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The Centralia Square Grand Ballroom and Hotel is a historic vintage wedding venue located in Centralia, Washington. It features a lavish ballroom with high ceilings and an outdoor terrace overlooking beautiful George Washington Park. We are conveniently located off I-5, halfway between Seattle and Portland.

Facilities and Capacity

Our venue can host up to 275 guests for a couple’s wedding. The recently renovated Grand Ballroom has beautifully restored ceilings that sit two stories high and original hardwood floors. The lighting is provided by classy pendant lights, uplighting on the walls, and overhead skylights featuring gorgeous opalescent glass. The ballroom also has a full stage and orchestra balcony. The Parkview Terrace is the perfect location for a cocktail reception or ceremony. George Washington Park below is a popular portrait destination for couples on their wedding day. The West Banquet Hall features the same polished appearance as the Grand Ballroom with a smaller setting. It features a built-in bar and large windows that can be shaded with drapery. The Vintage Fireside Lounge, connected to the banquet hall, has richly painted walls, a fireplace, and tufted furnishings.

Services Offered

Not only can couples host their ceremony and reception at our venue, they can also use our spaces for bridal showers, rehearsals and engagement parties. We are happy to provide event items such as tables and chairs for free and couples are more than welcome to provide their own vendors including catering and bartending. Options are available to rent items such as linens, chair covers and DJ equipment. Onsite overnight accommodations mean that couples and guests don’t have to drive to find a place to rest following the festivities.

Accommodations

Couples can rent our hotel’s eight vintage suites for their wedding night. Each suite sleeps up to four overnight guests. These traditional spaces all feature private bathrooms, where guests may find clawfoot bathtubs or marble showers. There are also five two-person rooms at the hotel.

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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?

$2,400

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

$1,800

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

Yes

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

$2,400

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

$1,800

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Parking
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

3

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Reviews of Centralia Square Grand Ballroom and Hotel

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Taylor Sent on 12/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

I love this place!

Our wedding at the Centralia Grand Ballroom and Hotel was absolutely fantastic. The venue is so beautiful and Neil and Jodi were great hosts. Its also really nice having the option to rent rooms right at your venue. It made setting up and getting ready so much less stressful and was a lot of fun! The value for your money is amazing. We had such a wonderful weekend and will never forget our time there. Can't wait until we can go back and stay at the hotel again. We highly recommend!
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Monikque Sent on 01/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond excellent

I really love this venue a lot, Neil is so professional and friendly so is his wife. The tour was amazing and I’m so glad this is my
Venue .
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Sapphire Sent on 12/30/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Centralia square ballroom

This place is extremely beautiful. The customer service was outstanding. I am excited to be working with them!
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Courtney Sent on 07/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The Grand Ballroom is gorgeous and Neil, Jodi, Heather, and Eric were so easy to work with. We were amazed at how beautifully everything came together. The icing on the cake was having the hotel in the same space. We can’t say enough wonderful things about this venue.
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Stacy Sent on 11/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Neil and Jodi own two amazing locations: Centralia Grand Hotel and Ballroom and Aerie Ballroom. The locations are a block away from each and we utilized both for our wedding.

After an extensive hunt of wedding venues, none of which we loved, we took the drive to Centralia to tour the hotel and the Aerie. Neil met us at the front desk and showed us around the hotel first. His friendliness and professionalism shined through immediately. He is so warm and inviting. The hotel is ridiculously beautiful and Neil gave us a history of the building and all the charm and love that has gone into keeping it in impeccable condition.

We then walked down the street to the Aerie. The second we walked in, we knew this was our venue. Neil and Jodi have done an incredible job of maintaining the almost 100-year-old building. We paid our deposit and signed our contract that day.

We blocked out almost all the rooms at Centralia Grand Hotel for ourselves, our parents, and our bridal parties. Upon checking in, we were greeted with complimentary champagne. Every staff member we encountered were welcoming and attentive. The rooms are comfortable and have an amazing old-school charm that you must experience.

We had our rehearsal dinner, as well as our wedding ceremony and reception at The Aerie. Our entire weekend was perfect thanks to Neil and Jodi, their team, and the stunning buildings in which we had the privilege of utilizing for our wedding.

