Outdoor Wedding in Snoqualmie
Have you ever dreamt about getting married in a serene state park in the gorgeous state of Washington? You’re not the first! And, it can be done. Recently I photographed a wedding at Snoqualmie Point Park. This spot is an outdoor enthusiasts playground. And, the perfect spot for my recent couple. Imagine saying your vows while being surrounded by loved ones, tall trees, and Mount Si in the background.
Snoqualmie Point Park in Washington, a gorgeous outdoor wedding.
I was the photographer for this destination wedding. And, what a destination it was. There are restrooms on site and parking along the road, and two parking lots. One parking lot was reserved for wedding guests. They were able to run electricity for a sound system for both the ceremony and reception. There was access to another road in the lower area for unloading everything.
The ceremony was simple yet elegant. Black chairs, flower arrangements in mason jars, and a handmade mountain arch for the couple to say their vows in front of. The space was large and housed the seventeen-person bridal party without a problem. The ceremony took place up on top of a long, narrow grassy area.
After the ceremony, guests were invited to carefully walk down the hill to a shaded area where the reception took place. There is a large permanent wood stage for dancing. Tents, tables, chairs, and everything else were set up earlier that morning. The reception was great, the area was big and held the food, gift, and cake tables without any space issues. Tear down needed to happen before sunset. And, it’s a park, so the leave-no-trace rule applies.
The dessert table waiting for the wedding cake to be added.
Cute wedding cake for the couple.
The weather was warm, but the cake survived the heat and humidity! The dancefloor was full of happy people, big and small. Games were set out ahead of time to keep guests busy while photos were taken of the bride and groom.
Little ones loved playing the games too.
After the cake was cut, the bouquet was tossed, and the couple danced their last dance, it was time to say goodbye to the newlyweds.
They drove away in their Jeep with a bubble send-off.
The happy couple driving off.
My takeaways as the photographer:
Wear comfortable shoes and save those stilettos for another day. There will be walking to and fro, and there’s a doozy of a hill.
Bring a light sweater, you never know if you’ll need one.
Wear sunblock. The morning ceremony will be beautiful, but not friendly on your skin. A few bridal party members ended the day with sunburned skin.
Bring an extra bottle of water or 2, remember that doozy of a hill?
I stayed in North Bend, WA at an Air BnB. The home was minutes from the venue and I was so happy we stayed that close. I’m from southern California and we know traffic. And, so does Washington. Yikes!
The back of the bride's gorgeous dress.
So what do you think? Would you want to get married at Snoqualmie Point Park?
This was such a fun place to visit. I’m already looking for an excuse to visit the area, again. But, next time, I’ll bring my hiking boots. Ha!
Cheers,
Annette
