Pacific Northwest Venues for Your Intimate Wedding or Elopement
If you are feeling called to celebrate your wedding or elopement in beautiful Pacific Northwest, this list is for you. Get married near the mountains, beaches, forests or rivers that make the PNW so special, and celebrate in style. These are venues perfect for an intimate wedding or elopement. Some are nestled in their own private oasis, or situated perfectly near the PNW’s most famous destinations.
This list features our favorite nature-centric pacific northwest wedding venues that would make the perfect setting for any intimate wedding or elopement.
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Washington Wedding Venues
Olympic Peninsula Wedding Venues
Oregon Wedding Venues
Mt. Hood/Columbia River Gorge Wedding Venues
North Cascades Wedding Venues
Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort
Leavenworth, WA
Outdoor space with epic mountain views, and indoor granite-walled reception spaces set just a few miles outside of Bavarian-themed downtown Leavenworth.
Features: Onsite accommodations, spa services, bar and restaurant, indoor and outdoor ceremony options.
Freestone Inn & Cabins
Mazama, WA
The perfect home base for some of the most popular & stunning trails in the North Cascades.
Features: Onsite accommodations, outdoor ceremony spaces, access to lake, mountain bike, hiking & ski trails, basic event setup & table settings.
Max guest count: 100
Seattle Area Wedding Venues
Woodinville Lavender
Redmond, WA
Ceremony options include lush lavender fields and a beautiful greenhouse in case of rain.
Features: All-Inclusive elopement & wedding packages, wedding planning and coordination, indoor & outdoor ceremony spaces.
Max. guest count: 50
Twin Willow Gardens
Snohomish, WA
Old growth forest ceremony space, lush gardens with an elevated outdoor tented reception space.
Features: Reception tent rental and decor, event set-up.
Max. guest count: 150
http://www.twinwillowgardens.com/
The Lookout Lodge
Snohomish, WA
Seasonal (May-October) outdoor event space with reception setup and decor included in a beautiful wooded setting.
Features: Tent rental and decor setup
Max. guest count: 200
http://www.thelookoutlodge.com/
Bella Luna Farms
Snohomish, WA
Extensive gardens and European-inspired buildings, with farm-to-table, seasonally inspired service.
The Emerald Lodge
Union Hill, WA
A private wooded forest venue, accessible via an easy trail walk, featuring treehouses straight out of a fairytale.
Features: Climb-in movie theater, firepits, table/chair rentals, treehouse rental, day-of coordination
Max guest count: Ideally 25, but up to 45.
https://www.emeraldforestredmond.com/
Woodside Haven
Arlington, WA
Serene outdoor event space with a hidden ceremony space among the trees.
Features: Forested ceremony space, outdoor lawn reception area
Max. guest count: 50
https://woodsidehaven.com/index.html
TreeHouse Point
Issaquah, WA
Features: Overnight accommodations, one-of-a-kind treehouses, inclusive elopement packages, event coordinator.
Max. guest count: 80
http://www.treehousepoint.com/
Olympic Peninsula Wedding Venues
Fern Acres
Forks, WA
Intimate outdoor venue with old-growth forests and accessible to stunning coastal destinations near Olympic National Park.
Features: Old growth rainforest and garden event spaces, elopement price offerings.
Max. guest count: 60
Lime Kiln Lighthouse
Friday Harbor, WA
A day-use state park with ocean views, a picturesque lighthouse, and some of the best whale-watching opportunities in the world.
Mount Rainier Wedding Venues
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Eatonville, WA
https://www.nwtrek.org/visit/weddings/
Altimeter Cabins & Event Venue
Ashford, WA
Outdoor venue with private old growth forest, only a few miles from the Nisqually entrance of Mount Rainier National Park.
Features: Onsite accommodations, outdoor pavilion and ceremony space.
Max. guest count: 30
http://www.altimetercabin.com/
Nisqually Winds Mountain House
Ashford, WA
A secluded mountain getaway in close proximity to Mount Rainier National Park.
Features: Pavilion, outdoor grounds, overnight cabin accommodations.
https://nisquallywindsmountainhouse.com/
Three Sisters Wedding Venues
Loloma Lodge
McKenzie Bridge, OR
Loloma offers a private lodge wedding experience year-round.
Black Butte Ranch
Features: River, gardens, lawn and wooded areas, outdoor firepits, outdoor stage and full private access to lodge facilities.
https://www.blackbutteranch.com/weddings/
FivePine Lodge and Spa
Sisters, OR
Features: Wildflower pond & pine forest, overnight accommodations, inclusive elopement packages, outdoor heated pool.
Max. guest count: 200
Rainshadow Organics
Sisters, OR
A farm to table food experience with a full seasonal menu.
