The Best Wedding Venues in Washington State

Choosing the ideal Pacific Northwest wedding venue in Washington state can be a daunting task. It’s not because you won’t be able to find a good spot, but because there are so many great locations to choose from! A problem many of my couples face as a destination wedding photographer. Whether you’re planning a larger wedding, a more intimate wedding, or elopement in Washington with your loved ones, the beauty of the PNW has a lot to offer in terms of scenery & locations to choose from.

Washington State Wedding Venues in the Pacific Northwest

Washington state wedding venues have it all, from urban settings with an industrial vibe to lush forest wedding venues for a beautiful nature ceremony. Finding the best venue for your dream wedding is crucial to ensure that you & your guests all have the best time with each other & the location really sets the vibe for the day. Have a look at the best wedding venues in the Pacific Northwest in Washington state I’ve put together in this blog post.

Agate Beach Lodge – Port Angeles, OR

Address: 2181 Crescent Beach Road, Port Angeles, WA

The Agate Beach Lodge is one of the most impressive wedding venues on this Washington venue list & one of my personal favorite choices for a wedding in the Pacific Northwest. This is actually the place we chose to get married at!! The lodge itself is located on a hidden beach down a forested road, giving guests a ‘hidden cove’ feel to the stay. There is lodging on site where you can enjoy a unique stay at the lodge with your your closest friends & take in the sights of the Pacific waters as you get ready to celebrate your wedding.

Unique Features:

• Private pebble beach for guests to explore
• Unique triangle frame architecture
• Incredible views of the sunset & you can even see Canada from the venue

Type of Venue: Beach, Lodge, Forest
Price: $$
Capacity: 75
Phone: 360-912-7701
Learn more about Agate Beach Lodge

The Emerald Forest – Redmond, WA

Address: Redmond, Washington

If you’re looking for a magical forest adventure vibe for your outdoor wedding, the Emerald Forest might be the treehouse venue you’re looking for. Located just ten minutes outside of downtown Richmond, being at the venue feels as though you’ve been transported into a fantasy world. The tall treehouses can make you feel like elves living in nature. It even has fun features like a wooden tree elevator & ziplines!

Unique Features:

• Unique treehouse accommodations
• Has a forest theatre
• Honeymoon suite treehouse
• The ceremony area is on a forest glen

Type of Venue: Outdoor, Forest, Treehouse
Price: $$
Capacity: 50-100

Learn more about the Emerald Forest

Gray Bridge Venue – Sultan, WA

Address: 12605 307th Ave SE, Sultan, WA

Gray Bridge is referred to by many as a premier outdoor wedding venue in Washington state. Gray Bridge is a luxurious wedding venue by the water with a lot of options for the wedding you are looking for. The venue can accommodate a substantial number of guests and has over 16 acres of woodlands & gardens. Gray Bridge is a great choice for both a big wedding ceremony or a more intimate day. It has separate areas for the reception & ceremony with a dedicated area for getting your groove on.

Unique Features:

• 16 acres of wooded forest & garden for indoor or outdoor settings
• Waterside setting with a buffet boat
• 2,700 square foot reception area
• Romantic bridge for a dramatic couple photograph

Type of Venue: Indoor, Outdoor, Forest, Garden
Price: $$$
Capacity: 200+
Phone: 360-453-7579
Learn more about Gray Bridge

North Fork Farm – Snoqualmie, WA

Address: 43010 SE 79th St, Snoqualmie, WA

North Fork Farm has been run by a single family for over forty years. It used to be part of the historic Norman Brooke Dairy Farm & has been a family-run business ever since. The farm provides several indoor & outdoor ceremony spaces perfect for couples looking for a classic farm vibe. There are also dedicated rooms for the couple, a full kitchen, & an old silo that has been converted into a small gazebo. Pine tree forests also surround the area, with a massive rock face serving as a background. The venue offers an intimate setting as well as wide open fields surrounding the estate.

