Your Seattle Elopement Guide
About Seattle Elopements
The rainy city as most outsiders know it, Seattle is one of the most beautiful cities to elope in! Whether you want to say your vows across the Puget Sound on a ferry boat ride, or find a beautiful historic downtown building to say “I do “ at, or elope at one of Seattle’s most beautiful parks, overlooking the Olympic mountains or Mt Rainier, Seattle had a perfect elopement location for everyone! Contrary to the gloomy mood most movies make Seattle to be, it is absolutely stunning! Cherry blossoms in the spring, clear blue skies in the summer, and vibrant colors in the fall, makes Seattle a great year-round elopement destination.
How to Elope in Seattle
When thinking of eloping in Seattle, the first thing to do is find your Seattle elopement photographer (hi!). They will help you find a perfect elopement location based on your wedding vision! In addition to location recommendations, they will help you find local vendors, as well as help with timeline planning to ensure your elopement in Seattle goes as you dreamed it would be!
Where to Elope in Seattle
There are many places to elope in Seattle, here are some ideas to consider for your Seattle elopement:
North Bend
Just a 30 minute drive from Seattle, North Bend elopements are very common! There are many beautiful AirBnB locations to stay in and hikes ranging from easy to challenging. Some local favorite hikes include Mt Si, little Si, and Rattle Snake Ridge.
2. Snoqualmie Pass
A popular skiing desitination in the winter for local Seattlelites as it is just under an hour drive from Seattle, Snoqualmie pass is a perfect place to elope in. You will have beautiful Washington Mountain View’s for your elopement. There are great places to hike here as well, including Snoqualmie falls, Franklin falls, and Rattlesnake lake
3. Gold Creek Pond
Many couples choose Gold creek pond for their elopement as it has both a stunning view, is an accessible hike, and is dog friendly. If you’re looking for an ADA Seattle elopement location, consider Gold Creek Pond for your Seattle elopement location.
4. Downtown Seattle
There are many places to elope in Downtown Seattle. A beautiful pier and waterfront surrounds this area, small bars and coffee shops. Some places to consider to elope in downtown Seattle include pioneer square, the marina, lower Queen Anne, and the Seattle Center. Not sure where to look or start, no worries, let’s chat and find your perfect Seattle downtown elopement location.
5. Discovery Park
Discovery Park elopements are very common in Seattle as it is just 15 minutes from Downtown Seattle. Whether you are looking for a private beach, a big open field, sand dunes, forests, or cliffs, Discovery Park has it all. If you’d like to learn more about how to elope in Discovery Park or about Discovery Park elopements, check out my Discovery Park Eopement guide here!
A bit further spots within a few hour drive from the Seattle area:
6. Deception Pass State Park
Deception Pass is a phenomenal place to elope in. Just an hour a half north of Seattle makes this a great place for your Seattle elopement. If you’d like to learn more about eloping at Deception Pass, check out my Deception Pass elopement guide here.
7. North Cascades National Park
If you’re willing to drive a bit farther for some Mt Baker and Mt Shuksan views, consider eloping at North Cascades. Although this area is about 3 hours north of Seattle, this park is worth considering for Seattle elopement. Check out my latest National Park elopement at Artist Point here.
8. Mt Rainier National Park
Also known as “the mountain”, you can admire Mt Rainier’s beauty from just about anywhere in Seattle. If you would like to have this beautiful volcano in your elopement, consider eloping at Mt Rainier National Park. I recommend eloping here around mid July to mid September. Bonus, Mt Rainier is known for its beautiful wildflowers!
When Should you Elope in Seattle
To avoid the rain, the best time to elope in Seattle is between early July and mid September. Late summer to early fall you could find wild flowers in Mt Rainier and along Mt Baker. If you love lavender, you could find a lavender field late July to early August. If you want a moody elopement and rain, consider eloping in the fall and early winter. Mid winter is great if you’d like a snowy, winter elopement in places like Snoqualmie, Lake Wenatchee, and Gold Creek Pond!
Seattle Elopement Permits
As your Seattle elopement photographer, I will make sure that the location where you want your elopement to be has the appropriate permits so you have one less thing to stress about! Though city parks do not need a parking permit, some local state parks such as deception pass require a Discover Pass. You can purchase those in the park for the day there, or can opt in to purchase one for the year.
You will have to make sure you apply for your marriage license on your own, however. As always, I am always happy to help offer guidance with anything, simply reach out and ask away!
Seattle Elopement Packages
We do things a bit different around here. I believe getting married to the love of your life should be the easiest thing and least stressful thing to do. That’s why I’m here to help you plan your elopement from start to finish so you have nothing to worry about. Click the link below to learn more about my (damn near) All Inclusive Seattle Elopement Packages.
Seattle Elopement Photographer
Hey! My name is Doug, your Seattle Elopement Photographer! If you’re looking to have an elopement in the Seattle area or anywhere in Washington, you’re in the right place! As someone who was born and raised in Seattle, we can truly find some of the best spots around the city to help tell your wedding story. I believe that couples should get married in a way that is truly authentic to them in a place that speaks to their heart.
If you are ready to elope but are not sure where to start, start with reaching out to me and let’s chat about how I can help make your wedding dreams come to life. Let me help you plan it ALL from start to finish so all you’ll have to do is elope and have none of the stress of! Feel free to email me at info@seatosummitphotos.com and let’s plan your Seattle elopement!
