A Top List of My All Time Favorites

If you are searching for your perfect venue, this ultimate guide to Seattle area wedding venues is a fantastic place to start. As a PNW wedding photographer, I’ve seen a wide variety of amazing locations. With a seemingly endless list of options, it can be a challenge to know where to begin. You likely have your basic list of “must have” features, a general idea of your wedding size, and an overall style of wedding in mind. After years of photographing weddings in the Pacific Northwest, I have a few favorites to suit any kind of celebration.

1. Chateau Lill – Woodinville

The perfect option for those looking for an elevated experience and a venue that feels just like a Tuscan style vineyard estate. With a talented and experienced on-site team, couples are able to plan picturesque events tailored to their vision.

What makes it special:

• A spacious chateau amid park-like gardens, rolling farmland, pond, and vineyards.
• Several event spaces to accommodate small intimate gatherings to large grand weddings, giving couples options to make their ceremony and reception their own.
• Located in Woodinville and a short drive from Seattle, offering out of town guests endless fun activities nearby during their visit.
• Beautiful on-site getting ready spaces.
• Space for up to 200 seated guests or 250 standing.

2. The Ruins – Seattle

Couples dreaming of a unique wedding venue will love The Ruins. Located in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood, it’s whimsical decor will serve as a memorable backdrop for any wedding theme you can dream up.

What makes it special:

• A unique aesthetic to host any type of celebration you can imagine.
• Incredible backgrounds for your wedding day photos.
• Farm-to-fork catering by Herban Feast
• Getting ready space, lounge, library, ballroom, dining room, and courtyard.
• Space for 150 seated guests and up to 300 standing reception.

3. Evergreen Meadows – Snoqualmie

For those of you looking for a slice of forest wonderland, this is the venue for you. 9 acres of garden, woods, and manicured spaces just minutes from Snoqualmie Falls.

What makes it special:

• Beautiful outdoor ceremony space and reception tent with lighting.
• In house florist and day of coordinator.
• Getting ready spaces
• Endless areas throughout the property for photos
• Fire pits for s’mores.
• Space for 150 seated guests.

4. Nature’s Connection – Arlington

A wonderful choice for you if you are looking for a scenic and romantic setting with a garden party feel. Couples love the secluded location, many ceremony location options, on-site amenities, and manicured spaces. This venue offers plenty of room for guests to wander and explore the landscape.

What makes it special:

• Offers several beautiful ceremony sites to choose from.
• On 5 serene acres of gardens, waterfalls, large ponds with bridges, and spacious manicured lawns.
• Outdoor reception space with tent and elegant lighting.
• On-site bridal suite and groom’s cabin.
• Space for up to 200 guests

5. Trinity Tree Farm – Issaquah

Trinity Tree Farm is a beautiful venue for those looking for an all inclusive getting ready, ceremony, and reception venue with gorgeous views, ample space, and a variety of set up options.

What makes it special:

• Set on 40 acres with beautiful forest and mountain views
• Two ceremony/reception venues to choose from
• Venue 1: The rustic Barn with french doors opening to the alpine vistas. A warm and inviting venue surrounded by natural beauty.
• Venue 2: The Lodge with cathedral ceiling, skylights, and tall windows. A light and airy venue with crisp white walls and stunning views.
• Getting ready spaces and beautiful outdoor and indoor ceremony options.
• Fire pits, lawn games, venue coordinator, and more
• Space for up to 150 guests.

6. Jardin del Sol – Snohomish

For those looking for a beautiful whimsical garden space that feels wonderfully intimate. Couples love this dreamy garden venue that’s both romantic and relaxed. Perfect for those looking for a peaceful, fairytale like location with a beautiful combination of elegance and rustic charm.

What makes it special:

• Sits nestled on 7 acres of rolling pasture and lush woodlands, lending to it’s boutique style.
• The space offers an outdoor dance floor, serene gardens, lush woodlands, water and fire features and rolling lawns.
• Beautiful white tent with elegant lighting.
• Cottage and getting reading spaces with charming 3 hole putting green for entertainment.
• Best suited for up to 160 guests.

7. The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge

An elegant venue, nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the club offers sweeping mountain views, beautiful light, gorgeous ceremony and reception spaces, and endless ways for a couple to create the wedding of their dreams.

What makes it special:

• Both indoor and outdoor spaces make it a great choice for any season.
• Ceremony space and ballroom overlooks the golf course and mountains.
• Access to the golf course for photography. They will even drive you around the course for sunset photos!

8. Maroni Meadows – Snohomish

Maroni Meadows is a beautiful mixture of ponds, trees, open fields, and gardens. Couples fall in love with the island on the pond ceremony site – one of many ceremony site options. Guests will love exploring the many unique spaces throughout.

What makes it special:

• Filled with unique features like the bar on a pond, several ceremony site options, covered dj area and reception tent, dance floor, tiki torches throughout, and fire pit.
• Getting ready spaces available
• Can accommodate up to 200 guests

9. Crocket Farm – Whidbey Island

If you are looking for a destination wedding feel that’s close to home, Whidbey Island is a beautiful option. With a true Pacific Northwest look and feel, this picturesque venue is stunning.

What makes it special:

• Amazing water views from the ceremony site. Option to use indoor ceremony space.
• A large reception barn.
• On site guest house and getting ready spaces.
• Wedding coordination.
• Fits up to 200 guests

10. Artist Point – Mt Baker

No list would be complete without an elopement option or two. Artist Point is the most amazing elopement location in the Pacific Northwest (in my opinion, of course)! Couples fall in love with the breathtaking views at Artist Point and the surrounding trails.

What makes it special:

• Both Artist Point and it’s surrounding areas are full of gorgeous mountain views.
• Option to hike just a little or a whole lot. Up to you!
• Lakes, glaciers, wildflowers, and colorful hills.
• No need to get a special permit to elope at Mt Baker

11. Paradise – Mt Rainier

Another absolutely stunning elopement option in the Pacific Northwest! Couples love the iconic views, historic inn, and endless picture perfect trails.

What makes it special:

• Easy and beautiful hike options within minutes of the parking areas.
• Stunning mountain views, wildflowers, waterfall, and beautiful trails.
• Stay at the historic Paradise Inn for a romantic experience within the park.
• Elopement photos that will be as epic as this pnw location.

I hope this list gives you a helpful starting point as you begin your wedding planning journey. As you embark on this exciting season, I wish you endless joy and love along the way. Don’t forget to take moments to breathe and savor this chapter of life. And always remember: It’s all about you and your love. There is no wrong way to get married!

Thanks for reading!

Warmly, Janelle