Unique Features:

• Dedicated suites for the couple
• Great opportunities for photos around the venue
• Mountain views from the venue

Type of Venue: Farm, Rustic, Outdoor, Indoor, Forest
Price: $$
Capacity: 150
Phone: 425-202-0613

Learn more about North Fork Farm

Mount Peak Farm – Enumclaw, WA

Address: 46407 284th Ave SE, Enumclaw, WA

Found near the foothills of Mount Rainier, Mount Peak Farm is an outdoor wedding venue nestled in the middle of pastoral countryside among wide open fields, forests, & hillside views. Separate reception & ceremony areas can be used as both the fields & a wedding tent are available. Historic barns around the farm also give a rustic vibe to the occasion. An old converted van also serves as a minibar. There is a French-style cottage for getting ready. Mount Peak & Mount Rainier also provide a beautiful backdrop, towering above the woods that surround the farm.

Unique Features:

• Dedicated rooms for the bride and groom
• Large open fields
• Beautiful open country landscape
• Rustic farm wedding venue with barns

Type of Venue: Farm, Rustic, Historic
Price: $$
Capacity: 150
Phone: 360-367-9010
Learn more about Mount Peak Farm

The Woodmark Hotel – Kirkland, WA

Address: 1200 Carillon Point, Kirkland, WA

For a change of pace, the Woodmark Hotel is a fantastic choice for couples looking for an urban or waterside hotel venue. You & your guests can celebrate your wedding weekend pampered in luxury at the Woodmark spa, spend afternoons biking or admiring the views around Lake Washington, & experience fine dining at their many restaurants & cafes. Wedding receptions & ceremonies may also be performed lakeside with the couple going out for a cruise around the waters right after.  

Unique Features:

• Dog-friendly accommodations
• Luxurious rooms & service
• Watersports activities available
• Beautiful outdoor lawn area facing the lake

Type of Venue: Hotel, Lake, City
Price: $$$
Capacity: 200
Phone: 425-822-3700
Learn more about the Woodmark Hotel

Fox Hollow Farm – Issaquah, WA

Address: 12123 Issaquah-Hobart Road Southeast, Issaquah, WA

Fox Hollow Farm is considered one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Washington. The rustic farm is nestled in the heart of wooded farmlands and is only half an hour away from downtown Seattle. The unique wedding venue is perfect for an intimate wedding and an outdoor ceremony or reception. The manicured gardens surrounding the estate frame the classic English-styled mansion beautifully and make the whole place appear as though you have been transported abroad. The venue offers a farm-to-kitchen menu and a lovely lawn setting for the ceremony.

Unique Features:

• Rustic English-style estate
• Historic 1940s manor as the main hall
• Beautifully manicured gardens surrounding the estate

Type of Venue: Farm, Private Estate, Rustic, Garden
Price: $$
Capacity: 300
Phone: (206) 285-7846
Learn more about Fox Hollow Farm

Treehouse Point – Issaquah, WA

Address: 6922 Preston-Fall City Rd SE, Issaquah, WA

If you’re looking for unique and enchanting wedding venues, consider looking at Treehouse Point in Issaquah. This bed & breakfast offers a unique venue experience with rooms & suites dozens of feet in the air. The venue constantly holds small weddings & elopements in the middle of an old growth forest & has several treehouses available for your wedding party to stay in. The magic of Treehouse Point makes it a favorite Washington venue for those who want wedding photography at a forest venue.

Unique Features:

• Massive treehouse cabins
• Peaceful and intimate forest venue
• Dedicated treehouse suite for the couple

Type of Venue: Forest, Nature
Price: $$
Capacity: 80
Phone: 425-441-8087
Learn more about Treehouse Point

Noble Ridge Tree Deck – Washougal, WA

Address: 1212 Snag Mountain Road, Washougal, WA

Sitting atop mountains in the middle of a pine forest, Noble Ridge Tree Deck is an elevated platform among the trees that provides a beautiful venue for your wedding in southern Washington just outside of Portland, Oregon. The unique venue is located high on a mountain in the middle of a beautiful forest & is a simple, yet beautiful wedding venue that allows for a lot of decor & customizing it to how you want your wedding day to be.

