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Price range: $18,250 - $21,850 Price range: $18,250 - $21,850
Couples usually spend $20,050 Couples usually spend $20,050
Reception
$3,000 starting price
Reception
$2,500 starting price
These prices are available for September. These prices are available for the months of October through August.

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Quality catering
Guests comfort
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About

Seattle Aquarium is a unique wedding venue located in Seattle, Washington. Their mission is “inspiring conservation of our marine environment.” They're situated in Seattle’s vibrant and historic waterfront district, and they offer multiple indoor and outdoor settings for your big day. Seattle Aquarium promises you and your guests an unforgettable event with views of Elliott Bay, the Olympic Mountains and the Puget Sound in the background.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples can accommodate up to 300 guests at this coastal venue. You can say your “i do's” outdoors on their pier with panoramic views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains as your backdrop. Or, you can exchange your vows in front of their Windows on Washington Waters. Warm wood beams will soar overhead as the beauty of the Puget Sound surrounds you. For your reception, you can dance the night away in their Puget Sound Hall. They offer uplighting options to flood this spacious room in the color of your choice. Hundreds of fish will surround you and your guests as you enjoy your festivities.

Services Offered
This full-service venue offers multiple wedding packages to choose from. Each package includes a one-year membership to the aquarium for the happy couple. They offer unique entertainment, including a sea otter feeding, that is sure to delight guests young and old. Their experienced staff will help you select any event rentals you wish to have, as well as your menu selections. There’s plenty of parking for your guests, including a valet and shuttle service. Additional services include:

  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Glassware
  • Flatware
  • Barware
  • Linens
  • Lighting and sound
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Sea glass table decor

Cuisine
Couples will receive three hours of hosted house wine, beer and soft drinks, along with butler-passed hors d'oeuvres with their wedding package. You can choose between a plated meal with a starter or a buffet. Complimentary cake cutting is included, as well as coffee and hot tea service. Sample entrees include:

  • Herb Roasted Chicken Breast
  • Soy Glazed Short-Ribs
  • Roasted Potato Vegetable Tower
  • Moroccan Spiced Halibut
  • Grilled Beef Tenderloin
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar

Describe your venue:

Museum
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Rentals

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

September
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4.6 out of 5 rating
22 Reviews
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81% Recommended by couples
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Amanda K. Sent on 07/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience

The aquarium made for a gorgeous and fun venue- our guests couldn't stop raving about it! Philadelphia was extremely helpful and responsive through the entire process. Now I just want people I know to get married there so I can experience it as a guest!
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Garett Sent on 11/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Venue Experience

WOW! We can’t say enough about the Seattle Aquarium for a wedding or special event venue! We had our wedding there this past June 2022 and from start to finish the entire process and experience was flawless. Chelsea and Philadelphia our wedding coordinators with the Seattle Aquarium team were a pleasure to work with and went above and beyond to make our dream a reality. It was so easy and fun to collaborate with them and The Seattle Aquarium venue offers it all. They have in-house catering, all the seating and linens, lighting, music plug ins and multimedia screens and endless possibilities to use the aquarium venue space. We had our ceremony right on the beautiful waterfront back pier, cocktail hour in the touch tank area and our dinner reception in the main hall with the enormous fish tank behind our wedding party main table. The dinner food was absolutely fantastic with amazing presentation. We truly can’t recommend the Seattle Aquarium enough for any special event or wedding!
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Madeline P. Sent on 10/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Experience at the Seattle Aquarium

My husband and I were married at the Seattle Aquarium on 9/25/2021. We had a fantastic experience and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this venue to anyone. From start to finish our experience with the venue was great. As a full service venue they took care of not only basic venue details but also all food and beverage except our dessert options. Due to COVID we worked with quite a few different people, Angie, Chelsea and Philadelphia but all were fantastic, responsive and up-to-date on what we needed. The planning process went great and all details were finalized multiple times and we were provided multiple options and advice for things like set-up, timeline and what not. The food tasting was great and the food was excellent both during the tasting and day of (lots of compliments on how good the food was especially the pass appetizers).
Day of things went perfectly. We had a coordinator who worked with Philadelphia to help things run smoothly. The catering staff was great and efficient and the venue worked out, and looked, fantastic. The otter feeding and happy hour were highlights.

All in all we had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend this venue to other couples!
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