Wedding & Reception Info

Whether it is accommodating our members’ golf and social needs, catering events for brides, or facilitating events for local clients we know how to make your event the finest it can be. Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club has emerged as the premier wedding facility of South King County; perfectly placed between Seattle and Tacoma. The inviting atmosphere and dreamlike quality provide the ideal location for a romantic celebration of vows. From our beautiful outdoor ceremony site overlooking the lush landscape of our professionally maintained course, to our richly appointed banquet room, it is easy to see why Twin Lakes is the perfect location for your special occasion. Banquet and catering menus can be custom designed to fit any style and budget. Our friendly, professional staff will put you at ease and ensure that you and your guests enjoy the wedding of your dreams.

Wedding Ceremonies at the Club

Parties holding ceremonies at the club will be charged a ceremony fee of $6.00 per person. The ceremony fee includes the rental of white wooden chairs, the use of a white wooden arch, any alter tables, and full use of the ceremony site for photos before and after the ceremony.   A $150.00 clean-up fee is charged for throwing rice or birdseed.

Rehearsals

All wedding ceremonies booked at the Club will receive a one hour rehearsal at the ceremony site. Typically this is booked on a Thursday night, but is subject to availability. Please see the catering department to book your rehearsal up to 30 days in advance. Rehearsal dinner packages are also available by request.

Bridal Suite

We are happy to provide use of the locker rooms in the lower level for dressing etc.

These areas must be kept clutter free and confined to a small area. Food and beverage may be consumed in moderation and the cost of snack packages for the wedding party can be quoted.

Timing of Events

The Country Club Banquet Room is available May – August from 11:00am-4:00pm or 6:00pm-11:00pm

The Country Club Banquet Room is available September and October from 10:00am-3:00pm or 5:00pm-10:00pm

The Country Club Banquet Room is also available in our off peak months November-April. Event times during these months may be changed to accommodate sunset times.

You have use of the facility for five hours, plus 1 Ѕ hour set-up time prior to the event and 1 hour tear down afterwards. You may add additional time to your event for $250 per hour. You and your vendors will have access to the banquet room 1 Ѕ hours prior to your event start time.

Food Service

All food service must be supplied by the Club with the exception of the wedding cake. Please see the wedding menu for food choices. If you do not see what you are looking for, please let us know and we are happy to customize a menu for you. All food items are required to be left on property with the exception of a Bride & Groom basket that has been prearranged.

Beverage Service

As a full beverage service facility, we are happy to help you with your beverage choices. Bartenders are included in the cost of all hosted bars. If a cash bar is set, a minimum sales requirement of $75 per hour must be met, or a $20 per hour charge will then be applicable.

Corkage Fee

Wine or Champagne in a 750 ml bottle ~ $8 per bottle

Guests must supply a Washington State Banquet Permit for club to allow outside alcohol to be placed on premises. Guest’s alcohol must also be served by club staff.

If you do provide your own, we are not able to supply additional alcohol to your party if you do not supply enough.

Ceremonies Held Out of Doors

It is important to understand that weather conditions can change rapidly. Consequently we require that the wedding party always has an alternate plan to move indoors if necessary.

The club is not responsible for controlling the actions or traffic around the Club, which may be a distraction during the ceremony.

Certain food services are not permitted out of doors due to health and safety concerns.  

Decorating

The club will decorate for your reception at the request of the host. All decorations will be furnished by host. The club will not allow anything to be hung on the walls. The use of tape, tacks, pins or nails is strictly prohibited. All decorations and decorating must be approved by club management.

Hanging of any light weight items from the ceiling (8 hooks total on each side) will incur an additional $100 charge.

Service Charge

Member sponsored events are subject to 18% service charge. This charge is also subject to state sales tax.

State Sales Tax

All food and beverage items are subject to a state sales tax of 10%. All non- food and beverage items are subject to a state sales tax of 9.5%.

Guarantee Counts

The final guarantee count is due ten days prior to your event. This is the count that billing will be based on unless the number of attendees is greater than the guarantee; in that case the greater number will be the billing count.

Function Contracts

Once details of your event (minimum of 2 weeks prior) are established, a function contract with those details will be completed and a signature required confirming the details are correct.

Payment Policy

Once your contract is signed, a $1000, non-refundable deposit is due and will be applied towards the final payment. Another $1000 non-refundable deposit is due six months prior to your event date. *If your event is less than 6 months from the contract date, a $1500, non-refundable deposit is due and will be applied toward the final payment. Full payment of your estimated charges is due 10 days prior to your event, along with your final guest count.