4.8
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Unique aesthetic style
Historic Properties for Special Events
Robinswood House was the perfect venue for my August wedding! The location was perfect for out of state guests flying in from Seatac and there were tons of nearby hotels and parking at the venue. I fell in love with the beautiful nature and trees at the Robinswood venue and surrounding park. There was so many photo opportunities and the trees supplied tons of shade which was needed for an August wedding! I got so many compliments from my guests about how beautiful the venue was. It's very nice to have the cabin styled house for guests to rest chat. It was also a great place for my bridal party and I to get ready in. The process of booking this venue was very easy and Joanna and Mike were very helpful and great at communicating. For my wedding we had an open bar and the drinks were delicious, they offered a great variety. Everyone working, especially the bartender was so kind and personable! Choosing a venue is the most stressful part of the venue but after touring and seeing the charm of Robinswood House I knew it would be the one.
Faith B.
5.0
The venue was absolutely beautiful and we really enjoyed our wedding there. Joanna and Mike were extremely helpful and kind throughout the entire process. They were very transparent and communicative and made an enormous impact on the flow of the day.
Lucas B.
5.0
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Located in Bellevue, WA, Seattle Bride - Robinswood House is a wedding venue brimming with enchanting details. Steeped in history, it offers couple’s a setting with romantic and welcoming architectural elements surrounded by idyllic gardens. Together, this provides an unforgettable backdrop for “I dos” and their celebrations.
Seattle Bride - Robinswood House features multiple buildings, including a log cabin built in 1884 and the Main House, which was constructed in 1895. The latter was carefully renovated to ensure that its vintage charms can continue to be enjoyed for years to come. This estate is one of the oldest pioneer homesteads in the area and the house was originally owned by Hans Miller and his family.
Hand-notched framing, oak flooring, and a stone fireplace are only some of the aspects that make this a memorable locale. Outside, the patios and meticulously manicured English Garden offer space for celebrations to take place in the fresh air. Up to 200 people in theater-style seating can be accommodated in the English Garden. Over on the North Patio, there is room for up to 175 for banquet events while the South Patio is ideal for up to 50 guests in a similar setup. In addition to the patios and garden, the Cabana may also be used for soirees. Tables and chairs are available and, from the first of June to September 30th, tents can be provided for rent. Packages feature setup and takedown and the venue also offer a range of rentals, such as lighting, linens, decor items, and more. Guests can avail of the venue’s parking for their convenience.
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Amenities
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Estate
Garden
Historic Venue
Park
Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
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2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2011.
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Robinswood House is a beautiful, nature-filled venue with abundant photo ops, convenient location, and included amenities like tables, chairs, linens, tents, and on-site bar service. The managers are responsive, detail-oriented, and keep events running smoothly. Great value; consider hiring a day-of coordinator.Review photos
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Hanna W
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5.0
From start to finish, Robinswood House was an absolute dream.
It is hard to imagine a venue that offers more in one place. Gorgeous PNW woods just a two-minute walk across a beaut...
iful grassy field, a lake, a sunken garden, a wonderful gathering space for guests before the ceremony that transforms into the perfect cocktail-hour spot and then into a dance floor, and a beautiful separate space for dinner. The indoor buffet area has plenty of room for dinner service, cake, and a full dessert buffet if that’s your thing. Every part of the property photographs beautifully, and the entire day can flow from one space to another without ever feeling repetitive.
And then there are Joanna and Mike.
They are absolute miracle workers and know this venue inside and out. Throughout the entire planning process, I never once felt nickel-and-dimed. Their rental prices are beyond reasonable, and after seeing firsthand how much work they put into each event, I honestly think what they do is undervalued. They care about the details, and it shows.
Robinswood House also handles all of the alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages, and the level of care they put into the bar program was incredible. We were able to schedule walkthroughs and meetings, including working with them to get our batched signature cocktails exactly right. The cocktails ended up being one of the highlights of the wedding for us.
On the wedding day, when I was having a slightly stressed-out moment, Joanna appeared with a Diet Coke and a smile and reassured me that everyone was having a wonderful time and that the day was beautiful. It was such a small gesture, but it meant so much to me in that moment.
The string lights they hung made every photo look magical. The linens were perfect. At one point the bar line looked long, but it moved at lightning speed. They were attentive to guests and handled venue policies professionally and kindly—even when a few guests tried to bring their own NA drinks inside, they calmly explained the policy and kept everything moving without creating an awkward situation.
One thing couples should know is that Robinswood House does not provide a designated wedding coordinator, so you may want to arrange for one separately. That said, Joanna and Mike were incredibly on top of everything. They kept up with our schedule beautifully, required no reminders from us, and were consistently attentive throughout the day.
A few pieces of advice for future couples: contact them as soon as you are eligible to reserve your date (I believe it is around 18 months out), be as detailed as possible with your timeline, and communicate promptly. They are busy for a reason, and good communication goes both ways. The only minor logistical stressor for us was that the rehearsal date and time could not be confirmed until about 30 days beforehand, which was a little tricky with members of our wedding party flying in from out of town. Ultimately, though, even that worked out just fine.
I genuinely cannot imagine a more beautiful, smooth, or magical wedding day than the one we had at Robinswood House. There are always little things you might change when looking back on a wedding, but the venue would never be one of them.
