Written by our rad team member, Kiersten Roy
If you are planning an intimate wedding and want to know the best micro wedding venues in Washington State, you’ve come to the right place! Here at Between the Pine, we are big fans of intimate weddings and elopements and, over the years, we’ve learned all the best spots in Washington to get married. We have also built strong relationships with many of the venue owners on this list which means no matter which venue you choose for your Washington micro wedding, you can feel confident that you have a team of vendors working together to support you every step of the way. So, whether you’re planning a small wedding or an elopement with just the two of you, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive in!
Table of Contents
- Best North Cascades Micro Wedding Venues
- Best Mt Rainier Micro Wedding Venues
- Best Olympic National Park Micro Wedding Venues
- Best Micro Wedding Venues Near Seattle
- Best Micro Wedding Venues in Leavenworth
- Best Unique Micro Wedding Venues in Washington State
- What to Look for in a Washington State Micro Wedding Venue
- Are You Ready to Start Planning Your Micro Wedding in Washington State?
Best North Cascades Micro Wedding Venues
North Cascades National Park is one of the most underrated national parks in the country. If you’re dreaming of a wedding surrounded by some of the most stunning mountain landscapes, then this is the perfect backdrop for you.
East Side of North Cascades:
Apres Cabin
Imagine exchanging vows in a picturesque cabin surrounded by nature’s beauty. Well, that’s exactly what you’ll get when you book a micro wedding celebration at Apres Cabin. This venue offers a cozy, intimate setting for up to 30 guests (sleeps up to 12 guests) and provides furniture, dinnerware, and more so you can even host your celebratory meal with ease.
Rolling Huts
Rolling Huts provides a modern setting for your micro wedding complete with gorgeous backyard mountain views. The venue offers a variety of accommodations including six huts, a farmhouse, bunkhouses, and tents giving camping vibes (but with all the modern amenities). Oh, and did we mention their accommodations are pup-friendly? Best. News. Ever!
North Cascades Mountain Hostel
With accommodations for up to 30 guests, North Cascades Mountain Hostel offers a blend of adventure and intimacy, making it an excellent choice for small wedding celebrations. Couples can choose from private cabins/rooms or shared dorm rooms depending on the experience they want to have. The hostel has several food options nearby and is located close to Maple-Pass Loop, one of our favorite North Cascades hiking trails!
West Side of North Cascades:
Mt Baker Getaways
Mt Baker Getaways features four beautiful, secluded cabins, but our favorites are the Baker Haus and Steiner Haus. These cabins are nestled on private, wooded lots and can accommodate around 20 guests, making them the perfect options for micro weddings with family.
Serene Mountain Escapes
Located near the Mt Baker ski area, Serene Mountain Escapes is a mountain micro wedding venue that offers a variety of cabins and chalets that can accommodate any group size. Not only will you get to hold your Washington micro wedding in a tranquil and private location, but their team does an excellent job of making sure that all their guests have an enjoyable and comfortable stay.
Mt Baker Lodging
There is nothing better than getting back from an adventure-filled day in the mountains and coming home to a luxurious cabin with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The cabins at Mt Baker Lodging are some of the best in the North Cascades and they have a variety of cabins that can host group meals for up to 15 guests. If you’re looking for a cozy and intimate micro wedding venue in Washington, we can’t recommend this place enough!
Best Mt Rainier Micro Wedding Venues
As the crown jewel of Washington mountains, Mt Rainier is one of the most iconic places to hold a micro wedding in Washington! If you’re looking for breathtaking views and a majestic backdrop for your wedding, then Mt Rainier is the place for you!
Altimeter Cabins
Altimeter Cabins is one of the most rustic and charming micro wedding venues in Washington State! The venue can host up to 18 guests and boasts a lodge, a pavilion center, and even an outdoor ceremony site. Holding your micro wedding here means you’ll have everything you need for your special day without ever leaving the property.
Wellspring Spa
A spa in the forest that also doubles as a Washington micro wedding venue? Sign us up! Wellspring Spa is as peaceful as its name sounds. With hot tubs, saunas, cabins, and a dedicated ceremony site, this venue has it all. Plus, it’s located just outside the southwest entrance to Mt Rainier National Park making it easy to come and go for your adventure portraits.
Best Olympic National Park Micro Wedding Venues
Olympic National Park has some of the most diverse landscapes in Washington! With lush forests, rocky beaches, and stunning mountain ranges, there are so many reasons to choose this area for your Washington micro wedding.
Agate Beach Lodge
Agate Beach Lodge is a beautiful micro wedding venue on the Washington coast. The lodge itself is stunning but paired with the views of their private beach and the surrounding forest, this venue takes the cake for coastal micro wedding venues!
Kalaloch Lodge
With three different lodging options for you to choose from, plus a gazebo for your ceremony and a restaurant for your post-wedding celebratory meal, Kalaloch Lodge is a dreamy Olympic Peninsula micro wedding venue. This venue is ideal for smaller weddings and provides an excellent team of vendors that can help you bring your wedding vision to life.
Mossquatch Resort
Legends of Sasquatch…birthplace of Twilight…say no more! If you like nature and rustic camping vibes, then Mossquatch Resort is the venue for you. This resort offers covered cooking and picnic areas as well as tons of charm in a peaceful area. Seriously, what’s not to love?
Modern Chalet
Looking for a micro wedding venue with luxury amenities and stunning views? The Modern Chalet is a luxury micro wedding venue that can sleep up to 8 guests. It has a wide deck that is perfect for celebratory meals, and yes, they allow pets so your pup-of-honor can join in on the celebration!
