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Spokane, public |
| Finch Arboretum |
| Manito Park, Duncan Gardens |
| Manito Park, Rose Garden |
| Manito Park, pick your own special spot |
| Riverfront Park, Canada Island |
| Riverfront Park, Floating Stage |
| Riverfront Park, pick your own special spot |
| Coeur d'Alene Park in Browne's Addition |
| Camp Caro, Dishman Mica Natural Area |
| Plantes Ferry Park, Spokane County |
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Greater
Area, private |
| Amazing Backcountry Weddings: 32807 N. Elk Chattaroy Rd., Chattaroy, WA (509) 768-3262 |
| Angelica's Bed and Breakfast: 1321 W. 9th Ave., Spokane, WA (509)-324-8428 |
| Arborgate: Nine Mile Falls, WA (509) 466-4796 |
| Beacon Hill Events: 4848 E. Wellesley, (509) 482-3556 |
| Bear Creek Lodge: 24817 N. Mt. Spokane Park Dr., Mead, WA (509) 238-9114 |
| Belle Victorian Gardens: 31317 N. Cedar Rd. , Deer Park, WA (509) 276-6939. |
| Bozarth Mansion and Retreat Center: 12415 N. Fairwood Dr., Spokane, WA. For bookings call: (509) 323-6854; for tours and facility info call: (509) 466-4136. |
| Camden Ranch: 1521 Willms Rd., Elk, WA (509) 292-2543 |
| Cozy Concept, The: W 13210 Medical Lake/ Four Lakes Road, Four Lakes, Washington (509) 299-5485 |
| E.J. Roberts' Bed and Breakfast: 1923 W. First Ave., Spokane, WA (509) 456-8839 |
| Elkins Resort: Reeder Bay, Priest Lake, ID (208) 443-2432 |
| Heartland Ranch: Shown by appointment only, near Farragut State Park, Idaho (208) 664-8847 |
| Hills Resort: Priest Lake, ID (208) 443-2551 |
| Mont Lamm Belgians: Deer Park, WA (509) 276-7636 |
| Mountain View lodge: 2408 Flowery Trail Rd., Chewelah, WA (509) 935-0707 |
| Serenity Inn: 21516 N. Felspar Rd., Deer Park, WA (509) 276-1844 |
Spokane has many lovely possibilities for outdoor wedding
ceremonies. Some of them are public parks, and others are
privately owned venues. Many of the private venues are all-in-one
places that require you to book both the ceremony and reception at the
location.
An outdoor ceremony in a public location is best suited to fairly relaxed couples with small to medium sized events. Each location has different rules on seating, number of guests allowed, etc. Keep in mind that the area will not be closed for your use and other park users may end up in the background of your pictures. (That's what Photoshop is for.) It's helpful to place sandwich-board signs and balloons in strategic places if you choose an out of the way location.
The best time for an outdoor ceremony in Spokane is from mid-July through mid-September. Choose an early evening ceremony (6pm is great) to avoid taking your pictures (usually about 2 hours worth) in the worst heat of the day.
Make sure your invitations include a contingency plan in case of inclement weather, such as telling guests that the ceremony will move to the reception location in case of rain, and a number to call for a recorded message in case of uncertain conditions. You'll need a trustworthy friend to remember to record that message saying where the ceremony absolutely will be, and to hang out at the original site to redirect wayward guests (make sure they have raingear.)
Ask reception facilities about their policies on moving the ceremony to the reception site in case of a weather emergency. Not all facilities have the same rules. You may need to pay for some extra time, but it'll be worth it not to have drenched guests.