Getting Married in Snoqualmie Falls | Destination Photographer
Second kiss sealed with a dip.
Do you dream of getting married in a gorgeous state park? Perhaps an area or spot is extra special to both of you.
I was lucky enough to be the destination photographer in the gorgeous state of Washington. Yes, I live in Southern California. I traveled up a couple of states to celebrate the love of these two!
I photographed their wedding at Snoqualmie Point Park. This spot is an outdoor enthusiast’s playground. And, the perfect spot for anyone to tie the knot.
Imagine saying your vows while being surrounded by loved ones, tall trees, all the greenery, and Mount Si in the background.
Snoqualmie Point Park in Washington, a gorgeous outdoor wedding.
Goofy Groomsmen and the Groom
The Nitty Gritty
There are public restrooms on site.
Parking is along the road, and there are two parking lots. One parking lot was reserved for wedding guests-complete with signage.
Electricity was amp-le (see what I did there;) enough for a sound system for both the ceremony and reception.
There was access to another road in the lower area for unloading everything. This was a huge plus!
The ceremony was simple and elegant.
Black chairs, fresh flowers in mason jars, and a handmade wooden arch for the couple to say their vows in front of.
The space was large enough to house the seventeen-person bridal party without a problem.
The ceremony took place up on top of a long, narrow grassy area. Perfect for the bride to walk down and join her groom.
Once the ceremony was over, guests were invited to carefully walk down the hill to the shady area for the reception.
There is a large permanent wooden stage for dancing.
Wooden stage, perfect for the Y-M-C-A.
Tents, tables, chairs, and everything else were set up earlier that morning.
The reception was perfect, the area was big and roomy.
Tables held the food, gifts, and cake without any space issues. Plenty of tents kept things nice and cool, as well.
Tear down had to happen before sunset— it’s a state park, so the leave-no-trace rule applies.
The dessert table waiting for the wedding cake to be added.
Sweet 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.
Yard Games were set out ahead of time to keep guests busy while I took the bride and groom portraits.
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, honeymoon bound.
My takeaways as the photographer:
Wear comfortable shoes and save those nice heels for another day and indoor venue. There will be lots of walking, and there’s a doozy of a hill.
Get there early enough to grab a parking spot in the lot.
Bring a light sweater, you never know if you’ll need one.
Wear sunblock. An outdoor ceremony is beautiful, but not friendly to your skin. A few bridal party members ended the day with a sunburn. I packed sunblock, and a few people did use it.
Bring an extra bottle of water or 2, remember that doozy of a hill I told you about?
I stayed in North Bend, WA, at an Airbnb. The home was only minutes from the venue, and I was so happy I stayed so close. I’m from Southern California, and we know traffic. But, so does Washington. Yikes!
The rings and wedding flowers were stunning.
Happy Newlyweds
If you decide you want to get married in Snoqualmie, I hope this blog post gave you some insight, and Congratulations!
Destination weddings are exciting! But make sure to check all the guidelines on permits and get all the details.
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!
Want to see more of my portfolio? I’m a portrait photographer who occasionally does weddings.
Did you know that photos hung in the home boost self-confidence? They do!
If you’re in the Southern California area and need a photographer, reach out.
Cheers,
Annette
