Weddings

WEDDINGS AT ISLANDWOOD

A Magical Pacific Northwest

Outdoor Wedding Venue

 

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Overview

IslandWood is the quintessential rustic Pacific Northwest backdrop for your destination wedding. A 35-minute ferry ride from Seattle, our 250-acre property is gorgeous, private, and tranquil. You and your guests can roam and explore our forested trails, pond, meadow, garden, two treehouses, suspension bridge and canopy tower. The natural beauty of our property is surpassed only by the simple, thoughtful elegance of our kitchen’s cuisine. And you can feel good knowing that by having your wedding at IslandWood, you’re supporting exceptional justice-oriented environmental education programs. What could be better than creating the memories of a lifetime while contributing to positive change in the world? O

Our Weddings

Gather your nearest and dearest for a multi-day celebration on our beautiful 250-acre property. The perfect option for the quintessential PNW wedding you’re dreaming of, our destination wedding package brings all your loved ones together for a magical, unforgettable gathering in the woods.

About Our Site Usage Fee

Our site usage fee includes a significant amount of value, including:

  • Use of all campus spaces from Friday at 5:00 pm to Sunday at 11:00 am
  • Use of Guest Cottage for wedding couple during their stay at IslandWood
  • Trail access on our 250-acre campus from dawn to dusk daily
  • Set-up and breakdown of IslandWood tables & chairs
  • Customized menu consultation & development
  • Use of our indoor tables, indoor chairs, napkins, glassware, China, silverware, as well as IslandWood’s table linens for the wedding reception evening. (IslandWood does not provide outdoor furniture although you are free to use the beautiful Adirondack chairs we have in several spots on campus!)
  • Choice of three complimentary activities for your group, such as canopy tower hike, bird habitat hike, sustainable design tour, forest hike, and more. Check out all the activities you can choose from here.
  • A dedicated IslandWood Event Planner. Learn more about what your IslandWood Event Planner can manage for you here.
  • S’mores at our outdoor firepit and amphitheater
  • Saturday buffet lunch for all guests
  • Assistance in rehearsal and ceremony logistics
  • Hospitality staff, waitstaff & bartenders on-site
  • Time with in-house AV & sound tech; Our sound system accommodates music needs from devices with a preloaded playlist or Spotify account to DJs and live music. We can also work with a DJ to cue music and announcements.
  • Management of logistics for items like gifts, guest book, toasting flutes, gift bags in rooms, etc.
  • List of recommended vendors

Furnishings & Décor Included in Site Fee

These beautiful features, furnishings, and décor items are included in the site fee.

  • Rustic wood tables, chairs, and couches in several spaces throughout the property including Welcome Center, Dining Hall, and guest lodges
  • Floor to ceiling fireplaces in several spaces, including our Dining Hall and guest lodges
  • Artisan-made railings and a beautiful wood stage in our Dining Hall
  • Handcrafted vases and table numbers for dining and reception tables
  • Table linens

Venue Policies

Here’s the fine print on our venue policies.

  • We can host up to 175 guests for indoor ceremonies, receptions, and dining.
  • We can host 250 guests for outdoor ceremonies, receptions, and dining.
  • IslandWood provides all catering services on our property. We do not allow outside catering or alcohol. We offer wine & beer only and can create low ABV (alcohol by volume) cocktails.
  • The wedding reception is based on a maximum of 7 hours.
  • Celebrations can go until 12:00 am in indoor spaces.
  • Typically, we do not allow pets on campus as we are a certified wildlife protected zone. However, we do make exceptions for weddings and allow furry members of the family to join for the day! Pets can be a part of photos, ceremony, and reception and must have an assigned handler.
  • IslandWood is a non-smoking campus, with smoking permitted in designated areas of our parking lot only.

Venue Spaces

We have so many beautiful spaces, both indoor and outdoor, for you to create the wedding weekend of your dreams! Many of our outdoor spaces, and all of our indoor spaces, are ADA accessible.

wedding guests outside a lodge at IslandWood, an Outdoor Wedding Venue

Accommodations

Having your wedding at IslandWood means being able to keep all your guests together, in one place. Park your cars, drop your bags, and let the fun begin.

  • Our Guest Cottage is reserved for the wedding couple! The two-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage includes a sitting area with a fireplace and a small kitchen.
  • Our four rustic Northwest lodges can sleep up to 200 guests.
  • Every lodge has a spacious great room with a fireplace and seating for gathering, game-playing, reading, and relaxing.
  • Each lodge room has a private bathroom.
  • All beds are made with organic cotton bedding.
  • ADA accessible rooms are located on the main floor of each lodge.

Campus Trails & Structures

All main campus trails are accessible by wheelchair, while some additional rugged or narrow trails can be accessed by using an all-terrain wheelchair, which we can provide. Here’s what you and your guests will get to explore at IslandWood:

  • 250-acres of forested trails, available from dawn to dusk
  • Canopy Tower
  • Suspension Bridge
  • Learning Treehouse
  • Bog Treehouse
  • Bird Blind
  • Mac’s Pond
  • Over 6 different ecosystems!

We Love All Love

At IslandWood, we celebrate and welcome the love of all couples. Inclusion and equity are pillars of our organization and we are committed to providing a safe and welcoming space where everyone is honored, valued, and respected. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital, family, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or veteran status.

DINING

Every bite matters. This simple yet highly intentional philosophy guides Chef Jim White’s approach to dining at your wedding.

  • Together with you, we create personalized menus that reflect your vision.
  • We love to showcase local, seasonal, and sustainably sourced ingredients, including some items fresh from our garden.
  • Our kitchen team specializes in meeting a wide range of dietary needs and preferences with inspiration and creativity.
  • Meals are typically served family-style.

“IslandWood helped us create the best weekend of our lives.”

“If you want a unique wedding spot that captures everything magical about the PNW, then you should book IslandWood.”

“If you’re dreaming of a magical wedding weekend in the woods, look no further. IslandWood will hold a special place in your heart for the rest of your life.”

“We had family and friends traveling from other states and countries, and it was an amazing experience for everyone to celebrate an Indian wedding in the woods.”

“The venue, food, hikes, and events blew everyone out of the water. It felt magical to get married at IslandWood.”

“If you want to spend the money on an experience that values connection, food and an ethic of stewardship, IslandWood is a great choice.”

Change the world for good

By choosing to have your wedding at IslandWood, you’re not only selecting an amazing venue, you’re helping create a more sustainable and equitable planet! The events we host help generate the critical resources necessary to ensure that all students and schools, regardless of their capacity to pay, can participate in our justice-oriented environmental education programs. By having your wedding here, you’re creating a positive impact that will be felt far beyond your wedding day.

Winner of The Knot’s Best of Weddings Award Four Years in a Row!

We’re thrilled to have been named a winner of The Knot’s Best of Weddings award for four years in a row! The award recognizes the top 5% most highly-rated wedding professionals out of hundreds of thousands listed on The Knot.

 

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Let's Talk!

Complete our Request Information Form to tell us more about what you’re looking for or email us at [email protected] anytime. We can set up a day at your convenience to tour our property, but in the meantime, here’s a virtual tour to get you started!

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Photography Credits

We are lucky to have amazing photographers in the Seattle area who will capture your celebration with beauty and grace. Thank you to Tommy Kirkpatrick, ASICS,  Stefan & Audrey, A Fist Full of Bolts, LightPhoria, Marcela Pulido, Julie Morgan Photography, and Robert Dashiell for sharing images on this page.

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