From traditional chapels to fields and forests, and unique and historic venues, Weddings on the Olympic Peninsula are a perfect formula for marital bliss! Imagine your special day at these locations and explore additional inspirational resources for more information.
Out of the way Wonders –
OZETTE WILDERNESS HIKE
The northwest entrance to Olympic National Park is your gateway to 57 miles of coastal wilderness at Lake Ozette, your starting and stopping point for the nine-mile Cape Alava Loop (Ozette Loop Triangle).
Three miles of plank-and-stair trail lead through dense forest before opening onto the beach at Cape Alava. Take a moment to absorb that you’re near the site of an ancient Makah tribal village, partially buried in a mudslide, more than five centuries ago. (The closed site is marked by a memorial kiosk.) Explore the rocky shores and reefs at low tide. You’ll pass dozens of ancient Makah petroglyphs at Wedding Rocks, the first headland south of the trailhead. Sand Point, the southern tip of the triangle, is a prime spot for agate hunting and home to a sizable sea otter population. A large disk marks a trail near the woods that will take you inland. A level planked trail (2.8 miles) leads you back to Lake Ozette.
Hiking Note: Check tide tables to time your beach trek with outgoing tides. NPS permits are required for overnight and group access to this location.
Chetzemoka Park
Perched on a bluff overlooking stunning Admiralty Inlet, Chetzemoka Park is the pride of Port Townsend and rich with history.
When settlers arrived in Port Townsend in the early 1850s, they were warmly welcomed by Chief Chetzemoka and his S’Klallam tribe. The chief offered a helping hand to settle the new seaside town, befriending many of the grateful pioneers.
When the city council donated land to build its first public park in 1904, hundreds of local volunteers joined together to clear several acres and plant flowers, shrubs and an expansive lawn. The finished park was fittingly named for Chief Chetzemoka to honor his memory and the important role he played during Port Townsend’s early days.
Today, the park’s natural beauty and tranquil, lush setting provide a welcoming and inviting oasis. Stroll lavish flower gardens and meander under towering old-growth evergreens. Saunter winding paths along the wooded cliff and walk under a rose-covered trellis to a tropical water garden.
While the kids enjoy the playground, feast your eyes on impressive views of the Cascade Mountains and the Salish Sea, then take the steps to the beach below. When the tide’s out, you can walk north to Fort Worden or south to Point Hudson in downtown Port Townsend.
The gazebo/bandstand is an architectural nod to the town’s Victorian homes, and the perfect spot for weddings, picnics and family reunions. A storybook-like kitchen shelter, framed by a cottage garden, is available to rent for special events and occasions.
Olympic Peninsula Wedding Venues –
Make one of the most beautiful places in the Pacific Northwest the backdrop for your big day. With the stunning setting of Olympic National Park as your stage, your big day on the coast at Kalaloch will be an awe-inspiring affair that sets the measure for a lifetime of memories.
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Old Alcohol Plant Inn – Say “I do” against the backdrop of the Olympic Mountain Range and Port Townsend Bay at the historic Old Alcohol Plant Inn in Port Hadlock, Washington.
Ideal for both intimate receptions among close friends and grand gatherings of up to 150 guests, the Old Alcohol Plan Inn is more than a wedding venue. Whatever the style or size of your celebration, you can count on our team to help make your day unforgettable.
The Old Alcohol Plant Inn is a full-service wedding venue specializing in year-round indoor and seasonal outdoor events.
The Resort at Port Ludlow is the ideal setting for your intimate destination wedding, farm-to-table rehearsal dinner, bridal getaway or groom’s golf retreat. With water and mountain views, elegant indoor and outdoor waterfront ceremony and reception spaces, your once-in-a-lifetime event will be unforgettable.
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