7 of Washington's Best Hidden Gem Wedding Venues
On the hunt for a not-your-average wedding venue in Washington? This state is known for its lush forests, quaint islands and seaside towns, and majestic mountain ranges. And tucked away in these stunning landscapes are some rare gems in places you wouldn't expect to find them, like at the top of a historic lighthouse in the San Juan Islands, or a secret garden in the heart of Seattle's vibrant Belltown district. Feast your eyes on these surprising and unexpected locations that are often hiding in plain sight!
NORTH CASCADES
NORTH CASCADES
Dairyland
Snohomish, WA
Fab Features: 50-acre sustainable farm • idyllic grounds with fragrant fields, landscaped lawns, and a circular ceremony site framed by trees • whitewashed vintage Dairy Barn with a gorgeous exposed-beam ceiling and trestle work
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Lodge at St. Edward State Park
Kenmore, WA
Fab Features: historic hotel at the heart of lush St. Edward State Park • say "I do" under a canopy of old-growth pines • the impressive Remington Ballroom boasts 3 walls of windows that offer a striking view of the grounds
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
SAN JUAN ISLANDS
SAN JUAN ISLANDS
The Odd Fellows Hall
Eastsound, Washington
Fab Features: stunning location on Orcas Island among Madrona trees, evergreens, and colorful wildflowers • warm Hall with maple floors, high ceilings, and French doors opening onto a waterfront deck • charming and affordable, with plenty of included amenities
Catering: BYOPrice: $
Lime Kiln Point State Park Lighthouse
Friday Harbor, Washington
Fab Features: preserved 40-acre park nestled in the San Juan Islands • exchange vows in a historic lighthouse while the waves crash below • explore the grounds and catch sightings of passing orca
Price: $
SEATTLE
SEATTLE
The Ruins
Seattle, WA
Fab Features: elegant modern mansion blends vintage luxury with up-to-date amenities • ornate, European-style ballroom with spectacular crystal chandeliers and colorful, hand-painted walls • magical, greenery-laden courtyard entrance leads to a spacious, richly-accented parlor
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Marysville Opera House
Marysville, WA
Fab Features: charming historic opera house outfitted with pressed tin ceilings, sparking chandeliers, and a vintage balcony • affordable rental fees and DIY-friendly rules ensure plenty of flexibility for creative couples • prep in an adorable dressing cottage, then snap first look pics in the private garden
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Block 41
Seattle, WA
Fab Features: cool industrial-chic venue tucked into Seattle's vibrant Belltown district • intimate al fresco celebrations in the urban "secret garden" with a colorful "Greetings From Seattle" mural, and a 12-foot living wall of greens • the light-filled Bert & Tot Ballroom boasts oak floors, leather-wrapped columns, and old-growth timber trusses
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$ • $$$
Filed under Unique, Wedding Venues / Locations, Washington, North Cascades, Olympic Peninsula, San Juan Islands / North Puget Sound, Seattle, Walla Walla Wine Country, Washington Coast
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