Top 20 Dreamy Seattle Photo Locations For Weddings
20
Stunning Spots
for Light & Airy
Wedding Photos in Seattle
Getting married at a non-hotel venue? You’ll probably need a gorgeous spot for your pre-ceremony photos. Lucky for you, I’ve done all the scouting and picked the 20 most photogenic spots around Seattle—so your photos will be as unforgettable as your vows.
📍Seattle Aquarium Pavilion + The Pier with The Big Wheel
Imagine the breeze off Elliott Bay, the iconic Seattle Great Wheel softly spinning in the background, and you and your love framed in glowing, golden light. The Seattle Aquarium Pavilion and the Pier offer one of the most quintessentially Seattle views—perfect for capturing those dreamy, spine-tingling pre-ceremony moments.
This location is a favorite for my couples who want that light & airy aesthetic. The clean architectural lines of the pier, the open sky above, and the shimmering water below all work together to create a timeless, romantic feel. It’s especially stunning during early morning when the light is soft and intimate—or at golden hour, when everything is bathed in a warm, magical glow.
Conveniently located near many downtown and waterfront wedding venues, this spot makes it easy to sneak away for a few unforgettable portraits before your ceremony begins. Trust me, these are the kind of images you’ll be obsessed with forever.
Bonus Tip: Parking here can be a challenge. I highly recommend hiring a car service or asking a friend to chauffeur you, so you can maximize your photo time without the stress.
💬 This view is EVERYTHING! Book your session here.
🌊Bell Harbor Marina Docks
Say hello to your nautical dream come true. The Bell Harbor Marina Docks offer a peaceful waterfront escape just minutes from Seattle’s bustling downtown. With rows of sailboats bobbing gently in the background and the soft shimmer of golden light dancing off the water, this location feels like stepping into a romantic seaside movie.
Despite its central location, the docks have an intimate, tucked-away feel—making it perfect for quiet, candid moments between you and your love. Whether you're exchanging a first look or sneaking away for sunset portraits, the marina’s clean lines and calming palette make your love the true focal point.
🌉Seattle Walking Bridge near Bell Harbor Marina
Looking for that perfect blend of city skyline and romantic simplicity? The Seattle Walking Bridge near Bell Harbor Marina is a hidden architectural gem that delivers both. Elevated above the waterfront, this spot offers unobstructed views of downtown Seattle, making it an unforgettable backdrop for wedding portraits.
The clean lines and modern structure of the bridge naturally frame couples like a work of art, creating images that are both timeless and sophisticated. Whether you're planning an intimate first look or want dramatic, cinematic shots, this location brings your love into focus—literally.
Since this bridge tends to be quieter than other downtown spots, it's ideal for small wedding parties or just the couple, allowing for sweet, uninterrupted moments and plenty of space to get creative.
Let’s make magic on the bridge—book now!
🌅Centennial Park overlooking Elliott Bay
Looking for an effortlessly romantic spot to capture those "just married" feels? Centennial Park is one of Seattle’s hidden gems for wedding photos. With wide open lawns, panoramic water views, and the Olympic Mountains rising in the background, this location offers a light & airy dream setting you’ll be obsessed with.
The park is especially magical during golden hour, when the setting sun casts a soft, warm glow over Elliott Bay—hello, perfect lighting. It’s also one of the quieter locations on the waterfront, making it ideal for intimate moments where you can actually breathe and be in the moment together.
Whether you’re planning a first look, bridal party portraits, or just some quiet time with your love before the big ceremony, Centennial Park delivers beauty and calm with zero fuss.
Book your photo experience here—it’s worth it.
🎈Gas Works Park
Looking for a location that screams Seattle iconic while still feeling laid-back, natural, and totally romantic? Gas Works Park is your spot. With sweeping views of the city skyline across Lake Union, lush green hills, and a touch of industrial charm, it offers the perfect blend of urban meets nature—ideal for light & airy wedding photos that feel both timeless and editorial.
