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Imperia Lake Union

From 50 to 180 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
M Cabe
Alisa
Laura
Sarah-Gabrielle
Kathy

Recommended by 98% of couples

About this venue

Imperia Lake Union is a historic wedding venue situated in Seattle, Washington. Originally built in 1927, this elegant reception hall has been operating as a wedding venue for over 20 years. It features a 1920's-inspired, art-deco aesthetic that harps back to the Gatsby era. Here, amidst stunning views of Lake Union, you can celebrate your love story in sophisticated style.

Facilities and Capacity

Imperia Lake Union is home to a 6,000-square-feet event space that was made for decadent occasions. The space is characterized by 10-foot chandeliers, a copper ceiling, and a spacious dance floor for all your entertainment needs. You can host every stage of your romantic journey here, from engagement drinks and showers to rehearsal dinners and receptions. Ceremonies are held indoors or outside in Fairview Park nearby, depending on your preferences and the weather conditions. Guests can enjoy a vibrant cocktail hour in the lounges or outside while you explore the grounds and characterful building for photo ops with your love.

Services Offered

The dedicated staff at Imperia Lake Union helps couples to achieve their wedding vision. They offer a range of event packages to make the planning process seamless and stress-free. You can choose from all-inclusive packages or á-la-carte options to suit your needs and preferences. A snapshot of services and items available at this venue include:

  • Floral design
  • Gourmet catering menus
  • Tables and chairs
  • Linens
  • Glassware and flatware

Cuisine

Lead chef Ian Hoyt designs gourmet menus inspired by Pacific Rim and Northwest cuisine. Together with a talented culinary team, he tailors his delicious dishes to match each couple's theme and tastes. You can avail of exclusive in-house beverage services, with everything from champagne toasts and signature cocktails to fine wine and beer available.

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Features

LGBTQ+-owned

Veteran-owned

Woman-owned

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 6 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Olivia & Matt's wedding
Olivia & Matt
68 photos
Mary & Jacob's wedding
Mary & Jacob
14 photos
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FAQ

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?

$1,700

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

$1,275

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

No

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$41

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Waterfront

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?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November

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Reviews of Imperia Lake Union

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Imperia Lake Union is a stunning art-deco venue with beautiful lighting and classic decor. Their in-house team provides seamless planning, florals, catering, and bar service, and guests rave about the delicious food and efficient bartenders. Couples praise the professional, communicative staff and the lively, dance-friendly atmosphere.

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Imperia Lake Union is a stunning art-deco venue with beautiful lighting and classic decor. Their in-house team provides seamless planning, florals, catering, and bar service, and guests rave about the delicious food and efficient bartenders. Couples praise the professional, communicative staff and the lively, dance-friendly atmosphere.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 139 reviews
Google
4.8/5 239 reviews
M Cabe
M Cabe Sent on 04/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

I am BLOWN away at Imperia! We had our reception party here and planning was amazing. We worked with JJ with most of our scheduling and it was seamless. There were a bunch of individual touches we had in our wedding that JJ was supportive of, and excited for, and even months later, still get compliments on our wedding. A huge factor for those compliments are to Imperia, for being so professional, accommodating, having amazing decor, floor plan, catering AMAZING food, and great bartenders.

We had customs drinks, they helped us with choosing where to setup our ice sculpture, overall floor layout planning, setup an AMAZING tasting menu, setup a seafood display that EVERYONE LOVED, setup the most amazing large charcuterie table, and worked well with all our vendors. Couldn’t haven’t done it without them!

Photos by: worksbysarahjane.com
L
Lia Sent on 02/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Wonderful Imperia

We had our wedding at Imperia, and it was absolutely perfect. The venue is stunning, elegant, timeless, and beautifully maintained. From the moment we walked in, we knew it was a special place. I’m still thinking about how soft and warm the lighting was (photographed beautifully!).

The food was truly delicious, not just “wedding good” but genuinely excellent. Everything was beautifully presented and tasted amazing.

We booked day-of coordination, which was one of the best decisions we made. Lisa had the entire day running smoothly and seamlessly. Because of her calm presence, organization, and attention to detail, I was completely relaxed and able to focus entirely on my new husband and celebrating with our families and friends. I didn’t have to worry about a single thing.

My mom was very involved in helping us plan, and I especially appreciated that Lisa asked me first before coordinating directly with her. I absolutely wanted her to, but that level of thoughtfulness and respect meant so much to me.

Lisa and the entire Imperia staff were amazing. If we had to do it all again, we would choose Imperia again in a heartbeat!
Alisa
Alisa Sent on 01/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Winter Wedding

We are so glad to have chosen Imperia for our January wedding! The venue is beautiful and is perfect for an evening wedding. Lisa helped us plan and coordinate our day, and everything went so smoothly. Going into it, I had heard all these stories about the couple not getting to enjoy their day because of all the details, but they took care of everything and I had a blast. The venue is already gorgeous, so that helps with any decorating needs, the florals were included in my package plan (my florals were beautiful and exactly what I wanted!), and the food was amazing. My guests were raving about the food for days after the event. When we started planning, my husband and I didn't have a lot of direction on where to start or what exactly we wanted. Lisa and the Imperia staff really walked us through the process and helped us navigate this convoluted process. Having the catering and florals through Imperia also helped us greatly because it cut down on some of the major decisions we had to make for vendors. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding in Seattle! I'm so glad to have found it during my search.
M
Max Sent on 08/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Imperia Lake Union gave us the best night of our lives!!

