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2022 Wedding Trends
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lmost two years into the pandemic, we all have different comfort levels when it comes to group gatherings. Smaller, more intimate weddings with up to 50 people – called microweddings - will continue to be popular in 2022 for couples who are interested in keeping a small guest list, while others are ready to party in large venues. Either way, unique details to delight guests will continue to be popular this year along with the growing use of wedding apps to help plan the big day. Because so many couple postponed their weddings in 2020 and 2021, 2022 is scheduled to have over 2.6 million weddings in the U.S., a record 40-year-high! As a result, weekend dates during wedding season are more in-demand than ever. This reality has popularized weekday events in a way we haven’t seen in the past. Couples are encouraged to secure their vendors, including officiant, caterer, photographer, and DJ as soon as possible for their 2022 wedding; apart
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from potential new covid-restrictions and covid outbreaks, booking the venue and vendors will be the biggest challenges for events this coming year. The multi-day or “extended wedding” trend grew in 2021 and will continue into 2022. The extended wedding is about small get-togethers with potentially different sets of people over longer periods of time like a long-weekend. The idea is to help wedding guests build more special memories with each other and the couple outside of one large gathering. Many couples are accomplishing the multi-day wedding event by renting a house or a few houses in a beautiful area to house and entertain their wedding guests. Often, the ceremony, reception and even farewell breakfasts are being hosted at these houses. Big and small wedding traditions won’t be set in stone in 2022. Couples are carefully considering
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Pre-Wedding Checklist Sixteen to Nine Months Before Work out your budget. Pick your wedding party. Start the guest list. Hire a planner, if desired. (A planner will have relationships with—and insights about vendors.) Reserve your date and venues. Location for ceremony and reception. Book your officiant. Research photographers, bands, florists, and caterers. Eight Months Before Hire the photographer. Book the entertainment. Meet caterers. Purchase a dress. (You’ll need to schedule time for at least three fittings.) Reserve hotel rooms for out-of-town guests. Register. (Sign up at a minimum of three retailers.) Seven to Six Months Before Select and purchase invitations. Start planning a honeymoon. (Make sure that your passports are up-to-date, and schedule doctors’ appointments for any shots you may need.) Shop for bridesmaids’ dresses. (Allow at least six months for the dresses to be ordered and sized.) Meet with the officiant. (Map out the ceremony and confirm that you have all the official documents for the wedding, these vary by county and religion). Send save-the-date cards. Book portable toilets and furniture. Book a florist. Arrange transportation. (Consider limos, minibuses, trolleys and town cars.) Start composing a day-of timeline. (Draw up a schedule of the event and slot in each component, like the cake-cutting, the first dance). 4
Five to Four Months Before Book the rehearsal and rehearsal-dinner venues. Check on the wedding invitations. (Ask the stationer for samples of the finished invitations and revise them to suit your needs.) Select and order the cake. (Some bakers require a long lead time, attend several tastings before committing to any baker.) Purchase wedding shoes and start dress fittings. (Bring the shoes along to your first fitting so the tailor can choose the appropriate length for your gown.) Schedule hair and makeup artists. Choose your music. Three Months Before Finalize the menu and flowers. (You’ll want to wait until now to see what will be available, since food and flowers are affected by season.) Order favors, if desired. Schedule your second dress fitting. Finalize the order of the ceremony and the reception. Print menu cards, if you like, as well as programs. Purchase the rings. (This will give you time for re-sizing and engraving.) Send your event schedule to the vendors. (Giving them a first draft now allows ample time for tweaks and feedback.) Two Months Before Touch base again with all the vendors. Meet with the photographer. (Discuss specific shots, and walk through the locations that appeal to you.) Review the playlist with the band or DJ. Send out the invitations. (Tip: Mail invitations six to eight weeks before the ceremony.) Submit a newspaper wedding announcement. (See Pg. 13) Enjoy a bachelorette party.
