Fremont Abbey Arts Center
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Rent The Abbey

Weddings & Special Events

RSVP For a Tour to begin
the Wedding Rental process.
We’d love to host your special day!

View our Calendar
for potentially available dates.

Then be sure to read the
 FAQ and Event Guide!

+ Our new Sustainable Weddings Blog

A creative partnership for a quality event with memories that will last a lifetime.

The Arts are a life-enriching medium of celebration and The Fremont Abbey Arts Center is host to a vibrant community of thriving artists and musicians of all forms and genres. We strongly encourage all of our members take advantage of their close proximity to the arts. After all, we are an Arts Center!


See our Sustainable Weddings Blog here!

Philosophy: We view weddings as an artistic, community-celebrated gathering centered around the love and commitment of two people. As part of our nonprofit mission to support community development, we want to develop a partnership with you (as a member of the Abbey) to ensure a beautiful and unique event for you and your guests.


This is reflected in the wedding and reception booking process and some of the following policies...

  • Limited number of weddings occur each year to make room for other events.
  • With an Abbey Membership, you are able to use the space for your Wedding or community celebration.
  • As an eco-friendly and pretty darn "green" venue (ie. efficient heating, insulation, some lighting, natural cleaning supplies, composting, re-use of materials, etc. we also require everyone to compost, recycle, and reduce waste throughout their event. In fact, a fee is charged for anyone generating over 2 bags of garbage. This helps keep the caterers honest too! :-)
  • An artistic proposal will be requested during the rental process to ensure inclusion of at least two key artistic elements using locally sourced artists such as: - graphic designer (custom invitations, place cards, etc.), - live musicians - event designer / decorator / 'set designer' - literary arts (poem or readings), live painters, etc.

    Good culinary artists/caterers, great photographers, and even creative DJ's are certainly encouraged but do not typically count towards your two required artistic elements. Not to worry though, we will help you find wonderful local artists if you need some ideas!

    • EVENT GUIDE & VENDOR LIST
    MAIN ABBEY PHOTO GALLERY

    OTHER PHOTO ALBUMS:
    *Note these are by various pro photographers, links & content are not guaranteed or maintained by Fremont Abbey and we cannot be held responsible for the content therein (though we of course look before posting!).

    http://ericfarewell.com/coleandluz.html

    http://blueshoephoto.smugmug.com/Weddings/Weddings/Bratcher/12723140_o8QCw#919899627_rq8no

    http://blueshoephoto.smugmug.com/Weddings/Weddings/Bratcher/12723140_o8QCw#919898066_P2u9w
    >> Please RSVP for a tour to start the process


    If you cannot make a tour and need pricing we can let you know that typical weddings in 2012 will be approximately $2500-3000 or so depending on specifics, date, etc. Holidays and peak season weekends may be slightly higher.

    We do work with low income folks when our budget allows and we typically offer two weddings per year in the off season at a lower price that includes some expectation of barter in return.


    So whatever your creative mind comes up with, we want to help you make it a beautiful experience for everyone involved!

    Check out our Event Guide for planning assistance specific to our building and mission!


    Note: If you are truly unable to make it by for a tour, just make a note of that in the form and send it in anyway.

    Feel free to followup via email to arts(at)fremontabbey.org in a few business days. If your date is coming up within 5 months and it looks open on our calendar, you can try calling if you haven't heard back from us via email in 5 business days.

    Office: 206.414.8325

    Due to part time staff & educational priorities, we may not be able to respond in a timely manner depending on the time of year and our performance schedule.

    ~ The Abbey
    SIMPLE SPECS

    ~ Great Hall - 235 capacity
    55' x 40' + lobby
    22' high ceiling
    ~ Cafe (1st floor) - 200 capacity
    40' x 35'
    10' high ceiling
    ~ 2 Dressing rooms (2nd floor)
    ~ Full Kitchen
    ~ Fireside Room (1st floor)
    ~ Sound/PA, digital projectors, screens, lighting, DJ equipment
    ~ Chairs, tables, easels, etc.
    ~ Preferred Caterers allowed
    ~ Event Design & Consulting services available
    ~ Tech & house staff available
    ~ FREE street parking
    + nearby lots available
    ~ ADA / Wheelchair accessible
    both floors & restrooms

    ~     MORE