Whether you’re doing a first look, full wedding party portraits, or just a few intimate moments together, there’s plenty of space here to spread out and capture every angle. Plus, the soft grass and open skies create that dreamy, glowing light we all love.
📸 Pro Tip: Weeknights offer fewer crowds—especially gorgeous at golden hour!
This is THE Instagram shot—let’s shoot here!
🌲Discovery Park
If you're dreaming of a light & airy aesthetic with a touch of wild Pacific Northwest magic, Discovery Park is a must on your photo location list. Spanning over 500 acres, this gem offers three stunning backdrops in one location—forest trails, sandy beaches, and dramatic coastal cliffs, all kissed by gorgeous natural light.
Whether you're strolling hand-in-hand through the tree-lined paths, sharing a quiet moment near the West Point Lighthouse, or posing against the sweeping views of Puget Sound, Discovery Park effortlessly delivers variety and romance
Pro tip: This park is spacious! Plan for extra time to walk between locations. And brides—bring flat shoes to make navigating the terrain a breeze between shots.
Light, airy, and a little wild—just like your love.
Book your Discovery Park wedding photo session today →
🌳Lincoln Park
Looking for a serene, naturally beautiful location where your love can shine? Lincoln Park in West Seattle is a hidden gem that offers the perfect mix of privacy, natural elements, and glowing light—ideal for light & airy wedding photos that feel effortlessly romantic.
Tucked along the Puget Sound, this park features:
Quiet wooded trails where soft light filters through the trees
Scenic waterfront paths perfect for relaxed, emotional portraits
Lush greenery and golden-hour magic that makes every photo glow
This spot is especially perfect for couples who want a calm, intimate environment to soak in the moment before the ceremony. Whether it’s just the two of you or your entire wedding party, Lincoln Park delivers timeless beauty with zero distractions.
Lincoln Park is love at first light. Ready to create your own sun-drenched love story?
🎨Olympic Sculpture Park
Looking for a photo location that blends artistic edge with natural beauty? Olympic Sculpture Park is an absolute gem. With its sweeping views of the Puget Sound, contemporary art installations, and open green spaces, this spot is perfect for couples who want something a little modern, a little unexpected, and totally you.
Imagine being framed by bold, sculptural lines while glowing in golden hour light—your love story set against Seattle’s most iconic open-air gallery. The park offers a dynamic canvas with textures, shapes, and minimal distractions, making you two the stars of every frame.
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Whether you're all about clean lines, soft light, or epic backdrops, this location brings art and emotion together in the most beautiful way.
Modern love. Timeless photos. Let’s go here. 💫
🌺Volunteer Park Conservatory (Capitol Hill)
Step into a scene straight out of a romantic film at the Volunteer Park Conservatory. Located in the heart of Capitol Hill, this Victorian-style greenhouse is a dream backdrop filled with tropical plants, delicate florals, and softly diffused light—perfect for those light & airy wedding portraits.
Whether it's drizzling in true Seattle fashion or the sun is breaking through the clouds, this location offers year-round greenery and a serene indoor option that photographs beautifully in any weather. The soft natural light, elegant architecture, and lush botanicals create an effortless, timeless vibe.
Pro tip: The greenhouse requires a small photography permit fee, so be sure to plan ahead if you’re including it in your wedding day timeline.
Rain or shine, this place GLOWS. Ready to include this magical space in your wedding day photos?
👉 Book us for your date — let's make your dream gallery a reality.
🌸Parsons Gardens
Tucked away in the charming Queen Anne neighborhood, Parsons Gardens is Seattle’s very own secret garden. With winding stone paths, blooming archways, and lush greenery, it's one of the city's most intimate and romantic photo locations.
This peaceful hideaway is perfect for first looks, private vows, or even a quiet moment before the ceremony. From cherry blossoms in the spring to deep green ivy in the fall, the garden transforms with the seasons—offering a stunning natural backdrop year-round.
If you’re looking for that whimsical, fairytale moment in your wedding album, this is it.
