4.8
Verified reviews from real couples
Amazing South Sound Venue Overlooking the Water
Holds ceremonies and receptions
What a beautiful view! The staff at this venue were so attentive and helpful, ample space for our 150 people guest list, it was great that they had the tables and chairs on site and did I mention the view! Highly recommended venue.
Shalene K.
5.0
ESB was a great location for our wedding. The view is incredible. I love that they set up the venue with the tables and chairs for you the night before. It takes one less step off your hands. The venue was super helpful and accommodating and very responsive. Keep in mind when booking, you have to go through their own alcohol vendor and you have to provide your own dance floor.
Daryl P.
5.0
The Environmental Services Building is a wedding venue situated in University Place, WA. This property offers a stunning setting for weddings and special events within the unmatched beauty of Pierce County's Chambers Creek Regional Park.
The Environmental Services Building boasts a versatile event space, including a spacious meeting room, a catering kitchen, and a welcoming lobby designed to accommodate various event needs. With a capacity of up to 200 guests, it is as suited to hosting grand celebrations as to more intimate affairs of your nearest and dearest. The property's highlight is its outdoor courtyard, featuring a covered patio and a beautifully manicured lawn that overlooks breathtaking views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.
The Environmental Services Building is perfect for ceremonies, receptions, and other special occasions. Its picturesque setting ensures an unforgettable celebration you and your loved ones will cherish forever. Contact their dedicated team today to begin planning an event you will never forget.
15+ years in business
Speaks English
Small team (2-10 members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Beach
Waterfront
Park
Venue Service Offerings
Rentals & Equipment
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4.8
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Shalene K
5.0
7/28/2026
What a beautiful view! The staff at this venue were so attentive and helpful, ample space for our 150 people guest list, it was great that they had the tables and chairs on site an...
d did I mention the view! Highly recommended venue.
Daryl P
5.0
9/30/2024
ESB was a great location for our wedding. The view is incredible. I love that they set up the venue with the tables and chairs for you the night before. It takes one less step off ...
your hands. The venue was super helpful and accommodating and very responsive. Keep in mind when booking, you have to go through their own alcohol vendor and you have to provide your own dance floor.
Any questions?
Kelsey M
5.0
8/13/2024
The ESB was the perfect place for our wedding. The view is spectacular, the staff was helpful from start to finish, and the space is open and accommodating for all guests. The clas...
sroom we used for the bride and bridesmaids to get ready was spacious and well lit. There were enough outlets for everyone and plenty of tables and mirrors. The only complaint we had was that there was practically no space for the groom and groomsmen to get ready. They all got ready at our house and then arrived for pictures. Most hotels and places to stay will be about 15-25 minutes away, however, this wasn’t an issue for us. Also, you have to use their bar services, but you can bring your own wine for a $10 corkage fee. We found the premium bar to be worth it, though! Our bartender was great and guests had a good time. You won’t find a better venue (especially at the price for the entire day) than the ESB!!
Janice N
4.0
4/21/2018
Great people, great facility ! Used onsite silverware, plates. Office and on site personnel accommodating and helpful! Chamber bay grill caterers - very good/excellent! Totally...
indoor wedding and reception for 80- lots of extra room for more guests...16x16dance floor tiny in room...venue sound system worked great for music.
Only drawback - no dimmer on lights - so bright or darker...
Sophia A
5.0
10/18/2017
The staff was 110% into making sure my wedding day was perfect. Anything I needed they got right away. They were professional and kind the whole time. The venue was clean and ready...
to go! Would highly recommend this as a wedding venue, my wedding day was perfect and the view was absolutely beautiful!
Breanna E
5.0
12/19/2016
I got married at this venue on December 3, 2016. Most people get married at this venue during the summer but I would recommend this place for a winter wedding as well! We use half ...
the room for the ceremony and quickly transformed both sides into an amazing space for our ceremony. The venue for a simple, beautiful look that can be decorated with just a few things to give it any theme you could imagine! We had a more rustic wedding but just by decorating the tables and entry area we had the perfect place! All of the staff from the venue, and Chambers Bay were amazing to work with. This price is amazing for what you are getting and I would highly recommend this venue to anyone and everyone!
Kelsey A
5.0
10/15/2016
The view and venue were essential to making this our perfect day! Such a helpful staff and having AC on the hottest day of the year was a life saver! PLUS! It totally was budget fr...
iendly! Thank you for an amazing experience!
