Laurel Creek Manor

Business Details

22 Years

experience

Your Perfect Event Venue in Sumner, WA

Since 2004, Laurel Creek Manor has been a family-operated haven for unique celebrations, blending vintage elegance with modern luxury. Our 100-year-old Manor House and 5-acre estate feature meticulously maintained gardens, Italian fountains, and old-growth trees, offering a private setting for weddings and events. Owners Kirsten and Aaron, alongside a dedicated team, prioritize personalized service, ensuring each event reflects the client's vision. With over two decades of experience, we've hosted hundreds of events, continuously updating our facilities based on client needs.

Our amenities include a reception tent, vendor referrals, and curated decor, complemented by a commitment to sustainable gardening practices. Recognized in Seattle Bride Magazine and featured on Food Network, we combine industry expertise with heartfelt hospitality. Our community involvement includes supporting ALS research and the Daffodil Festival, reflecting our values of connection and generosity. Located just 40 minutes from Seattle, we provide a serene yet accessible venue for intimate gatherings and grand celebrations alike.

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Wedding Ceremonies Private Event Rentals Catering Coordination Venue Amenities Community Contributions

Details

Year established: 2004

Highlights and features

We offer hands-on owner management with 20+ years of event expertise.
Our gardens are maintained without harsh chemicals for sustainable beauty.
We provide exclusive use of 5,000 sq. ft. Manor House and 5-acre grounds.
Our tent and lighting packages accommodate up to 200 guests year-round.
We contribute annually to ALS research and local community initiatives.

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Event Rentals

Laurel Creek Manor offers exclusive rentals of its 5,000 sq. ft. Manor House and 5-acre grounds for weddings and private events. Our packages include access to dressing rooms, ADA-compliant facilities, and outdoor ceremony spaces. Clients receive personalized planning sessions and custom site plans to create memorable celebrations.

Catering Coordination

We partner with pre-vetted caterers like Snuffins Catering and Act 3 Catering to provide seamless dining experiences. Our team coordinates menu selections, rental logistics, and setup for events accommodating up to 200 guests in our covered patio space.

Garden Maintenance

Our 5-acre estate features chemical-free gardens with old-growth trees, seasonal florals, and surprise alcoves. The grounds include weeping willows, Italian fountains, and curated pathways that create picturesque backdrops for photography and guest exploration.

Community Events

We host annual fundraisers like the Daffodil Princess Tea and contribute to ALS research through the Laurel Creek Manor Fund. Our venue has raised over $130,000 for UW Medicine's ALS research initiatives since 2004.

Seasonal Packages

Winter rentals accommodate 50-60 guests indoors with festive decorations. Summer events include our 30'x70' reception tent with chandeliers and twinkle lights, plus patio heaters and misters for climate control during 10-hour rental periods.

People

Kirsten Cabodi

Co-Owner & Event Coordinator

Kirsten has managed Laurel Creek Manor since its founding in 2004. She works directly with clients to personalize events and oversees grounds maintenance. A Tacoma resident, she balances venue operations with family life and community involvement.

Aaron Cabodi

Co-Owner & Operations Manager

Aaron joined Laurel Creek Manor in 2012 after marrying Kirsten. He handles technical aspects like tent installations and facility upgrades. Together with Kirsten, he maintains the estate's infrastructure while ensuring operational efficiency for all events.

Questions

What types of events can I host at Laurel Creek Manor?

We accommodate weddings, holiday parties, and private celebrations with capacities ranging from 50-200 guests depending on season and space configuration.

Are catering services included with venue rental?

Catering is provided through our approved partners Snuffins Catering and Act 3 Catering, with coordination services included in your rental package.

Can I use the venue year-round?

Yes! Our covered patio allows events May-October for up to 200 guests, while winter rentals accommodate 50-60 guests indoors.

What sustainability practices do you implement?

We maintain gardens without harsh chemicals and prioritize eco-friendly operations, including energy-efficient lighting in our reception tent and facilities.

How far is the venue from Seattle?

Laurel Creek Manor is located 45 minutes south of Seattle in Sumner, WA, with easy access from major highways and airports.

Reviews (7)

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Ronnie Neumann

Jun 15, 2022 Report

Laurel Creek Manor was the absolutely perfect wedding venue. The Manor, garden, wedding tent and all surrounding grounds where all perfect. Our photographer Char Beck had done several weddings at this location, so he knew all the great places for photos! The location is perfect for guests flying in from SeaTac. Remember Seattle is a overly populated city, built on Puget Sound where they cannot create additional highways besides I5, therefore the traffic is worse than almost any place in the USA asides from LA or NYC. For that reason expect for it to take an hour from SeaTac to the location, if it ends up being much shorter than hooray to you!

Luxe Booth Nw

Sep 10, 2021 Report

Incredible venue especially for outdoor events! We provided the photo booth for an event at this location and absolutely loved it. Outdoor set-ups can be tricky but everything went great. Looking forward to our next event here! Definitely recommend!

J. R.

Dec 05, 2020 Report

If your looking for a beautiful setting, quiet with family and friends. This place was amazing, and We were so appreciative of Kirstin and team. The place was clean, set up went perfect, very very helpful during wedding. Thank You for helping make our day Perfect!

Casey Granger

Jun 23, 2019 Report

Laurel Creek was the first and only venue we toured and even though it was pouring rain when we visited, we knew it was the one. It's gorgeous, spacious, and well maintained. We hardly had to provide our own decorations because the venue itself is so beautiful, we didn't have to do much. Our guests are still commenting on how beautiful it is and that it was the most beautiful venue they had ever been to. Kirsten was so kind, patient and accommodating through the entire planning process.

She is so sweet and makes you feel like family when you walk through the doors. Even on the day of my wedding, my mom was struggling to bustle my dress so Kirsten stepped right in and got it all bustled up without hesitation. We absolutely loved having our special day here and would recommend it to anyone and everyone!

Nicole Love

Jun 02, 2019 Report

Laurel Creek Manor is not just amazing because of their beautiful grounds, but also because of the company it keeps. Kirsten and Aaron were nothing but helpful! They made availability for me to walk through a few times for ideas and also kept in close contact with me throughout the planning process. These guys were awesome and the venue stunning! And very affordable compared to most out there for the value and flow of the space. Highly recommend these wonderful people and beautiful venue.

Julia Sanderson

Feb 13, 2019 Report

My husband and I got married a few weeks ago at Laurel Creek. It was absolutely perfect! Kirsten and Aaron were so helpful from the very beginning. We were able to tour the venue multiple times and they truly made the wedding planning process stress free! Kirsten sat down with us and helped plan out the layout and gave all kinds of helpful tips to make sure the day went smoothly. Not to mention the venue is gorgeous! If you are looking for a venue in Western Washington this is it!

Tony Schwartz

Jun 01, 2018 Report

From the standpoint of a Wedding DJ: Laurel Creek Manor is one of my preferred vendors that I would recommend to anyone. Kirsten is as good as they come, and over the years she has become a friend. She is as nice as she is accommodating, which all you can ask for your in your venue manager. And the grounds are meticulously maintained and well-kept all year long. The family pours their heart and soul into this venue, and it shows. Laurel Creek Manor gets a well-deserved five stars as an outdoor wedding venue.