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One Month Before Enter RSVPs into your guest-list database. Call people who have not yet responded. Get your marriage license. (The process can take up to six days, but it’s good to give yourself some leeway. If you are changing your name, order several copies.) Mail the rehearsal-dinner invitations. Visit the dressmaker for your last dress fitting. Stock the bar. (Now that you have a firm head count you can order accordingly.) Send out as many final payments as you can. Confirm times for hair and makeup and all vendors. E-mail and print directions for drivers of transport vehicles. Week of the Wedding Reconfirm arrival times with vendors. Delegate small wedding-day tasks. (Choose someone to bustle your dress, someone to carry your things, someone to be in charge of gifts.) Send a time line to the bridal party. (Include every member’s contact information, along with the point people you’ve asked to deal with the vendors, if problems arise.) Pick up your dress. Check in one last time with the photographer. (Supply him or her with a list of moments you want captured.) Set aside checks for the vendors. (And put tips in envelopes to be handed out at the event.) Book a spa treatment. (Make an appointment for a manicure and a pedicure the day before the wedding.) Send the final guest list to the caterer and all venues hosting your wedding-related events. Pack for your honeymoon.
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designer, 2022 bridal fashion will emphasize sustainable whether they want to include and environmentally-friendly traditions such as the garter grab designs while celebrating bold and bouquet toss, printed wedding and statement-making pieces, invitations, and even toasts during for both gowns and accessories. the reception. Instead, the bride The second wedding “look” is also and groom are deciding what expected to grow in popularity in works for them and focusing 2022, with brides switching to a on the guest experience. In that vein, more couples are choosing themed weddings and looking for opportunities to entertain their reception guests by providing interactive entertainment. Specialty vendors offering handson food stations like baked potato bars and performers of all kinds will be in high demand this year.
new outfit for the reception. Each year brings fun, new wedding trends sure to inspire brides of all kinds. With a fresh focus on guest-experience, wedding guests are in for a treat this year. Cheers to creating a special wedding celebration in 2022!
Silver and traditional gold is making a big comeback in 2022, taking the place of rose gold. These classic accent colors will be incorporated into wedding décor in many different ways, including chargers and napkin holders. Bold color pallets are also popular right now – in whatever color scheme speaks to the couple from pinks to terracotta & rust to bold jewel tones. Greenery tones are this year’s neutral wedding color. According to Sharon Sever, Galia Lahav Couture’s head goskagit.com
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any couples delayed their wedding plans until 2022, which has made wedding venues an even hotter commodity this year. Whether you’re planning on a smaller, more intimate wedding or you’re ready for a larger party, the wedding venue sets the mood and affects the budget and
amenities that will be available to you. Stanwood, and Camano Island Look for a venue that makes you smile communities. With a continued focus but that’s within your budget. on air circulation, more weddings than This year’s wedding trends include ever are being planned in outdoor venues. There has also been a big getaway weddings in nearby small increase in open-air wedding tent towns – many couples from Seattle and other larger areas may be drawn rentals that we expect to continue into 2022. to the small-town feel of our Skagit,
A poetic garden venue for weddings & special occasions with picturesque views of Mount Baker located in the heart of Skagit Valley Please send inquiries to Emma Christianson, emma.christiansons1@gmail.com 15806 Best Road • Mount Vernon • 360-466-3821
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Couples could spend hours browsing wedding venues online before narrowing down their list to the best options. Before you sit down to review your options online, it’s a good idea to make a list of your needs and priorities so you can quickly eliminate venues that will not meet them. To start with, the venue is a big part of the wedding budget so you need to decide how much you can comfortably afford to spend. Next, decide what you want out of a venue – are you hoping to bring in goskagit.com
all of your own vendors and alcohol or do you want an all-inclusive style package? Are you looking for a venue that can accommodate both your ceremony and reception or just a reception? Do you want access to both indoor and outdoor spaces? Are you looking for a modern or vintage style building? How many people will the venue need to accommodate? Once you have written down this information, search for options that could meet your needs. Call ahead to confirm that the space is available for your preferred wedding date and schedule a tour. When you are touring venues, try to envision how each room or space could be used and decorated for your wedding. Once you have found two to three good options, it’s time to get practical. Find out exactly what comes with the rental fee and get a list of any “extras” that you will be expected to pay for. Some venues allow outside hiring of caterers and bar tenders, for example, while others may require you to use their in-house catering or other exclusive vendors, which could add to your costs. Make a spreadsheet with everything that comes included at each venue and weigh the differences in cost as a total package, not just the basic rental fee. Remember, though, that price isn’t everything; going with the least expensive option may be good for your budget but it doesn’t do any good if it doesn’t meet your other needs.