Secret garden vibes? Yes, please.
🌊Pier 54 on the Seattle Waterfront
Imagine stepping onto a boardwalk kissed by salty air, with the gentle shimmer of Elliott Bay behind you and the Seattle skyline glowing just beyond. Pier 54 offers the perfect open-air backdrop for capturing pre-ceremony portraits that feel timeless, romantic, and effortlessly Seattle.
Just steps from the Seattle Aquarium, this spot gives you:
Unobstructed views of the water, ferries gliding by, and that classic Pacific Northwest light
A location that's easy to pair with nearby photo hotspots like Pike Place Market for a beautifully varied gallery
A mix of urban charm and coastal vibe—ideal for couples wanting a breezy, light & airy aesthetic
Waterfront magic? Check. Ready to make it part of your love story? 💙
👉 Book your photo experience today
🌉Floating Dock at Pier 62
Looking for an effortlessly cool, editorial-style backdrop for your pre-ceremony portraits? The Floating Dock at Pier 62 offers open skies, sweeping water views, and clean, minimalist lines that let your love be the main focus. It’s the kind of location where every photo feels like a page from a modern romance magazine.
This spot is all about reflection—literally. The expansive water surrounding the dock creates beautiful mirrored moments, perfect for natural light photography in a light & airy style. Plus, with the Seattle skyline just steps away, you can capture both serene and city-chic vibes in one location.🎡 Romance by the Wheel: The Seattle Aquarium Pier
Why we love it:
Minimal distractions = maximum romance in every frame
Gorgeous light any time of day, especially golden hour
A great spot for dramatic wide shots or intimate close-ups
🌟 Photographer tip: Parking is limited nearby—hire a car service or enlist a friend to save time and keep things stress-free!
Ready to turn this view into your love story?
👉 Book your wedding session with B. Jones Photography today — this is the kind of location you’ll be obsessed with.
🌿 Botanical Bliss: Washington Park Arboretum
Tucked away in the heart of the city, the Washington Park Arboretum is a natural wonderland that feels like it was made for wedding portraits. With winding tree-lined paths, tranquil ponds, and a stunning Japanese Garden, this location offers year-round beauty that shifts with the seasons—lush greens in spring and summer, fiery foliage in fall, and moody evergreens in winter. Whether you're envisioning romantic strolls among flowering trees or a quiet moment by the water, this spot has a way of making every couple feel like they’re starring in their own fairytale.
📸 Pro tip: The filtered light through the trees here is a dream for light & airy photography. Morning or late afternoon sessions give the best magic.
Nature’s cathedral is calling—book your wedding photos here!
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🚀 Space Needle Sightlines: Seattle Center Grounds
There’s nothing more iconically Seattle than declaring your love beneath the towering Space Needle. The Seattle Center Grounds offer a picture-perfect blend of clean, open pathways and modern urban charm—making it one of the most versatile and recognizable photo spots in the city.
With well-maintained landscaping, wide walkways, and open sightlines, this location keeps the focus on you while still giving that signature skyline backdrop.
Depending on the season, you’ll find blooms in spring, vibrant foliage in fall, or even light dustings of snow in winter—each adding a fresh, romantic twist.
Plus, the rotating public art installations create endless opportunities for creative, editorial-style couple portraits.
Whether you want a dramatic wide-angle shot or a quiet kiss under the Needle, this spot brings Seattle magic to every frame.
Make your mark under the Seattle sky— schedule your session now!
🌇 Pike Place Market Charm
Nothing says “Seattle love story” quite like a stroll through Pike Place Market. With its bold red “Public Market” sign, colorful flower stalls, cobblestone streets, and vintage neon lights, this spot is bursting with personality and romance. If you're dreaming of photos that are as vibrant and full of life as your relationship, this is the place.
Whether you’re sharing a coffee from the original Starbucks, stealing a kiss under the market sign, or laughing while exploring the bustling vendors, this location captures real moments that feel candid, authentic, and timeless.