Upon checking out, the front desk had gathered some items that were left at the Aerie after our wedding and ensured that we got them back. They also gave us a complimentary bottle of wine as their congratulations. Additionally, a few weeks after our wedding, we received a package in the mail with other items that had been found after our stay.

We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding weekend! We plan on staying there in the future and we recommend them for any event.
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Debra Sent on 06/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We fell in love with the Centralia Square Grand Ballroom the minute we saw it. It is absolutely beautiful and definitely grand. We did not hesitate to reserve it for our wedding and reception as we knew It would be perfect for our ceremony. We rented the Grand Ballroom along with the downstairs Lounge and adjoining rooms for our rehearsal, wedding and reception. All of our guests raved about how nice it was! Neil and Jodi were so nice and made the whole process very easy and enjoyable. There were no rules that forced us to use any particular vendor for our event. In fact, we could have catered it ourselves if that's what we wanted to do. We actually hired all of our vendors from outside sources and coordinated the wedding and reception with no issues. The price for the venue was very reasonable which was a real surprise based on the fact that the Ballroom was much nicer than the other venues that we looked at for twice the price! The rental price also included all of the tables and chairs that we needed for the ceremony and reception, so that was an additional savings. Overall, we were very pleased with the whole experience and would definitely recommend the Centralia Square Grand Ballroom to anyone needing a beautiful venue.
Jessie
Jessie Sent on 06/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Such a great experience! I would recommend this venue to ANYONE!!!!
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Kailynn Sent on 03/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Neil and Jodi are simply amazing! Our original venue ended up canceling on us 6 months out and luckily they had the date available! These two made the whole wedding process easy! We rented all the equipment we needed from them and set everything up the morning of the wedding. They were very hospitable and accommodating to us and all of our guests. The entire building has been beautifully renovated and they take pride in that fact. We simply cannot say enough good things about this place. If you are wanting a grand wedding for less than the price of one, book the Ballroom!!!! Thank you so much Neil and Jodi!!!! You made our special day very memorable!!!! Huzzah!!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 12/18/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Neil and Jodie are amazing !
They run a family business and have a couple different properties ( all would be amazing for weddings) they are really bringing a breath of fresh air to Centralia Washington! They were both very accommodating and responsive to all our questions and requests, some of their staff even checked on us while we were preparing to make sure that they couldn't help out in any way! The rooms we stayed in were super cute and very comfortable, the ballroom was absolutely gorgeous and required very little decoration to make it exactly what i was looking for! the whole place has an old world feel and a charm that just cant be beat! We had an incredible time and we are so excited that we chose this venue for our wedding!
Thank you to you both for making this such a truly amazing experience for us!
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Vanessa Sent on 08/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We did our reception here. Beautiful building. The owners are very nice people and were flexible with us in planning our decorating time around our rehearsal dinner. They allowed me to view the area multiple times before and after we signed the contract so I could show friends and plan out the reception. I wanted a beautiful place to have it and this was hands down our top pick. It's historical too which was a plus for me and my husband. Tables and chairs were included and you can rent other items as well although we chose to bring in our own stuff. There aren't any hidden fees either like other venues--so you're not going to be charged extra for bring your own supplies or choosing your own baker, etc. We actually even got a discount bc we were an alcohol-free wedding. Our wedding was just under 2 weeks before Christmas and they had a large tree in the foyer which we had really hoped for. It added the perfect touch. We couldn't have been happier with our choice. If you pick this venue you will LOVE it.
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Awards

16
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
The Aerie Ballroom The Aerie Ballroom Banquet Halls

This is a gorgeously renovated facility with which we are excited to offer package deals for event space as well as hotel rooms. We are located just a half block from each other in historic downtown Centralia making for easy access to Centralia Square's ample parking lot and hotel rooms for Aerie guests.

Preferred Vendors
The Aerie Ballroom
4.9 out of 5 rating , 27 reviews
· Banquet Halls

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Centralia Square Grand Ballroom and Hotel frequently asked questions

Centralia Square Grand Ballroom and Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Centralia Square Grand Ballroom and Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
Centralia Square Grand Ballroom and Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Centralia Square Grand Ballroom and Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Centralia Square Grand Ballroom and Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Centralia Square Grand Ballroom and Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Centralia Square Grand Ballroom and Hotel is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in flexibility.
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