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Find choice + customization at THE 101 through an a la carte venue rental or packaged deal. We have options and flexibility to match your planning style!

Discover Affordable Elegance at THE 101 in the Heart of Pioneer Square

THE 101 is an industrial-chic, blank-canvas venue full of possibilities. Situated in what is known as Seattle’s “first neighborhood”, THE 101 features a unique combination of red and white brick walls, ample natural light, and expansive ceilings. THE 101 is perfect for all of your wedding needs – from ceremonies and receptions, to engagement parties, welcome parties, wedding showers, and rehearsal dinners.

Facilities and Capacity

THE 101 comfortably hosts up to 200 guests for a seated celebration or even more for a cocktail-style gathering. With tall ceilings, the perfect combination of red and white brick walls, and ample natural light, THE 101 requires minimal decor, saving you time and money. Want to personalize your big day? Thinking about DIY’ing much of your decor and event? THE 101’s flexible layout and design options let you make it your own without breaking the bank.

You’ll also enjoy a generous 12-hour rental window, giving you the freedom to set-up, celebrate, and clean-up without rushing. And you have the option to upgrade to a 24-hour rental if you would like more time.

Services Offered

At THE 101, you can bring your own vendors, which means more control over your budget, as well as the ability to customize your event to your preferences. For added convenience, THE 101 has a curated list of trusted partners to help you plan.

Included with the space rental are tables and chairs for up to 200 of your favorite people, cocktail tables, and a statement-making bar. Couples can also choose from a range of decor and services to elevate their celebration without breaking the bank. Plus, there is no extra cost for your ceremony, and THE 101 is pet-friendly, so even your furry friends can join in on the fun.

THE 101 also offers a range of additional decor and services to help with your planning. From photo booths to draping and even mylar dance floors, you can choose optional services that fit your event and budget. And make sure to ask about THE 101’s uniquely crafted event packages to help simplify the planning experience. To ensure a stress-free experience, THE 101 provides a concierge to answer all of your venue-related questions. THE 101 also offers planning packages ranging from month-of coordination to full-service planning, helping you stay on-track without overspending. Already have a venue or looking elsewhere? No worries, our planners love to work in different locations! Check out our website https://the101.828venues.com/services/planning/ for all of our planning packages and to inquire to learn more.

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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?

3,900

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

2,925

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

No

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

Chairs
Clean Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Loft

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

Reviews of The 101

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The 101 is a gorgeous, open-concept city venue that's versatile, photo-friendly, and fits about 200 guests. Reviewers praised the responsive, professional planning team for easing stress and communicating well. The venue is flexible with vendors, offers solid amenities and security, and suits lively receptions with proper sound and lighting.

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The 101 is a gorgeous, open-concept city venue that's versatile, photo-friendly, and fits about 200 guests. Reviewers praised the responsive, professional planning team for easing stress and communicating well. The venue is flexible with vendors, offers solid amenities and security, and suits lively receptions with proper sound and lighting.

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Brianna Sent on 12/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

My dream wedding!!

My husband and I found The 101 at a very stressful time where we found ourselves needing to change our wedding venue 7 months out from our wedding. The 101 was quick to respond and got us in for a tour asap with all the information we needed to make our venue switch. We loved how easy it was to customize the space for our ceremony and reception. The space itself is beautiful and didn’t require a lot of extra decor (in my opinion), but even if you wanted to go all out with decor and rentals, there was truly so much you could do with the facility! We made the best decision ever hiring the event coordinator Alison, to assist with month of coordinating. She is professional, organized, sweet, and helps you think of everything you may need for your event to run smoothly! She took so much stress off of me and allowed me to enjoy my wedding. Highly recommend The 101 for your ceremony and reception!
Lanae
Lanae Sent on 04/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience!

I'm a December 2025 bride and my experience with The 101 has been amazing! I originally booked for July but had to change dates, and they were so flexible and understanding. The venue itself is gorgeous with an open-concept layout that’s super versatile—it really allows you to make it your own.

I’m working with Alison through their partial planning package, and she has been such a calming presence. I'm an anxious bride who doesn’t always know what I want, but she's patient, creative, and always quick to respond. I truly feel supported every step of the way. Highly recommend The 101 and their planning services!
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Kaela Sent on 10/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding venue location! Staff was very responsive. Our wedding day went so smoothly and I would highly recommend The 101 for your next event!

The 101 was the perfect venue for our wedding day. The space itself is beautiful. The staff was great and very communicative from our first tour all the way through actual wedding day. Alison and Emily knew the venue and surrounding areas very well, as we battled both a Mariner's game and Sounders game day of our wedding. We were still able to start on time and enjoy the evening knowing we were in good hands. I would highly recommend The 101 for your next event!
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Olivia Sent on 05/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best night of our lives!!!

We had the most incredible wedding night ever at the 101!!! Our planner, ally, was amazing and made us feel like a celebrity couple!! Literally have no regrets at all and would do nothing differently. She made it SO perfect for us. the 101 is so special and we are SOOOO happy we chose it!!!!!
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Jessica Sent on 12/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding Venue!

We had our wedding reception at The 101 and could not have asked for a better venue! The space was the perfect blank canvas for us to make our vision come to life. Emily and Alison were both professional and quick to respond to us with any questions we had during the planning process. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely recommend!
Lainey
Lainey Sent on 10/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!

Ally (our wedding planner through the 101) and the 101 team were absolutely wonderful in helping us plan our celebration and the venue was perfect. They truly made us feel like we were their only clients. The venue has so much character, yet it's so customizable depending on how you want it set up. I can't recommend Ally enough - she was SO on top of everything for us so we didn't have to stress at all. I don't know how they do it so gracefully (I would be stressed out of my mind with so many events going on) - the service really is above and beyond.
Darius
Darius Sent on 09/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

great for dancing

As a wedding DJ I see hundreds of venues. If you are lookin for a hip space in the city with LOTS of space I recommend this venue. I would recommend 32 uplights and 4 speakers to round out the sound. Anything less will look sparse. With the right dance lights and speakers this can make your dance party feel like a club

Darius
Groove on Hyde Street DJs
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Jamie Sent on 03/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible venue

The 101 was an incredible venue! absolutely beautiful and easy to decorate interior and a fantastic location for a Seattle wedding. I felt very supported by the staff throughout the whole process as well. I loved that they have so much flexibility with you using your own vendors (plus they allow you to supply your own alcohol which saves a lot of money)!
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Hana Sent on 02/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

Our wedding at the 101 was gorgeous and easy!
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Mellissa Sent on 02/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Recommend The 101

My partner and I booked our NYE wedding at the 101 and added the partial planning package on (with a few other additions). The team at the 101 are amazing, they kept us moving forward and on track with all of our bookings and when we were stumped on how to get where we wanted to be, they had very helpful ideas and suggestions. Our wedding was spectacular, and they were just a huge part of making it so.
The space is expansive and totally customizable, we had so much fun coming up with décor ideas and they all worked because of the flexibility of the space; some of the decor included multiple disco balls hanging from the ceiling, a balloon net for a balloon drop at midnight, tape decorations on the walls, etc.
Having the 24-hr rental period was a lifesaver, being able to leave that night and not have to worry about bringing everything out at that moment was amazing. We returned in the morning and gathered all of our leftover belongings knowing they were safely stored for us overnight. Which on NYE was very helpful, and meant we didn't have to pay additional vendor fees for a pickup after midnight on a holiday.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

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The 101 frequently asked questions

The 101 includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The 101 for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
The 101 offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The 101 offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The 101 offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The 101 offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
The 101 is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in quality of service and 4.8 in flexibility.
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