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.
Location: Mt. 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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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