Top 10 Wedding Venues Kingston
Narrowing down your wedding venue in Kingston, Ontario can feel overwhelming—there are many strong options, each with different capacities, layouts, and levels of service. This guide is designed to give you a clear, high-level overview of some of the top wedding venues in Kingston so you can quickly identify which spaces align with your vision, guest count, and budget.
Over the past seven years, Bowtied With Love has worked closely with the teams behind each of these venues, giving us practical insight into how they operate on a wedding day—not just how they look in photos. Many of our couples have a personal connection to Kingston, particularly Queen’s University alumni who return to the Limestone City to celebrate where their relationship began. At the same time, we know that sorting through venue options, especially from out of town, can be time-consuming and difficult to navigate without local knowledge.
This curated list is intended to simplify that process. Below, you’ll find our top 10 wedding venues in Kingston, presented with key details to help guide your decision-making, along with a bonus selection of standout locations ideal for elopements or weekend wedding stays in the Kingston area.
Isabel Bader Center for the Performing Arts
390 King Street West
A simply awe-inspiring blend of glass and metal with the natural landscape of the Lake Ontario water’s edge. The outdoor patio features a ceremony space that gives you a one-of-a-kind view overlooking Lake Ontario. From there your guests will head into the lobby with stunning views and a large staircase which is perfect for your grand entrance. This reception space can accommodate 100-200 guests seated for dinner, although we recommend staying under 150, and ample room for a dance floor and your favourite live entertainment. There is even a dedicated booth for the DJ of your choice. The natural light in this space makes it one of the most saught after wedding venues in Kingston.
4 Fort Henry Drive
Perched atop the east face of the iconic Fort Henry Hill is the Great Hall at Fort Henry, This museum-turned-event space is located in one of the premiere locations in Eastern Ontario and offers the best views overlooking the St Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, and city of Kingston. The high ceilings and gorgeous views through floor to ceiling glass down the expansive lawn to the treed water’s edge will delight your guests and provide the most beautiful backdrop. The reception space seats 140 banquet style and can accommodate up to 190 cocktail style. For optimal guest comfort we recommend keeping the guest list to <100.
The Great hall offers 3 outdoor ceremony locations: East Park, South Hill, and The Patio.
As a special bonus, couples have access to the historic Fort Henry for photos! Booking the Great Hall will put you in the ideal location for sunset photos. The venue offers free parking and it is within minutes of downtown Kingston’s accommodations and amenities making it the most popular wedding venue in Kingston.
285 King Street East
Steps from historic Market Square, in the heart of downtown Kingston is the newly rebranded and renovated luxury Kingsotn Marriott Hotel. This central location is ready to invite you and your guests to its open concept main dining and lounge on the main level which makes a great location for rehearsal dinner. There are 8 different event spaces to accommodate up to 300 guests with a dance floor and with more than 170 guest rooms, your friends and family don’t have to go far to gather. In addition they also offer plenty of stunning spaces to accommodate your rehearsal dinner or Sunday brunch. Parking could not be more convenient, it is right underneath the hotel.
The Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Center
421 Union Street
Set to the west of Queen's University campus, the Donald Gordon Centre combines the amenities of a full-service conference and event centre with the elegance and charm of a boutique hotel. Conveniently located steps from Kingston's scenic waterfront and downtown attractions, they offer a welcoming setting for your wedding.
The large principal rooms in the 19th century main house are perfect for intimate weddings, complete with tall ceilings, grand windows, and fireplaces. But wait, there’s more to this sprawling complex! There are 6 venues on-site Including an unique and private limestone Coach House that is a great spot to gather for cocktails before and after your ceremony. For more intimate ceremonies there is a private courtyard that seats up to 70 of your family and friends.
Tett Center for Creativity and Learning
370 King St W
The Malting Tower is, without question, one of the most unique wedding venue in Kingston. A striking blend of historic character and modern refinement, this industrial-chic space sits right on the edge of Lake Ontario. Inside, soaring ceilings and dramatic architectural lines are softened by an abundance of natural light streaming through oversized windows, creating an atmosphere that feels both expansive and intimate.
The space comfortably welcomes up to 120 guests for a theatre-style ceremony, 100 for a seated dinner, or 150 for a standing reception, making it as versatile as it is visually compelling. And while photos of this space offer a glimpse, they fall short of capturing what makes this venue so memorable. It’s something you feel the moment you step inside, the scale, the light, the warmth of the oversized gas fireplace, it all comes together in a way that simply has to be experienced in person.
32 Country Club Drive
Set within a storied property, this historic venue is defined by two full walls of windows that frame sweeping views of an award-winning golf course. The result is a space that feels connected to its surroundings, especially in the fall, when the landscape transforms into a rich tapestry of colour. Inside, a stone fireplace anchors the dining room with warmth and character, while just beyond, manicured gardens create a naturally beautiful backdrop for wedding portraits.
