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The Ruins is a mansion wedding venue located in Seattle, Washington. Enter into this venue’s magically splendid world of refinement and charming character as you are treated to interior designs inspired by home and abroad. Combining a number of elegant event spaces with fantastic service, hosting your wedding here will mean that you are treated to a true fairytale experience.

Facilities and Capacity

With four different event spaces available, there is somewhere to suit all manner of plans - each one brimming with sophistication.

For your ceremony, the Dining Room could easily serve as an indoor location. Complete with candelabra chandeliers, wall sconces, and ample natural light coming in through the windows, it is a bright and relaxed space. When arranged with cushioned seating, it provides room for the wedding party to mark the moment when you say ‘I do’ by taking photos. In front of the fireplace, you can hold hands, exchange rings, and say your vows as floral decorations add color and fragrance to the room. Indeed, this room can also accommodate 72 for a seated dinner.

The Ballroom is dominated by eye-catching murals, while crystal chandeliers cast light around the room. The dark decor fuses harmoniously with the artificial light to create a beautiful atmosphere that is embellished by the flicker of candles. With a dance floor, 90 people can sit and dine here before grooving to some music. Alternatively, without a dance floor, 120 can be seated for the reception meal, while 150 can stand, mingle, and converse.

The Lounge offers space for lounging, chatting, and enjoying the nearby patio. Depending on the room’s layout, between 25 and 36 people can be accommodated here.

The vibrant Maisonette offers beautiful lighting and a warm appeal. Smaller than many of the other rooms, it suits intimate celebrations. Between 18 and 25 people can be accommodated here.

Overall, the maximum capacity of The Ruins is approximately 250 people.

Services Offered

An event coordinator can assist the newlyweds-to-be with the planning of their big occasion. What’s more, this planner can make sure to be there on the day to make sure that all your plans turn out the way you want them to. A florist, too, can assist you in decorating the venue so that it lives up to your expectations and matches your vision.

Event rentals, cleanup, setup, WiFi, and more are also available, while their wedding packages can be customized.

Cuisine

The catering services available at The Ruins include buffet, cocktail reception, dessert, outside cake, plated, stations, and more. As this venue specializes in hosting weddings, they are prepared to serve you customized menus in ways that truly add to the special nature of your day.

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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Andréa C. Married on 05/02/2022
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.
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Sharon K. Married on 12/31/2022
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.
M
Moriah S. Married on 07/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Epic wedding venue

The Ruins was the most unique and special venue for our wedding and the staff - notably Sarah Tortora - were absolutely incredible.
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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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