venues will book up quickly. If you How Covid-19 May Still are planning to get married during be Impacting Wedding the height of the Pacific Northwest Venues wedding season (June through While statewide Covid-19 wedding September) this year, you may need to restrictions on guest counts are likely consider a weekday wedding option. a thing of the past, individual event We encourage you to book your owners may have their own pandemic venue as soon as possible and be rules in place. Be sure to ask if the prepared with a backup choice. You vendor has vaccine, masking, or will typically be asked to make a testing requirements or if they are deposit and sign a contract before the limiting parties to a certain number space is officially reserved. Best wishes of guests. If you have already booked on finding the perfect place for your a venue and were unaware of any special day! covid-related venue requirements, contact your wedding guests right
Single site wedding and reception venues are a great way to go; if you decide to use separate locations it is a good idea to pick places that are close in proximity to avoid losing some guests. Keep in mind that you can often save money by having your wedding on a weekday or in the off-season. Being flexible with your wedding date can also put you in a position to save money. With a record number of weddings expected to happen this year, wedding goskagit.com
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away to let them know the details so they can be prepared. If you are ready to book a wedding venue, be sure to call or email to schedule appointments and ask about any Covid-related restrictions.
Skagit County Wedding Venues Couples choose Skagit County for their wedding for a variety of reasons including its natural beauty, stunning venues, attractive prices, and proximity to large cities. Conveniently located between Vancouver, B.C. and Seattle, WA, Skagit County has the heart of a small community with the conveniences of a big city. Here are some of the beautiful wedding venues located in Skagit County:
The Anacortes Ship Harbor Inn
Anacortes, 360-293-5177 www.shipharborinn.com/weddings/ The Anacortes Ship Harbor Inn is perfect for a small wedding and reception or rehearsal dinner. This hidden treasure is nestled among six acres of towering trees and boasts water views from all rooms and a northerly view from their lawn event space. Sleeping accommodations are
available for out-of-town guests. The Big Lake Lodge experienced hospitality staff can assist Mount Vernon, 360-422-6381 you in planning every detail of your www.skagitsbiglakelodge.com/ event for up to 175 people. weddings/
Beau Lodge
Bow, 360-724-7508 www.beaulodge.com/our-facilities Beau Lodge is a very popular wedding venue featuring 70 acres of grounds with a pond and wooden bridges for outdoor settings. Wood cabins are used for indoor receptions. There is a banquet room that includes the use of tables, chairs and dishes, a kitchen, two large covered deck areas and, a gazebo. The average capacity for a winter party is 75 to 100 people and 150 to 200 people for a summer party.
Best Western Plus Skagit Valley Inn & Convention Center
Hidden from the road, Big Lake Lodge is located on a hillside with lush trees and plants at the northwest end of Big Lake. The 16-foot log gazebo and adjoining 20’ X 30’ seating area provides an ideal location for the ceremony with seating for up to 125 people. The facility includes an indoor area with a full kitchen, a reception spot for buffet food service, a beautiful wisteria arbor, and a suite for each of the wedding parties. Fees include an on-site wedding coordinator and setup and teardown.
Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse
Mount Vernon, 360-466-3821 www.christiansonsnursery.com/ weddings-garden-weddingsMount Vernon, 360-848-7553 www.skagitvalleyinn.com/skagit-valley- schoolhouse-weddings-vineryweddings/ convention-center/ Located in the heart of the The Best Western banquet room beautiful Skagit Valley, the on-site is a full-service facility for 50-300 historic 1888 Meadow Schoolhouse guests. It offers in-house catering with or The Vinery building and lovely rose customizable menus, tables, chairs, gardens provide a charming venue for linens, dishes, event staff, and cleanan intimate wedding celebration and up. Convenient for out-of-town guests; reception. Kitchen facilities and bridal group room reservations are available. room available.
Croatian Cultural Center Anacortes, 360-299-2525 www.littlechurch-anacortes.com
The Croatian Cultural Center is a great place for your wedding or reception of up to 134 people. The site features a main auditorium with hardwood floor, great acoustics, a gallery entryway, large commercial kitchen, and private indoor, and outdoor courtyards.
Eagle Haven Winery
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Haven Winery showcases a beautiful vineyard, orchard, cask room, cooperage room, and wine garden. The Eagle Haven Winery offers rustic, country charm with seating for up to 100 people in its event spaces.
a great location. The front rows of seating can be removed to allow for a thrust stage to be installed or to make room for tables, displays, or other activities.
