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Small Wedding Venues in Washington State

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Here is a round-up of the very best small venues in Washington State. From cozy estates and castles to quaint gardens, to fairytale forests, to the riverside (and waterfall side) retreats – here are my favorite small wedding venues in Washington state.  

There are loads of guides touting all of the best locations to elope and even more guides listing the best traditional wedding venues, but if you are planning a small wedding with friends and family, this one is for you!

Washington Wedding Venues in gardens

Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse

Cozy, organic greenhouse with various space options.

LocationMt. Vernon, Washington

Accommodates: 150

Best for: Weddings and also features cozy spaces for smaller (under 50) groups

Spaces:  

  • The Vinery + Patio – Charming antique barn space including lofts that can seat 150
  • The Meadow schoolhouse and gardens – small cottage with an English rose garden. Can seat 50, or the garden can accommodate 150.
  • The Teachers Cottage – Rustic antique cottage, great for getting ready
  • The Oak Room – a space with vintage leather and antique décor, great for getting ready
  • The Front House and Adjoining Propagation House – Cozy glass greenhouse space available in the evenings – great for a small group of 50 and under or used for photography

Woodinville lavender farm

Beautiful lavender farm and garden nestled in Woodinville Wine Country. 

Location: Woodinville, Washington

Accommodates: 60

Best for: Small weddings (up to 60 people) and elopements. Includes a lower cost elopement option for 15 or fewer.

Spaces:

  • Lavender fields
  • Large tent
  • Covered greenhouse
  • Expansive lawn
  • Indoor space (Valley View Room)
  • Getting ready room

Volunteer Park Conservatory

Quaint, organic plant nursery with wonderful options nearby for after ceremony celebrations.

Location: Seattle, Washington 

Accommodates: 25

Best for: Intimate ceremonies (no reception allowed)

Spaces:  

  • Conservatory room, offering a warm, lush, cozy environment for an intimate wedding ceremony for up to 25 people.

Washington Wedding Venues in cozy estates

Thornwood Castle

A majestic yet cozy castle that will make you feel like royalty.

Location: Lakewood, Washington 

Accommodates: 200 in outdoor spaces, 125 in indoor spaces – but 50 is the standard number of guests included in fees. Additional guests can be added for a fee.

Best for: Small to mid-size weddings (up to 60 people)

Spaces:  Every event has full access to all spaces 

  • Sunken English Garden (Outdoor Ceremony, 200 guest max)
  • Lakeside Lawn (Outdoor Ceremony/Reception, 200 guest max)
  • Front Castle Lawn (Outdoor Ceremony/Reception, 200 guest max)
  • Loggia (Large covered porch)
  • Ballroom (Indoor Reception, 125 guest max)
  • Great Hall (Indoor Ceremony 125 guests max/dance floor)

Stimson Green Mansion

An elegant estate that is a non-profit for historical preservation

Location: Seattle, Washington 

Accommodates: 75 for a seated ceremony and 50 for a seated dinner. The parlor can accommodate another 20 for dinner. 150 total for cocktail-style events.

Best for: Small to mid-size weddings, and elopements

Spaces:  Every event has full access to all spaces 

  • Main event space
  • Library
  • Parlor

The Corson building

Elegant estate with a fabulous restaurant sourced locally for fine dining. 

Location: Seattle, Washington 

Accommodates: 30 – 80 depending on the time of year. 30 can be seated in the indoor dining room, and 80 can expand onto the patio.

Best for: Micro-weddings or elopements 

Spaces:  

  • Main restaurant 
  • Patio with garden setting (ivy walls and strung lights)
  • Private Dining Room (upstairs), originally the home’s main living space, seats 14

Na-Mu Lodge

Cozy Airbnb-style estate with a panoramic view of the mountains. 

Locationn: Leavenworth Washington 

Accommodates: Up to 30

Best for: Micro-weddings or elopements

Spaces:  

  • A modern mountain lodge 
  • Patio with mountain views (where the ceremony takes place)
  • River
  • Cozy home, Airbnb style

The Griffin House (BONUS)

Cozy home setting with an epic gorge view

Location: Hood River, Oregon (In Oregon, but included here as a bonus!)

Accommodates: 175 

Best for: Intimate style elopements as well as larger wedding celebrations

Spaces:  Every event has full access to all spaces 

  • Griffin House
  • Welcome Terrace
  • Ceremony Lawn
  • Eastern Lawn
  • Reception Lawn and Tent
  • Access to large furniture and décor inventor

washington wedding venues at Rivers, Lakes, and waterfallS

Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater 

Forest setting event space with epic waterfall views. 

Location: Snoqualmie, Washington 

Accommodate: Up to 350 people

Best for: Wedding, Micro-Wedding, or Elopement

Spaces:  Every event has full access to all spaces 

  • Stage area for the ceremony
  • Pavillion with Park Tables
  • Wooded paths that lead to an epic (and only ground level) view of Snoqualmie Falls

The River House

Fun location sitting on the Skykomish river. The River House is the home of an Outdoor Adventure Center with several fun activities available!