I wish we could have another wedding there immediately.
Joanna, Mike, and Robinswood House deserve every beautiful, busy wedding season ahead of them. We simply cannot speak highly enough of this place or the people who make it so special.
Faith B
5.0
Robinswood House was the perfect venue for my August wedding! The location was perfect for out of state guests flying in from Seatac and there were tons of nearby hotels and parkin...
g at the venue. I fell in love with the beautiful nature and trees at the Robinswood venue and surrounding park. There was so many photo opportunities and the trees supplied tons of shade which was needed for an August wedding! I got so many compliments from my guests about how beautiful the venue was. It's very nice to have the cabin styled house for guests to rest chat. It was also a great place for my bridal party and I to get ready in. The process of booking this venue was very easy and Joanna and Mike were very helpful and great at communicating. For my wedding we had an open bar and the drinks were delicious, they offered a great variety. Everyone working, especially the bartender was so kind and personable! Choosing a venue is the most stressful part of the venue but after touring and seeing the charm of Robinswood House I knew it would be the one.
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Lucas B
5.0
The venue was absolutely beautiful and we really enjoyed our wedding there. Joanna and Mike were extremely helpful and kind throughout the entire process. They were very transparen...
t and communicative and made an enormous impact on the flow of the day.
Donna W
5.0
We had our small (approx. 40 guests) wedding (ceremony & dinner reception) at Robinswood House in mid September and we loved it! It was still the perfect setting for our event.
Rob...
inswood House is a hidden gem in the Greater Seattle Area! It’s right off of I90 so it was super convenient for us and our guests. The grounds are well kept and the gardens provided a gorgeous backdrop for our wedding. We didn’t need a lot of decor as the natural beauty of the place stood on its own. The house itself is well-appointed with everything needed for caterer setup and for the wedding parties to get ready.
Joanna and Mike were great partners in bringing our event to life! For the ceremony, we wanted a pretty specific setup and Mike made it happen! He was meticulous with all the measuring, testing out layouts, and making adjustments to ensure that things worked in the space. Our dinner reception was also held outdoors but the PNW being what it is, the weather turned the day before and we had to make a last minute decision to get a tent. Joanna was both effective and compassionate in handling the change: she assured us that “we’re in this together” and within minutes everything was sorted out. Planning a wedding can be stressful enough so it was refreshing to work with such a capable team at Robinswood House.
Highly recommend both for the venue and for the team behind it!
(Photography credit: @thehannahhix)
Claire D
5.0
I got married at Robinswood House in August 2025 and it was a dream come true! This venue is in such an ideal location for our guests right off the highway. Despite being located i...
n a public park the venue is very secluded, surrounded by trees, and we weren't able to hear any park-goers or cars during the wedding.
The venue managers were super easy to get in touch with and very responsive via email, answering all of our many questions within a day.
Robinswood house provided the chairs and tables, and rented out the linens, and additional optional lighting throughout the venue. They also have large tents available for rental in case of rain.
They provide the bar and alcohol which is one less vendor we had to worry about. They only allow wine and beer but also offer wine cocktails if that's your thing. The bartender was fantastic, and the amount of alcohol was perfect, we didn't run out and didn't have too much leftover.
The price for this venue was also amazing. Many venues in the Bellevue area go for a minimum of 10k, however for a Friday wedding we paid $3,000 for the venue from 8am-12pm.
I would highly recommend Robinswood house for an intimate backyard style wedding!
Emily R
5.0
We got married at Robinswood House in July 2025 and it was our dream venue. We secured our date over a year out for a Saturday in July, and at the time, many summer Saturday option...
s were still available. Mike and Joanna were wonderful to work with throughout the planning process; they are responsive and very thorough. We were excited about the string lights, hanging baskets, and tent options in case it was to rain (it did not). The venue comfortably accommodated 135 guests, and there would have been room for more. It was really nice that they provided the tables, chairs, and linens, space for getting ready, and there were plenty of restrooms including one upstairs by the getting ready suites. We were so in love with the venue after touring that we called Mike on the car ride home to secure our wedding date; so glad we did!
Destiny N
5.0
Working with Robinswood House was such a pleasure. It was the first venue we toured, and we knew then it would be the place we get married. The venue manager, Joanna, was very thor...
ough, accommodating, and SO patient with us when we were navigating the whole wedding planning process. Everything went just as planned during the ceremony/reception and we had the wedding of our dreams. I do want to note that there were a few attempted wedding crashers earlier in the day which I was able to intercept as I was watching them try and we did have one successful wedding crashers who got into the venue near the bar area after it was dark. I absolutely don’t want to put any blame on the venue staff, I don’t think they even noticed as our wedding party handled it promptly. We chalked it up to location and the venue being at a public park. No harm, no foul. Overall, the venue was GORGEOUS and so comfortable for our guests. We did bar service through the venue and the bartender was fantastic. If I could give 10/10 stars, I would. Already trying to figure out how we can have future celebrations at the venue.