Fidalgo Bay Resort
Sedro-Woolley, 360-661-4063 www.lodgeatcedarsprings.com/ weddings-at-cedar-springs-lodge/
Anacortes, 360-293-5353 www.fidalgobay.com/conventioncenter/
Lodge at Cedar Springs
Set on 50 rural acres with Day Creek running through it, the Lodge at Cedar Springs is a unique farmwedding venue. It features original 1903 farm structures that have been repurposed for both large and intimate events. The venue accommodates up to 150 guests and features two on-site locations. The Guemes Island Resort Lodge offers a large industrial kitchen, Anacortes, 360-293-6643 dining room and living room plus nine www.guemesislandresort.com/ bedrooms and five baths for up to 25 weddings guests, and an 1800 square-foot multiA classic Pacific Northwest wedding purpose Big Room with sound system. Tent and RV sites are also available. venue; Guemes Island Resort is a beachfront retreat where the forest meets the sea. Make a memorable wedding with mountain and island views, onsite accommodations and catering, then pamper yourself in the wood-fired sauna and saltwater hot tub. The Fidalgo Bay Resort convention center offers a banquet room that can seat up to 250; the room can be divided into four sections as needed. There is a full kitchen available and a wide hallway that can be used for a buffet line.
Majestic Inn & Spa
Anacortes, 360-299-1400 ext. 104 www.majesticinnandspa.com/ weddings.php The beautifully restored Majestic Inn & Spa is located in the heart of downtown Anacortes. Its wedding venues include the Majestic Ballroom, the Rooftop Lounge, and the Garden Courtyard. The Majestic houses the Apothecary Day Spa, which allows for on-site hair and makeup for you and your bridal party. The rental fee includes set-up and clean-up, a consultation with their professional Event Specialist, event staff, bartender, linens, tables, and dishes.
Maplehurst Farm
Mount Vernon, 360-708-0718 www.maplehurstweddings.com Maplehurst Farm sits alongside the picturesque Skagit River in south Mount Vernon. The farm’s six acres feature a view of Mount Baker. There
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Lincoln Theatre
Mount Vernon, 360-419-7129 www.lincolntheatre.org/special-events
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Owned by the City of Mount Vernon, Hillcrest Lodge is a large log cabin located at Hillcrest Park in Mount Vernon. The lodge features an open floor plan, open ceilings with exposed beams, a fireplace, a large kitchen, and a gated Japanese garden.
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flowers, extensive lawns, ponds, lit white tents, and functional amenities. The site can host up to 200 guests and rental includes tables, chairs, tents, a fire pit, changing rooms, and more.
The Conway Muse Conway, 206-799-1179 www.conwaymuse.com
is a historic mansion and arbor built in 1903, a 5,000 square foot event barn, gardens, trees, and a large grass field with a beautiful tree lined drive leading up to the venue. The farm rental includes a full kitchen and bridal suite. This event space can accommodate up to 200 guests.
Port of Anacortes Buildings
Located just five minutes from Mount Vernon, the Conway Muse features beautiful gardens that house a majestic willow tree, a sanctuary, a large outdoor wood fire grill, and a fireplace. This is a full-service facility and includes catering, liquor license, officiant, entertainers, musicians, DJs, event staffing, and high-quality audio and lighting equipment. The venue has three rooms that can accommodate any size party, ranging from 10-500.