Location: Index, Washington 

Accommodates: 200 outdoors, 40 indoors

Best for: Wedding, or Micro-wedding

Spaces:  

  • Main Tavern Room + Bar
  • Outdoor lawn on the river
  • Optional back bedrooms and river living room (great getting ready quarters)
  • activitys for the wedding party, or friends and family

Salish Lodge

An elegant lodge that sits above the iconic Washington Snoqualmie Falls.

Location: Snoqualmie, Washington

Accommodate: 30-125

Best for: Wedding, micro-wedding, or elopement

Spaces:  

  • Atrium – Rehearsal dinners and small receptions
  • Cliffside Room – Breathtaking falls view with balcony
  • Hidden Terrace – Great small ceremony location
  • Falls Terrace – Large terrace with fall views
  • The Attic – Warm and intimate space 
  • Salish Ballroom – For large ceremonies and receptions
  • Wine Cellar Room – Warm and romantic candlelight space
  • Chefs Studio – + private patio – Connected to the Salish garden

Lake Quinault Lodge 

Rustic and cozy lodge with hiking and waterfalls nearby!

Location: Olympic National Park, Washington

Accommodates: Up to 80 people

Best for: Micro-wedding or Elopement

Spaces:  

  • Ball Room
  • Large lawn on the lake
  • Option for adorable boat houses (great for getting ready)

Nature Bridge

Rustic outdoor location with a cozy indoor dining hall

Location: Olympic National Park, WA

Accommodates: Up to 120 people

Best for: Wedding, Micro-Wedding, or Elopement

Spaces:  

  • Rosemary Inn (has a cozy library perfect for getting ready)
  • Storm King Hall (large, rustic, indoor space)
  • Dining Hall
  • Beautiful outdoor areas 

washington Wedding Venues in the forest

Woodland Gardens

Close to the big city, yet a world away. Woodland Gardens is nestled on large acreage of lush forested property on beautiful Vashon Island.

Location: Vashon Island, WA

Accommodate: Small groups, all the way up to 300 people

Best for: Micro-Wedding or larger wedding

Spaces:  Although a large property with opportunity for larger traditional style wedding, this property has various spaces. The Orchard is an expansive lawn that can seat 300. Whereas the The Grove is an intimate space nestled under Maple trees, and would be perfect for a cozy candle dinner on a long communal table.

  • The Orchard
  • The Pond
  • The Madrona
  • The Grove

Fern Acres

Fairytale setting with outside ceremony options and a beautiful garden 

Location: Forks, WA

Accommodate: 60 people or less

Best for: Micro-Wedding, or Elopement

Spaces:  

  • Garden Area (Option for a tent in case of rain)
  • Forested Ceremony Area
  • Dressing Rooms
  • Firepit Area
  • Large Lawn Area
  • Firepit Area

Olalla Forest Retreat

Unique, cozy Airbnb setting perfect for an elopement. 

Location: Olalla, Washington

Accommodates: 8 people or less

Best for: Elopements

Spaces:

  • Storybook Airbnb Cottage
  • 50 acres of forest and creek bed

Emerald Forest

GORGEOUS mossy forest with an amazing treehouse Airbnb just one zipline away

Location: Redmond, Washington

Accommodates: 35 people or less

Best for: Micro-wedding, or Elopement

Spaces:  

  • Ceremony Stage
  • 5 Acres of mossy forest
  • Yurt, and firepit
  • Tipi
  • Gazebo

Altimeter Cabin and Event Venue at Mt. Rainier

Quaint, rustic location with fun activities nearby.

Location: Mt. Rainier National Park, WA

Accommodates: 30 people max

Best for: Micro-wedding, or Elopement

Spaces:  

  • Mountain Pavilion
  • Dance Floor
  • 2 Cabins
  • Quaint trailer lounge

Retreat Style Venues

Shangri- la on the green

Rustic outdoor venue with waterfalls, ponds, and a swimming hole on the property!

Location: Enumclaw, WA 98022

Accommodates: Lodge 60, Grounds 200

Best for: Wedding, or Elopement

Spaces:  

  • Rustic Lodge
  • Wedding Platform
  • Patio with a unique fire pit

Islandwood

Gorgeous outdoor venue with so many fun spaces available!

Location: Bainbridge Island, WA

Accommodates: 100+

Best for: Wedding, Micro-Wedding, Elopement

Spaces:  

  • Great Hall
  • Dining Hall
  • Friendship Circle
  • Garden 
  • Meadow
  • Tree House’s
  • Lodges

Kingston House

Magical venue surrounded by nature

Location: Kingston, WA

Accommodates: 100 max

Best for: Wedding, Micro-Wedding, Elopement

Spaces:  

  • Waterfall terrace with BBQ
  • Hot Tub
  • Lavender Farm
  • Pond with canoe
  • Gazebo
  • Kingston house (with room for up to 14 overnight guests)

 There you have it. A list of my favorite venues in Washington. There are options to accommodate anything you can imagine and then some. Let’s make it happen!

Planning to elope in Washington? Check out the following posts for loads of inspiration as you plan the day of your dreams.

Get Outside the Wedding Box: 4 Unique Wedding Alternatives and 30+ Ideas to Inspire!

How to Plan an Intimate and Cozy Airbnb Elopement

Ultimate Guide to Elope in Washington

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