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Description
Description
Welcome to The Admiral's House: A Timeless Wedding Venue in Seattle
If you’re dreaming of a wedding that combines historic charm with stunning views, The Admiral’s House in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood is the perfect choice. Nestled on nearly four acres of lush, private grounds, this elegant estate offers an unforgettable setting for your special day.
Imagine exchanging vows with the Seattle skyline, the iconic Space Needle, and majestic Mt. Rainier as your backdrop—creating picture-perfect moments for your ceremony and reception.
A Venue Rich in History and Prestige
Built in 1944 by the U.S. Navy, The Admiral’s House was home to over 30 naval admirals and their families. Today, it stands as a proud historic landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This venue has a legacy of hosting government officials, foreign dignitaries, and royalty, adding a unique sense of grandeur to your wedding celebration.
Its elegant ambiance and timeless character make it a truly distinctive place to say “I do.”
Flexible Spaces to Bring Your Wedding Vision to Life
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, The Admiral’s House offers versatile indoor and outdoor spaces that can accommodate 30 to 250 guests.
- Outdoor Ceremonies & Receptions: Celebrate surrounded by nature in the beautiful gardens, including a hydrangea-filled ceremony garden overlooking Elliott Bay. The spacious lawn can also host a large tent for a seated reception under the stars.
- Indoor Gatherings: The house’s elegant interiors provide a cozy and sophisticated setting for smaller seated dinners of up to 50 guests or larger standing receptions—perfect for any weather.
Essential Features & Amenities for a Smooth Wedding Day
The Admiral’s House is designed to support your wedding with thoughtful amenities and clear guidelines to make planning easier.
- Dressing Areas: Separate, dedicated spaces for the bride and groom to prepare comfortably.
- Event Coordination: A professional wedding coordinator is required to help your day run seamlessly.
- Catering & Alcohol: Extensive catering options are available, with a kitchen for prep use. You’re welcome to bring your own alcohol (BYO) to personalize your celebration.
- Parking: To ensure convenience, valet parking or shuttle service is required for guests.
- Rental Time: Your rental includes 12 hours of event time, covering setup, your celebration, and cleanup.
Overview of The Admiral's House
Wedding Venue Type
Event Venue
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
60
Reception Capacity
90
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding license
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
Alcohol license
In-house catering
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Reviews (13)
(13)
- NNatalie28/07/2023Surpassed Our Expectations as Our Wedding Venue!Surpassed Our Expectations as Our Wedding Venue!We would not hesitate to recommend The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich as a venue for your wedding. The venue is breathtaking and certainly gave a ‘wow’ factor to our celebrations.We would not hesitate to recommend The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich as a venue for your wedding. The venue is breathtaking and certainly gave a ‘wow’ factor to our celebrations.
- KKevin28/07/2023All our guests were blown away with this venueAll our guests were blown away with this venueThe Painted Hall looks absolutely magnificent in the early evening as the long hall spans out in front of you, the painted walls and ceiling were illuminated by the candlabra lights throughout. As 100 or so guests arrived, the remnant splendour of the hall came to life and the feeling was truly surreal. This is a great venue for a winter wedding. We had the civil ceremony in the main hall where seating had been set up at the top of the hall, theatre style. We used a string quartet for music.The Painted Hall looks absolutely magnificent in the early evening as the long hall spans out in front of you, the painted walls and ceiling were illuminated by the candlabra lights throughout. As 100 or so guests arrived, the remnant splendour of the hall came to life and the feeling was truly surreal. This is a great venue for a winter wedding. We had the civil ceremony in the main hall where seating had been set up at the top of the hall, theatre style. We used a string quartet for music.