Monica R
5.0
We had such a wonderful experience with our wedding at Robinswood, with Seattle Bride, and Joanna and Mike. We were married this June on a beautiful spring day, and the venue looke...
d spectacular with lovely flowers, hanging baskets, and filled in greenery. The whole day went so smoothly, in part due to Joanna and Mike and the help they provided along the entire wedding planning process. They went above and beyond in so many ways, and made planning and day of almost entirely stress free. Along the way, the entire process was very transparent, and we had so much flexibility in decision making and everything just worked out so well. Highly recommend Robinswood!
Charlotte Z
5.0
My daughter was recently married at Robinswood House. The beautiful setting was both rustic, classic and comfortable. Joanna and Michael and the rest of the team are commended for ...
their professionalism and accommodation of requests. They were key in helping us attend to all the details that we surely did not know about or would have forgotten! Robinswood House, a special historic log cabin, was beautiful with spacious suites for the wedding parties. The grounds including the dinner set up, dancing and ceremony areas made for seamless execution of events. The venue's flexibility and inclusion of amenities like chairs and linens as well as assistance with planning were major positives. Overall, The Robinswood House was a great choice with outstanding service and dreamy atmosphere, making my daughter’s wedding truly special and unforgettable.
Kerry A
5.0
From the moment we stepped foot in the venue, we knew this was exactly the place that we had envisioned for our wedding day. It is such a gorgeous venue and you are surrounded by g...
reenery making it such a pretty scene. The communication with Joanna was excellent. She had super quick responses and always very professional and helpful. There is a place for the wedding party to get ready upstairs and split rooms for both the bridal party and groomsmen to have their privacy. The whole venue is so intimate and well located in Bellevue. It is perfectly centered in the middle of all the different areas that guests are traveling from. We couldn't imagine a better place to have our special day! We highly recommend for any couples wedding planning!
Su Jung H
5.0
Mike and Joanna were amazing to work with. Their organization and communication made our special day all the more perfect. Plus, the venue was gorgeous!
stella w
5.0
Wonderful experience all around. If you are looking for a garden-style, nature-focused, venue for an intimate ceremony and reception, this place is perfect. Also the staff are supe...
r easy to work with, detail oriented, and accommodating. Loved everything about our special day
Yasmeen W
5.0
It was a pleasure to work with the folks at Robinswood House. Joanna was always so helpful and responsive to any and all questions. The venue is beautiful and we knew it was the on...
e for us within minutes of being on the property. Highly recommend!
Rachel S
5.0
My husband and I got married here just a couple of weeks ago and had the best experience! Joanna and Mike were so great to work with, they made everything go without a hitch! So ma...
ny of our guests raved about how seamlessly the wedding flowed, from the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing. And such a beautiful venue! I can’t recommend Robinswood enough-10/10!
Anita T
5.0
This is a beautiful venue. Joanna and the staff were so great to work with. They did all the set up and helped plan out the details of the day. This venue is well worth the $$ spen...
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Emily K
5.0
Thank you so much Seattle Bride & the Robinswood House team! We had an amazing wedding day, perfectly curated for a moody late October wedding. We so appreciated the quick communic...
ation with Joanna that made planning our day seamless. We had about 70 guests, and the space was just the right size for us. We're so grateful that the Seattle Bride team was able to see our unique vision and layout for both ceremony and reception, and help us to make that vision a reality.
Tracey T
5.0
Robinswood House was a wonderful venue for our wedding. It's the perfect garden spot that didn't require any decorations. The people running the venue are amazing to work with beca...
use they're professional, friendly, helpful, and responsive. No question went unanswered, and I had a lot of questions. They helped us have a magical wedding. I'd wholeheartedly recommend hosting your wedding here. There are tons of great photo spots nearby and lots of free parking. The catering options are limited, but we chose Act 3 and they had a good price with great food.
Angela B
5.0
We could not be happier with our September wedding at Robinswood House. From the moment we stepped on foot for our first venue tour, Joanna was the kindest. Executing the details w...
ith Joanna was straight forward, communicative, and clear. It was easy to meet payment schedule, order what we needed, and everything went smoothly according to plan. It was so wonderful to have everything we needed on site- tables, chairs, tablecloths, arbor for the ceremony, beer and wine, and this made planning really easy. The location was so beautiful- to move right from the ceremony area to dinner, the patio lights were perfect as well as all of the lush greenery and florals around. Truly so happy with how our day turned out AND with the entire planning process that led up to it!
Caroline D
5.0
We are so happy we picked Robinswood for our June wedding! We were already working on a contract with another venue but it was taking so long we thought we’d tour Robinswood, and a...
fter the tour, we both knew we had to have our wedding there! It was much less expensive, both charming and humble, and it was clear Joanna was super organized and would help with all the planning (and we were right – she and Mike did a great job asking the right questions and keeping us on track!).
The only thing about the venue that I’d known earlier was that only a certain number of people fit under the tents, if your wedding is during a time of year that might rain. We invited 170 guests and I wish we’d done more like 120 because it was very stressful trying to plan to squeeze everyone under that tent for dinner since unfortunately this spring lasted so long. It did work out and it was fabulous!
Another thing that is good to know is you won’t know your guaranteed rehearsal date until 30 days before. We made a few plans for anticipating possible times, since we couldn’t wait until a month before for family and wedding party to book flights. Since the venue is public during non-event hours, it is possible to rehearse on your own time as well, which is very convenient!
