Ray’s hosts weddings year round in its private Northwest Room right next to the Boathouse and Cafe. Views off the deck overlook Shilshole Bay, and there’s an indoor space just in case the weather turns. Ray’s culinary team offers full bar and dining menus with seafood, meat, and vegetarian options. The Northwest Room also has a dance floor, built in sound system and screen. Find out more at Ray’s official wedding page.

For nuptials with an unmatched view of the Seattle skyline, head to Salty’s on Alki Beach. Choose from three private dining rooms, all with patios or decks, or combine all three for the Grand Skyline Ballroom experience, which accommodates up to 300 guests. Some examples from the banquet menu are New York Strip, Steelhead, lobster tail, risotto, and kids options.

Close to Pike Place Market, this waterfront hotel is home to the award-winning Six Seven Restaurant, and it also has seven private venues available for weddings and other events. One of the perks of a wedding package is discounted hotel rates for up to nine rooms. The team behind Six Seven provides the food, known for exceptional steak, seafood, sliders, and a post-wedding brunch.  

Downtown’s Hotel 1000 has some luxurious amenities like a spa, the All Water Seafood & Oyster Bar, and two venues perfect for weddings. The greenhouse has glass walls and ceiling, which opens to the night sky during summer. Wedding menu highlights include seasonal vegetables, fresh oysters, and serrano ham wrapped scallops in addition to other steak and seafood staples.

Just between South Lake Union and Eastlake, Dockside at Dukes has waterfront views of Lake Union, with indoor and outdoor areas that can accommodate up to 325 wedding guests. Duke’s Seafood is a Seattle favorite for sustainable seafood, with seven locations in the area. For weddings, some popular Duke’s items are crab cakes, pan seared salmon and red wine braised short ribs.

An intimate gem tucked in the Georgetown neighborhood, The Courson Building has a garden, patio space, and main dining area. Thursdays through Sundays The Courson Building serves prix fixe and a la carte offerings crafted with seasonal ingredients (ricotta dumplings with morels, English peas, and ramps were a recent item) by reservation. With its thoughtfully crafted menus and attention to detail, this venue has a unique enchantment that’s not to be overlooked.