Roche Harbor Resort

that it was the best wedding they've attended. Roche Harbor matched my level of attention to detail and personalization, which is really amazing for a vendor to do! The wedding food was not only "the best food we've had at a wedding" but it was also some of the "best food we've had, ever" said many of our guests. Roche Harbor went above and beyond, and throughout the night myself (bride) and my husband (groom) had personal servers/waiters/bartenders who made sure we had a drink in our hand, appetizers, dinner and of course cake! The planning team was so professional and fun to work with, and the set up team were pros. Thank you Roche Harbor for all the work that went into planning the best day ever!

nly suggestion is to think about hiring a day of coordinator as we struggled a little bit with communication with the resort event coordinators on the wedding day.

program designed from experience to guide couples through the planning process that we were really impressed with. The venue photographed beautifully; there are so many options (beach, dock, monuments, fields etc) and all are stunning. We chose the buffet dinner package and the food was both beautifully displayed and delicious, our friends still rave about the salmon and the gnocchi; we wish we went through the line more than once! There are a variety of accommodations and all of our guests really enjoyed their stay. I can’t say enough good things about the local vendors I hired; both Leah from Bloom San Juan and DJ Doug went above and beyond to make our day the best it could be. We're really grateful to Jessica from planning for all her help pre-wedding as well as Alyssa from the events team who helped us with a post wedding issue. My only regret about the experience was not hiring a separate day of coordinator. I had initially hired one but was told I really didn't need one unless I had DIY decorations (I didn't). Shortly after booking, the planning team changed. Over the next few months I had the pleasure of meeting several times with Jessica who was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and reassuring. I vaguely knew there was another individual on the team, but my only interactions with her were a few awkward phone calls and emails where communication seemed difficult. Arranging the seating chart over email with this individual was particularly frustrating and was the most unpleasant part of the planning process. A few weeks before my wedding, I saw on a document that this person was the "planner" assigned to my wedding. I called to express my concern that it wasn't a good fit but was reassured that there would be others involved to make sure everything went okay. The day before the wedding, our "planner" was not present at the final details meeting. We didn't actually meet her in person until the rehearsal; where she failed to bring any of the materials they had me fill out regarding procession order etc. The day of the wedding was chaotic. The planner was not present for the entire day. The crew of guys setting up were running late and had no idea I had ordered linens and chargers from BBJ. My florist went above and beyond and saved our day by organizing the crew, laying out linens, placing table numbers and finishing the table layouts because it was too late for myself or the bridal party to help. There was paraphernalia from the previous wedding that was left in the garden and entryway (that made it in our photos), there was no microphone set up as planned and my fiancé had to personally set one up minutes before the ceremony. At the reception; the layout was not correct and our chargers were never placed. Although these are all small things, it really showed a lack of interest and attention to detail from our venue planner that was disappointing and hurtful. Maybe I misunderstood her role, but it would have saved us a lot of day-of stress if she had supervised the venue setup or even checked in with us once during the day to see how things were going. This was a stark contrast to the otherwise exceptional service we got from Roche Harbor, unfortunately it was when we really needed it.

m our of state which was never an issue because of the amazing team! The day of our even Tyla, Jessica, and Laura were on top of things and made the whole event a wonderful stress free experience. Every single one of our guests commented on the beautiful venue and amazing staff as well!

perfectly! Everyone was so happy to work with us. They were so accommodating as well. We wouldn't change one thing (even the rain seemed to fit). They know their business! So glad we chose Roche Harbor!

he staff at Roche Harbor enough for making it a special weekend for us and our guests!

out walking the island we came upon this distillery tucked back off the road. We stopped and enjoyed some samples. This place was by far the best place ever from the hotel to the views the wonderful food kind people just everything. I will hopefully get to go back one day!

ns. If they don't have an answer, they're quick to get one. They have many fresh ideas & also enlist the help of equally high quality, creative, vendors that support there (and, thus, your) mission of excellent service & product. Without reservation, I can highly recommend this high caliber team of professionals to anyone who is serious about a high end, destination wedding experience! They have few peers at their dedication level & it's not a coincidence!