- GGlynis28/07/2023A true "cinderella at the ball" venue!A true "cinderella at the ball" venue!If you want to feel like Cinderella, and have each and every one of your guests say WOW at the same time when they walk into your venue, then go to the Painted Hall. It has to be seen to be believed - it is quite breathtaking and without exception our guests were blown away by its beauty. Topped with the fact that the catering is done by Leiths, you can have one really amazing "do", and they are very good at catering for your exact budget so you don't even have to break the bank. If you want to feel like Cinderella, and have each and every one of your guests say WOW at the same time when they walk into your venue, then go to the Painted Hall. It has to be seen to be believed - it is quite breathtaking and without exception our guests were blown away by its beauty. Topped with the fact that the catering is done by Leiths, you can have one really amazing "do", and they are very good at catering for your exact budget so you don't even have to break the bank.
- JJamie28/07/2023Absolutely fantastic. Best day of our lives.Absolutely fantastic. Best day of our lives.Lizi and Ben...the venue...the food. The team is very meticulous and patient in fulfilling (and exceeding) expectations and requirements. We were pleased with every aspect of not only the day, but the stages prior to the wedding. A big thanks to the team who were always: - Professional - Patient - Friendly - Genuine - ExcellentLizi and Ben...the venue...the food. The team is very meticulous and patient in fulfilling (and exceeding) expectations and requirements. We were pleased with every aspect of not only the day, but the stages prior to the wedding. A big thanks to the team who were always: - Professional - Patient - Friendly - Genuine - Excellent
- KKeren28/07/2023Lovely venue, superb staff, excellent foodLovely venue, superb staff, excellent foodThe Admiral's House was the perfect venue for us. The staff were fantastic through the planning to the day itself, and helped ensure everything ran smoothly. The food was excellent and the chef was very patient with all our menu requirements and last minute requests. So pleased we chose this as our wedding venue.The Admiral's House was the perfect venue for us. The staff were fantastic through the planning to the day itself, and helped ensure everything ran smoothly. The food was excellent and the chef was very patient with all our menu requirements and last minute requests. So pleased we chose this as our wedding venue.
- SSimon28/07/2023The most amazing day of our livesThe most amazing day of our livesWe got married in the Admirals House, for just a small wedding ceremony & breakfast for 35, with additional evening guests. I know we were a small party, but the attention that each of our guests received from the kind-hearted Ampersand staff on the day warmed my heart. The food was incredible & so flavoursome. We knew just from reading the menu, what our food would be. The chef is 5***** - amazing cook!We got married in the Admirals House, for just a small wedding ceremony & breakfast for 35, with additional evening guests. I know we were a small party, but the attention that each of our guests received from the kind-hearted Ampersand staff on the day warmed my heart. The food was incredible & so flavoursome. We knew just from reading the menu, what our food would be. The chef is 5***** - amazing cook!
- TToyin28/07/2023Top Class - Made Our Wedding Wonderful!Top Class - Made Our Wedding Wonderful!We fell in love with this venue following our first visit and were so happy that the Queen Mary Undercroft was available for our big day in June 2018. Lizi, Ben and the team were first class in all their communications and engagement with us - often providing very helpful suggestions. The menu tasting evening was amazing and we were made to feel special through every step of the process. The food and bar service on the day was top notch and the food itself was so well presented.We fell in love with this venue following our first visit and were so happy that the Queen Mary Undercroft was available for our big day in June 2018. Lizi, Ben and the team were first class in all their communications and engagement with us - often providing very helpful suggestions. The menu tasting evening was amazing and we were made to feel special through every step of the process. The food and bar service on the day was top notch and the food itself was so well presented.
- LLucille28/07/2023Dream Wedding!Dream Wedding!The venue is absolutely gorgeous and is a perfect setting for a wedding. We loved all of the rooms, and the grounds made for perfect wedding photos. We had a lot of dietary requirements and those were all handled brilliantly. Speaking of the food, all of the dishes served were delicious from the starter to the dessert. The table staff were very professional and everything was coordinated perfectly. The Admirals House is a historic place and being able to have our Dream Wedding there was perfect!The venue is absolutely gorgeous and is a perfect setting for a wedding. We loved all of the rooms, and the grounds made for perfect wedding photos. We had a lot of dietary requirements and those were all handled brilliantly. Speaking of the food, all of the dishes served were delicious from the starter to the dessert. The table staff were very professional and everything was coordinated perfectly. The Admirals House is a historic place and being able to have our Dream Wedding there was perfect!
