In today’s world, anyone can have a wedding wherever they choose—backyard, vineyard, hotel, barns, museum, restaurant, golf course. Take your pick. But one of the most unique of all, that has stood the test of time is forest weddings. Characterized by streaks of sunlight, serene landscapes, towering pines and the soothing sound of nature, Washington Forest wedding venues offer magical backdrops for your special day.
Top Washington Forest Wedding Venues: From Permits to Pest Control
These charming venues however, also come with unique challenges you need to be mindful of. At Uniquely Unified we've put together a comprehensive guide of our top Washington Forest Wedding venues, including tips on permits and best time of year weather to ensure that you have a great wedding surrounded by nature’s amazing beauty.
Ready to start planning your dream forest wedding? Contact us today for a free consultation!
Red Cedar Farm
Location: 27054 NW Lofall Road, Poulsbo, WA 98370, United States || Contact: +1 360-697-7770
Red Cedar Farm is best known for its combination of natural beauty and a touch of whimsy. This venue comes equipped with an indoor heated reception barn, a bridal suite and grooms quarter. There’s also tables and chairs for a maximum of 150 guests, and an outdoor propane fire pit which stands as a center of attraction.
Red Cedar Farm has outdoor and indoor ceremony site options—a rock wall, a little green house that will make the excellent backdrop for your wedding photos, an arbor and a terrace that’s just perfect for you to say your vows.
Animal petting and a game room are available to keep your guests entertained. To use this venue, the Washington state liquor banquet permit is required.
Pickering Barn
Location: 1730 10th Avenue NW, Issaquah, WA 98027, United States || Contact: +1  425-837-3320
If you come from a large family, or have a large friend group, then this Washington forest wedding venue is just right for you. Pickering Barn has a banquet room that can accommodate as many as 350 wedding guests and a courtyard for indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies, respectively.
The Issaquah farmers market happens right here, and is usually open on Saturdays during the summer. There, you can find fruits, vegetables, baked goods, handmade crafts, fresh flowers, and wines. And if need be, there’s also a large store across the street for your daily needs.
The on site parking, wifi, and sound systems are also available to make sure you have a good wedding experience. The job of decorating, food, set-up and clean-up lies in the hands of the couple or their wedding planner, not the venue.
Couples who’ve had their weddings at this historic site from the 1800 had absolutely beautiful words for the staff, the location and the venue itself, but a few have lamented the extreme cold in the barn during winters. Also, you need to purchase an event insurance policy from WCIA.
Rustic River Wedding & Venue
Location: 13401 LeClerc Read N, Cusick, WA 99119, United States || Contact: +1 509-998-0318
Rustic River Wedding and Venue is the perfect blend of nature and history. This Washington forest wedding venue is available for rent for an entire weekend, starting from noon of Friday to Sunday at noon. "Word on the street" is the owners are the kindest hosts and are dedicated to ensuring your wedding day goes off without a hitch.
Rustic River Wedding and Venue requires each couple to use their approved and licensed bartenders, which is an additional cost. The venue's bar only serves champagne, beer and wine. To serve hard liquor to your guests, you’d needed to bring in a mobile bar and licensed servers.
TreeHouse Point
Location: 6922 Preston-Fall City Road, SE, Issaquah, WA 98027, United States || Contact: +1 425-441-8087
Nestled in the woods, along the banks of a spring-fed river, TreeHouse Point is one of the most iconic Washington State forest wedding venues. This venue offers accommodations (in uniquely crafted treehouses), and a romantic forest backdrop for small, intimate weddings.
Most of the seven treehouses are built to accommodate 2 guests, offering breakfast and a nature-filled experience.
For out-of-town guests, TreeHouse Point is only 40 minutes away from Seattle-Tacoma Airport.
Best time of year: Late spring through early fall to avoid the rain and enjoy the lush greenery. Since it’s a forest wedding venue, be sure to ask the owners about pest control methods best suited for managing the mosquitoes and bugs.
Tierra Retreat Center
Location: 12000 NF-7705, Leavenworth, WA 98826, United States || Contact: +1 509-548-6880
This Washington forest wedding venue is ideal for couples who’d like an intimate ceremony or one with less than 150 guests. Getting married in the Tierra retreat center is like getting married under the stars, but this time, you’re surrounded by towering pine trees and your loved ones. This venue provides overnight accommodation options for about forty guests, and access to a commercial kitchen.
Noteworthy, Tierra retreat center charges guests per day for using the venue, and not necessarily by the hours. If your guests love the idea of outdoor camping sites and an overnight stay in nature, we highly recommend this location.
Unfortunately, this venue does not have linens or any PA equipment on site. But if you are working with a trusted Wedding Planner this is an issue that is easily fixed.
Ready to start planning your dream forest wedding? Contact us today for a free consultation!
Wellspring Spa and Woodland Retreat
Location: 54922 Kernahan Road E, Ashford, WA 98304, United States
Seated on a ten acre forest area, near Mount Rainier, Wellspring Spa and Woodland Retreat is well suited for small and large weddings. This top Washington forest wedding venue offers overnight accommodation to couples, and up to 40 people based on double occupancy. This is one of the few Washington forest wedding vnues offering saunas and outdoor hot tubs.
The sound of birds chirping and the fresh forest air usually creates a peaceful and romantic atmosphere for your weddings.
The grounds can accommodate as many as 200 guests. However, the best time to host your wedding here is June to September to avoid Mount Rainier’s rainy season.
Kitsap Memorial State Park
Location: 202 NE Park St, Poulsbo, WA 98370, United States || Contact: +1 360-779-3205
Seated on a 58 acre, surrounded by the stunning view of Hound Canal, and 1797 feet of salt water, Kitsap Memorial State Park is a magnificent option for couples looking to say their vows in a forest near the waters.
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Conclusion: Top Washington Forest Wedding Venues
Set amidst acres of trees, offering both indoors and outdoors options, the above mentioned Washington Forest Wedding venues provide stunning backdrops for your special day. These venues offer forested ceremony spaces filled with towering trees and lush gardens to say your vows, plus stunning barns and indoor spaces for your receptions.
Having said that, it’s important to note that most of these venues do not require you to bring your chairs or linens, and offer bridal suites and groom quarters for you to get ready.Â
These recommendations are based on ours and our client's preferences. If you're struggling to find a wedding venue, please do not hesitate to contact us to get our personlized recommendations and assistance.
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