t contact throughout the whole process! My wedding day was super fabulous! The ladies even ran for super glue and brought food to my suite. They also ran for tide pens, and got mud out of my dress after my pics so I didn’t walk down the aisle a muddy mess! The ceremony went perfect. The reception was fabulous! Every one of my guests raved about how great the food was! They definitely were on top of every last little detail! The lodging staff was also phenomenal I had to change several reservations and they accommodated every single one with a smile! It’s hard to plan a wedding from a far to begin with, but they made it stress free and fun! I’m so glad we chose Roche Harbor for our special day! They will be with you from the very beginning to the very end with impeccable service! Thank you so much to Tyla for dealing with all my questions and stressful moments. Without her I would have lost my mind! She’s the best! Also Laura, Jessica, Jerry, and Michael!! Thank you !

reat for our guests too, and Roche Harbor Resort delivered. The events planning team was incredible. Allie helped me with all of the details surrounding the day of our wedding leading up to the event answering the millions of questions running through my head with ease. Jereny took care of all of our booking and reservations for us and our guests, and was immensely helpful. I knew I was in good hands from the very beginning. They were incredibly organized and covered everything I could think of and a dozen things I never would have thought to ask. They were very responsive and I felt secure in their care, which was a huge blessing. Having a destination wedding can be very challenging, but these ladies helped pull all the pieces together so that our wedding day was beautiful. I want to specifically give a shout out to Laura who saved the day when our outdoor wedding plans were dashed by surprise snow. She helped a panicking bride come up with the perfect backup plan and really calmed my nerves. It all came together so beautifully. The food was delicious and unforgettable! Our friends and family still talk about it and how special our wedding was. I 100% recommend Roche Harbor Resort to anyone. It was enchanting and we will never forget it.

e and beyond any normal expectations for a wedding. They are hard working individuals that will make sure your day is the best it can be. Along with this, Roche Harbor is a beautiful setting and back drop with literally everything you'd need conveniently within walking distance. There are smiling and helpful faces every step of the way. I wouldn't trust any other venue to take care of me and my family as well as Roche Harbor is capable of doing.

dding event coordination team was more than we could have even asked for. From the beginning of our planning to our wedding weekend, they were there every step of the way. They were responsive to emails, helped bring our vision to life, and are truly experts in wedding planning and day of coordination. The island has a tight knit community, so in our case most of our vendors knew each other well and had worked together frequently, which was comforting as I planned our day from Seattle. And the food, you just can't beat it! After all the hard work that you will put into planning your day, you really want a team that will help bring it all together for you on the day of so you can really just enjoy it, and Roche Harbor without a doubt is that team!

gorgeous--you just can't beat sunset in the San Juans. The food is also catered completely in-house and is amazing. We had multiple guests tell us it was the best wedding they had been to, and we can honestly say that this is in large part due to the Roche Harbor Events team. The day was executed perfectly and they were SO accommodating when I went back and forth five times on our seating chart. I would highly recommend--you will not be disappointed! Special shoutout to Tyla, our amazing coordinator who helped the day go off without a hitch. :)

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and family could settle in for the weekend, without the distractions of a big city. The layout of the resort feels like a small town and with the variety of rooming options availalbe, our whole party, from singles to couples to families, were able to find something to fit their needs. It's a visually stunning place, with old-school charm, delicious food and a friendly, professional staff. Highly recommended!

ad our rehearsal dinner at Shipwreck Beach and invited all of our guests to join us for drinks and s’mores on the beach. It was such a fun experience! On the day of our wedding, Laura made sure that every little detail was not overlooked- she even made sure that we ate (the food was seriously AMAZING) and she never let my wine glass get empty! I cannot speak highly enough of the staff and our experience at RH Resort. Thank you for making our wedding the best day ever!

ear of planning we received updates and e-mails that helped us to stay on track with everything that needed to be done. We made a couple trips up to Roche Harbor to meet with Allie and each time was so fun (plus you get half price stays if you are planning your wedding there). The day before the wedding the whole team met with us before the rehearsal dinner and walked us through how everything would work the next day and made sure they had every detail correct for the day. The day of our wedding I had nothing to worry about! When I walked into the space I was amazed at how great it looked and ALL of our guests raved about the food. One thing I was worried about was that we didn't get to taste the menu before making our selections but every single item that was served was delicious! My family is still talking about the food. Allie and her team were truly amazing every step of the way! Allie even saved the day at the end of the night when I didn't have my id to get into the bar after the wedding and the doorman wouldn't let me in. She just appeared out of nowhere, got me in, and gave us a couple free drinks :). It was truly the perfect day thanks to the Roche Harbor team. We can't wait to be back in May to celebrate our anniversary!