Anacortes, during Covid: Call Nancy Rytand-Carey at 360-299-1822 or email The Grand Willow Inn Mount Vernon, 360-428-5071 nancy.carey@portofanacortes.com www.thegrandwillow.com events@portofanacortes.com www.portofanacortes.com/rentalThe Grand Willow Inn properties/ accommodates up to 200 guests in their outdoor or indoor ceremony McIntyre Hall The Transit Shed is ideal for large spaces. There are tiny wedding and Mount Vernon, 360-416-7622 weddings and receptions with a all-inclusive packages that include www.mcintyrehall.org/facility-rentals/ maximum capacity of 350. Site rental in-house catering to take the work out McIntyre Hall showcases an elegant includes tables, chairs, a dance floor, two different stages, and a PA system. of creating your special day. Choose a grand lobby, dramatic high-ceilings, picturesque outdoor wedding in one and sophisticated architecture. Every The Seafarers’ Memorial Park of the beautiful garden gazebos or an aspect of your wedding will be tailored Building seats up to 125 and includes indoor event in the stunning Grand to your needs and budget. This venue tables and chairs. Room. The Grand Room features offers in-house catering and can seat 18- foot-high ceilings and six sets of Skagit Casino Resort up to 600 guests. double French doors that look out Bow, 360-724-0154 onto the front and back courtyard Moon Mountain Lodge www.theskagit.com gardens. Sedro-Woolley, 360-715-2119 The Skagit Casino Resort offers www.moon-mountain-lodge.com The Saltbox Barn on Fir full-service events featuring catering Moon Mountain Lodge offers a Island with specialized menus, luxurious casual wedding venue nestled in Mount Vernon, 360-540-0072 accommodations, and the fun of a 20-acres of beautiful forest and open www.saltboxbarn.com Las Vegas style casino. Very large garden areas. There is a Cozy Cabin to small, intimate parties are easily The Saltbox Barn on Fir Island is for the gals to get ready and then accommodated. located just five minutes from the later, the honeymoon suite. The lodge I-5. It offers a rural feel inspired by has a prep kitchen with tables and an Stepping Stones Garden the beautiful farmlands of the Skagit upstairs apartment for the guys. There Burlington, 360-757-2740 Valley. The venue accommodates 150 www.steppingstonesgarden.com is a central lawn area surrounded by guests in the event barn and features gardens, a covered stage, dance floor, This 1920s era country garden a bridal suite and groom’s room, a and a colorful bar area. Camping spots setting showcases masterfully planted preparation area for caterer, a custom available for your guests. gardens with fresh lavender and 10
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fire pit, and on-site parking. The 60acre property features three barns spread over two acres and one-acre of grass with options for the ceremony and reception. Couples have access to a high-quality sound system, folding wood chairs, banquet tables, and decorative props such as a vintage Airstream.
Santucci Farm
Mount Vernon, contact form on site www.santuccifarm.com Santucci Farm is a beautiful blank canvas, ready to host your one-of-akind event. Rich in agricultural history dating back to the original homestead of 1883, the charming, historic barn and grounds can accommodate up to 125 guests. The venue rental includes natural wood folding chairs, cocktail tables, banquet tables, wood arbor, yard games, and more.
Thousand Trails Campgrounds
Hall and Maple Center is a beautiful, modern facility located in the heart of historic downtown La Conner. This venue accommodates up to 200 guests banquet style or 300 reception style and has excellent acoustics for music. Pioneer Park is located on a wooded hill overlooking the Swinomish Channel. The park has cooking facilities and a covered eating area with tables, benches, and restroom facilities. The park also features a bandstand located in a natural amphitheater.
venue is surrounded by crop fields, beautiful gardens, and a collection of surrounding barns perfect for photography. The barn holds 200250 guests with an indoor/outdoor ceremony option and a reception area in the downstairs. There are bride and groom “get ready” rooms, a deck perfect for cocktail hour or dancing, and some décor pieces, including two wood bars and wine barrels.
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Vanderveen Farm
Anacortes, 360-588-3705 https://www. swinomishcasinoandlodge.com/ meetings/weddings
Vanderveen Farm is a 100-yearold renovated Dairy Farm located right off of Memorial Highway in the midst of the flat plains and farm land in Mount Vernon. The event
The 9,000 square foot event center inside the Swinomish Casino & Lodge features vaulted ceilings, breathtaking views of the San Juan Islands and Padilla Bay and an inviting atmosphere that will accommodate 10 to 500 guests with a variety of floor
Mount Vernon, 360-630-6755 https://www.facebook.com/ Vanderveenfarm
Bow, 1-888-481-6348 http://www.thousandtrails.com/ washington/mount-vernon-rvcampground/events Thousand Trails offers a large, casual lodge nestled in a beautiful setting with mountains and rivers as your backdrop. A full kitchen, tables, chairs, and other amenities are on site. Camping, cabins, and RV hookups are available for your wedding party and out-of-town guests.
