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Wedding Rental Information

 

Updated:

19 March 2008

"Celebrate your wedding with island style!"

The Odd Fellows Hall is the affordable and fun place to have your wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, or ceremony. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are the most popular days to rent. We give priority to weddings, so let us know your ideal date and we will let you know if it is available.

Situated among Madrona trees, evergreens and wildflowers on beautiful Madrona Point in Eastsound, the heart of Orcas Island, the Hall has hosted many memorable weddings and gala celebrations over the years. French doors open onto a waterfront deck overlooking the beautiful sound and village, and the view is to the west, so sunset skies can be spectacular.

The Hall can seat up to 150 people and hold a maximum of 185 people.

Wedding Ideas

IDEA 1

Most people have their wedding receptions on Saturdays or Sundays. Wedding guests often start arriving the day before via ferry, plane and boat. A fun thing to do is rent the hall for the afternoon and evening before your reception. As your guests arrive, they can meet at the hall, explore Madrona Park just down the street, hangout, play music, order in some pizza or Thai food, relax on the deck, watch the sunset and catch up with each other.

IDEA 2

Invite a dance instructor to the reception, or the party the night before and give swing or salsa dance lessons to your guests. See Bridal Boogie at left under the Music and Dance Wedding Link for a dance instructor.

IDEA 3

This is a variation on IDEA 1. Rent the hall the night before and invite your friends to help decorate and party. Order in some chow, put some great music on our awesome sound system and have fun!

IDEA 4

The public dock is 100 yards down the street from the Odd Fellows Hall. Guests with boats can tie up at the dock and stroll to the hall.

IDEA 5

If you are looking for something for the kids to do while you are having your wedding, have them play at the Fun House. The Fun house has all kinds of cool activities and stuff to do that will keep the kids engaged, safe, and entertained. Visit them at www.FunHouse.org.

Below are pictures of wedding decorations by Veronica San Martin of Orcas Events

 

Odd Fellows Hall deck view, facing west, of EastsoundLocated on beautiful Madrona Point in the heart of Orcas Island’s Eastsound Village. The Hall is a historic 2,300 square foot dance hall, perfect for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners and private parties.

The hall includes a waterfront deck with a great view, high ceilings, maple floors, commercial kitchen and because we are a nonprofit, we have great rates! The Hall is a charming and beautiful location for your special occasion.

The hall has a variety of ammenities including tables and chairs for seating up to 150 people, as well as tables for buffet, gifts and such. Odd Fellows Hall, view of deck from hallWe also provide a variety of audio visual systems to enhance your experience, including a PA system for playing music from your iPod, a wireless microphone, and a video projector and movie screen for projecting slides or movies. You can drive the video projector with a DVD or laptop. This allows you to immediately show pictures from the wedding ceremony, or photo albums of you, your friends and family. It's up to your imagination!

To discuss your wedding plans, talk about rental rates, or if you just have questions, call us at 360-376-5640. We'll be happy to help.

Scroll down for more pictures of the hall and helpful information on wedding services available on Orcas Island.

 

Wedding Links

Here are a variety of services on Orcas Island that can help you with your wedding.

Click on the name below to link to the associated website.

Rental Services

Orcas Events Rental of linen and tableware, umbrellas, paper lamps, vases, chocolate fondue fountain, decorating and planning services. Located on Orcas Island. Call and ask for Veronica San Martin, 360-376-8376

Handmade cedar wedding arbor Often used at the Odd Fellows Hall to adorn the entry to the hall. Looks great decorated with flowers and white christmas lights. Call Stella Padbury, 360-376-2298.

Pacific Party Rentals Linen and tableware rental 360-707-2115

Wedding Planning

Orcas Events, Veronica San Martin, 360-376-8376

Imagine Events, Rinda McGarry, 360-376-5877

Patricia Borgula, wedding coordinator, 376-6092

Patina Flowers and Planning

Chapels

Victorian Valley Chapel

Sitting in a quiet valley, with a feeling of peaceful privacy, Victorian Valley Chapel takes one back to a time forgotten, where the sunlight steams through stained glass windows and the sound of soft music within the tall wood-framed ceilings leads one to relaxation and enjoyment of the moment." Rented for weddings, concerts, meetings, or christenings. 1-866-4-chapel

Lodging

Orcas Lodging Association 11 distinctive lodgings including B&Bs, cottages and resorts.

Buckhorn Farm Bungalow Located on a ten-acre farm near the north shore of Orcas Island. This family vacation cottage enjoys a wonderful country-farm atmosphere and is only 5 minutes away from the village of Eastsound.

Stuff for the kids to do

If you are looking for something for the kids to do while you are having your wedding, have them play at the Fun House. The Fun house has all kinds of cool activities and stuff to do that will keep the kids engaged, safe, and entertained. Visit them at www.FunHouse.org.

Photography

Fleischer Art Photography

Open Eye Photo and Illustrations Studios - Georgi Coquereau, Photographer and Artist, 376-3226

Steve Horn Photography Steve Horn, 468-2100

Susan Slapin Studio - Photographer and artist, 376-8855

Salons

Salon Mir'toi - Kristin, Annette, 376-7667

Radiance Facials - Analisa Lee, 376-8688

Music and Dance

Susan Weiss, Vocalist, 376-2528

Bridal Boogie Theo Davis, dance instructor and wedding dance facilitator, (206) 484-1801

Catering and Cakes

Helping Hands Catering, 360-472-0249, Chris Moller - world cuisine chef

The Green Door catering, 376-5080, ask for Bill Patterson - local and highest quality ingredients.

The Kitchen, catering 376-3308, carryout 376-6958

Christina's catering and wedding cakes, 376-4904. Christina's has been a destination restaurant for over 27 years. Christina's has been nationally acclaimed for a menu that features the best foods from the bounty of the NW region. Kudos from countless magazines and TV programs have made Christina's famous, but the enjoyment of each customer remains the ideal.

Florists

Nest Flowers Cindy, 376-4580

Patina Flowers and Planning

Peace and Plenty Flower Farm

Plantasia Lindy Tuson-Turner, 376-4846

 

Other Links

Orcas Island Historical Museum

 

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