venue is beautiful, the staff extremely organized, responsive and easy to work with. The newly remodeled reception venue is lovely and the catering incredible. The courtyard w/ its large outdoor fireplace a perfect setting for the cocktail hour and their Rose Garden made the most wonderful spot for the Ceremony. All picture perfect - cant wait to see photos!!

immaculate, our guests raved about the service, and the food was called "the best wedding food ever" by too many guests to count. The natural beauty of the island setting made our pictures remarkable. We enthusiastically recommend planning your special day at Roche Harbor!

a ceremony and reception in the same magical place. That was Roche Harbor! Shipwreck Beach was the perfect spot for our Rehearsal Dinner from cocktails on the shore to the bonfire under the stars. The BBQ was delicious. Our Lady of Good Voyage Chapel provided a very special and most intimate setting for a beautiful ceremony. After the ceremony it was an easy, short walk to the courtyard and pavilion which were magnificent with the large fireplaces and stunning crystal chandeliers. The food was absolutely outstanding from Prime Rib to the biggest shrimp I have ever seen! The service was exceptional as well! Working with the Events Team was a joy. The wedding was truly a dream come true.

y. We originally decided to check out the venue because we wanted to take advantage of a short weekend getaway. From the moment we got on the ferry in Anacorets I instantly became relaxed as we sailed through the beautiful scenery. Roche harbor has such a unique vibe that fit perfectly with the personality of myself and my husband. Once we found the price was in our budget it was a very easy choice. Everyone we worked with was professional and friendly. Allie helped answer all my questions throughout the entire planning process. I haven't been to many weddings before and wasn't sure how a lot of things were supposed to work. I asked Allie all kinds of questions, some of which had nothing to do with Roche Harbor. She responded quickly and never made me feel like I had any stupid questions. The day of the wedding everything went flawlessly. If there were any hiccups in the day we would have never known. Our guests all had a great time and loved the venue. The food was amazing! We had so many comments about how our food was the best wedding meal anyone has ever had! It was Delicious. We had a smaller wedding of 50 guests. It was the perfect amount for us. We had our ceremony in the garden. It was spectacular. There are many very beautiful places around the hotel and they provide golf carts to drive you around the property. This was especially awesome for our pictures. We were able to get pictures in a lot of different places because of our golf cart chauffeurs, who were also very nice. I highly recommend using the spa for your bridal make up! It was so easy and stress free. They really know what they are doing. I also had the best massage of my entire life in the afterglow spa. All in all I would chose Roche Harbor again and again. We cannot wait to go back for our one year anniversary and re-live our memories. It was an unforgettable day.

tic. Perfect, intimate setting for our group of about 30, right by the water with gorgeous sunset views. The bonfire and delicious food gave us just the casual, quality rehearsal dinner vibe we were looking for. One of our favorite things about the venue is that all of our family and friends were staying on-site in the various Roche Harbor Resort accommodations (hotels, houses, condos, etc.) Getting ready on wedding day was a blast with so many of our friends and family nearby and adding to all of the excitement! The wedding and all the events that were a part of it went off without a hitch thank you to the incredible attention and experience of the Roche Harbor team. It's clear that they have done this a million times, which made me feel amazingly comfortable, but they still take so much care in making sure that your wedding day is just as YOU had imagined it! Allie and Jereny who we were in touch with from the very start kept us on track in the planning, not sending too much information at once but making sure we weren't running behind. Their advice in planning our day was invaluable! On-site there were numerous staff who ran set-up, ceremony and event flow, catering and the bar and they were also great. Their laid-back demeanor and desire to help gave me all the confidence in the world that our wedding would be perfect and allowed me to have the most relaxing experience, which I hear is unusual! I was able to be in the moment and enjoy this special time with family and friends without worrying too much about the details or the flow of the day. I would recommend Roche Harbor Resort without hesitation--just for a stay or for your wedding! We've received so many compliments from guests about the gorgeous setting, fun overall experience, and outstanding food! We love the small-town feel of the Harbor and the beautiful views, but what makes Roche Harbor Resort unbeatable as a wedding destination are the people who partner with you to make it happen. I can't say enough good things about working with the team at Roche Harbor Resort. They are truly the best!