It is also good to be aware they have a list of caterers to pick from. We picked Twelve Baskets and they were amazing! Other things we liked about the venue is they provide tables, linen, arch, beer/wine and sound system, some décor, as well as a super hands on approach to planning, layouts and recommendations. Robinswood park is a beautiful place for photos, especially the forested areas.
Some more unique things we did were have live musician instead of DJ, set out lawn games and board games and played the Shoe Game instead of dancing, and have a popcorn bar and dessert time! Joanna helped coordinate for all of these, such as moving the ceremony setup out of the way for games. We didn’t feel like we had any big surprises on the day of because everything had been anticipated and planned for. And as you can see from the photos, everything looked magical!
Melissa H
5.0
Seattle Bride was a pleasure to work with! They went above and beyond to make our wedding reception perfect! Seattle Bride was very organized and helpful during the planning proces...
s. They were also great with coordination between all our vendors. The venue is beautiful and the price was very reasonable. Seattle Bride was a joy to work with and we would high recommend Robinswood House for your special day!
Hallie G
5.0
Gorgeous setting and the team at Robinswood House is a joy to work with. The flowers and greenery already at Robinswood House in the summer are stunning. We just had a few centerpi...
eces and the place looked amazing. Joanna was so helpful, understanding, and flexible as we had to postpone our reception due to covid. A gem of a venue!
Christina J
5.0
I have nothing but good things to say about Robinswood House. It was the first venue we saw in-person, and we knew in the first 5 minutes of being there that it was everything we w...
anted in a venue - absolutely gorgeous, convenient location, and reasonably priced. Management was kind, professional, responsive, and well-organized from the day we booked until the day of our wedding.
Our original wedding date was in 2020, and we heard so many nightmare stories about other venues from other couples who had to postpone their wedding. And to be honest, it would have been understandable if the venue did drop some balls in the chaos that was 2020 and even 2021. Not Robinswood House and, specifically, Joanna. She was so kind, flexible and informative through the pandemic chaos. I cannot recommend this venue highly enough. Oh, and side bonus - when there isn't a wedding on, the Robinswood House gardens are open as part of the park. Which means we can easily go back and enjoy that place and the memories it holds for us in the future.
Megan R
5.0
Robinswood House was the absolute best venue for our wedding and made all of my visions come to life. To start, the space is so stunning and full of so much natural greenery and fl...
owers that we didn't feel the need to overly decorate. The house is also a great backdrop and a perfect place to get ready with spacious bridal and grooms suites. Joanna and Mike were incredibly helpful throughout the entire planning process and made sure that no small detail got overlooked. We heard from all of our guests how stunning the venue was and how well laid-out the venue was which was incredibly important to us and our guest experience. So grateful to have such wonderful memories from Robinswood House and would 100% recommend to any couple!
Diana B
5.0
Robinswood house is a beautiful venue. I got so many compliments from my guests of how lovely it was. I was so happy that the grounds were accessible since we had some grandparents...
joining us and easy access to a parking lot right next to the venue. If you are looking for a charming outdoor garden venue you need to look into Robinswood. I only have great things to say about the whole experience. Staff was lovely, helpful and professional. So grateful for them!
Merissa D
5.0
Words can not describe what a beautiful location Robinswood House is. We were looking for an outdoor, garden-style venue. The location had this cute little alcove for the ceremony,...
an area for the bar/dance area, and a separate area for dining. Around the venue were several great locations for group photos. The team at Robinswood was amazing. Joanne answered all of our questions and had several checklists to help us get ready for the wedding. All of our vendors had previously worked at Robinswood, so the logistics were all taken care of.
Nancy B
5.0
This was a perfect venue for my daughter and her new husband. The garden was lovely for an early fall ceremony and the terrace worked well for the luncheon that followed. Mike a...
nd Joanna were flexible and accommodating at every turn and helped make the day go so smoothly.
LAUREN M
5.0
Robinswood House exceeded my expectations in every way. My now husband and I are pretty low-key, go with the flow kind of people, and they made us feel like royalty! Joanna was inc...
redibly responsive a year out from the wedding, all the way up through the day of. Her and her husband checked in on us throughout the day to make sure we were getting everything we needed, as well as making sure we stayed present and not to miss a moment of this special time. Their assistance felt personal without being invasive and I could not be more thankful. I HIGHLY recommend this venue for your special occasion. You will not be disappointed!
Kieley H
5.0
Robinswood venue was amazing. Mike and JoAnna were the best coordinators and their staff as well. The Garden and flowers were beautiful as well as the rest the house. It was the be...
st day of our lives thanks so much to Robinswood house for all their hard work and planning!
Disa G
5.0
My husband and I really loved our venue. Not only did the aesthetic really match the tone that we wanted for our wedding, but the staff were just incredible. Joanna is responsive a...
nd is always there to answer questions throughout the whole process - it's like having your own wedding planner that comes with the venue! Due to the probability of inclement weather, we planned for a 100% indoor wedding. Joanna was completely on top of it; contacting the caterer to discuss turnover between ceremony and reception while also making sure that the flow for guests would make sense. We were lucky enough that she was there on site during our big day, and it was a huge relief to me that she was there making sure things ran smoothly. My day was perfect and I couldn't have done it without Robinswood House/Seattle Bride!!
