Want to get married in Seattle on August 27 while we are vacationing there. We want to just have us (he’s 47, I’m 39) an officiant and required witnesses, in some natural setting. I’ve looked at several venues, but they are all for actual weddings with guests, caterers, etc. All I want is photographer to take some pics, a great bouquet and place to go after for dinner/dancing/partying. Any suggestions? We are outdoorsy, artsy, not formal, dress and rings are vintage, prefer natural/historical/unusual setting to make it memorable and seems like we shouldn’t have to pay to rent a venue as we have no guests. Suggestions/comments welcome!
What about a bed and breakfast? If you are staying there while vacationing than I would see no reason for them to say no. It would probably be good for business too, if you gave them a picture to use in a brochure. Or you could try a Seattle park, I’m not sure about the fees, since it is such a small wedding, you might not even need a permit. Calling the scheduling office couldn’t hurt. Hope it helps. Good Luck.
I know that Hawaii is a popular destination for beach weddings, and a beautiful one at that. However, you might look into some Caribbean islands. I had friends that got married in Jamaica on the beach, and it was a lot cheaper than Hawaii. Also, they incorporated their honeymoon in with the trip, so it was in essence a 2 for 1.
You can also get married on a cruise ship…another thought.