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On WeddingWire since 2010

The Ruins is a whimsical venue hidden in plain sight, in the heart of Seattle’s Lower Queen Anne neighborhood. For several decades, the Ruins was known as Seattle’s best kept secret, hosting private dinners and wild parties for its members. The Ruins boasts a maximalist aesthetic and is full of surprises big and small, including an antique life-size animatronic elephant built in 1931 for the Paris World Exhibition.

The Ruins has a unique ability to take guests to another time and place, making them forget what lies on the outside. This makes it the perfect backdrop for imaginative parties where no idea is too crazy.

  • Asian-owned

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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
Tables

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

Cake Cutting

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
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
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

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

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
May
June
July
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

February
March
April
August
September
October
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4.8 out of 5 rating
17 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
94% Recommended by couples
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The Ruins is a highly recommended wedding venue with a stunning and unique space. The staff, especially Madeline the wedding planner, are praised for their helpfulness, communication, and ability to accommodate special requests. The venue itself is described as beautiful, eclectic, and visually captivating. The catering and floral services provided by The Ruins' partners are also highly praised. Despite the challenges of planning a wedding during the pandemic, reviewers express gratitude for Madeline's support and the venue's ability to navigate changes and restrictions. Overall, The Ruins is celebrated for creating a beautiful and unforgettable wedding experience.

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The Ruins is a highly recommended wedding venue with a stunning and unique space. The staff, especially Madeline the wedding planner, are praised for their helpfulness, communication, and ability to accommodate special requests. The venue itself is described as beautiful, eclectic, and visually captivating. The catering and floral services provided by The Ruins' partners are also highly praised. Despite the challenges of planning a wedding during the pandemic, reviewers express gratitude for Madeline's support and the venue's ability to navigate changes and restrictions. Overall, The Ruins is celebrated for creating a beautiful and unforgettable wedding experience.

Andréa
Andréa C. Sent on 03/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A stress free, beautiful day, no regret kind of wedding.

This is truly a magical little spot in the heart of Seattle. My husband and I knew right when we walked in the door we wanted to have our wedding party there. If you're looking for something that your guests will keep gawking at, look no further. There are a million things to say about the visuals of this place, but you can just look at the photos and understand what I'm getting at. The other reason this place is special is the people behind the scenes. I was nervous planning a wedding would mean stress city, but Madeline and her crew of enthusiastic workers made everything easy. They were always on top of replaying to me, willing to work with my budget, and excited to make my day special. They will even go as far as to make sure I ate at my event. I don't regret one thing about my wedding.
Clorissa
Clorissa C. Sent on 11/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Vibey Wedding Venue

We were obsessed with The Ruins from the first tour we had. The space was perfect for our wedding and the vibe that we wanted. We hired an outside planner but the venue coordinator we worked with was super helpful and made the drinks and food portion of the day run smoothly. Food & drinks were great - we did tastings beforehand to see what we personally liked. The venue was super flexible with what we needed and willing to work with us to figure out any special requests and accommodations. Would recommend this venue to anyone!
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Sharon K. Sent on 01/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The experience was fantastic. I highly recommend this venue

We loved working with Madeline, the event coordinator at The Ruins. She guided us the entire time. She was there to answer our questions always promptly and even helped with some special requests. Everyone from the day of staff, band, florist and caterer was fantastic and easy to work with. Madeline helped with the scheduling of events so that everything ran smoothly. I was worry free on the day of the wedding. She even followed up afterwards. I would highly recommend this venue and would definitely recommend Madeline.
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The Ruins frequently asked questions

The Ruins includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Tables
The Ruins includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
The space offered by The Ruins for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Mansion
The Ruins offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Ruins offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
The Ruins offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Ruins offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Ruins is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in flexibility, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.

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