We chose to have our wedding at Imperia and could not be more happy with how it turned out. The venue is beautiful and the staff were absolutely amazing to work with. If you are looking for a place to have a fun party that goes late, this place is where you should book! We have been told by multiple people from our wedding that this was the best wedding they have been too and one of the coolest venues they have ever seen. If you are tossing up whether to go with Imperia or somewhere else, your money will be best spent with the folks from Imperia!
P
Paula Sent on 07/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous wedding day with Imperia Lake Union

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Imperia Lake Union. The venue is lovely and the staff are top notch. They were helpful, responsive, professional and so easy to work with. From our first meeting to the big day, they met our every need and made it all look easy. The wedding day was smooth and wonderful and so fun. We can’t recommend them highly enough.
Laura
Laura Sent on 11/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Venue

My husband and I got married here early November. It was the most perfect day. In the months and weeks leading up to the event, JJ and Tasia answered all of our questions. They guided us through all of the steps, and made the daunting process of planning a wedding so simple. They are experts in what they do and made us feel so comfortable. On the day of the wedding JJ brought her calm professional attitude and made me feel at ease with all the moving pieces. As a bride and groom she always made sure we had a drink in our hands or food if we were hungry. Our flowers, put together by Nicole, were absolutely perfect. I gave her colors I liked and she created the most beautiful arrangements. I had no complaints. Every guest that we talked to commented on how the venue is beautiful, historic, one of a kind. They were wowed by the service and quality of the food. The bar tenders were incredible and fast. If you're looking for a place to have your wedding that has food, flowers, candles, bartenders, day of coordinators all in one place, look no further than Imperia Lake Union. You wont regret it.
Sarah-Gabrielle
Sarah-Gabrielle Sent on 10/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day Ever

Cannot thank the team at Imperia enough for making our day so special and perfect!!!!! The entire planning process was so easy thanks to their coordination, the food was DELICIOUS (and on our wedding day it was even better than the tasting!) and the in-house florals were stunning. And what a beautiful venue! Get married here!!!! (Photos by Into Dust Photography)
Kathy
Kathy Sent on 09/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Professional Wedding Location

The thing I would like to say about Imperia Lake Union is that it is a total wedding service. They take care of everything, from start to finish, including the wedding planning. The venue is also perfect for a wedding. We can not recommend them more highly.
Jamison
Jamison Sent on 08/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

5/5 Imperia Summer Wedding

We had an amazing experience with Imperia Lake Union and would get married here again and do everything 99% the same! We got married on 7/26/2024 outside in Fairview Park with the reception inside with about 140 guests. Between my wedding and my other 2 sisters, my family commented that this was by the far the best communication and coordination we received from all 3. We worked closely with Tasia and JJ and had amazing experiences with both - we would highly recommend using them for florals and day-of coordination (we got the highest package there) and then we outsourced our own photographer and DJ. The food and apps were delicious, drinks were awesome (they brought in Busch Light for us), and we were able to party until 1 am!
A
Amy Sent on 08/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded all Expectations

Imperia Lake Union was exceptional -- our wedding of 150 guests was beautiful and flawless, even better than we could have imagined. Their professionalism, organization and responsiveness was incredible, making the wedding planning process a joy. The Imperia Lake Union event directors walked us through the process every step of the way. The on-site food and beverage, florals, and decor, along with their list of vendors they love, made choices so easy and fun. Almost every guest commented on the beauty of the evening, many saying it was the best wedding they'd ever attended. We would love to use Imperia in the future -- we highly, highly recommend it. Huge thanks to Tasia, JJ, Nicole, and the rest of the amazing team. We will be forever grateful. The evening was pure magic.
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Team

Tasia
Tasia
Director of Events
JJ
JJ
Sales & Event Manager
Lisa
Lisa
Sales & Event Manager
Sarah Jo
Sarah Jo
Operations & Bar Manager
Chef Ian
Chef Ian
Executive Chef
Chef Eli
Chef Eli
Sous Chef

Professional Network & Endorsements

Pixel Dust Weddings Pixel Dust Weddings Wedding Videographers

I love this venue! Victoria and Jimmie are fabulous and every event I film there is flawless! I would highly recommend all soon-to-be-wed couples check out this venue! Also- if you're looking for an amazing cake that will WOW your guests without the high price tag these guys are it! I can't believe how great their prices are for the quality and detail in each of their cakes. My mouth is watering just thinking about them! Yum!

The MV Skansonia by Landmark Event Co. The MV Skansonia by Landmark Event Co. Boat Weddings

Lake Union Cafe & Custom Bakery Rocks! The Bakery does a majority of our brides wedding cakes and desserts! She does awesome individual cheese cakes, which you can make into a cheesecake bar with 3 different toppings! SOOOOO GOOD!

Miked Up Productions Miked Up Productions Wedding DJs

Lake Union is a one of the most unique venues in the Seattle area. Its a great venue for an average sized wedding & has an amazing staff. Don't forget to try their cakes!

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Imperia Lake Union frequently asked questions

Imperia Lake Union includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Imperia Lake Union includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Imperia Lake Union includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Imperia Lake Union for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Waterfront
Imperia Lake Union offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Imperia Lake Union offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Imperia Lake Union offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Imperia Lake Union offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Imperia Lake Union is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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