PNW Wedding & Elopement Venues

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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

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