional, miscellaneous costs". Additionally, the Wedding Coordinator, Julie McAfee is constantly "on vacation" when you need her, most, and dealing with her assistant, Erin, just gets you riled up because of her lack of competence, her unwillingness to be helpful and her cold, unprofessionalism. If you have no other options, go with this space, because the location is beautiful (there's no doubt!), but the service, or lack of, makes it one that you should stay away from if you have a Plan B, a Plan C, or even a Plan M to choose from.

Everything about Port Gamble is charming. It's a historic town, founded in 1853, with a chapel and a reception hall overlooking the Hood Canal. We were married at St. Paul's Church and held our reception at the Hood Canal Vista Pavilion (which is just 3 blocks away). The steepled church feels like it came out of a fairy tale. It was the perfect size for my guest list (about 130). I'll never forget turning the corner into the sanctuary and seeing everyone I love there to support me. I love that the venue was intimate enough that I can say that. The Hood Canal Vista Pavilion is a stunning reception hall built in 2009 in the historic 1850's style. It fits the town so well you would swear it had been there all along. When we came in for set up all of the tables and chairs (which were included in the rental price) were in their places - which meant that our set up was faster and easier. After the formalities we opened the french doors and our guests really enjoyed wandering the lawn and taking in the view. I was so grateful for all of the help I recieved from the staff here. Beforehand, the wedding coordinator worked directly with my vendors to make sure that the timing for pictures and set up went without a hitch. The day of coordinators were both available by cell phone for the duration of my event. They met us at the venues when we arrived to make sure everything was going smoothly and to find out if we needed anything. They helped prompt my wedding party down the aisle for the ceremony. These girls went above and beyond their call of duty by working closely with my vendors to pull off my perfect wedding day. One of my favorite things about getting married here is the small town feel. We got to take advantage of the whole town for photo ops with my photographer. We took pictures overlooking the water, by the water towers, in front of the old fire hall, by the General Store, with traffic stopped as we crossed the two land highway. These are pictures you can't get anywhere else. The list of caterers Port Gamble works with were wonderful to work with. We ended up going with Le Garmache and was very happy with that decision. I would recommend getting married in Port Gamble to any bride!