When it comes to creating a memorable wedding celebration, it’s the little details that make your special day unforgettable. The Pacific Northwest is a stunning canvas to begin the planning process with the lush forests, soaring mountains, and crashing waves. However, to truly bring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest to your wedding, we recommend considering some of our unique ideas included below.
Venue
A wedding celebration hosted in the Pacific Northwest needs to have a wet weather plan whatever the season. Look out for a wedding venue that has both indoor and outdoor options. Check out the portfolio for Fern Acres in Forks, Washington, which showcases the lush greenery reminiscent of the Pacific Northwest, complete with fir trees, ferns, and romantic mossy nooks to take your photos.
If the wild waters of the West Coast are more your style, then you would be hard-pressed to find a more dramatic location than the beaches of western Vancouver Island. The Wickaninnish Inn in Tofino, British Columbia, Canada, is world-renowned for luxurious, intimate weddings.
Food and Drink
Most people think of coffee, craft beer, and food trucks when you mention the Pacific Northwest. These three things are a fantastic springboard for any party. If you have found your perfect wedding venue but still don’t know about the catering, then have a chat with your favorite food truck operators.
Depending on your budget and the size of your wedding, you could bring in a few and create a festival-type vibe. Be sure to highlight the local flavors of the Pacific Northwest into your food and drink menu. Salmon, beer tasting paddles, and espresso bars will also go down a storm with your guests.
Flowers
You will certainly want to showcase the beautiful flowers and colors of the area. The perfect flowers for a reception in the Pacific Northwest include native wildflowers like the scarlet Red Columbine, Scotch BlueBell, or Hood’s Phlox. Combined with giant ferns and draping ivy, you can create breathtaking wedding floral arrangements that will wow your guests and look stunning in your wedding photos for eternity.
Favors
Wedding favors are a lovely keepsake for your guests. They are also a way to highlight your personality while creatively incorporating your wedding theme. A few examples of favors to a Pacific Northwest wedding could include:
· A special coffee blend
· A magnet souvenir from the wedding location
· Wildflower seeds
· Smoked salmon pate
· Personalized coffee mugs
· Honey from a local beekeeper
Eco-friendly
The Pacific Northwest is known for being a world leader in the preservation of its natural environment. Consider highlighting your eco-friendly and sustainable wedding plans, which could include:
· Organic food and drink
· Paperless wedding invitations
· Create an eco-friendly wedding registry
· Use natural wedding decor
· Carbon offset your guests travel miles
The dramatic landscape and iconic sights of the Pacific Northwest can be the perfect destination for an iconic wedding. We recommend that rather than worry about expectations, focus on how to make your wedding day uniquely you. Highlight the special features of your relationship and the location that you chose to say ‘I Do.’