Andrew S
5.0
9/10/2016
Amazing venue with great views. Very helpful staff, and refunded our deposit very fast. All our friends and family were amazed with the location, and at such a good price compared ...
to nearby venues!
Bethany N
5.0
8/17/2016
We had our daughter's wedding reception at the Environmental Services Building (ESB) overlooking the Puget Sound. We were able to come early in the morning with a helper crew to s...
et up and there was plenty of parking for guests. Since it was a beautiful sunny (but not too hot) day on July 31st, 2016, we had planned for dining inside as well as outside, and our DJ and the Cash Bar attendant were outside under the covered courtyard where we had dancing later. The DJ could easily move inside and out utilizing the sliding glass door which remained open to the lovely view. Guests could mingle, go into the lobby for food, restrooms, and in the dining area as well as outside. There was plenty of room for the bridal party to get dressed in "ladies" and "gentlemen" rooms off of the lobby, prior to heading to the church for the wedding and then back again for the reception. Everything went smoothly and we were so happy to have the event there. It was beautiful, the guests loved it, our daughter loved it, our son-in-law loved it, and we will definitely recommend the ESB!
Becky & Jim Nylander ;)
Lori H
5.0
7/21/2016
We had the absolutely best experience having our daughter's wedding and reception at the ESB. The venue was picture perfect. The staff was so nice and helpful. They were completely...
responsive and present on the day of the actual event. Thank you for making my girl's wedding truly the best day ever!
Shalea W
4.0
7/15/2016
Thanks to all of the staff at the ESB for helping us have a wonderful wedding! Everyone was very friendly and eager to help out with all of our last minute changes. Andrea was my m...
ain point of contact and she was alwaya available via email or phone. The venue requires that you use Chambera Bay bartending service. If you're wanting a specific beer/wine/spirit I suggest you try to get a full list of their offerings.
Katie C
5.0
6/26/2016
Our wedding was beautiful and fun and it was awesome to work with the staff of the Environmental Services Building! They were so helpful and the place was amazing!
Kara V
5.0
9/24/2014
We couldn't of picked a better venue! This venue with its amazing views of the Puget Sound showed our guests why we love living in the Pacific Northwest. The staff was also very ac...
commodating and took care of any questions we had. The venue has everything you possibly need to make for a perfect day. Perfect for a small party wedding as well as large groups!
Vanessa S
5.0
7/15/2012
The staff there were friendly and helpful. They made everything easy. The facility was beautiful with a great view. Super convienent and AV system. Did not have to haul things arou...
nd. Everything was as promised. Also, they refunded our damage deposit super quick, no waiting!
shelby r
5.0
9/08/2011
I just got married at the ESB on August 28th and it was beautiful. The scenery is gorgeous and is the perfect romantic setting for any dream wedding day. All of my guests commented...
on how beautiful it was and said, "how did you find this place?" It was wonderful to have all of my friends and family enjoy the beautiful puget sound and breath taking sunset on my special day. I feel as though I picked the perfect place for my wedding and would recomend the ESB to anyone i know. Unforgetable experience! :)
Aimee N
5.0
9/06/2011
The environmental service building in University Place has amazing views and we were lucky enough to have a beauitful sunset the night of our August wedding. The price is just righ...
t and staff are more than willing to help with any additional details.
Stefanie S
4.0
10/06/2010
The venue was beautiful and so special to my husband and I. The day of things went about as well as can be expected with only a few hang ups - otherwise they were so accomodating a...
nd helpful! Loved this venue!
Marissa S
5.0
10/04/2010
We rented the ESB for our wedding mainly because it was the least expensive option we could find in the area that still had a decent overall appearance. We were able to fit 140 gu...
est comfortably, with a large dance floor, and cake table into the great hall. The grounds are beautiful, so it's perfect for an outdoor wedding. We had our chairs facing the water, the grass was perfectly cared for, and the water feature was fun for the kids. The employees are very helpful and their preferred vendor list came in very handy.
erin P
5.0
6/02/2010
I had my May 23rd, Memorial Day wedding at the Pierce County ESB. It was a wonderful, no nonsense type of venue. They had a variety of supplies provided with your rental and were v...
ery helpful in answering questions.
The price was great as was the view! The view was spectacular and we somehow got a perfect day. What a beautiful background we had for all of our wedding photos. I would recommend this spot to anyone!
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