If you’re hunting for a mountain wedding venue in the beautiful Washington State, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve compiled the best mountain wedding venues across the entire state to help you find the perfect location for your big day.
Whether planning a big wedding or an intimate elopement, these are the best mountain wedding venues in Washington! With gorgeous mountain views, room for all of your loved ones, and organized by region, keep scrolling to find your location and learn all that you need to plan a mountain wedding in this gorgeous state.
Washington Peninsula Wedding Venues
Forks, Port Angeles, and Olympic National Park
The Elkhorn Ranch
This working ranch and wedding venue is located on the Olympic Peninsula. The ranch is surrounded by mountains and offers both indoor and outdoor options so you can be prepared for whatever weather you get on your wedding day!
Location: Quinalt
Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor and Outdoor
Wedding Size: Up to 180 people
Fern Acres
Want a magical wedding venue that would fit right into Twilight? This is the place! Located in Forks, Washington on the Peninsula, this whimsical wedding venue feels like a fairytale with its moss-covered trees and whimsical setup.
Location: Forks
Indoor or Outdoor: Outdoor
Wedding Size: Up to 75 people
Olympic National Park
Perfect for adventurous couples seeking an intimate elopement experience, Olympic National Park is home to some of the most diverse and spectacular views in the state! Explore enchanted old-growth rainforests, walk along the rugged shores of the coast, elope high in the mountains, or get a little bit of everything on your big day!
Read my full guide to eloping in Olympic National Park here!
Location: Olympic Peninsula
Indoor or Outdoor: Outdoor
Wedding Size: 15 people or less
Naturebridge
This is the perfect option for couples wanting to get married in the Olympic National Park but have a bigger, more traditional wedding experience. With several locations to choose from, such as Lake Crescent to the historic Rosemary Inn, you can find a location with epic views and space to celebrate!
Location: Olympic National Park
Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor and outdoor options
Wedding Size: Up to 120 people
Quinault Lodge
Another wedding venue option in the Olympic National Park on the peninsula, Quinault Lodge offers its historic building and grounds for intimate weddings. The historic lodge sits on the shores of Lake Quinault and is surrounded by gorgeous forests of Cedar, Douglas Fir, and Spruce trees.
Location: Quinault
Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor and outdoor options
Wedding Size: Up to 70 people
Southwest Washington Wedding Venues
Olympia, Centralia, and Vancouver
Skamania Lodge
With views overlooking the Columbia River Gorge, the Skamania Lodge offers a beautiful venue for weddings large and small! This venue offers both indoor and outdoor options, meaning you can get married here any time of year.
Location: Stevensen
Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor and Outdoor options
Wedding Size: Up to 300 People
Puget Sound Wedding Venues
Seattle, North Bend, and Mt. Rainier National Park
Enumclaw Estates
Located an hour outside of Seattle, this wedding venue has beautiful views! It has indoor and outdoor options, offers on-site accommodations, and is situated on 5 acres of private property to give you plenty of space to celebrate your big day.
Location: Enumclaw
Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor and outdoor options
Wedding Size: Up to 200 people
Treehouse Point
Perfect for elopements and intimate weddings, this is a truly unique venue for a unique wedding celebration! Located on 4 acres of private land with a river, these unique treehouses are not only a gorgeous place for your wedding ceremony but for you to spend the night as well.
Location: Issaquah
Indoor or Outdoor: Outdoor
Wedding Size: Up to 80 guests
Crystal Mountain Resort
Looking for epic views of Mt. Rainier without needing to compromise on your plans for a big wedding? You’ll love Crystal Mountain Resort! With options for both traditional weddings and elopements, this mountain resort comes with views for days and everything you need for a gorgeous wedding celebration in the mountains!
Location: Enumclaw
Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor and outdoor options
Wedding Size: Up to 200 people
Mt. Rainier National Park
For couples that want an intimate adventure, an elopement in Mt. Rainier is going to give you the most amazing mountain views on your wedding day. This National Park is perfect for eloping couples seeking gorgeous views and adventure for their big day!
Location: Mt. Rainier National Park
Indoor or Outdoor: Outdoor
Wedding Size: Up to 15 guests
Mineral Lake Lodge
A historic bed-and-breakfast, lakeside access, and views of Mt. Rainier? This lodge has it all! Set up for intimate weddings, this lodge is a quaint and peaceful wedding venue with on-site lodging and easy access to Mt. Rainier National Park.
Location: Mineral
Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor and outdoor options
Wedding Size: Up to 50 people
North Fork Farm
This venue is a unique blend of modern and rustic designs with stunning mountain views! Perfect for large wedding parties that want everything you need on-site for your big day.
Location: Snoqualmie
Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor and outdoor options
Wedding Size: Up to 200 people
Northwest Washington Wedding Venues
Bellingham, Mt. Vernon, and the North Cascades National Park
Sun Mountain Lodge
From winter to summer, from large to intimate weddings, this lodge is a gorgeous wedding venue with beautiful views of the Cascade mountains. With both indoor and outdoor options for weddings, you can get married here any time of year!
Location: Winthrop
Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor and outdoor options
Wedding Size: Up to 300 people
North Cascades National Park
If you want an epic wedding experience with absolutely stunning views, eloping in the North Cascades National Park might be the perfect option for you! With tons of stunning locations to choose from, this park allows for the most intimate of elopement ceremonies.
Read my full guide to eloping in the North Cascades National Park here!
Location: North Cascades National Park
Indoor or Outdoor: Outdoor
Wedding Size: 15 people or less
Freestone Inn at Wilson Ranch
Looking for a venue that gives all of the National Park feels but still want a big celebration? This inn has a long history dating back to the 1940’s and has since become a popular destination at the foothills of the North Cascades. With onsite lodging, gorgeous mountain views, and beautiful architecture, this is a beautiful wedding venue.