sland, you feel like you have been transported to another era where time has slowed down. The resort sits on a beautiful harbor and overlooks both sunrises & sunsets. The staff is exceptional - we worked with Allie McMillan and she was pivotal in helping pull together the wedding of our dreams. Roche Harbor is the perfect venue for a couple hoping to show off a special and often unknown destination in the PNW but beware - if you pick this venue, you are going to have a hard time leaving because there is a good chance you will fall in love with the people and charm and not want to leave after you've said "I DO"!

g our planning process, rehearsal dinner and wedding day to go perfectly smoothly. Allie was very easy to work with and coordinated very well with our vendor team. We were also very happy and surprised to find that the estimated budgets that Allie prepared for us were extremely close to our final amount we actually spent! Such a relief! After our wedding we had nothing but positive feedback from our guests - the food was fantastic, the staff went above and beyond, the venue was gorgeous, and the condos/houses/hotel were all very comfortable. Overall, we highly recommend Roche Harbor and can't wait to visit again in the future!

n love with the charm of the resort, the ability to come back year after year for anniversaries, and the beauty of San Juan Island. However, it was the friendliness of the staff that kept us coming back for more "planning visits" than we expected. The resort is beautiful, there is no denying that, but the people are truly what make that place spectacular. Allie was our coordinator - her and her team were constantly on top of everything, all details, timelines, planning, etc. I never felt like there was something missing, and honestly didn't experience much of the stress most brides talk about. She was extremely flexible and willing to work with us if we wanted to change something last minute, or were indecisive about small details. She is every bride's dream. Jereny was our travel coordinator. Both families and most friends were traveling from all over the country to attend our wedding - a travel coordinator was incredibly helpful. Most of our family members had never taken a ferry before, so the idea of flying into Seattle, getting to Anacortes, and taking a ferry to the islands was very intimidating. Jereny helped ease all of their stress, present them with the best travel options to get here, and then give them suggestions on what to do once they were here. If Allie is a bride's dream, Jereny is every bride's family's dream. The day-of team also deserves a big recognition. Tyla, Laura, and Landon worked their magic to make sure everything we put together with Allie ran seamlessly on the day of. They had everything set perfectly so my husband and I didn't even have to give it a second thought. They made sure our ceremony was on time, everyone was where they needed to be, and people outside of the wedding looking in were quiet and respectful. Through the night, everything ran like clockwork - dinner, dancing, the Colors ceremony - we were in such good hands from beginning to end. My overall experience here was just incredible. I couldn't have dreamed of a better, easier, more beautiful, stress free wedding, and it was all possible because of this venue. The vendors we chose had all worked with each other and RH before, so it felt so turnkey for us. They have such a high level of professionalism that showed in everything they did. From the weekend we booked, to the week of our wedding, they always made us feel like family there. When we checked in for wedding week, everyone at the resort made it a point to stop by and say hi and congratulations to us. They made our wedding completely unforgettable, and I whole-heartedly believe this is an experience you couldn't get anywhere else.

care of all of the little details that made our day perfect. So many of the decisions (hotel rooms, day-of schedule, activities for guests to do during the day, food, beverages, decorations - you name it) are a piece of cake - many of the staff have seen 100s of weddings at Roche Harbor and they make it so easy to plan. Having said that, on the weekend of our wedding, we were priority number 1 to the staff. The venue was lovely and elegant, the food was delicious and all of the little details (including a golf cart to drive me - the Bride - to the ceremony so I could stay hidden) were taken care of. If I could throw myself another wedding I would do it all over again at Roche.

f the level of detail and care. As the bride, it was such a relief to have a wonderful team to help plan a weekend full of festivities. Alyssa, Allie, Jereny, Jennifer, and all of the RH team made every effort to make our experience special. But what makes us truly thrilled we had a Roche Harbor wedding is that even six months later our guests continue to rave about the beauty of the resort and event locations, the cleanliness and comfort of the various accommodations (we've been asked where they can buy the mattresses), the abundance of amenities and activities on-site, the kind and helpful staff, the FOOD (phenomenal), the talented vendors that work with RH (some even give discounts to RH couples!) and the overall experience from the Welcome BBQ at Shipwreck beach to the last minute change from a Garden wedding to a Chapel wedding...which was better than we ever could've imagined! Our guests fell in love with Roche Harbor just like we did and just like we had hoped they would! It was a weekend many people will remember forever, it was an experience.

