Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center - Banquet Hall
Federal Way, WA
| Venue type | Other Venue |
| Location | Federal Way, WA |
| Published price | $313 to $1,725 |
| Capacity | Up to 245 guests |
| Setting | Indoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
King County Parks weddings page lists four bookable tiers at the Banquet Hall: Lobby/Patio $313 ($488 with alcohol); Half Room $785 ($960 with alcohol); Grand Room $1,300 ($1,475 with alcohol); full Wedding/Reception (whole hall) $1,550 ($1,725 with alcohol). Event setup/takedown fee $210. Capacity 245 max.
The source publishes a range of $313 to $1,725, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Full "Wedding/Reception" package tier is $1,550 ($1,725 with alcohol), still under $5,000.
Published on kingcounty.gov, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Seattle
$313 is the 13th lowest published starting price of the 25 venues listed in the Seattle metro. The metro median starting price is $313, and 12 of the 25 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 9 other venue listings in the metro it ranks 4th lowest, against a median of $468 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 245 guests. At $313, filling the space works out to $1.28 per guest for the site fee alone, before the license, an officiant, food, or rentals. The median published capacity across the 12 Seattle listings that publish one is 125 guests, so this space is larger than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Seattle metro
These listings in Seattle metro publish a starting price below $313.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota Place ShelterhouseSeattle, WA · Other Venue | From $249 | not published |
| Mercer Island Municipal CourtMercer Island, WA · Courthouse & City Hall | $200 to $250 | not published |
| Heritage HallKirkland, WA · Other Venue | $170 to $600 | not published |
Other other venue listings in Seattle
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| Mt Baker Boathouse (Discount Room)Seattle, WA · Other Venue | From $468 | not published |
| Alki Beach BathhouseSeattle, WA · Other Venue | From $520 | not published |
| Cal Anderson ShelterhouseSeattle, WA · Other Venue | From $20 | not published |
Marriage license in King County, WA
The venue fee above does not include the license. Federal Way sits in King County, WA, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | King County Recorder's OfficeKing County Customer Service Center, 201 S. Jackson St., Ste. 204, Seattle, WA 98104 |
| License fee | $169There is a fee of $169 to apply for a marriage license. Certified copies of the certificate afterwards are $3 each. |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | Not offered by this office |
| Witnesses | 2 required by statute |
Source: kingcounty.gov, kingcounty.gov, app.leg.wa.gov
Three ways to apply: online then finalize in person (both applicants must appear to pay), fully in person, or entirely by mail with a notarized application and a check for $169 payable to King County Recorder. If only one partner can come in, the absent partner's signature must be notarized in advance, and a third party can even submit for both if both signatures are notarized. The three day waiting period starts the day payment is finalized in person. The office page does not state an ID requirement or whether appointments are needed. Scanned or faxed applications are not accepted.
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