What are the most beautiful places in Washington State?|167798

I am looking for a wonderfully beautiful, secluded out of the way place to have my wedding. It will be a very small gathering ( 5 people) and we would prefer a place that is out in nature, publicly accesable, and beautiful. The fewer tourist that we run into the better. Neither of us are big hikers, so a place that is easy to get to woudl be best, but a little hiking is okay. Waterfalls, forests, and wonderful views will be top of our list. Let me know if you have suggestions.

Def Snoqualmie Falls would be a gorgeous backdrop for a wedding as was stated above! Also, perhaps the Ocean, such as at Ocean Shores (depending on the season, it may be too cold). Edmonds has a beautiful waterfront area and there are some places along the water, south of the ferry terminal that I believe has some rental hall type places. That might be less _touristy_ than the other two. For a _colder_ wedding, perhaps at a lodge in the passes during ski season? Seems a bit chilly to me, but it is another beautiful backdrop, with the snowy mountains. Leavenworth during Christmas time or during Oktoberfest is also great!

I too was thinking of Snoqualmie Falls, when I decided to answer your question. It is indeed beautiful and sounds like what you are describing.

Snoqualmie Falls. Salish Lodge is a little spendy but it looks right over the falls. Excellent food.

Check out the islands off the coast!

San Juan Island, which is in western Washington, is extremely beautiful

I love Eastern Washington around Walla Walla. It_s wide open spaces, not very many trees, but wheat fields, farms and creeks with beautiful vistas of the Blue Mtns.. There are several B+B_s in the area and lots of local wine to drink. Check wallawalla.com and you might find something you like.

I have friends who own Mountain Springs Lodge in Leavenworth. Beautiful place, relatively affordable, a variety of areas to do the deed, and driveable.
They do lots of weddings, so they would know how to treat you right.

What time of the year do you want to get married? if Spring or Summer Hurricane Ridge in the Olympics would be ideal. It is a spot for tourists but if you hike just a short path beyond the visitor_s center you_d have some privacy. It_s also be a gorgeous spot for wedding photos with the Olympic Mountains as your backdrop.
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