During our peak season, our max capacity is 100 guests, including the wedding party and children. In the off-peak season, our max capacity is 14.

We are primarily a venue. Our rates include use of our tent(s), tables and chairs and event staff for venue-specific tasks, e.g. parking assistance, vendor questions, bathroom tidying, emergencies, etc. We do not provide catering, bartending, wedding planner, cleaning, or other services. We also provide some amenities (e.g. golf cart, furniture, etc.) for an additional fee. We are happy to provide a list of outstanding local vendors.

Yes. We can accommodate up to 48 cars on-site with overflow available on the adjacent property. A parking attendant will help guide your guests' arrival.

For our Lodging guests, check-in is generally at 4:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 am. Early check-in and/or late check-out may be pre-arranged for a fee.

Yes. All wedding packages require at least two-nights lodging.

View our frequently-updated availability calendar, located on the Weddings page.

No. Dates are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, upon processing of a signed contract and non-refundable Booking Fee. Over the years, we've found that this is the fairest way to proceed.

A non-refundable 50% Booking Fee is required to reserve your date. The balance, and a $1,000 refundable damage deposit, are due six months prior to your check-in date. We do not accept card payments. Check, money order, Venmo and Zelle are accepted.

Our tents cannot be moved.

No, but they'd sure appreciate it! Our hard-working crew of Kingston High School students outfitted in our monogrammed polos do a lot before, during and after your wedding to ensure an outstanding experience for you, your family and guests. Unlike many venues, we do not charge a service fee on top of our rates.

A written statement of cancellation received with more than 180 days’ notice can receive a refund, minus the 50% Non-Refundable Booking Fee. Cancellations made with fewer than 180 days' notice forfeit all deposits.

A vendor (either your caterer or Day-of Coordinator) must be hired to bus and clean-up your reception. Five bins are provided for sorted garbage, recyclables and compost. Removal of additional rubbish is the caterer's responsibility. Our staff will break-down tables and chairs.

Kitsap County noise ordinance requires that all music ends by 10:00 pm. Since we take respecting our neighbors very seriously, we ask DJs and bands to end no later than 9:55 pm.

In consideration of our neighbors and the environment, we do not allow firecrackers, fireworks, sparklers or lantern releases. Candles placed inside tall votives may be used when guests are seated and there isn’t a burn ban. Candles are not allowed inside the House.

We are happy to restore our 10% event fee discount for couples who currently reside on the Kitsap or Olympic peninsulas.

Of course. As it happens, Kingston House is queer-owned and operated. As participants in LGBTQIA+ civil rights and marriage equality organizations (back in the day), we feel very strongly about maintaining a safe, inclusive and celebratory environment for all of our couples and guests.

After overseeing scores of weddings, we are confident about the quality of food and service by our curated short-list of Kitsap and Seattle-area caterers. That being said, in rare instances, we may permit a licensed caterer who isn't on our list after they visit the premises to see our facility and meet our staff.

No, though we strongly encourage you to use one of our preferred caterers. The other vendors are listed because of our familiarity with them as professionals dedicated to the highest quality and service.

No, but you should discuss potential fees with your catering and/or bartending service.

For weddings with at least 30 guests, at minimum, we require our couples to hire a professional Day-of Coordinator. Weddings are complex and greatly benefit from a professional event manager. For this reason, your mother or 'very organized' friend won't fit the bill. For what it's worth, we've never had a couple regret making the decision to hire a Day-of Coordinator.

Yes. An event insurance policy is required for any day when non-lodgers are on the property. We can recommend a vendor, or you can obtain it through your own provider. In our experience, policies usually run about $250. We can provide required coverage amounts.

A Washington State-licensed bartender and Banquet Permit must be present if alcohol is served. No cash bars or self-pouring. We allow beer, wine and spirits and do not charge a corkage fee. We do not allow “shots.” Last call” for alcohol is 30 minutes before the event ends.

Smoking and vaping are not allowed indoors. Outdoors, please use the red cigarette butt cans. Our insurance policy does not allow for marijuana use on site. Bartenders will not serve alcohol to persons who they deem under the influence of marijuana. No illegal drugs are allowed on premises.

Yes. We love dogs. That said, weddings can stress them out. If your event insurance policy covers animal mishaps, we allow our lodging guests up to two dogs. With permission and a paid fee, Fido(s) can be on the grounds if under the care of a paid handler. Aside from dogs, other animals are not permitted.