Unique Features:

• The deck provides beautiful forest to get married among in Washington state
• Unique woodland setting with a deck in the trees

Type of Venue: Forest, Mountain
Price: $
Capacity: 80
Phone: 360-772-1478
Learn more about Noble Ridge Tree Deck

Crystal Mountain Resort – Enumclaw, WA

Address: 33914 Crystal Mountain Blvd, Enumclaw, WA

Crystal Mountain would be perfect for a big wedding with lots of guests and family. You can spend your wedding weekend trying out activities such as skiing and snowboarding. You may also opt to stay in and admire the views from the comforts of the resort. If you want to go sightseeing, gondolas can take you and your loved one on a romantic tour around the mountains. There is a dedicated outdoor wedding setting on the resort which overlooks the snowcapped mountains, for a view worth millions. Celebrate your wedding day by admiring the views while resting by the resort’s main hall.

Unique Features:

• Majestic views along snowcapped mountains
• Winter sport activities
• Gondola wedding aopportunity

Type of Venue: Mountain, Resort
Price: $$$
Capacity: 200
Phone: 855-995-5146

Learn more about Crystal Mountain Resort

Enumclaw Estates – Enumclaw, WA

Address: 46825 290th Ave SE, Enumclaw, WA

Washington state wedding venues like Enumclaw Estates are made with your dream wedding ideas in mind & the staff are dedicated to creating a great wedding experience for you. The venue features over 9,000 square feet of living space for your wedding party which is transformed into your fantasy venue. This farm estate is carefully designed and each detail is meticulously crafted to make your wedding a day to remember. The estate features a farm-to-table kitchen as well as several beautiful indoor and outdoor spots for ceremonies, receptions, and tons of photographs. 

Unique Features:

• Unique rustic red barn for a farm vibe
• Exquisite dining thanks to freshly farmed ingredients
• Open fields and grasslands with rolling hills and forests in the background

Type of Venue: Farm, Private Estate, Outdoor
Price: $$
Capacity: 100-200
Phone: 253-532-0275
Learn more about Enumclaw Estates

Wedding photos by Malachi at Shell Creek Photography

Camp Saturna – Maple Falls, WA

Address: 9514 Silver Lake Rd, Maple Falls

If a destination wedding is more to your liking, you should check out the unique Camp Saturna for a wedding ceremony or elopement to remember. The camp sits on the shores of Silver Lake in the heart of Washington wilderness. A chapel in the woods serves as the main ceremony hall, while lodges around the camp can accommodate up to 140 people. Guests may also spend their time canoeing, hiking, and swimming. 

Unique Features:

• Historic chapel in the woods
• Beautiful wooden lodge as the main hall
• Lovely bunkhouse accommodations for guests

Type of Venue: Forest, Lakeside, Outdoor
Price: $$
Capacity: 140
Phone: 360-650-6960
Learn more about Camp Saturna

Na Mu Lodge – Leavenworth, WA

Address: 9630 Embroden Rd, Leavenworth, WA

If you’re planning a wedding retreat for your wedding party but are in search of a modern mountain lodge, the Na-Mu Lodge would surely be a venue that fits. The Na Mu Lodge is a perfect destination for a small wedding ceremony with an intimate number of people. The lodge only accommodates a dozen guests but offers four luxurious and modern private suites. There are also wonderful views all around the cabin, with lots of territory for them to explore.

Unique Features:

• Modern lodge accommodations
• Intimate setting for small wedding

Type of Venue: Lodge, Mountain
Price: $$
Capacity: 12
Phone: 509-885-9270
Learn more about Na Mu Lodge

Choosing Your Wedding Venue in Washington State

Finding venue options and looking for the best one can be the trickiest part of wedding planning. Pacific Northwest wedding venues are some of the most beautiful and romantic venues you’ll find in your search. For you to choose the best one, you’ll need to take into account your budget, the number of guests, and the kind of wedding you want. It’s easy to fall into a rabbit hole of finding the one venue that could make or break your wedding, but keep in mind that your wedding day is about you and your beloved.