Port Gamble Weddings

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!

ed 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!

ays, we loved Port Gamble and would definitely recommend it!

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.

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!

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!

nd 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.

s, charming surrounding and friendly staff who are prompt to reply - then this is your spot!

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!!!!

things up. I was thrilled with our choice in venues.

Weddings. They helped us with everything including layout, rental setup/take down and recomendations that work with well with our particular venue.

remely 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!,

e) 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.

24/7, which was very helpful, since I was planning the wedding from across the state.

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.

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.

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!