Aimee C
5.0
We are so happy we chose Robinswood for our ceremony and reception. It's so beautifully green and full of flowers that we hardly needed to decorate! We knew when we first saw it th...
at it was the perfect setting, but we had no idea we were also getting the best venue staff out there. Joanna was our go-to from day one. She regularly sent us updates and reminders of things that needed our attention and was super easy to work with (even after the third time I had changed my mind about the color of the tablecloths!). They even helped us come up with a blackberry thyme champagne cocktail that wowed every one of our guests. But the Seattle Bride team really shined on the day of.
It rained almost continually from the start of the outdoor ceremony, and yet the wedding and reception were magical, largely because of how the staff went above and beyond to make sure that our guests were comfortable and that everything ran smoothly. From keeping the chairs covered so seats stayed dry, to providing heat lamps, and moving the dance floor and bar under our tent after dinner, they really made it an amazing evening. Every one of our guests told us what a great time they had, and that is very much because of the care and professionalism with which the Seattle Bride team conduct themselves. I highly recommend Robinswood House to anyone looking for a gorgeous outdoor venue with an exceptional staff.
Enola S
5.0
This place is GOREGEOUS! On top of that, the workers were amazing and super helpful. Joanna and her husband were such a pleasure to work with!
Raymond C
5.0
Robinswood house is such an amazing venue! Its so quaint, rustic and secluded without being in the middle of nowhere. Joanna and her husband were so awesome when it came to organiz...
ing and planning and made the whole process much more manageable. The wedding went smoothly and our guests were all very complimentary with the service and venue in general. Highly recommend!
Erin C
5.0
Robinswood House was a great venue and the perfect size for our wedding (135 guests). From the start the Robinswood team was very responsive and on top of all of our questions. As ...
we did not have a wedding planner it was very helpful that they ran the set up and take down of major items such as ceremony chairs, dinner tables and interior furniture. When touring the venue we liked what we saw and the layout was great as there were distinct areas for different parts of the wedding but everything was still close together and connected. What we didn't get to experience until the day of was how absolutely beautiful the garden and house are when decorated. The flowers and grounds were beautiful and very well kept. Many guests commented on how everything came together so well and was just such a wonderful house & garden.
Their catering options are enough to give couples different styles and options and the bar packages are enough to make sure you have the basics covered.
If you are looking for a beautiful venue that can comfortably hold around 130-150 people with a great staff we would definitely recommend stopping by Robinswood before deciding!
Natasha C
4.0
Probably more like 4.5 stars.
We got married in July at Robinswood and are so happy we did. The space is beautiful and, although we were somewhat concerned with the segregated ar...
eas of the space at first, we found that only made the night more enjoyable for our guests and worked perfectly for our needs. The price for renting the space is pretty fair, parking is easy for guests, and honestly it is just one of the most breathtaking spaces if you like the outdoor/garden theme. The coordinators, Joanna and Mike, were very easy to work with - we actually live out of state and only came to visit a few times but we were able to do a wine tasting and venue walk-through any time we wanted, so long as we coordinated with them previously. Also their rental times are fairly condensed so you will probably have to play around with timing as we did, or do your ceremony offsite (which we didn't because the garden was too pretty).
The only negative experience we had with Robinswood was with their bar. They control the bar, and only wine and beer are allowed (meaning no liquor). The selection of wine is very average and is marked up heftily (a fact we didn't mind much since the venue rental fee is reasonable). Just know going in that their highest level wines can be found at 7-11 or a standard grocery store. That being said I believe they would work with you if you were set on a specific brand.
The great thing is you get to take home whatever alcohol isn't consumed the night of your wedding, however that brings me to the major negative about the bar: our bartender. He was pretty dismissive and even when I (the bride) and the groom went up to the bar he held a finger up at us while he finished a text message. Even worse, he told our guests we were out of rose and champagne, however when we picked up the unconsumed alcohol the next morning we had about 6 bottles left of each. That was unfortunate since we paid for all that wine and no one got to drink it.
All that being said we would recommend Robinswood to everyone - the bartender and bar experience didn't ruin the wedding at all, just was a little unfortunate and a waste of money, but the night was great and the space was beautiful.
Allison C
5.0
The Robinswood House was a venue I was already somewhat familiar with before I got engaged since I lived near the park, so it was the first one I looked at when I started planning ...
my wedding. It ended up being the only venue I looked at because after I visited I knew it was going to be perfect. The first floor of the house itself has a classy but rustic feeling, the second floor has great space for the wedding parties to get ready, the garden where the ceremony took place was large enough for my guests (120) but intimate at the same time, and the layout of the patios is perfect for dining and dancing. What I loved most was that we were able to take a number of outdoorsy pictures in the woods in the trails of the park (which was important to me since I love the outdoors) while still being in a convenient location in the middle of Bellevue. Joanna was such a delight to work with; she is down-to-earth and a true professional who had all of the answers to all of our questions.
Sarah H
5.0
Robinswood House was the perfect venue for our wedding. The site is absolutely beautiful to begin with, and the included setup plan makes it easy to move from ceremony to reception...