Pro Tip: Want those dreamy, empty-street shots? Schedule your session early in the morning—before the market gets busy and the crowds roll in.
☀️ Sun-Kissed Shores: Myrtle Edwards Park
If your wedding day vision includes barefoot vibes, golden glow, and salt in the air, Myrtle Edwards Park brings that dream to life. Nestled along the Seattle waterfront, this scenic trail offers over a mile of uninterrupted Puget Sound views—making it a laid-back, light & airy dream for pre-ceremony portraits.
With its open skies, breezy paths, and the calm backdrop of the Sound, this location is pure magic at golden hour. Whether you're strolling hand-in-hand or sharing a quiet moment before the big "I do", every shot is effortlessly romantic.
Why couples love it:
Relaxed, beachy vibe without leaving the city
Long, winding trail offers multiple backdrops in one spot
Glorious sunset light that flatters every skin tone
🚤 South Lake Union Park Vibes
Looking for the perfect blend of Seattle city charm and breezy waterfront beauty? South Lake Union Park is the answer. With sparkling water, sleek sailboats, and just the right touch of greenery, this spot captures that effortlessly romantic, light & airy vibe you’re dreaming of.
This location offers a unique contrast between modern architecture (think glassy reflections and clean lines) and natural elements like open lawns and dockside charm. It’s especially magical for boating-loving couples, or anyone who wants a photo spot that feels both laid-back and elevated.
Whether you're doing a first look on the dock or portraits with the skyline in the distance, Lake Union Park delivers major "wow" without the crowds.
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Pro Tips for Planning
Your Pre-Ceremony Photo Session
The Pre-Ceremony Photo Checklist
Here’s a quick planning list to keep you on track:
✔️ Choose your favorite 1–2 photo locations ahead of time
✔️ Schedule 1.5 to 2 hours for portraits (including buffer time)
✔️ Coordinate rides or book a car service to avoid parking stress
✔️ Pack touch-up essentials for lips, hair, and comfort
✔️ Don’t forget permits if your location requires one!
Timing Is Everything
Seattle’s lighting can shift dramatically depending on the season. For dreamy, light & airy photos, I recommend:
Late morning for softer clouds and fresh energy
Golden hour (1–2 hours before sunset) for glowy skin tones and warm light
Avoid midday sun, especially in summer—it can cause harsh shadows
Transportation Tips
Most of our favorite photo locations don’t have dedicated parking lots (and trust me, you do not want to waste your wedding photo time circling for a spot). My pro tip? Hire a car service or ask a trusted friend/family member to be your chauffeur for the day.
Weather, Permits & Plan B’s
Always check the weather and bring a clear umbrella just in case (Seattle, after all 😉)
Be sure to look into photography permits—places like the Arboretum or Conservatory often require them
Have a backup indoor location in case of heavy rain
Let’s Create a Custom Timeline
Not sure how much time you’ll need between makeup and your ceremony start? Want help organizing your photos by location? That’s exactly what I’m here for. When you book with me, we’ll create a personalized photo timeline that keeps everything running smoothly—and leaves you glowing in every frame.
Need help choosing the perfect spots?
Let’s make sure your wedding day is as seamless and stunning as your love story. 💍
Does this fit your vibe?
Let’s Make It Official.
You’ve seen the views, imagined the moments, and maybe even gasped at a few of these stunning Seattle photo spots. So what’s next? Let’s turn your dream into a gallery of light & airy wedding photos that you’ll be completely obsessed with.
Picture yourself wrapped in golden light at Discovery Park, stealing a kiss in front of the Seattle Great Wheel, or twirling through the greenery of Parsons Gardens. These aren’t just photo locations—they’re the backdrops of your love story.
Here’s what some of our couples have said:
“Every single photo she took is stunning - I find myself constantly revisiting them and falling in love all over again.” -Gretchen & Alex
”Best money I’ve ever spent!” - Casey & Dez
Let’s make your story the next one we tell.
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