Town of La Conner Facilities
La Conner, 360-466-3125 http://www.townoflaconner.org/ facilities La Conner Civic Garden Club is a vintage La Conner landmark originally built as a Grange Hall in 1875; it is listed on the National Historic Register. The building is located in the heart of La Conner on South Second Street and can accommodate approximately 75 guests. Overlooking the channel, Maple goskagit.com
A secret garden style venue ready for your special day, choose from a variety of beautiful ceremony locations then dance your night away under the twinkle lights in our open-air outdoor pavilion, the adjacent white Gatsby inspired tent, or in our rustic barn. Explore our extensive lush lawns and discover your favorite garden nook. Let us take care of you, we will take care of all set up of tables & chairs, you just add your customized touches and at the end of the night we will take care of the clean up!
Contact info: 360-757-2740 17503 Cook Road, Burlington, WA 98233 steppingstonesgarden@outlook.com • www.steppingstonesgarden.com Wedding Guide 2022
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plans. This unique venue is all inclusive; with Las Vegas style gaming, 94 luxury rooms, four spacious suites, and a hospitality suite perfect for bridal party preparation.
Whispering Firs Bed & Breakfast and Lodge Mount Vernon, 360-428-1990 www.whisperingfirs.com/ weddings/
Wooded seclusion, ponds, streams, flowers, and breathtaking views of the San Juan Islands and Olympic Mountains make for a beautiful wedding backdrop. The 3,000 square foot deck is a popular choice for outdoor ceremonies with seating for 150 plus guests. The lodge, with its massive stone fireplace, seats up to 125 guests and is ideal for cold weather weddings or as a backup on a
rainy day. The full rental package includes everything you need for your event.
Wisteria Gardens
Anacortes, 360-399-8237 www.wisteriagardensllc.com/ourservices/weddings-receptions/ Wisteria Gardens (formerly Greenfield Farm and Gardens) is a rustic venue located just east of Anacortes with gardens, a 5,000 square foot barn for indoor receptions plus a bridal dressing room and a log cabin for the guys. Your guests will experience unforgettable hospitality, the chicken house bustling with hens, the funky greenhouse, and the grain bin turned beverage bar. The generous grounds lend themselves to several beautiful outdoor experiences with or without a canopy and there is ample parking for parties as large as 200 people.
Stanwood & Camano Island Wedding Venues With easy access from Seattle, both Stanwood and Camano Island offer special wedding venues sure to match a variety of wedding styles and budgets. Located in Snohomish County between Everett and Seattle, Stanwood has a small town feel and is known for its quiet neighborhoods and walkability. Camano Island is a large island in the Puget Sound, nestled between Whidbey Island and the mainland. Residents and tourists come to enjoy the stunning ocean views of Saratoga Passage and the natural beauty and calm of island life. Here are some of the beautiful wedding venues located in Stanwood and Camano Island:
Camano Center
Camano Island, 360-387-0222 www.camanocenter.org Weddings at the Camano Center accommodate up to 200 guests. Rental
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includes event staff, tables and chairs, lit private parking for your guests, and more. Camano Center Catering offers customized, full-service catering.
Camano Country Club
Camano Island, 360-387-1655 https://www.camanocountryclub.com/ camano-island-event-venue-rental With views of Port Susan Bay and Mt. Baker, the Camano County Club offers a waterfront banquet hall ideal for weddings and receptions. The venue accommodates up to 200 guests and includes setup and teardown, a built-in stereo system, tables, chairs, dishes, and silverware. Bring in your own caterer or prepare food yourself in the event kitchen.
Camano Island Inn
Camano Island, 360-387-0783 www.camanoislandinn.com/weddingsand-more Breathtaking views of the Puget Sound and groomed gardens provide
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a beautiful backdrop for your wedding. The Camano Island Inn offers an intimate, tranquil setting perfect for a romantic day. In colder months, indoor weddings are available next to the beach stone fireplace. The inn offers nine rooms for overnight guests. In-house catering required.
DeLack Estate
Stanwood, 360-654-0288 www.facebook.com/delackestate/
Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center Stanwood, 360-629-6110 www.sahs-fncc.org/?page_id=47
Renting “The Floyd” for your wedding includes access to the first floor of a rehabilitated 110-year-old historic “western false front” public hall. The building has an attached service annex with restrooms and an equipped serving kitchen. The room features beautiful hardwood floors and can seat up to 160 guests in banquet style.
