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PNW Proud: Snohomish & Seattle Wedding & Elopement Venues off the Beaten Path

Often times, couples feel pressured into choosing a traditional venue for their wedding festivities, but living in the beautiful lush greenery and forest surrounded PNW, they’d feel much more at home in the great outdoors. While searching for venues that fit that quintessential Northwest Wedding, we found that there are several little known sites scattered all over our gorgeous state – and very few resources to find them. All of the places listed are in Washington State.

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We’ve got quite the round up of amazing sites for you – places perfect for elopements, small intimate wedding celebrations and all the way up to all 200+ of your favorite people partying alongside you. Whether you want a wedding weekend or a day of fun, there is bound to be an option that is ideal for your outdoor-loving little PNW heart. We haven’t shot at all of these locations, but have hiked or visitsed many of them. Feel free to add any we missed in the comments!

Many of these places will require a site fee or a Discover Pass, so don’t forget to purchase that now. Site fees vary and will be listed on the websites linked.

deception falls wenatchee national forest elopement venue pnw wedding
Deception Falls, WA

Deception Falls: http://www.waterfallsnorthwest.com/nws/falls.php?num=4666
We love this hike. Not only is it easily navigated, but there are a TON of options for photos. There is an under cover area and a bathroom, but this is definitely better suited for an elopement.

The Salt Box Barn on Fir Island: https://www.saltboxbarn.com/  (this is a bucket list venue!)
We absolutely adore this beautiful wooden barn with classic charm.

Deception Pass: http://parks.state.wa.us/497/Deception-Pass
A forest, a beach, a bridge … what more can you ask for?

Mount Erie: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/mount-erie

Big Four Ice Caves: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/big-four-ice-caves
As of July 2015 the caves are closed to the public, so while you can no longer access that area, the trail has some amazing spots and there is a large area that will accommodate a few friends & food.

Barclay Lake: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/barclay-lake
This is a little bit of a hike (2.2 miles one way), especially since the early 2016 has downed a few trees. This is great for an elopement, but make sure you’re prepped for the up and over and duck under moments and crossing of a couple waterfalls.

Eagle Falls: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/eagle-lake

Shangri-La on the Green: http://shangrilaonthegreen.com/
This is a beautiful campground venue with a waterfall, open meadow, bridge, hiking paths, and a cute lodge style house with patio and fire pit. This can accommodate a small to mid size wedding and is great for that wedding weekender couple.

Millersylvania State Park: http://parks.state.wa.us/546/Millersylvania

Rattlesnake Ledge: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/rattle-snake-ledge

Mount Rainier: http://visitrainier.com/places-and-attractions/weddings-retreats-and-reunion-spots/

Treehouse Point: http://www.treehousepoint.com/  (this is a Bucket List venue for us, please message us for a special discount on your wedding photography!)

Fort Flagler: http://fortflagler.net/

Fire Mountain Scout Camp: http://www.firemtn.org/facilities/

The Lookout Lodge: http://www.thelookoutlodge.com/ (this is one of our preferred venues, please message us for a special pricing package on your wedding photography!)
Nestled in the woods near Lake Stevens and Snohomish this venue is surrounded by beautiful trees and mountain views – everything we love about WA. They are perfect for elopements and larger weddings alike. You’ll be serenaded by birds, frogs, and amazing sunsets.

Camp Ramblewood: http://parks.state.wa.us/365/Camp-Ramblewood

Fields Spring State Park: http://www.stateparks.com/fields_spring.html

Fort Worden: http://www.fortworden.org/
Surrounded by water, birds, and views every PNWer loves. This venue can accommodate a large wedding, too.

Larabee State Park: http://www.stateparks.com/larrabee.html

Cama Beach: http://parks.state.wa.us/483/Cama-Beach
This site has a Great Hall that would be ideal for a reception.

Kitsap Memorial: http://parks.state.wa.us/398/Kitsap-Memorial
This site also has log buildings that can host a reception or even an indoor ceremony.

Mukilteo LightHouse: http://mukilteohistorical.org/
This is a perfect ceremony site – they often allow limited access to the lighthouse tower, and the grounds offer plenty of space for guest seating.

Saint Edwards Grotto: http://parks.state.wa.us/401/Saint-Edward—Grotto

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Hampton Hideaway

Mineral Springs Group Site: http://www.go-washington.com/Mineral-Springs-Group-Site-Campground/

Hoh Rainforest: https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/camping.htm (this is one of our preferred locations, please message us for a special pricing package on your wedding photography!)
This is one of my favorite places in the entire state, and there are multiple hikes and a campground. This would be a great location for an Elopement.

