Graduate Seattle
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $2,750
Packages
Prices start at $130
Catering services pricing
$130 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $130
Guest capacity
Up to 150 seated guests
About this venue
The Graduate Seattle is an opulent wedding venue situated in the heart of Washington's lively University District. Constructed in the 1930s, the beautiful venue offers couples various event spaces and packages to suit their unique needs. With an art-deco design, high ceilings, and lavish chandelier and lighting fixtures, couples are welcome to celebrate their milestone day in style, surrounded by friends and family. The full-service venue is conveniently located just a 30-minute drive from Seattle Tacoma Airport and is also easily accessible by the light rail. Not just for the wedding day itself, newlyweds and their guests can enjoy all Seattle has to offer in a wedding weekend based out of this modern space.
Our event spaces
Wright Ballroom
Our most popular and grand wedding space.
The Wright Ballroom is our most spacious event venue, with more than 2,300 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. The ballroom can be rented with an additional pre-function space to welcome guests as they arrive. It’s named for UW-grad Howard S. Wright, whose company built both the Space Needle and the Columbia Center.
Guest capacity
30-150 Seated
30-200 Standing
Square footage
2,400
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Engagement party
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Large art-deco chandeliers - Dimmers for total lighting customization - 60" Round Tables - Cream Colored Padded Banquet Chairs - Additional tables for gifts, guestbook, or vendors - Large windows for natural lighting
Mountaineering Club
Mountaineering Club has the best panoramic views in all of Seattle.
Hike up to Graduate Seattle’s 16th floor to experience Mountaineering Club and its panoramic views of the city. Surround yourself in the splendor of Mount Rainier, Puget Sound and downtown, while partaking in locally inspired fare. Highlighting a bounty of regional ingredients, our coastal plates and playful cocktails will delight the most adventurous palates.
Guest capacity
25-75 Seated
25-75 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- 5 Hour event time plus 1 hour set up and 1 hour take down - Standing room ceremony with limited seating - Existing restaurant style seating - Professional service staff - All china, flatware, and glassware - hosted beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholics - Complimentary getting ready room - Heavy appetizers or brunch
Wright Ballroom
Our most popular and grand wedding space.
The Wright Ballroom is our most spacious event venue, with more than 2,300 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. The ballroom can be rented with an additional pre-function space to welcome guests as they arrive. It’s named for UW-grad Howard S. Wright, whose company built both the Space Needle and the Columbia Center.
Guest capacity
30-150 Seated
30-200 Standing
Square footage
2,400
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Engagement party
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Large art-deco chandeliers - Dimmers for total lighting customization - 60" Round Tables - Cream Colored Padded Banquet Chairs - Additional tables for gifts, guestbook, or vendors - Large windows for natural lighting
Mountaineering Club
Mountaineering Club has the best panoramic views in all of Seattle.
Hike up to Graduate Seattle’s 16th floor to experience Mountaineering Club and its panoramic views of the city. Surround yourself in the splendor of Mount Rainier, Puget Sound and downtown, while partaking in locally inspired fare. Highlighting a bounty of regional ingredients, our coastal plates and playful cocktails will delight the most adventurous palates.
Guest capacity
25-75 Seated
25-75 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- 5 Hour event time plus 1 hour set up and 1 hour take down - Standing room ceremony with limited seating - Existing restaurant style seating - Professional service staff - All china, flatware, and glassware - hosted beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholics - Complimentary getting ready room - Heavy appetizers or brunch
Graduate Seattle packages
Evergreen Package
10-150 guests
Peak pricing $130
Off-peak pricing $130
4 Hour Beer & Wine Only Bar (Draught beers, wine, sparkling wine, craft sodas and bottled water) Choice of Two Handcrafted Hors’ D’Oeuvres Warm Rolls and Butter, Choice of One Salad, Two Sides, and One Entrée from Graduate Seattle Menus
- 5 Hours of Event Space
- 60” Round Banquet Tables
- Crème Colored Padded Banquet Chairs
- 120” Round Table Linens
- Glassware, Silver Flatware, China & Linen Napkins
- Clear Glass Votive Candles
- Tables for Gifts, Favors, Vendors, etc.
- Tray Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
- Hosted Bar with Soft Drinks
- Catered Dinner with Cake Cutting
- Coffee & Tea Station
- Hotel Room Block w/ reduced rates & booking link
- Getting Ready Room
- Service Staff for Set-up, Service & Take-down
Olympic Package
10-150 guests
Peak pricing $145
Off-peak pricing $145
4 Hour House Bar (Well spirits, draught & bottled beers, wine, sparkling wine, craft sodas and bottled water) Choice of Two Handcrafted Hors’ D’Oeuvres Warm Rolls and Butter, Choice of One Salad, Two Sides, and Two Entrées from Graduate Seattle menus.
- 5 Hours of Event Space
- 60” Round Banquet Tables
- Crème Colored Padded Banquet Chairs
- 120” Round Table Linens
- Glassware, Silver Flatware, China & Linen Napkins
- Clear Glass Votive Candles
- Tables for Gifts, Favors, Vendors, etc.
- Tray Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
- Hosted Bar with Soft Drinks
- Catered Dinner with Cake Cutting
- Coffee & Tea Station
- Hotel Room Block with reduced rates & booking link
- Getting Ready Room
- Service Staff for Set-up, Service & Take-down
Cascade Package
10-150 guests
Peak pricing $155
Off-peak pricing $155
4 Hour House Bar (Premium spirits, draught & bottled beers, wine, sparkling wine, craft sodas and bottled water) & Three Signature Cocktails Choice of Three Handcrafted Hors’ D’Oeuvres Warm Rolls and Butter, Choice of One Salad, Two Sides, and Two Entrées from Graduate Seattle Menus
- 5 Hours of Event Space
- 60” Round Banquet Tables
- Crème Colored Padded Banquet Chairs
- 120” Round Table Linens
- Glassware, Silver Flatware, China & Linen Napkins
- Clear Glass Votive Candles
- Tables for Gifts, Favors, Vendors, etc.
- Tray Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
- Hosted Bar with Soft Drinks
- Catered Dinner with Cake Cutting
- Coffee & Tea Station
- Hotel Room Block with reduced rates & booking link
- Getting Ready Room
- Service Staff for Set-up, Service & Take-down
Available services that can be provided by Graduate Seattle
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event rentals
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Valet - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- Chiavari Chairs
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Double bed rooms
- Room blocks offered
- Single king rooms
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
1 review
Great Wedding Accommodations
The Graduate Seattle was the perfect venue for our wedding rehearsal dinner and accommodations for our out-of-town guests. Their event coordinator was always quick to respond to emails and phone calls, making planning a breeze even from out of state. The hotel itself is gorgeous, with beautiful, modern rooms that wowed our guests. The Mountaineering Club on the top floor was the ideal space for our rehearsal dinner. The outdoor space and views of Seattle were one of a kind. Our guests raved about the delicious food. The central location right off campus put everyone close to all the wedding activities too. We highly recommend The Graduate Seattle - they made our wedding weekend smooth and special through their fantastic communication, event space and lodging.
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