. The value is outstanding! Joanna is also a dream to work with – friendly, professional, and ready to help.
Greg F
5.0
We just celebrated our wedding on Sept. 3rd at Robinswood House and everything was perfect. We chose the venue because it offered everything in close proximity: a warm, rustic ho...
use to greet the guests; a beautiful garden for the ceremony; outdoor reception area just steps away; and comfortable dining for our 125 guests. The staff were always accommodating throughout the period from booking to our big day. Joanna and Mike were always putting our interests first and made sure we didn't miss a beat. We used Greenapple Catering and had amazing food. Joanna and Mike made our signature blueberry sangria and it went fast! In short, if you are looking for a venue where you can have the wedding, reception, and dinner in a secluded, rustic, and beautiful grounds, I would recommend Robinswood House. Our guests were amazed, as were we!
Charmi A
5.0
This was the very last venue we looked at when we were searching for where to have our wedding, and the saying "save the best for last" couldn't be truer in this sense! Robinswood...
House is the perfect outdoor venue, especially for a summer wedding. It was so intimate and beautiful - all night our guests were raving about how perfect it was. It fits 150 people very nicely and has the added benefit of needing hardly any decorations since there are so many flowers and trees everywhere!
Working with Joanna and Mike was so easy and fun. Joanna, especially, made the entire planning process easy for us. She is incredibly organized, responsive, and genuinely lovely to work with. I highly recommend Robinswood House all around!
Amara F
5.0
We had our wedding at Robinswood House on 6/18/16 and could not have been more thrilled with our selection. It was the perfect combination of rustic and refined, intimate and vibra...
nt, affordable and polished. Joanna, the venue coordinator, was so easy to work with and asked all the right questions to set us up for success. We also loved that you are able to wait till the Wednesday before your wedding to decide if you need tents over the patios. When the forecast said 80% chance of rain, we went with the tents through RH and were so glad that we did. Even though it did not actually rain on the night of the wedding (thank goodness!) it gave us so much peace of mind to be able to add them (plus draping and chandeliers) at the last minute, and then not need to worry what the weather was going to do. We had the most beautiful, amazing night of our life and it was fantastic to have it all happen at Robinswood House!
Anonymous
1.0
Where is the MINUS TEN STARS Rating on yelp for this one?! A HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT! Thank goodness for people with LOW LOW expectations! No offense! This venue is tiny! The tell you ...
can fit 100-250 people but it should only be for 50 and under. The concrete in patios has a weird layout & grounds are uneven. It doesn't flow well at all! Forget a processional entrance. There is no room for 3 people to walk side by side. Maybe 2 and it's still tight! Your photographer will not have room to take good photos. Once your guest arrive, your photographer will have to either climb on a stair or navigate through all the obstacles, tables, chairs, people to get good angles of your event. Not worth it! Forget about video. There is no room to film a video unles you want just one angle :)
5- Do I want to be OBLIGATED to use one of their EXPENSIVE and mediocre CATERING Services?
9- If you need covered patio you will need to let them know days in advance as if the weather in Washington State was that predictable, otherwise you won't have a way to cover your guests from the rain or hot sun.
10- Do I want to pay for overpriced linen rental? $17 each PLUS a fee for damage if anything gets a single spot? It's a table linen, there will be food handled, chances are they will all have spots on them, even if its' only one small one.
11- Do I want to have confetti or rice or something smaller than a rose petal for decor? If so, you are out of luck as this is not allowed on property grounds and you will be fined for the use and clean up. Joanna said she will take photos and even interrupt the celebration if anything was outside of what "rules." Imagine interrupting a Wedding because there is confetti or diamonds on tables? What a big deal!
12- Do I mind the OVERALL outdated look of the home? Starting by the bathrooms and "cabana." And the worn out buildings outside where tables and outside restrooms are? Seriously, no matter how fancy your decor is, this will kill it.
14- Expect nasty looks & annoying comments from Joanna if you want to come measure the property, no matter how nice you are, she will even shake her head wen she says "no, no, no, no" If you ask the same question more than once. I was hoping to have a video of this ready and her raising up one finger to complete "the look."
15- You are not allowed to move furniture, except for 2 Old chairs.
16-Interior of home is very old looking. Fireplace could not look cheaper.
Con's
-Joanna does not like it if your catering bill is under $6K because The venue/her doesn't get as big of a commission. 20% of Any catering bill you pay goes to the Venue. They won't tell you this until you have finalized your Catering bill so be prepared to have to pay and extra $1,000 or more for fees. Everyone is supposed to deny this in case you want to ask but this is how it works. You'll see it on the final bills.
- Every catering bill you pay will have a 20% Service that can amount to $1-2K + only in a service fee plus another fee that's around $200-500 depending on the total of your bill. Additional to that well you pay your catering bill which won't be under $3k + fees.
- Decor will get stolen!!
Read full reivews on yelp. Those are more realistic.
I ran out of room but you get the idea!
Response from Robinswood House/Seattle Bride
This bride left over a half dozen 1-star Yelp reviews for various vendors for her wedding....
She threatened to leave negative reviews "all over the internet" if Seattle Bride did not kowtow to her demands. The first review she left here was removed by The Knot due to its libelous content.
There's an old expression "If you go through your day and everyone you meet is a jerk. Maybe you're the jerk."
