Seattle is a great city for an elopement! If you and your Sweetheart would like to elope to Seattle and create a lovely "wedding day memory," here is a "mini overview" to assist you in creating a fun elopement experience with a unique location or venue.
Each year, hundreds of couples from all parts of the country elope to Seattle.
In fact, because of the booming Summer cruise line industry, Seattle is popularity for elopements, particularly with couples who are eloping in the popular sunny Summertime months and often before taking an Alaska cruise.
No matter if you are "local," from a neighboring city or town or are flying or driving into Seattle to get hitched, here are some pointers to consider as you plan your wedding escape! Create a Fun Elopement in Seattle: Seattle is a fun and lively city and is very welcoming of couples of all faiths and traditions and their unique and fun ideas for a wedding ceremony.
Most non-denominational Officiants and Ministers in Seattle will work with you to create and deliver a wedding ceremony at most any location of your choosing.
Given this, get creative! Do you want to be married on a popular and beautiful beach like Alki Beach in Hawaiian clothing, leis and in your bare feet? Perhaps the thought of being married at the top of The Space Needle appeals to you? Or better yet, what about getting married on the Seattle Monorail, at the Seattle Aquarium, the Pike Place Market or on the downtown Seattle Street car? Some couples bring a beloved pet with them and get married at one of the local dog parks including Magnuson Park and Marymoor Park.
Where To Elope in Seattle ~ Your Location/Venue: If you are eloping, your wedding is all abut the two of you and having a little fun.
If you are being married outside of a religious institution, you have incredible options for your elopement.
In the city of Seattle and surrounding areas you have a lot of flexibility with regard to the location and/or venue for your elopement: amazing parks, gorgeous waterfront venues, downtown Seattle's bustling waterfront area, sweet chapels, mountains, ferries and much more.
As you consider "where" in Seattle to elope, you also need to factor in the weather.
If you are being married in July and August, chances are you'll have decent weather.
If you are eloping during the other 10 months of the year, and knowing Seattle, weather is a wild card.
So, if you are being married outside, also have "Plan B" in the event the weather turns.
'Plan B" could be at your bed and breakfast, at your hotel or perhaps at a restaurant before your celebration meal.
Added Tips For Creating a Great "Seattle Elope" Memory: Visit Seattle's Pike Place Market the day before or day of your wedding and purchase an inexpensive and fun bouquet and flowers for your elopement.
Do a little digging and find a wedding photographer would be thrilled to join you for two hours of photos and capture your wedding moment.
Seattle is home to some terrific cupcake shops and also has wonderful bakeries for a non-traditional wedding pie or tart.
Also, contact the Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau for fun and unique places to stay - hotels, bed and breakfasts, charming inns, etc.