The Perch
There is nothing quite as cozy as an A-frame wedding venue in Washington and The Perch just so happens to be one of our favorites. This venue is housed on 2 private acres, allowing for lots of privacy. They are able to accommodate up to 20 guests so whether you want to house your loved ones or simply hold a celebratory meal after your ceremony, this venue has got you covered.
Kitsap Memorial State Park
Looking for a micro wedding venue in a state park? Located on the Hood Canal shoreline, Kitsap Memorial State Park offers beautiful surroundings with panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains.
Best Micro Wedding Venues Near Seattle
There are tons of micro wedding venues in Washington that allow you to experience the best nature has to offer without traveling too far from the city. Here are a few of our favorites!
Stay Between the Pine
Call us biased, but we think Stay Between the Pine might just be the best micro wedding venue in Washington State! Located in Snoqualmie (just 35 minutes outside Seattle), our cabin is surrounded by some of the best hiking trails in Washington. The cabin is nestled on the banks of the Snoqualmie River and can accommodate up to 15 guests. We designed this cabin with elopements in mind, so you can rest assured that with us as your elopement photographers AND hosts, you’re in good hands.
The Emerald Forest
Located just 10 minutes outside Redmond, The Emerald Forest is a magical woodland setting that takes the term “glamping” to a whole new level. The venue is set in the middle of a serene forest landscape and offers treehouse-style accommodations, ziplines, firepits, and more!
Treehouse Point
Looking for another treehouse wedding venue in Washington? Treehouse Point offers some of the most unique treehouse accommodations we’ve seen. The venue is surrounded by rivers, mountains, and forests, so you’ll have lots of opportunities to go on an adventure during your best day ever!
Best Micro Wedding Venues in Leavenworth
We love Leavenworth, but not just for its Bavarian-themed downtown. This area is also home to some of the best mountain trails in Washington and happens to have a few of our favorite micro wedding venues as well!
Alpine Lakes High Camp
With its picturesque backcountry huts and stunning mountain views, Alpine Lakes High Camp is the perfect place for an intimate wedding in Leavenworth. Couples can book individual cabins or reserve the entire property making this a suitable micro wedding venue for all intimate weddings.
Tierra Retreat Center
If you’re looking for an intimate wedding venue with a variety of activities and spaces to explore, Tierra Retreat Center is the place for you! This intimate wedding venue provides several beautiful spaces for your wedding ceremony plus an abundance of activities for you and your guests to enjoy. From a yoga yurt to hiking trails, an outdoor hot tub, and even a basketball court, you and your guests will feel like you’ve just stepped into an adult summer camp that just so happens to also be your wedding!
Wallace Falls Lodge
Wallace Falls Lodge is not just a charming chalet, but also a picturesque wedding venue at the foot of the Cascade mountains. The chalet has 10 guest rooms and is surrounded by several miles of hiking trails and, of course, Wallace Falls.
Best Unique Micro Wedding Venues in Washington State
Did you know that your intimate wedding doesn’t have to take place at a traditional venue? Here are a few unique micro wedding venue options to consider for your Washington wedding.
Day-Use Areas
Day-use areas are a great and relatively low-cost (or free) place to hold your wedding ceremony. This is a great option if you are planning a camping wedding or if you just want to find a convenient location to hold your ceremony before heading out on the rest of your adventure. Visit recreation.gov and Hipcamp to find areas for your outdoor wedding ceremony.
Picnic Areas
Picnic areas are another great spot to hold your micro wedding. The added perk is that after your ceremony, you can have a celebratory meal or snack. We’ve worked with couples who hired a planner to set up a beautiful picnic for them and other couples who cooked breakfast together on their camp stove.
Both day-use areas and picnic areas are great options for your micro wedding venue as they open up endless possibilities for where you can hold your wedding.
What to Look for in a Washington State Micro Wedding Venue
Over the years we’ve learned a few tips and tricks when it comes to planning your wedding at a micro wedding venue. Here are some questions you may want to ask before choosing a micro wedding venue.
How Many Bathrooms Are Onsite?
This is one detail that you don’t want to overlook! When choosing a micro wedding venue, ensure there are enough restrooms available for your guests.
What Is the Proximity to Trails?
If your intimate wedding day consists of some hiking or adventuring, consider how far away the venue is from your desired locations. In order to make the most of your wedding day, you may want to choose locations that are within close proximity to each other to help reduce the amount of driving time that is needed.
How Many Guests Does it Sleep and What is the Proximity to Other Lodging?
There are lots of ways to plan a micro wedding with guests. Some couples choose to book an accommodation that can house all their guests while others prefer to book separate accommodations. No matter which option you choose, consider how many people each place can sleep and whether or not there are other nearby options for your guests to choose from.
What Does the Surrounding Landscape Look Like?
A micro wedding venue set in a beautiful location can help add to the magic of your wedding day. Consider the surrounding area of your wedding venue. Are there are nearby locations that can provide a beautiful backdrop for your adventure photos?
Need more micro wedding venue inspo? Check out some of our other elopement resources to help you start dreaming up your day.
Are You Ready to Start Planning Your Micro Wedding in Washington State?
No matter which location you choose for your micro wedding in Washington, we’re here to help you plan your best day ever. We love helping couples find the best places to elope and created this list as a starting point. If you’re ready to start planning your Washington micro wedding, contact us. We’d love to help you choose the perfect elopement destination that represents you.
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