Features: Outdoor ceremony space, catering, outdoor reception space, onsite accommodation nearby.
http://www.rainshadoworganics.com/
Mt Hood & Columbia River Gorge Wedding Venues
Timberline Lodge
Government Camp, OR
The historic Timberline Lodge offers a one-of-a-kind alpine lodge wedding experience. There are multiple event spaces within the main lodge, but the true showstopper is the Silcox hut, located a mile higher. This timber and stone structure, with epic views and a cozy fireplace (perfect for the winter), can host up to 40 people. There is even a bunk room with 24 beds for overnight stays!
Features: Onsite accommodations, indoor/outdoor ceremony and reception spaces, incredible views of Mt. Hood, special intimate wedding packages.
Max. guest count: 40 for all-inclusive elopement packages in the Silcox hut, and more space at the main lodge.
http://www.timberlinelodge.com/
The Orchard
Hood River, OR
Working farm event space situated in the Columbia River Gorge with views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams.
Features: Farm to table open-air dining, in-house catering.
Max. guest count: 175
http://www.theorchardhoodriver.com/
The Griffin House
Hood River, OR
This upscale outdoor wedding and reception space nestled in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge is a true gem.
Features: Overnight accommodations for VIPs, curated event furniture rental, sweeping river views.
Max. guest count: 175
http://www.thegriffinhouse.com/
Cape Horn Estate
Stevenson, WA
Just across the border in Washington, The Cape Horn Estate is located at the base of the mountains in the Columbia River Gorge and features multiple venues both indoors and out, with the historic renovated Greenhouse being their largest option.
Features: Outdoor lawn, garden space with fire pits, mountain views.
Max. guest count: 30-75
Gorge Crest Vineyards
Underwood, WA
Located on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge, this vineyard an hour outside of Portland features a garden ceremony space that perfectly frames the dramatic view of Mt Hood behind you.
Features: Indoor/outdoor ceremony options, mountain views
Portland
The Mahonian
Portland, OR
The Mahonian is an industrial chic, full-service private event space located on the central eastside of Portland. Led by a dream team of seasoned event and restaurant pros, the venue serves up a full culinary experience with some of the best food and drink the PNW has to offer.
Max. Guest Count: 52 for a seated reception.
Features: Fully catered reception space with a full bar and various menu options.
Horning’s Hideout
North Plains, OR
Scenic outdoor venue less than 30 minutes outside of Portland with multiple venue spaces for groups of all sizes.
Features: Creekside and lakeside outdoor venues
Hoyt Arboretum
Portland, OR
Hoyt Arboretum is a beautiful 189 acre arboretum, part of Portland’s Washington Park downtown. Featuring four outdoor event spaces close to downtown Portland. This living museum can host your outdoor ceremony or reception year round, without ever having to leave town.
Features: Beautiful wooded spaces, A-frame pavilion, redwood grove deck.
Max. guest count: 100
Blockhouse
Portland, OR
Intimate wedding space set in a gorgeous plant nursery, with an open kitchen for catering or private chef.
Max. guest count: 60 seating, 75 standing
Saint Irene’s
Tualatin, OR
Features: In house catering, venue planning services, complimentary table & decor rentals, natural light reception space.
Max. guest count: 120
Leach Botanical Garden
Portland, OR
Features: Covered arbor, outdoor terrance, fireplace indoor reception space.
Max. guest count: 80
Salem
Camp Colton
Colton, OR
Camp Colton sits on 85 acres of private wooded and creekside property, with both indoor and outdoor gathering spaces with a sophisticated summer camp feel. There are onsite cabins, bunkhouses, RV and tent spaces, and we love that you can rent the entire property out for your wedding weekend!
Features: Various overnight accommodation options, wooded outdoor ceremony options, historic chapel, gathering hall with commercial kitchen.
Smith Creek Village and Silver Falls State Park
Silverton, OR
Smith Creek Village (within Silver Falls State Park) has several reception and ceremony spaces and no shortage of pristine natural areas to explore. The most famous trail in the park is the Trail of Ten Falls, which may be one of the most bang-for-your-buck waterfall hikes in the state. There are 4 different waterfalls that you can walk behind, which makes for a totally unique perspective and experience.
This is a great location for full weddings down to two person elopements.
Features: Various small and large gathering spaces, easy access to beautiful scenery, onsite cabins and lodging, onsite restaurant, community firepits and picnic areas.
https://www.smithcreekvillage.com/
Oregon Coast
Crook Point
Gold Beach, Oregon
One of the few privately owned venues on the Oregon coast, with 2 miles of private coastline.
Features: Epic views, overnight accommodations, various ceremony locations, including on the beach, special elopement pricing.
Max. guest count: 20-300 depending on venue.
Camp Westwind
Otis, Oregon
Summer camp style venue on over 500 acres of protected wilderness.
Features: Overnight accommodations, beach access, in-house catering.
Coastal Cliffs
Brookings, Oregon
Scenic bed and breakfast turned intimate wedding venue with semi-private beach access.
Features: Overnight accommodations, special elopement packages, panoramic ocean views.
Max. guest count: 25
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