ier. The coordinators (one for the wedding day and one for accommodations) were wonderful to work with - very professional, timely, and hands on. The event coordinator was extremely knowledgeable in the venue, the planning process, and the random questions I would come up with. Roche also provided a list of preferred vendors, which we didn't have to use, but we did, as they were local and came with great recommendations from Roche. Each vendor was very familiar with Roche, which made the whole day flow seamlessly. Roche is one of the best places on Earth and we couldn't wait to share that with all of our friends and family. I was so happy to hear that they all had wonderful experiences as well. The staff was so helpful and friendly to EVERYONE - not just the wedding party. It made the whole experience even better to know that our guests were having such a great time as well. It was stress-free, problem-free and the best weekend of our lives. If I could give them 5 more stars, I would!

t guests could end their travels in one place and walk everywhere for the remainder of the weekend. (Be prepared for lots of family travel questions but everyone agreed the haul was well worth it!) Our wedding was the first time the two families met so it was also important that we have activities to do together and several places to gather as a group. We held a Welcome BBQ at one the cottages on our first night, enjoyed a whale watch tour the following morning and hosted everyone for a Shipwreck Beach dinner after our rehearsal. And then there's the wedding day! I gotta say, our floral bill was pretty minimal because the natural beauty of the Roche Harbor grounds speaks for itself. There's no shortage of amazing photo opportunities around the resort. (Not to mention the rest of the island!) The Roche Harbor team was attentive, flexible and a pleasure to work with. We had a wonderful experience from start to finish. And when you're through, you have a fantastic built-in anniversary getaway to look forward to for years to come!

portant days of our lives. We were very, very happy with the outcome, and our guests had glowing things to stay about the accommodations, food, scenery, and friendly service.

her is the service, attention or experience. We couldn’t have had a more positive experience with the venue, staff, food or service. If we were planning our wedding all over again, I’d book RH in an instant. The long version: From the beginning, my fiancé and I dreamed about a destination wedding. We imagined escaping reality with our family and friends and making life-long memories over days of fun and celebrating. Only after visiting Roche Harbor did we find our perfect destination only hours away from our Seattle home. Roche Harbor was the second venue we visited and the only venue we really considered. While just a few hours away, the island location gave it the exact destination feel we wanted. The minute we stepped onto the property, the customer service was top notch. More amazing was it didn’t feel like customer service. It felt like old friends who wanted to make our experience at the resort the best it could possibly be. Even more important to me, our guests felt the exact same way. Leading up to and on our wedding day, we had high expectations and Roche and its staff exceeded every single one. Our wedding was exactly what we dreamed - a vacation with all our favorite people. Even better, I was thanked multiple times for sharing such a special place with our friends and family. Thank you so much to the wonderful staff for such a perfect, stress-free, memorable experience. You are true professionals and wonderful people. We can’t wait to come back!

great at handling all my stressed out bride questions, jereny was absolutely wonderful in helping me with accommodations. Jenn was very helpful at the end in tying up the loose ends with food and set up. Cheryl kept my crazy group in check during the rehearsal and reception so we all felt confident walking down the aisle. And Laura saved my husband from having an allergic reaction to the food at the cocktail hour and made sure that all the food coming his way was pine nut free. The resort itself was beautiful, the accommodations were spot on, and the rest of the staff (front desk, hospitality, set up/take down crew, and wait staff) was amazing!!! Thank you thank you thank you Roche harbor!!!

tact the resort and tell them you are considering them for your wedding, they will give you a complementary nights stay. It's impossible to turn that offer down. When we booked our wedding, we were immediately put at ease that Allie would be handling our ceremony and reception reservation. The communication was fantastic. The whole team goes above and beyond to make sure that everything you envision for your big day happens. We had the whole team working overtime to shuttle around our kids, and our guests and they did so with a smile and a great attitude. With some last minute changes to the rehearsal and the final meeting there as a bit of stress, but the team handled it and made me feel like I was respected and appreciated. Cheryl is amazing. She handled all the day of things. She walked us through the rehearsal, she helped us set up the ceremony and where everyone would be standing and she took everything that we threw at her with stride. I was immediately at ease knowing that the most important day of our life was in her hands. There is not a thing I would change involving the reception and the ceremony. Even the smallest detail was taken care of flawlessly. This was an affordable and breathtaking venue, you will not regret your choice to let Roche Harbor host your big day.

