Top 10 Best Places to Elope in Washington State
Why you Should Have a Washington Elopement
Washington State is a place like no other. Known for it’s rainy days, lush rainforests, epic mountain views, alpine lakes, stunning waterfalls, and beautiful coast, there is a place for EVERY couple to elope in. There is a reason Washington is a common place to elope in. Below I have compiled the best 10 places to elope in Washington.
10 Best Places to Elope in Washington State
1) North Cascades National Park
Just a 3 hour drive from Seattle, North Cascades strikes the perfect combination of a remote location and accessible. You’ll be surrounded by 360 views of mountain tops, you’ll be rewarded with stunning alpine lakes such as Diablo Lake. Ross Lake area is also dog friendly, so you can enjoy the views North Cascades National Park has to offer and be able to include your fur babies with as well.
2) Olympic National Park
One of my favorite locations for a Washington elopement for many reasons. Olympic National Park houses stunning Olympic mountain views, beautiful Washington Coasts, and the lush rainforest. Best park yet, is you can see all 3 locations in one day! So if you want pictures of all 3 locations on your wedding day you can really make it happen! If you’d like to learn more about Olympic National Park elopements, check out my Olympic National Park Elopement Guide!
3) Mt Baker National Forest
Ever heard of Artist Point? The Mt Baker National Forest area is one of the coolest places to elope in Washington State. Because this area is outside of the National Park in the North Cascades, you can include your dogs for your elopement! Artist Point offers 360 views and a small hike to an alpine lake. Many lookout options offer views of Mt Baker, Mt Shuksan, giving you those stunning mountain views that will make your friends and family think you hiked miles on end for those views. Want to learn more about Artist Point, check out my Artist Point Elopement Guide.
4) Mt Rainier National Park
Also known as the mountain by locals, Mt Rainier is a popular elopement location as it is accessible and offers close up views of the mountain. There are many cute cabins around the nearby towns; so if you’re looking to stay in an A-frame cabin in the woods, or stay in a treehouse, you bet you’ll find it around Mt Rainier. There are many fire lookouts within a short hiking distance that will take your breath away. Checkout my Mt Rainier Elopement Guide for more information.
5) Hoh Rainforest
Although this is the wettest location in all of Washington, the Hoh rainforest is what it sounds like: a rainforest! Think Jurassic Park vibes, ancient trees, ferns the size of a human, you’ll be engulfed in greenery. Don’t worry, you won’t run into any dinosaurs but you will get to see every green hue your eyes have ever seen.
6) Lake Crescent
Just a few hour drive from Tacoma, or a ferry boat ride through Seattle, and you get to the Olympic Penninsula where Lake Crescent lives. Lake Crescent is located in the Olympic National Park area and is one of the most accessible alpine lakes in Washington, making this one of the most perfect places to elope in! Nearby waterfalls and famous mountain view locations like Hurricane Ridge are around the corner. If you’re envisioning running down a long dock and jumping into the married life (literally!) consider eloping at Lake Crescent. For more information, check out my Lake Crescent Elopement Guide.
7) Snoqualmie
Just an hour away from the busy hub of Seattle and you will find yourselves in the Snoqualmie Area. This area houses the Snoqualmie falls, Gold Creek Pond, Snoqualmie Pass, Rattlesnake Lake, and lovely locations such as North Bend. If you are looking to include friends and family, stay in epic cabins and be able to have magical mountain and lakeviews for your elopement, consider looking at Snoqualmie area!
8) Deception Pass
Don’t let the name fool you, Deception Pass does not deceive, it will reward you with stunning views of the Puget Sound, San Juan Islands and the famous Deception Pass Bridge view. Located on the Northern end of Whidbey Island and on the Southern end of Anacortes, this location is perfect for anyone looking to elope in Washington. Just an hour and a half north from Seattle makes this Washington State park one of the most popular places to elope in. I may be biased this is the best place to elope in (I eloped there myself) but you can truly be rewarded by stunning views and get a chance to do other adventures in one day such as whale watching, hot air balloon riding, kayaking, and more! Check out my Deception Pass Elopement Guide for more information.
9) Discovery Park
One of the most popular city parks in Seattle and a popular place for a Washington elopement! Just a 15 minute drive from downtown Seattle, nestled in a small town called Magnolia is Discovery Park. Whether you want to say I do next to a light house, a private beach, overlooking stunning cliffs, surrounded by tall trees, or all of the above, Discovery Park has an elopement spot for everyone.
10) Downtown Seattle
A Washington elopement does not have to include mountains or hiking, downtown Seattle has many locations for your elopement! If you want a Seattle City Hall Elopement, you’ll be rewarded with stunning architecture, marble, rustic bricks, and stunning colors. Just a short walk from city hall and you’ll find yourself in Pioneer Square, one of the most iconic places to explore in Seattle. If you want to learn more about Seattle elopements, check out my Seattle Elopement Guide.
*Bonus Secret 11) Cape Flattery
I had to give you an extra location of one of the absolute coolest places to elope in. Cape Flattery is the most Northwest point you can go to in Washington. Cape Flattery is located on the Olympic Peninsula near Neah Bay, about a 2 hour drive from Port Angeles. Just a 3/4 of a mile gentle hike down rewards you with dramatic and jaw dropping views of the Peninsula. Giant sea stacks, roaring waves crashing, deep blue and green hues that you’ll only see in movies makes this location an absolutely spectacular elopement spot. Consider having a Cape Flattery elopement!
Elopement Packages Washington State
I’m not just your photographer, which is why my Washington elopement packages include more than photos. Each package is tailored my couple’s needs so you can have everything that you want and none of what you don’t want. Click the link below to see my elopement packages in Washington State. Have any questions? I’m always around, feel free to email me with any questions. I am here for you.
Time to Hire your Washington Elopement Photographer
Okay, you just saw these 10 elopement locations and have found the one. It’s time to hire your adventure elopement photographer who has photographed wedding couples in these locations and will help you plan your elopement from start to finish (wink, wink!). Not only will I help you plan your elopement, I will scout the perfect location, and help tell your wedding story the way you dreamed it would look like.
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