Location: Mazama
Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor and outdoor options
Wedding Size: Up to 100 people
Central Washington Wedding Venues
Leavenworth, the Tri-Cities, and Okanogan
Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort
A part of Leavenworth, one of Washington’s most adorable mountain towns, this mountain resort is a mountain oasis. They offer a beautiful mountain wedding venue in the heart of the Cascades, with amazing views and beautiful amenities for your big day!
Location: Leavenworth
Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor and outdoor options
Wedding Size: Up to 150 people
Alpine Lakes High Camp
An ideal choice for couples who want an intimate and adventurous wedding experience. This camp of backcountry huts provides easy access to the vast wilderness of the Cascade mountains while also offering lodging and event space for intimate weddings and elopements!
Location: Leavenworth
Indoor or Outdoor: Primarily outdoor, but indoor options are available
Wedding Size: Up to 100 people
Northeast Washington Wedding Venues
Coleville, Spokane, and Newport
The Wild Rabbit
This rustic wedding venue is surrounded by forests of pine trees and mountain views. Situated on 20 acres of private land, this venue is approximately 40 minutes north of Spokane and is the perfect venue for a simple but beautiful wedding close to nature!
Location: Clayton
Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor and outdoor options
Wedding Size: Up to 200 people
Mt. Spokane
Searching for a wedding venue with the best mountain views in eastern Washington? Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park is the spot! With 2 lodge options for larger weddings or the Vista House for intimate weddings, you can get married at this gorgeous state park with amazing 360-degree mountain views!
Location: Mead
Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor and outdoor options
Wedding Size: Up to 300 people
Riverside State Park
This gorgeous State Park is in Spokane and is a gorgeous venue for big and small weddings! With hiking trails to explore and a day-use area you can reserve for your day, it’s a perfect spot to tie the knot while surrounding yourself in nature for your big day.
Check out this elopement styled shoot at Riverside State Park!
Location: Spokane
Indoor or Outdoor: Outdoor only
Wedding Size: Up to 150 people
Southeast Washington Wedding Venues
Pullman, Colfax, and the Palouse
Palouse Ridge Events
This outdoor wedding venue offers beautiful views of the rolling hills of the Palouse. With everything you need onsite from chairs to catering, this venue is charming and perfect for couples wanting a beautiful wedding celebration in southeast Washington.
Location: Spangle
Indoor or Outdoor: Outdoor only
Wedding Size: Up to 120 people
The Best Time of Year for a Washington Mountain Wedding
When planning a mountain wedding, it’s important to keep in mind that the weather can be more extreme at higher elevations. Typically mountain locations are best in the summer from late June through early September. Of course, if you want a winter wedding experience, January and February are most likely going to be the best time of year.
There’s no one answer and you’ll want to check with your venue and do your research based on the specific area.
How Much Does a Mountain Wedding Venue in Washington Cost?
Most mountain wedding venues in Washington cost between $3k-$5k, however, there are cheaper options available for elopements and intimate weddings.
When Should You Start Planning Your Destination Wedding in Washington?
As early as you can! It’s never too early to start planning your mountain wedding, and the earlier the better. I recommend giving yourself no less than six months to plan your wedding, and many venues will book up to two years in advance.
How to Plan a Washington Mountain Wedding
- Choose a Venue and a Date
- Hire a Local Photographer
- Plan Your Day
- Book Your Travel and Accommodations
- Get Your Marriage License and Any Necessary Permits
- Get Married!
Choose a Venue and a Date
Now that you have seen the best mountain wedding venues in Washington, you’ll have to find the perfect spot for your day. Remember to take into account the time of year you want to get married and the size of your wedding when choosing a venue.
You’ll also need to decide on a date. If you’re flexible, you can check with the venue and see what they have available.
Hire a Local Photographer
I always recommend working with a photographer who knows the area you’ll be getting married in. A good photographer with knowledge of an area can provide you with better advice when planning your day.
Plan Your Day
Speaking of planning your day, it’s time to start planning your mountain wedding! Start dreaming up everything you want for your big day and start organizing it into a timeline. Ask your photographer if they offer timeline creation as part of their service (I include a custom-made timeline in my elopement packages!) to help plan your day.
Book Your Travel and Accommodations
If you’ll be traveling from another part of the state, or a whole other state completely, you’ll want to start thinking about your travel accommodations. Book your flights, car rental, and overnight accommodations, and make sure to provide lodging recommendations for your family and friends flying in for your wedding.
Get Your Marriage License and Any Necessary Permits
You’ll need to apply for your marriage license in advance, as Washington has a 3-day waiting period before you can get married. You can apply in person at a county recorder’s office or through the mail.
No matter where you live, you’ll get your marriage license in Washington state. Look up the county recorder’s office for the county you’ll be getting married in for specific details to obtain your marriage license.
Learn more about getting married in Washington.
Eloping in a National Park or Other Public Land?
You will likely need a permit if your wedding takes place on public land in Washington, which means you’ll need to do some research on your location and their requirements. Permits typically cost between $50-$300 and need to be approved, so it’s best to apply for them as early as possible.
Not sure if you need a permit? Unsure of how to apply? I offer permit assistance for all couples that elope with me! I can help you research, apply for, and obtain your permit. Contact me and let’s work together!
Get Married!
All that’s left to do now is get married and have an amazing day! Enjoy the view and have a fantastic wedding experience!
I’m an elopement photographer who not only helps couples remember their day through pictures but helps plan it as well. If you’re ready to start planning your mountain elopement, send me a message!
Happy eloping!