Addressing the bride’s concerns.
The venue has a maximum outdoor capacity for 225 guests. Our average wedding size in 2016 thus far is 120 guests. This wedding had 100 guests.
We will create the aisle as wide as the wedding party requests. Room for 3 or 4 guests going down the aisle or guests in wheelchairs are often accommodated.
You can see hundreds of beautiful photos in our ad here on The Knot, on our web site http://www.seattlebride.com/our-blog/ and Facebook pages https://www.facebook.com/SeattleBride/
We have an exclusive caterer list available here: http://www.seattlebride.com/dining/exclusive-caterers/. Every one of our "mediocre" caterers has a 5-star rating on The Knot.
Yes, we do need advance notice to set up tenting. We offer a "group" discount for all affected parties if tenting is ordered and paid for by Wednesday (2-4 days) prior to their events. Tenting is still available up to the last minute if requested and available.
Our linens start at $14.50 each and the only cleaning charge levied is for wax on the linens. (The bride was not charged for any damaged/soiled linens.)
No rice, confetti, etc. is a standard policy for nearly any wedding venue. Every booked client initials a line-item on our contract stipulating that they are responsible for all décor clean up.
Our "worn out" facility, which the bride toured TWICE before booking is described as "Beautiful" in at least 10 of our reviews on The Knot.
“No” was answered to the following questions:
"Can we get early access?" No, as there was another event booked prior. This was fully disclosed prior to booking.
"Can we reserve parking?" No, we share a public parking lot therefore we cannot reserve parking spots. There are 75 spots in the lot immediately adjacent to the venue and another 250+ free spots within a block of the venue.
"Can I bring in my own catering?" No. We have an exclusive catering list. Again, this was fully disclosed prior to booking.
"Can I use confetti?" No. Confetti, rice, etc. is very difficult to clean up and can be dangerous to wildlife. No matter how nice you think it looks for your event, the wedding following yours may not think so.
Furniture can be rearranged within the 120 year old hand-hewn log house (with brick fireplace) but not removed.
Seattle Bride does not have a catering minimum. Nearly every caterer adds a "service fee" to their bill. This is collected by the caterer, not Seattle Bride. Seattle Bride does collect an 8% kitchen fee from the CATERER for all catered events, which is disclosed in our marketing materials.
We offer site visits by appointment during our regular business hours Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm. Unscheduled visits may interfere with booked events.
The bride left unannounced immediately following dinner and left all of her guests at the venue. Seattle Bride staff asked these remaining guests what to do with the décor as we were cleaning up and we were told by HER guests “Just throw it in the trash.” We did not throw anything away, we carefully removed all of the décor and stored it for pickup later.
Anonymous
5.0
My son and his fiancee were married 8/8/2015 at Robinswood House and gardens and I couldn't have imagined a lovelier event. Thanks to Mike Burkey of Seattle Bride, and despite a l...
ast-minute decision to put up tents as insurance against iffy weather, the ceremony and arrangements for the reception went smoothly. The ceremony was in a garden glen at Robinswood, on the lawn with a gorgeous wooded backdrop, and the reception and dancing were on tented patios.
Weddings are very stressful and this one was no exception. However, with Mike's involvement, it ultimately went smoothly and is now a lovely memory.
Jamie G
5.0
I can't say enough good things about Robinswood House!
The service we received from Seattle Bride was wonderful. Cate was very easy to get a hold of and completely honest and...
open with everything from the very beginning. We never came across any hidden costs that many of the other places we looked at tried to keep hidden. Mike was also great; he worked with us to get the wine list finalized with specific wines we wanted and even went above and beyond when we had an issue with the bartending service.
This was a beautiful venue to have our summer wedding and all of our guests were super impressed. The gardens are beautiful!
We definitely got a bang for our buck!
Lynn F
4.0
If you’re looking for an outdoor venue, Robinswood House is a beautiful location. Even locals aren’t aware that it’s there! It’s a hidden gem.
We were married on August 9, 2014 ...
and we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day. With such a beautiful venue, there wasn’t much that we had to do with flowers. The cost of the venue includes the table rentals, but most everything else is a package or a la carte. We did rent the whole day, as the 10 am - 4 pm or 6 pm - 12 am times did not work for us. We didn't want to feel rushed
Cate was our primary contact and was extremely responsive, even if I wrote multiple emails in a day. Mike was the coordinator on site on the day of, and everything was set up as requested. We had even made a change the day before for the location of some items with no issues.
You do have to purchase your alcohol through the venue, but we felt that there were good choices with the higher level package. We did use more white wine (warm day) than expected, but Mike brought out more, as well as more beer, with the cost being deducted from our security deposit. (This was something that Mike discussed with us prior to opening the extras). That did mean that I took home a few bottles of red!
Ruth Z
5.0
Our wedding was indoors in mid October and we had about 50 guests. The venue was cozy but not too crowded. The staff were helpful and quick to respond to communications prior to ...
the wedding. I really enjoyed the day and I was so happy to be in such a beautiful place.