- IImogen28/07/2023We could not have asked for a more perfect dayWe could not have asked for a more perfect dayThe Admiral's House was the first wedding venue we went to see - and the only one we needed to see. We were set on it immediately! From the very start Lizi was incredible - we always knew when to expect things to happen, and she would answer even the smallest questions (especially in the last few weeks before the wedding). It was like planning a wedding with a good friend. A very professional friend who knew exactly what she was doing! Her shared excitement in our wedding was amazing!The Admiral's House was the first wedding venue we went to see - and the only one we needed to see. We were set on it immediately! From the very start Lizi was incredible - we always knew when to expect things to happen, and she would answer even the smallest questions (especially in the last few weeks before the wedding). It was like planning a wedding with a good friend. A very professional friend who knew exactly what she was doing! Her shared excitement in our wedding was amazing!
- SShruti28/07/2023Stunning venue!Stunning venue!Words cannot do justice to how beautiful the venue is -- absolutely stunning, may be even breathtaking! Our guests could not stop raving about how gorgeous it was. Beyond the stunning architecture and interiors of the venue itself, the service provided by CH&Co, especially our dedicated team of Lizi and Ben, was fantastic. The food was delicious and we got a lot of compliments from guests on it. All around, just a fantastic experience.Words cannot do justice to how beautiful the venue is -- absolutely stunning, may be even breathtaking! Our guests could not stop raving about how gorgeous it was. Beyond the stunning architecture and interiors of the venue itself, the service provided by CH&Co, especially our dedicated team of Lizi and Ben, was fantastic. The food was delicious and we got a lot of compliments from guests on it. All around, just a fantastic experience.
Location & Contact Details for The Admiral's House
Location & Contact Details for The Admiral's House
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Where is The Admiral's House wedding venue located?
The Admiral's House is located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, with stunning views including the Seattle skyline, the Space Needle, and Mt. Rainier.
What is the historical significance of The Admiral's House?
Built in 1944 by the U.S. Navy, The Admiral's House was home to over 30 naval admirals and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, boasting a rich legacy of hosting government officials, foreign dignitaries, and royalty.
How many guests can The Admiral's House accommodate?
The venue offers flexible spaces that accommodate from 30 up to 250 guests, suitable for both intimate gatherings and grand celebrations.
What indoor and outdoor options are available for weddings at The Admiral's House?
The Admiral's House provides:
- Outdoor ceremonies and receptions in beautiful gardens with views of Elliott Bay.
- Spacious lawns for large tents and seated receptions under the stars.
- Elegant indoor interiors for seated dinners up to 50 guests or standing receptions, ideal for any weather.
Are there dedicated dressing areas at The Admiral's House?
Yes, the venue offers separate and dedicated dressing spaces for both the bride and groom to prepare comfortably on the wedding day.
Is an event coordinator required for weddings at The Admiral's House?
Yes, hiring a professional wedding coordinator is mandatory to ensure your event runs smoothly from start to finish.
What catering options does The Admiral's House provide?
The Admiral's House offers extensive catering options and includes a kitchen available for preparation. Additionally, couples are welcome to bring their own alcohol to personalize the celebration.
What parking arrangements are available for guests?
For guest convenience, valet parking or shuttle services are required at The Admiral's House to accommodate your wedding party and attendees.
How long is the rental period for wedding events at The Admiral's House?
Your rental includes 12 hours of event time, encompassing setup, the celebration, and cleanup to make your day seamless and stress-free.
Can The Admiral's House accommodate weddings in different weather conditions?
Yes, the venue's versatile indoor and outdoor spaces allow you to host your wedding comfortably regardless of weather, including indoor settings and outdoor tents for protection.