The Club offers a thoughtful collection of spaces to suit the rhythm of your day. The Main Dining Room, complete with a patio overlooking the course, serves as the heart of the celebration, while the Café provides a more relaxed setting and the Boardroom can be transformed into a private bridal suite. With access to the venue the day before and after your wedding, there’s ample time to settle in and celebrate without feeling rushed. The dining room accommodates up to 120 guests for a seated dinner or up to 180 for a more fluid, cocktail-style reception, and welcomes both members and non-members alike.
Quality Inn & Conference Centre Kingston Central
33 Benson Street
Do you have family in Toronto and friends in Montreal? Looking for an ideal spot in between for everyone to meet for your wedding that has on-site accommodations? Look no further than The Quality Inn & Conference Centre. Conveniently located near the 401 and close to all the amenities, this venue will delight.
The dance studio-inspired Cartier Ballroom features multiple floor-to-ceiling mirrors and can accommodate 100 to 250 guests for a seated wedding, with a maximum capacity of 400 for a cocktail reception. The adjoining foyer serves as an ideal space for greeting guests, checking coats, and taking a break from the ballroom festivities. The bride and groom are treated to a complimentary two-room suite for their wedding night. Additionally, the award-winning culinary team provides locally-inspired dishes that are sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests.
248 Ontario Street
Kingston is situated in the heart of the thousand islands. Getting married on board a ship is an experience unlike anything on land and the beauty of the scenery is breathtaking. No other wedding venue in Kingston can offer moving scenery and dancing under the stars like the Island Star.
Kingston 1000 Island Cruises offers three unique ship options for couples to choose from:
The Island Queen holds up to 100 guests for a seated dinner and up to 225 for a cocktail reception on three different levels. The Queen is your best option to have a top deck open air ceremony out on the water
The Island Star has a large indoor glass covered dining area and a small deck that allows guests to get some fresh air. The glass covered space seats up to 160 for a seated dinner or for 180 cocktails
The Island Belle which is the coziest of the boats has a closed in main floor and an open top tier. It is perfect for a micro-wedding or a cocktail party of up to 125 guest.
In addition to the boats they also have a dockside patio called The Helm. This is a great spot to get the party started or keep the party going after your cruise.
2 Cataraqui Street
The River Mill Restaurant is one of Kingston’s most distinctive waterfront wedding venues, set within the historic Woolen Mill along the scenic Cataraqui River and just steps from the Cataraqui Trail. Known for its refined, locally sourced cuisine, it’s an ideal choice for couples who want a celebration that feels both elevated and intimate. The raised outdoor patio offers a stunning setting for a welcome reception, cocktail hour, or dancing under the stars, while the main dining room accommodates up to 85 guests for a seated dinner. For smaller weddings or private gatherings, the Rideau Room hosts up to 30 guests with ease. With its blend of heritage architecture, exceptional dining, and picturesque waterfront views, The River Mill stands out as a truly memorable Kingston wedding venue. One of the first weddings we coordinated was here, which makes it extra special for our team.
Loyalist Golf and Country Club
1 Loyalist Boulevard, Bath
Loyalist Golf and Country Club has a large wrap around covered outdoor porch that overlooks a pond with a small island that is linked by a bridge. The arbour on the island offers a unique location for your wedding ceremony. If you're lucky you may have wild life land in the pond during your your "I dos". Outdoor ceremonies include white chairs.
The club house offers a fully covered main entrance making it easy to get dropped off or unpack without getting wet. Inside there is an intimate Fireside Room with an adjoining Ballroom that can host up to 180 guests. In the lower level there is a get ready suite that offer 8am access making it easy to book those early hair and make up appointments. Guest parking at the club is complimentary.
ELOPEMENTS AND MICRO-WEDDINGS
Hosting a big wedding is not for everyone and we absolutly love planning intimate celebrations for our couples. While this style of wedding is smaller in scale, they’re often more intricate in execution. Every detail is more visible, timelines are unique, and venues or formats (like restaurant buyouts or private estates) require thoughtful coordination to run seamlessly. As a wedding planner we ensure the entire experience feels cohesive, elevated, and effortless, from vendor management to guest flow and overall design. And it’s exactly this shift toward intentionality that makes micro-weddings so special to us. We love the ability to create a more personal, hospitality-driven experience where couples can truly spend meaningful time with each guest, often paired with a more refined, restaurant-quality dining experience that simply isn’t possible at larger-scale celebrations.
Here are a few of our favourite micro-wedding venues in the heart of dowtown Kington:.
With so many exceptional wedding venues in Kingston, each offering its own mix of inclusions, services, and pricing, choosing the right one can quickly become overwhelming. That’s where we come in. At Bowtied With Love, we don’t just help you narrow down your options, we guide you toward a venue that aligns seamlessly with your vision, guest experience, and overall investment.
If you’re ready to move from browsing to confidently booking, connect with our team. From venue selection to full-service planning and officiating, we’re here to ensure every detail is thoughtfully considered.
A huge thank you to the top 10 venues for providing us with the information to put this blog together. It takes a team and we appreciate you all!