SEATTLE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Wedding Advice from a Seattle Wedding Photographer

A FEW TIPS FOR A BRIDE HAVING A SEATTLE WEDDING & ON THE HUNT FOR A SEATTLE WEDDING VENUE.

Rebecca Anne Photography is a Seattle based wedding photography business whose work has a authentic and natural feel to it with a timeless editing style that the Seattle bride is sure to adore.  With over a decade of experience as a Seattle Wedding Photographer, Rebecca has numerous tips and tricks to share along with a list of some of the most beautiful Seattle Wedding Venues that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.  Rebecca’s work has been published in numerous bridal blogs including Style Me Pretty, Wedding Chicks, Seattle Bride Magazine, The Knot and many more.  

As a natural light wedding photographer Rebecca loves to capture a couples authentic and unique personalities using light from the day to truly tell their love story.  With a degree in journalism it gives Rebecca’s photos a in the moment feel as they unfold.  Family portraits and those perfect posed smiling photos are some of the most important part of the wedding day and we definitely do not forget to capture those moments.

Seattle is a beautiful city tucked along the Pacific Coast in the heart of the Northwest.  It offers a variety of scenic views to choose from like wooded forests, islands, lakes, urban cities scenes and layers upon layers of mountains which make for a never-ending list of perfect wedding photography backdrops.  Below is just a snapshot of the amazing venues that Seattle has to offer including an industrial vibe of Sodo Park, an outdoor brick scene at Court in the Square, an intimate exchanging greenery scene of Volunteer Park Conservatory, epic views of Seattle from the bow of the MV Skansonia and so much more.  The Seattle Wedding Venue scene is never-ending and options are limitless. 

To see a full list of the best Seattle Wedding Venues organized by type, click here!

A FEW OF MY FAVORITE SEATTLE WEDDING VENUES

Twin Willows Gardens Weddings

Twin Willows Gardens property is one-of-a-kind and is the perfect place for a romantic forest garden wedding located in Snohomish, Washington. Your ceremony would be in their hand built “Cedar Chapel” and reception under their tented reception area with dancing on their full cement patio. 

Highlights:
Open May through October
Can accommodate up to 175 guests 
Both bride and groom getting ready spaces on site
Ceremony, Reception & Cocktail hour spaces

WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.TWINWILLOWGARDENS.COM/
FACEBOOK: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/TWINWILLOW.GARDENS/
INSTAGRAM: HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/TWINWILLOWGARDENS/
CONTACT: WEDDINGS@TWINWILLOWGARDENS.COM

Columbia Winery Weddings 

One of the largest winery wedding spaces in Washington, Columbia Winery can accommodate receptions for up to 225 people for seated events and 300 for standing reception-style events with ample parking.

Fully renovated in early 2017, Columbia Winery offers a selection of elegant and unique event settings, including the signature wine country ambiance of our Barrel Room. Nestled in the heart of Woodinville wine country, they offer both indoor and outdoor spaces to create the perfect environment for any wedding style. 

Highlights:
Open year round
Can accommodate 225-300 guests
Ceremony, Reception & cocktail hour spaces

WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.COLUMBIAWINERY.COM/EVENTS/WEDDINGS-AND-RECEPTIONS
FACEBOOK: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/COLUMBIAWINERY
INSTAGRAM: HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/COLUMBIA_WINERY/ 
CONTACT: LAUREL.DOSCH@COLUMBIAWINERY.COM

Roche Harbor Weddings

Harbor is a historic seaside resort located on San Juan Island, Washington. Steeped in rich history and surrounded by lush gardens, the village is a short drive from nearby Friday Harbor.

Wedding sizes can range from 50-300 guests with ceremony options outdoors from April through October and indoor options year round. Ceremony location opens included a lush flower garden and also their historic Our Lady of Good Voyage chapel on the hillside overlooking the harbor. Reception locations offer an indoor Pavilion and outdoor Courtyard which overlook the boat-filled harbor and have remarkable eight-foot fireplaces for a sensational background. Another reception option is their seaside lawn directly on the waters edge for larger weddings and is only available July and August. 

Highlights:
Open year round with outdoor options April-October
Accommodates 50-300 guest
Multiple options for ceremony, reception, cocktail hour and getting ready locations.

WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.ROCHEHARBOR.COM/WEDDINGS
FACEBOOK: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ROCHEHARBOR
INSTAGRAM: HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/ROCHEHARBORWED/ 
CONTACT: RESERVATIONS@ROCHEHARBOR.COM

The Edgewater House Weddings 

The Edgewater House is a premiere waterfront wedding destination for any couple seeking the ultimate Washington beach wedding experience located just past Gig Harbor. They feature their our own in-house wedding supervisor and complete event staff to manage every detail with care and even offer options of boat or seaplane arrival.  