Cabins on the Point: http://www.cabinsonthepoint.com/

Skalitude Retreat Center: http://www.skalitude.com/outdoor-camping-weddings/

Beacon Rock State Park: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beacon-Rock-State-Park/108387759185812

Bethel Ridge Retreat: Bethel Ridge Retreat

Kelly’s Resort: http://kellysresort.com/

Skamania Lodge: http://www.skamania.com

Carson Ridge: http://www.carsonridgecabins.com/washington-state-elopements.html
This site is great for elopements or intimate weddings.

Suncadia Resort: http://www.suncadiaresort.com/weddings/roslyn-wedding-venues

Washington State Inn: http://bbteam.com/listing/washington-state-inn-wedding-venue/

Wallace Falls Lodge: http://www.wallacefallslodge.com/

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Alpine Lodge

Penrose Point: http://www.stateparks.com/penrose_point.html

Hampton Hideaway: http://www.hamptonhideaway.net/ (this is one of our preferred venues, please message us for a special pricing package on your wedding photography!)
This venue has a barn, orchard, two separate houses you can rent for getting ready areas, and an awesome staff.

Battleground Lake: http://parks.state.wa.us/405/Battle-Ground-Lake-State-Park

Bagley Lakes: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report.2012-10-15.1168513723

Dragontail Peak: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/dragontail-peak

Cave B Inn: http://www.cavebinn.com

Moran State Park: http://moranstatepark.com/

Tolt-MacDonald Park: http://www.kingcounty.gov/services/parks-recreation/parks/parks-and-natural-lands/popular-parks/toltmacdonald.aspx

Farrel McWhirter: https://www.redmond.gov/facilities/facility/details/farrel-mcwhirterpark-61

Rocky Brook Falls: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/rocky-brook-falls

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Wisteria Gardens

Blanca Lake: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/blanca-lake

Diablo Lake: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/diablo-lake

Ape Caves: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/ape-cave (this is a Bucket List site for us, please message us for special wedding photography rates!)

Shi-Shi Beach/Point of Arches: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/north-shi-shi-access

The Island House: 
This venue is perfect for a mid-size wedding. It has a great patio area for the reception, sits next to a pond and has a smaller pond on the property, and a beautiful home with multiple levels for getting ready.

Alpine Lodge: http://alpinepension.com/
This lodge sits up against the river and provides a stunning backdrop for your ceremony and reception. It has a home with multiple levels, a deck, and patio space.

Greenfield Farm & Garden: http://www.greenfieldfarmandgardens.com/

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The IslandHouse

Did we miss any amazing sites? Make sure to leave a comment below!

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Josh (he/him) and Kate (she/her) are creatives at heart – geeky, nerdy, adventurous and weird. We both have tattoos, we both love Harry Potter, the MCU and music (especially Tom Petty) , and we have a million corny inside jokes (Josh is the king of dad jokes). We spend a lot of time on road trips or creating adventures in our own backyard. We believe that the strongest and best relationships are built through experiences together and approach our relationship, family and business with that in mind. We could go on and on about all the cheesiness that makes us love weddings and wedding photography, but we won’t make you gag. Love rocks, that’s all. We are a house divided – Josh is an avid Seahawks fan and on football days, our house is a shrine to everything 12 … where as Kate bleeds Green and Gold for her beloved Packers. Josh also loves reggae music and rap, where Kate’s tastes lean more towards country, pop, and some folksy non-mainstream bands. If you ran into us on a weekend, we’d probably both be in the same room, but Josh immersed in his video games and Kate on the computer or playing that addictive and relaxing game, 2048 (I forewarned you, nerd-status is at an all time high) while listening to an audiobook (she’s nerding out on political memoirs & social justice books right now). Hiking, exploring, and getting as far away from traffic as we can get is the name of our game – which is probably why we live in the woods. Our house literally does not get mail service … or any internet to brag about. That being said, it’s a pretty kick-ass place to have fires on summer nights and to sled when it snows. If you’re looking for someone that will feel like a friend and not just a vendor, we can’t wait to get to know you. We have a mission of making sure our couples are educated during their wedding planning & wedding photography process, and that you never feel like you don’t know what you’re doing.

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