Sarah B
4.0
What a beautiful site. Everything was so lovely for our wedding. I wouldn't have changed that. I was looking for a venue that was a little more within our budget than most outdoor ...
venues seemed to be, so I was excited to find Robinswood. However, the low price was because it was only for half a day. And then there were a lot of little things that kept piling up. They have tables, but they charge a fee to set them up per table. They have chairs, but they're only for indoor use, and their nice chairs are way more expensive than renting them, but they don't allow you to drop rental items outside of your rental time.
They provide the alcohol (just wine/beer/cider), which is good and bad. You don't have to worry about providing it (and can blame it on the venue when anyone asks why there isn't hard a!)But they also don't allow outside non-aloholic drinks. Our caterer provided them for cheaper.
A required list of caterers, so that was a bit of a bummer, but ours was amazing and within our budget. (Joanie's for the win!).
The staff was really friendly and helpful, and I always got prompt responses to my questions. I guess I'd just hope that in the future they would work on the details with the bride a little more up front.
Michelle L
5.0
This venue was perfect for my wedding size (we ended up with 68 guests) and day (July 21). The English Garden is absolutely gorgeous; the whole venue is surrounded by trees and fl...
owers that make for a wonderful outdoor summer wedding. 6:00pm was a perfect start time for this day of the year. And it helped that the weather was perfect!!
Meredith C
4.0
When looking for a ceremony/reception site, we wanted a place that was already beautiful and needed very little extra decor. Robinswoood is that place! The grounds are kept so ni...
ce with beautiful flower beds and hanging baskets. It located in a public park but there's tons of privacy due to the landscaping and you don't even hear anything else. All of our guests commented on this gorgeous space.
From the time we booked Robinswood to the day of our wedding, we dealt with 3 different wedding coordinators. Somehow nothing was missed in all the transition and we ended up working with Krystie who was SUPER helpful and very easy to work with. I was a little concerned that she wasn't going to be there on the actual day, but her staff was fantastic and everything turned out perfect.
The only reason to not give a 5 star rating is the times you can book the space and the fact that they do 2 weddings a day there. The time slots are 10a-4pm or 6p-12midnight so if you want to have a ceremony before 7pm you have to book the whole day. We decided on the late ceremony and the timing worked out well in the end.
Overall I would definitely recommend this venue to a future bride and groom!
Erika B
3.0
I planned my wedding from 300 miles away, so I had a hard time finding a venue. I fell in love with Robinswood House through pictures online, and it was the perfect size for my sma...
ll wedding. It was also one of the least expensive locations in the area, so I was thrilled. I attended the special event and met with the 8 preferred caterers, and I feel that the selection of quality and price is quite good among those 8 caterers. I immediatly put my name down for our wedding day and made a down payment.
The only thing that frustrated me at first is that they were not upfront about their extra costs. I ended up paying for a security deposit that was not disclosed anywhere except the invoice I recieved when my payment was due. I had to pay several hundred dollars for extra hours, because a 4 hour time slot is not enough for a wedding. I also had to wait until 2 weeks prior to my wedding in order to reserve those hours, with the chance all along that someone might reserve them for their own wedding earlier in the day. I could have paid for the entire other half of the day, but I took my chances. Luckily it all worked out (not many weddings on Mondays I guess).
The next thing that frustrated me was that the chairs on site are not included in the rental. You have to pay to rent them, and if you want them set up there is another fee (per chair), and if you need them moved during the event there is another fee! They also have tables on site for free, but if you need those set up you can be sure that you'll pay for it.
The beer and wine list they provide is the only option for alcohol unless you want to pay corkage fees, and there is absolutely no liquor allowed. If you want a champagne toast, there is an extra fee.
I am not saying that they are not worth working with, because everyone is extremely helpful and professional. The location is so beautiful that I only purchased bouquets and saved hundreds on flowers. The tent was expensive, but still on par with all the competitors prices and was actually in quite good shape. The area is well lit, so there is not much need for twinkle lights or lamps. All in all it was a beautiful wedding and looked exactly as I hoped, but it sure would have cost a lot if I hadn't found ways around those fees (I work for a rental company, and ended up hauling IDENTICAL chairs all the way to the wedding).
My caterer, Epicurean, was actually what saved the day. They set up all the tables and chairs (for no extra fee) and moved them after the ceremony. They provided linens for their tables and the DJ table, and they helped my family clean up the site afterward. What service!
I would recommend Robinswood to someone that wants a small, simple wedding and doesn't mind expanding their budget for random costs that pop up last minute.
Jessica M
5.0
We had our wedding at Robinswood on Aug 20th 2011. The space was absolutly beautiful and the grounds we perfectly kept. Prior to the wedding, I attended many of the monthly open ho...
uses and found the staff to be very helpful... they were very patient and informative and even managed to be polite after my mother bombarded them with the same question over and over. They do make you choose caterers from a preferred list, but there were choices for multiple $ points. They also make you buy alcohol through them, but I didn't find their rates unreasonable. I really couldn't be happier with my experience there.
Bonnie M
5.0
Beautiful place! Doesn’t need a lot of decorations if your wedding is in the summer because the gardens are amazing! Price is good but it doesn’t include much. No chairs, linen’s, ...
etc. only includes tables. The time slots also make for a very early or late wedding. I had an evening wedding and it was so pretty with the Christmas lights but could have used a few more, some spaces seemed a little dark.
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