The DeLack Estate resides on five beautiful parked out acres in the Lake Goodwin area of Stanwood. Picture your ceremony by cascading waterfalls Four Springs House under a cedar bridge and surrounded Camano Island, 360-387-1418 by towering flowers. Your reception www.fourspringshouse.com will dazzle in a tent of hanging flowers Nestled in a 50-acre nature and chandeliers with banquet style preserve on Camano Island, Four seating for up to 150 people. Springs House offers a beautiful, peaceful retreat setting for your wedding and reception. Larger parties can be accommodated outside by the lake, while more intimate weddings
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may be held indoors in the Main House or Meadow Room. Rental includes tables and chairs for up to 135 guests.
Kristoferson Farm
Camano Island, 360-387-5807 https://kristofersonfarm.com/about/ Kristoferson Farm is a familyowned farm on Camano Island. Acquired in 1912, the farm has been an active agricultural enterprise for over 100 years. It has been passed down through six generations of the Kristoferson family with a focus on sustainable and organic farming practices. Host your wedding in the Kristoferson Farm’s 100-year-old barn.
Lake Goodwin Community Center
Stanwood, rentals@ theclubhouseat7lakes.org https://theclubhouseat7lakes.org/clubrental/ Nested in the heart of beautiful Seven Lakes, The Clubhouse is a fully renovated 60×100 facility that will seat 230 with a total capacity of 300. There is an outside covered barbecue area with a portable barbecue, ample paved parking, a wood burning rock fireplace, a portable bar, and a fully equipped kitchen. Rental includes tables and chairs and access to a private upstairs lounge area.
Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon
Stanwood, 425-737-5144 www.locobillys.com/reservations.php Host your wedding and/or reception at Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon in Stanwood. A full commercial kitchen is available for use by you or a caterer for an extra charge. Rental price varies according to your desired day and time and whether you will use the DJ sound system, stage, etc.
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Odd Fellows Park & Hall
Camano Island, 360-387-4737 or 425244-5390 https://odd-fellows.org/programs/ camps-and-parks/ (scroll down to Washington) Odd Fellows Park & Hall features a two-story hall with large kitchen and full bathrooms in a park-like setting for indoor or outdoor ceremonies and celebrations. There are 50 additional parking spaces and 16 R/V hook-ups (water & electricity only) that are a practical option for out-of-town guests.
Silvana Viking Hall
Stanwood, 360-631-9050 www.silvanavikinghall.com Located in the small town of Silvana, just south of Stanwood, the Silvana Viking Hall is available for weddings and receptions. Event rental includes a large dance floor, raised stage area with lights, sound system, private changing room, and large kitchen facility.
Stillaguamish Grange Hall
Stanwood, 360-629-4602 www.grange.org/stillaguamishwa1058/ rentals/ This community hall fits up to 200 guests in banquet style seating and is very affordably priced. The venue includes ample guest parking, a full kitchen, tables and chairs, a hardwood auditorium with stage, and a back room for bridal dressing.
The Finery
Camano Island, 425-760-9487 www.thefineryoncamano.com/ weddings The Finery offers an intimate outdoor wedding venue nestled on a secluded five-acres, perfect for elopements or small weddings. The rental fee includes bridal suite, groom house, tables, chairs, patio heaters, covered bar, lounge and reception areas, a huge fire pit, and outdoor music system. Wedding Guide 2022
The Hitching Post
Stanwood, 425-422-3695 www.thehitchingpostweddings.com Located in Stanwood, the Hitching Post offers picturesque ceremony areas, stunning reception space, and large bridal and groom suites. Parties of up to 200 people can be accommodated. Facilities rental includes 200 white chairs, tables, a prep kitchen, and a full bar area with kegerator.
The Lady Florence
Stanwood, contact form on website www.theladyflorence.com/weddings The Lady Florence is a 30-acre family estate with picturesque farm fields and rolling gardens and views of Port Susan Bay/Camano Island. This venue has multiple ceremony spaces for up to 300 people. The historically restored 1912 site has a 6,000 square foot home and property, situated alongside the Stillaguamish River, south of town. Package rentals include a bridal suite and groom lounge, an outdoor covered kitchen with sink and full wood-fired pizza oven, and a lit white tent.
Tyee Farms
Temporarily closed – check website for updates. Camano Island, contact form on website www.tyeefarms.com Tyee Farms is a beautiful outdoor wedding destination on Camano Island. The venue is built on ten-acres of partially wooded land with a large pond, making a beautiful backdrop for your wedding day. The owners work hard to ensure that they have a positive impact on society, the economy, and the environment.
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