Ferry Boat Wedding in Seattle
About Ferry Boat Weddings
Having a ferry boat wedding or ferry boat elopement is a great and unique idea when thinking of having an intimate wedding. Not only would you skip the cost of booking a wedding venue, you would get stunning, fun, and one-of-a-kind photos! There are many places to get married on a ferry boat. One of the best places to have a ferry boat wedding is Washington! With 21 ferries to choose from, stunning islands to end in and a stunning view of the Olympic Mountains, the Seattle skyline, and maybe even sight-seeing some orcas, it’s no wonder Washington is a perfect location for a ferry boat wedding or elopement.
Ferry Boat Wedding Venue Seattle
As mentioned above, Washington state has approximately 21 ferries you can take. Whether you want your background and landscape to showcase the Seattle skyline, or the Olympic Cascades there are many places to have a ferry boat wedding. Some of the more popular ferries include the downtown Seattle to Bainbridge Island ferry, or the Anacortes to Orcas, Friday Harbor, or Lopez Island.
Some things to consider for your ferry boat wedding is the amount of time you want to be on the ferry. For example, the Downtown Seattle to Bainbridge ferry is about 30 minutes. Any ferry boat ride leaving Anacortes is at least an hour.
In addition, consider what you want to do after your ferry boat wedding ceremony as you arrive into the Washington Island of your choice. There are many local towns that are within walking distance of the ferry terminal, but some require a car to reach those hidden gems.
Last, do some research to see if reservations in advance is needed. If you are looking to have a summer ferry boat wedding in Washington, keep in mind that some ferries are very popular and require car reservations in advance, some even 3-6 months in advance. However, if you’re thinking of walking onto the ferry or having a bikepacking elopement, you don’t need to worry about ferry reservations. Simply walk up to the booth about an hour before you wish to depart and purchase a ticket.
If you’d like to learn more about the Washington State ferry system, click the link here.
Meet Your Seattle Elopement Photographer
Hey! This is Doug, your Seattle Elopement Photographer. Having a ferry boat wedding or elopement sounds like one of the coolest ways to kick start your wedding. If you’re looking for some guidance with your wedding, want to get some assistance with timeline and logistics planning, and of course, get your Seattle wedding captured beautifully, then simply email me at info@seatosummitphotos.com fill out the form below and let’s make it happen! I cannot wait to hear from you.
