Hotel Bellwether on Bellingham Bay is a hotel destination wedding venue in Bellingham, United States, hosting 400 at dinner and 450 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$25,000 (our estimate).
Hotel Bellwether on Bellingham Bay
Hotel Bellwether sits on the edge of Bellingham Bay, an elegant coastal hotel where saltwater views frame both indoor and outdoor celebrations.
About Hotel Bellwether on Bellingham Bay
Hotel Bellwether sits on the edge of Bellingham Bay, an elegant coastal hotel where saltwater views frame both indoor and outdoor celebrations.
Outdoor ceremonies seat up to 250 guests, while the meeting and banquet spaces host seated dinners for 400 or standing receptions for 450, all served by the hotel's in-house catering team.
Nine room categories, from Bay View Kings to the Premier Suite, keep your guest list on site, and Bellingham International Airport (BLI) is around 10 minutes away by our estimate.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 400 guests
- Standing reception
- 450 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 250 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 66 rooms
- Room types
- 9 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$25,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$110 to US$175 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- BLI, 10 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- No
- Sea view
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
- Mountain view
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Dietary options
- Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Vegan
- Bring your own wine
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Outdoor ceremony site with seating for up to 250 guests
- Seated dining for 400 or standing receptions for 450
- In-house catering, with costs we estimate at around USD 85 to 165 per head
- Coastal setting directly on Bellingham Bay, with indoor and outdoor options
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- BLI · about 10 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into BLI.
- Direct line
- (360) 392-3100
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue hold?+
The venue seats 400 for dinner and holds 450 standing. Outdoor ceremony seating is available for up to 250 guests.
Can we marry outdoors?+
Yes. Hotel Bellwether offers outdoor ceremonies, and the property has both indoor and outdoor event space on Bellingham Bay.
Do we need to bring in a caterer?+
No, catering is handled in-house by the hotel. We estimate pricing at around USD 85 to 165 per head, so please confirm current rates directly.
Where can guests stay?+
On site. Room types include the Premier Suite, Suite, Deluxe King, Bay View King, Garden View King, Executive King (Plaza View), Courtyard View King and Double Rooms sleeping up to 4.
How do we get in touch?+
Email info@hotelbellwether.com or call +1 (360) 392-3100. Wedding details are also published at hotelbellwether.com/meetings-events/weddings.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 400 guests
“The Bellwether Ballroom seats over 400 guests banquet style and offers spectacular views of Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 450 guests
“| Bellwether Ballroom | 6030 | 400 | 300 | N/A | N/A | 450 |”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 250 guests
“Hotel Bellwether's Waterview Terrace is the perfect place for an outdoor wedding ceremony or outdoor reception event up to 250 guests with a breathtaking view of Bellingham Bay and Squalicum Harbor.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 66 rooms
“Each of our tranquil 66 guest rooms & suites offer unmatched amenities, including breathtaking water views, natural gas fireplaces, private balconies, air-jetted tubs, and luxurious bedding.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 9 listed
“Premier Suite”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Hotel Bellwether's Waterview Terrace is the perfect place for an outdoor wedding ceremony or outdoor reception event up to 250 guests with a breathtaking view of Bellingham Bay and Squalicum Harbor.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“The Hotel Bellwether offers full catering services, including a hosted bar and cash bar.”
Read the source for in-house cateringDietary options: Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Vegan
“(GF) Gluten Free / (DF) Dairy Free / (V) Vegan”
Read the source for dietary optionsBring your own wine: Yes
“Corkage - We invite you to bring a special bottle from your own collection.”
Read the source for bring your own wineBar on site: Yes
“The Hotel Bellwether offers full catering services, including a hosted bar and cash bar.”
Read the source for bar on sitePets: Yes
“At Hotel Bellwether, your dog is more than just welcome to sit and stay.”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“Children are welcome”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“If you intend on renting a car to travel from Bellingham to the hotel, you will have peace of mind knowing that Hotel Bellwether offers parking on site.”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Equipped with a portable dance floor, the 6,030 square-foot ballroom is an elegant venue for wedding receptions.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“Hotel Bellwether's Waterview Terrace is the perfect place for an outdoor wedding ceremony or outdoor reception event up to 250 guests with a breathtaking view of Bellingham Bay and Squalicum Harbor.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“Equipped with a portable dance floor, the 6,030 square-foot ballroom is an elegant venue for wedding receptions.”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“The event spaces at Hotel Bellwether offer both indoor and outdoor areas for your gatherings, with incredible views of Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Coastal, modern, elegant
“Hotel Bellwether is a luxury, boutique hotel situated on Bellingham Bay in the vibrant Pacific Northwest, steps from Squalicum Harbor marina.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: No
“No, this hotel does not have a pool, but it has other amenities for guests to enjoy.”
Read the source for swimming poolSea view: Yes
“Perched atop the bay and overlooking the sound, your guests will be mesmerized by views of the San Juan Islands and Bellingham Bay while they watch the boats glide by.”
Read the source for sea viewGardens: Yes
“Enjoy two fire seating areas, beautiful water fountain and garden grounds.”
Read the source for gardensMountain view: Yes
“To the East are the spectacular Cascade Mountains featuring the majestic Mt. Baker, a 10,750-foot snow-capped peak known for the brilliant colors it turns during morning sunrises and world-record snowfall.”
Read the source for mountain view