Lady’s Guide to a Wedding in Washington

Destination weddings have a way of bringing me to the Pacific Northwest. A few years ago my cousin’s wedding on Lopez Island in Washington gave me a chance to explore Vancouver and the beautiful San Juan Islands. Recently another destination wedding in Washington brought me back to the region.

Wedding in Washington

After spending two great days exploring Seattle neighborhoods with my local relatives, I traveled up north to La Conner for a destination wedding in Washington.

The hour-and-a-half drive to Skagit County took me through everything from coastal land to farmland, complete with roadside vegetable stands and pretty wooden churches.

Where to Stay for a Wedding in Washington

We arrived in La Conner in the early afternoon, and I checked into my accommodation, Hotel Planter. The historic hotel was conveniently located right on 1st Street, the town’s main shopping strip.

My room was a good size and had floral decor and a spacious bathroom. The window overlooked a pretty courtyard with a hot tub and garden.

La Conner, Washington

Once I was situated, I set off to explore La Conner before the festivities for the wedding in Washington got underway.

The town was right on the Swinomish Channel, and many of the shops and restaurants on 1st Street had pretty waterfront terraces.

One such place was Hellams Vineyard wine shop. After perusing the selection of regional reds, I sat down outside with a glass of Washington Cabernet Sauvignon and a charcuterie plate. It was the perfect lunch on the water.

After eating I window-shopped at some of the many independent stores and boutiques in La Conner.

The sheer number of antiques shops in town amazed me. I started to wonder if it could win an award for most antiques per capita in the US.

Wedding in Washington

At 3pm, I boarded a shuttle to my friend’s wedding in Washington. The bus took guests to Juntunen Farm and Gardens in nearby Mount Vernon for the ceremony and reception.

The gardens were gorgeous and the weather perfect for an outdoor event. We were greeted with peach iced tea and sat surrounded by foliage and flowers until the wedding in Washington began.

The ceremony was beautiful, and just the right length. Afterwards we were offered mint juleps as we made our way through the hedgerows to the reception area. There we enjoyed cocktails, dinner, and dancing under the stars.

Wedding Brunch in Washington

The next morning we all met for a post-wedding brunch at the Wild Iris Inn in La Conner. I ate more than I needed to, then said farewell to the bride and groom before walking around the town again.

La Conner, WA

I spent most of my time window-shopping at stores selling everything from baked goods to artisanal olive oil.

At the end of one street I found a small waterfront park. I sat there for an hour reading a book in the sunshine while a harbor seal swam in circles around passing boats.

Washington Wedding

Soon it was time to leave La Conner for the next destination on my Pacific Northwest journey.

I was going back to the islands off the coast of Washington. But instead of stopping at Lopez Island like I did for my cousin’s wedding, I was going to be visiting Salt Spring Island in Canada.

I waved good-bye to La Conner and my friend’s destination wedding in Washington, excited to start my next travel adventure. To be continued…

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