Special Place To Elope in Seattle - Volunteer Park!

I was at Volunteer Park yesterday - March 26, 2011 - to marry Ryan and Angel in a sweet and intimate ceremony at the Conservatory.

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Volunteer Park is a beautiful venue/place for a wedding ceremony in Seattle, no matter what the size. Depending on what you desire, you can be married at most any location around the Park including the Fountain, Conservatory, Asian Art Museum and under the huge willow tree in back of the Museum. To secure your permit, contact the Seattle Parks Department - happy elopement!

Elope in Snohomish County, Washington? Yes, Really! Here Are 5 Easy Steps To Get Hitched...

Elope to Snohomish County, Washington!

Snohomish County is a beautiful County just north of Seattle and offers unique and memorable location/venue opportunities for an elopement.

As you consider eloping in Snohomish County, here are 5 steps to get you from engaged to married.

1) Apply and Pick-up Your License from the Snohomish County Marriage Licensing Office. You can't elope in Snohomish County without your valid marriage license so securing your license is one of the first things you must do. Snohomish County has a very comprehensive website loaded with all of the information you need to apply and secure a valid marriage license.

You may apply and pick-up your license in person or you may start the process via phone and regular mail. If you apply for your license in person, you must both show up. The license fee is $64 and no blood test is required. Note: there is a 3-day waiting period from the date your license is issued before you can get married and your license is good for up to 60 days from the date it is issued.

2) Decide On "Where" To Elope in Snohomish: Snohomish County is popular with local couples and couples traveling to the area because it offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor venues/locations for an elopement. Whether you want to get married on the water, at the top of the mountain, at a quaint country bed and breakfast or perhaps on a ferry departing from Mukilteo to Whidbey Island, your options are endless.

Check out the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau for more information and ideas: http://www.snohomish.org/

3) Your Guest List: 2 Witnesses (and maybe more!) - As you plan your elopement, don't forget you will need two witnesses over 18 years of age!

4) Locate an Officiant Or Minister Who Is Happy To Officiate Your Elopement. There are many wonderful Officiants and Ministers located in Western Washington and in Snohomish County who would love to participate in your elopement - including me!

Use the internet to locate a few folks and find a person who resonates with you. Most of all, if you are eloping in the popular Summer wedding season, make up a short list of several candidates as finding someone can be often more challenging during this busy time of year.

5) Your Wedding Day: Show Up, Get Married And File Your Legal Paperwork. That's right! Show up for your elopement, exchange your vows and don't forget to file your legal paperwork with the County. Oftentimes, your Officiant or Minister will do this for you as a courtesy. So, elope today and enjoy every moment of creating a lifetime memory!

For more specific marriage license information, please visit the Snohomish County Marriage Licensing website: http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/

Places To Elope in Washington State: 5 Ideas For Your Small And Intimate Wedding Ceremony

Washington State and the Pacific Northwest offer some of the most fantastic elopement locations and venues for a couple and with picturesque mountains, water, countryside and much more, this State offers many wedding site options.

As you consider "where" to elope in Washington State, here are 6 fun location ideas for your easy and small wedding ceremony:

1) Leavenworth, Washington - A two-hour ride from Seattle, Leavenworth is a sweet little German town that welcomes weddings of all sizes in a big day. Here, you can find quaint inns and bed and breakfast places offering elopement packages at affordable rates, especially during off-season. While in Leavenworth, you can get married, enjoy a great overnight or two at a special place and perhaps celebrate your wedding bliss by taking advantage of many of the guided outdoor adventures - cross-country skiing, white water rafting or hiking.

2) Ruby Beach and the Washington State Coast - The Coast of Washington is a big place and little known Ruby is a beautiful and mesmerizing place to exchange wedding vows. Ruby Beach is located just South of Forks, Washington. Once you reach Ruby Beach, you and your officiant and witnesses can take a short hike down to the ocean and get married waterside. Consult the tide schedule to insure a best time for your ceremony and also take a peek at the map and Washington State ferry schedule as you plan your journey to the Washington Coast. For instance, if you are traveling to Ruby Beach from Seattle, it will take you 4-6 hours to get there, depending on what route you take.

3) Ashford, Washington (Mount Rainier) - If you and your Sweetheart are outdoor enthusiasts, consider getting married near or at the base of Mount Rainier. Eloping to the Ashford area and Mt. Rainier is best in the Spring and Summer season and the surrounding area offers luxurious as well as rustic accommodations for your wedding night.

4) Tulalip Resort & Casino - Calling all casino lovers! Believe it or not, the popular Tulalip Casino & Resort hosts a number of small and intimate wedding ceremonies each year. Located one hour North of Seattle, this plush resort not offers a fabulous casino but a wonderful resort where you can snuggle in and relish in your new married status!

5) The San Juan Islands (on the ferry or Island) - There is nothing more fun than getting married on a Washington State Ferry and/or hitching a ride on ferry and getting married on a Puget Sound island. Orcas Island and San Juan Island are two of the most popular "marrying islands" in Washington and offers a wide variety of locations and venues. Contact the Chamber of Commerce on both Islands for venue information.

6) Port Townsend, Washington - This seaside town is a favorite for couples in Washington State who want to elope but don't want to travel too far. Port Townsend offers waterside locations as well as city parks for your wedding ceremony. And if you want to be married in a historic castle, check out Port Townsend's Manresa Castle!

NOTE: For more information on eloping to Washington State, go to: www.elopeseattlestyle.com

Elope to Leavenworth, Washington ~ Over The Mountains To Get Married!

Chris and Joey fell in love with Leavenworth and decided to host a small group of family and friends for their "elopement!"

Leavenworth is a very fun place to get married. There are many bed and breakfast establishments and small inns for a tiny and intimate ceremony and celebration.

Chris and Joey rented out The Snowgrass Lodge and hosted a lunch for their family and friends. They decorated the lodge themselves and were very thoughtful with details, gifts and activities for children.

An elopement is all about the "feeling" - taking a bit of time to decide what you truly desire for your wedding day and with simplicity as the rule, making a dream come true.