with how everything turned out. We loved having all of our friends and family staying on site, it was incredible to have everyone around to celebrate all weekend long. The food and drinks were delicious, I would definitely recommend the macaroni and cheese bar :) They had excellent recommendations for the other vendors which helped ensure everything was perfect.

ed. We were even invited out for a complimentary stay to further explore hosting our big day there -- And that pretty much sealed the deal! Once we booked, we were walked through every step of the planning process with Allie, the Events Manager. I emailed her so much, and always received prompt replies and wedding planning advice that I was definitely looking for. Alyssa and Jereny were there for us and our guests when it came to getting all the lodging squared away. They even delivered personalized welcome bags to each room just before our guests checked in. The day before the wedding, we had Jessica, the Event Coordinator run through everything with us in a meeting, our schedule of events was finalized and the staff made it all happen from there. I am making my review mostly about just that-- the staff!! They were absolutely wonderful to work with. Any little thing we needed or asked for, done! Slava, the gentleman setting up our reception space had tables and linens in place before we expected, so we were setting up early. So helpful! And whatever we needed in that process, he had it for us, whether it was an extra table for the florist to work at, Windex and a towel to polish our vases, or access to the sound system so that we had music while settling up. The front desk arranged vans and golf carts to get our wedding party and family to our pictures location. Once my groom and I arrived at the reception, Jenn, the Banquet Manager quickly introduced herself, and let us know she was there to make sure the entire dinner hour and celebration went smoothly. She was there if we needed anything, but we didn't need anything, because everything was taken care of. And now that I have gone through the experience of planning and having a wedding, staff of this quality, and professionals who know how to execute a successful wedding is something you DEFINITELY want to have helping you. I could go on, but I will just leave it at that! And the location, well it just couldn't be a better place to have our wedding day memories at, along with many anniversary celebrations that I look forward to. Roche Harbor, and the San Juans is hands down, one of the most beautiful areas. We received compliment after compliment about our wedding, and the Roche Harbor experience. So glad we snagged that Saturday at Roche Harbor when we did!

responsive, easy to communicate with and made our wedding day run seamlessly.

he food at the wedding was absolutely phenomenal as well! We were shocked at how much more we liked the food on the wedding day, in comparison to our trial stay weekend a few months prior. Our only frustration at times was with the staff that helped with preparing for the wedding. There were a few different times that felt like we were battling with them in order to get the things that we wanted, and this was very frustrating. They had a rigid approach to rules and their ways of doing things, and it did not seem that they had a "customer first" attitude in regards to some parts of the planning process. But, in the end, everything worked out, and we would absolutely get married at Roche Harbor if we were to get married again. ~Allison

and I talk about the food at our wedding so often as it was some of the best food we've ever had - very memorable. Every one of our guests has contacted us to tell us how much they enjoyed our wedding day, and more specifically how incredible the food was! We chose the Henry Island Buffet Menu for our reception and can't stop raving about the bacon wrapped chicken and the salmon too. There was also a Mac & Cheese bar that our guests of all ages loved. The food was delightful and will always be talked about! I'm so thankful my husband and I chose Roche Harbor as our destination wedding. As a whole, Roche Harbor did a wonderful job with all of the details, the events team stayed in contact with me throughout my wedding planning process. They answered all of my questions and were very helpful! I couldn't have done it without their help & knowledge. They were kind and respectful and a joy to work with. And the caterers were definitely a highlight! My Roche Harbor wedding was a dream come true! I highly recommend to anyone getting married to choose Roche Harbor Resort & Caterers for your wedding & wedding reception venue! Thank you so much to everyone at Roche who made my wedding day a success! You're the best!

d are all wonderful and so charming. Roche Harbor's event staff and amazing. Alyssa and Allie are all-stars. Couldn't work with a better team. Trust me, I am not biased. If you see Roche Harbor, you will choose Roche Harbor. Pricey, but it's worth every penny.

al backdrop for a wedding. We couldn't be happier with the outcome.

