About this vendor
Chuckanut Bay Distillery is quintessential old-meets-new: a modern wedding venue in a historic 20,000-square-foot building in the heart of beautiful downtown Bellingham, WA. This fully renovated location features a large-scale production facility, tasting room, restaurant, bar, rooftop lounge, and grand ballroom for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and celebrations of all kinds.
Matt Howell and Kelly Andrews, the owners of Chuckanut Bay Distillery, share a deep passion for premium spirits and beautiful historic buildings. Since starting the business in 2011, they have won national and international awards for their distilled spirits and completely renovated their historic downtown location, which includes a 4,200 square foot Ballroom with capacity to accommodate up to 300 guests cocktail style, 240 reception only, and 160 for ceremony and reception. With an open floor plan bathed in natural light from a wall of windows, this enchanting space is reminiscent of ballrooms of a bygone era, with hints of our distinct Chuckanut Bay Distillery aesthetic. In addition to the Ballroom, the venue has multiple spaces for couples to utilize on their special day, including a private bridal suite and a rooftop bar with an expansive view of the city skyline and Bellingham Bay.
Chuckanut Bay Distillery offers full-service catering, with several exquisite menus to appeal to all tastes and budgets. The talented culinary team will create dazzling presentations for an evening of dining and revelry that won't soon be forgotten. Chuckanut Bay Distillery also offers delicious cocktails made from in-house crafted spirits and a wide selection of beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. For more information on wedding services, don't hesitate to contact our Events Team today. Be sure to check out the gallery for an exclusive 360° Virtual Tour!
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Ballroom
- Brewery & Distillery
- Historic Venue
- Restaurant
- Rooftop
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Other Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Service Staff
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This was the best venue we could have chosen! I went to WWU, so it was very special coming back to have my wedding in Bellingham. Suzanne was the best coordinator and answered our ...
endless questions with ease and professionalism leading up to the big day. Gorgeous venue and we booked the rooftop bar for our whole event as well. The staff was amazing! Could not recommend this venue enough!
We had our wedding here about a month ago and still can’t stop thinking about how great it was. Top to bottom Chuckanut is just an incredible place! Suzanne the coordinator was suc...
h a wonderful partner in planning and executing our vision for the day, she truly is the best. The rest of the staff was always so welcoming and kind whenever we’d come to visit. The rest of our vendors could not stop raving about the professionalism, attention to detail and thoughtfulness of Chuckanut. We love that we can always come back for dinner anytime we want to relive such a great night. Could not recommend this place anymore for your wedding!
We had the absolute best experience getting married at Chuckanut Bay Distillery! From the moment we toured the venue, we knew it was the perfect blend of industrial charm, warmth, ...
and Pacific Northwest character. But what truly made our wedding unforgettable was working with Suzanne.
Suzanne is everything you could hope for in a venue coordinator—responsive, organized, kind, and so thoughtful. She anticipated our needs before we even knew to ask and was genuinely excited about helping us bring our vision to life. Every email, every walkthrough, every tiny detail—we always felt supported and in capable hands. Even as our wedding day approached and the usual chaos set in, Suzanne was a calm and steady presence.
The space itself is stunning. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about the exposed beams, rooftop views, moody lighting, and unique setting that made the ceremony and reception feel so intimate and magical. It’s also incredibly flexible—perfect for bringing what you want to life. I was able to get ready at the venue, have the ceremony, reception, and a cocktail hour all in one space making it such a smooth wedding.
We can’t recommend Chuckanut Bay Distillery enough—and if you’re lucky enough to work with Suzanne, know you’re in the best hands possible.
Thank you, Suzanne and the CBD team, for helping us create a day we’ll never forget. ❤️
The Chuckanut Bay Distillery ballroom was the perfect spot for our wedding and reception. The ballroom is absolutely beautiful, as are the getting ready areas - the Speakeasy and ...
Distiller’s Table. Suzanne and the crew were great to work with and took care of every detail. It was a perfect day with no stress and lots of fun. The food and drinks were delicious! Two weeks later and our guests are still raving about the beautiful venue and impeccable service.
Excellent venue with a communicative and friendly staff to help create your perfect event!
We hosted our rehearsal dinner in their main floor restaurant/distillery and rooftop spa...
ces. Start to finish, Suzanne and Hannah were very helpful, communicative and friendly. We had a small hiccup and they went above and beyond to find creative solutions to make the event work perfectly - the night exceeded expectations! The food and drinks were delicious. Plus you can’t beat that rooftop view… Highly recommend!
-D&V
Contact
Bellingham, Bellingham, WA
Chuckanut Bay Distillery