Highlights:
Open year round
Accommodates up to 200+ people
Getting ready locations for guys and girls
Separate locations for ceremony & cocktail hour

WEBSITE: HTTP://THEEDGEWATERHOUSE.COM/
FACEBOOK: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEEDGEWATERHOUSE
INSTAGRAM: HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/THEEDGEWATERHOUSE/ 
CONTACT: EVENTS@THEEDGEWATERHOUSE.COM

Genesis Farm and Gardens Weddings 

Genesis Farm and Gardens is a beautiful venue located in Enumclaw, Washington offering a garden ceremony with doves being released upon your first kiss, cocktail hour around the grounds, a white tented repetition on their patio or an indoor ceremony or reception in their white barn. 

Highlights:
Open year round with outdoor events May-September
Accommodates up to 200 guests
Getting ready suites for wedding party
Separate ceremony, reception and cocktail hour spaces. 

WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW.GENESISFARMANDGARDENS.COM/
FACEBOOK: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GENESISFARMANDGARDENS/
INSTAGRAM: WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/GENESISFARMANDGARDENWEDDINGS
CONTACT: VAUNEE@GENESISFARMANDGARDENS.COM

Lord Hill Farms Weddings 

Their breathtaking facility located in Snohomish, Washington is the perfect location for wedding ceremonies, receptions and rehearsal dinners. Lord Hill Farms hosts weddings YEAR ROUND. We can accommodate your wedding ceremony for up to 350 guests, either upstairs or outside on the grounds, with the reception following downstairs for up to 450 guests. 

Highlights:
Open year round
Accommodates 350 for ceremony & up to 450 reception
Getting ready rooms for wedding party
Separate spaces for ceremony, cocktail hour & reception 

WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW.LORDHILLFARMS.COM/
FACEBOOK: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/LORD-HILL-FARMS-181061489338/
INSTAGRAM: HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/LORDHILLFARMS/ 
CONTACT: EVENTS@LORDHILLFARMS.COM

Mountain View Manor Weddings 

Mountain View Manor is a 40 acre outdoor wedding venue that features beautiful views of Mount Rainier and the Cascade foothills near Seattle, Tacoma, and the Eastside. The rustic country feel is a perfect backdrop for your special day with impeccable attention to detail. 

Highlights:
Open May-October
Accommodates 200-300 guests
Getting ready spaces for wedding party
Outdoor ceremony and tented reception with separate cocktail hour space 

WEBSITE: HTTPS://MTNVIEWMANOR.COM/
FACEBOOK: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/MTNVIEWMANOR/
INSTAGRAM: WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/MOUNTAINVIEWMANOR/ 
CONTACT: SHERI@MTNVIEWMANOR.COM

The Sanders Estate Weddings 

Whether you are having an intimate ceremony, large reception, the event of the millennium, or a quiet retreat nestled in the woods, we are certain that you will find exactly what you are looking for within our lush 37 acres. 

Highlights:
Open April-October
Accommodates 250-400 guests
Getting ready spaces for wedding party 
Spaces for Ceremony, Reception & Cocktail hour

WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW.SANDERSESTATE.COM/
FACEBOOK: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SANDERSESTATE 
CONTACT: SANDERSMANSION@GMAIL.COM

Chateau Lill Weddings 

Chateau Lill is the preeminent event venue in Woodinville. With 10 acres of pristine grounds that include lush rolling lawns, ponds, and a small farm surrounded by tall firs. The Chateau itself boasts a barrel cellar, with tented terraces adjacent to our grand room. Other hidden enclaves can be found in the upper lawn or high up in the Chateau tower, or at the popular gazebo nestled next to our scenic pond.

Chateau Lill is a private venue and allows invited guests to enjoy their celebration without interruption. 

Highlights:
Getting ready spaces for the wedding party
Separate space for ceremony, cocktail hour & reception
Tented options for ceremony and reception

WEBSITE: HTTPS://CHATEAULILL.COM/
FACEBOOK: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CHATEAULILL/
INSTAGRAM: HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/CHATEAULILL/ 
CONTACT: ROBBI@CHATEAULILL.COM

Jardin Del Sol Weddings 

Their garden offers the perfect balance of elegance and charm at their Snohomish, Washington location. The boutique style venue sits atop seven acres of rolling pasture and woodlands. 

Highlights:
Open June-September
Getting ready spaces for the wedding party
Separate space for ceremony, cocktail hour & reception
Tented reception space

WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW.THEJARDINDELSOL.COM/ 
FACEBOOK: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEJARDINDELSOL/
INSTAGRAM: HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/JARDINDELSOLVENUE/
CONTACT: THEJARDINDELSOL@COMCAST.NET