t be more beautiful. I used all local vendors where I could to support local business and make it easier since its a ferry ride away. All staff members were very helpful in making the whole weekend enjoyable. I rented linens and table center piece decorations. The only thing I wish was that they provided the clean up of these items for us. No one wants to have to stay at the end of a very long day to clean up our stuff- everyone was exhausted. They could have very easily put these things in a corner of the room for us to get the next morning. When you spend close to $60,000 for a wedding you would like them to do that for you. We created a custom menu from the buffet menu. It was amazing!!!! Everyone commented on the food and how good it was. Highly recommend the Risotto- it was the hit of the night. We also did a welcome dinner the night before down at Shipwreck beach. Again- great food and fun environment. Unfortunately for us it was raining really hard and cold but because there was a burn ban in effect we couldn't use the fire pits. They did everything they could by bringing in Heat lamps. People left earlier than they would have had the weather been better. Most of our guests stayed in the resort but they limit the number of rooms you can book based on the size of your guest list so we had guests who had to stay off site which was very disappointing. The hardest part of having a wedding here is the Ferry System- you have to be very diligent with your guests to get their reservations. There are several opportunities for them to do so but I can't stress enough to make them aware of the release dates. I made several extra reservations and I am so glad I did as it helped with those less responsible. It was really the only stressful part of the whole wedding. If your budget allows this is one of the most beautiful places you could ever have your wedding. Everyone had a great time and loved the resort. It was the wedding of my dreams.

ood they enjoyed the food so much. We look forward to going back to Roche for many important events in our life.

ive and far away. We had just moved to Seattle from Chicago, and wanted the experience to be easy and fun for our Midwestern guests. After wasting time and money looking elsewhere (including the Midwest), we finally decided to go see it in person and meet with Allie in their event planning department. We were SO impressed, and we ended up booking their last summer Saturday available pretty much on the spot. After booking it, the staff was very buttoned up throughout the entire planning process... even my extremely organized, party-planning mother was impressed. They sent us check lists and reminded of us things we needed to do to ensure our day ran smoothly. It was great that they take care of all of the catering (so yummy!) and have wonderful partner recommendations that complimented our own research. We ended up using Integral DJs for music, Harold Belskus for spanish guitar cocktail hour, Kaleb Norman James for event coordination + decor/floral, and Mitch Mattraw for videography. Roche Harbor's staff is responsive, helpful and so professional and worked with our vendors and all of our wishes beautifully. Our family and friends felt right at home and are still talking about this quintessential Pacific Northwest experience. We can't wait to celebrate our anniversary there and reminisce over the great times for years to come! Thank you, Roche Harbor!

en and had the cocktail hour and dinner in the Pavilion. You can't find a better setting in the Puget Sound or San Juans. We got married in the sunken garden, surrounded by flowers and greenery and a view of the marina and water as the backdrop.The Pavilion includes an outdoor area with stone fireplace, lounge chairs and cocktail tables and the indoor dining room has large open windows that look out onto the marina. The venue and gardens are beautiful in the summer. There is an onsite Spa, restaurants, outdoor activities and lodging for all your guests. The food during the happy hour and reception was excellent (most wedding food is mediocre) and the service was outstanding. The staff goes out of their way to anticipate your needs, make your day extra special and stress free. They're very professional, organized, genuine, and friendly. We were trying to have a budget wedding so our costs were for the venue and food, we didn't include any other expenses (wedding planner, decor, florist, photograher, DJ), and I don't regret this decision. All of these extra expenses seem superfluous when you're in a beautiful location with all your friends and family. I felt like the customer service and quality that Roche provided was a great value for our money and can't imagine having had our wedding anywhere else. We look forward to visiting Roche Harbor every year to celebrate our anniversaries to come!

ask for?! From the beginning we were given wonderfully compensated weekends and dining credits. I was sold. A lot of places fail to realize that customer service is key when selling your venue. You want to make the bride feel like shes your only client, even though you may be tackling 5 brides for the same weekend! Allison McMillan you are a darling for making me feel so special and going above and beyond. My husband and I both agreed, we would go back every year to get married again if it was at Roche Harbor. Thank you for a perfect day!

ia) loved the island. The coordinating staff at Roche Harbor are amazing. They are very responsive to emails, reminded us of things that we needed to take care of that we didn't think to do, and when the wedding weekend arrived, were incredibly on top of planning and executing a flawless day. They took care of details that we didn't even think of - logistics of setting up the ceremony, tables for the reception, angles of chairs, and had a full staff that really cared that we got a perfect wedding. I would highly recommend Roche Harbor as a place to get married.

est of the resort staff gave us exemplary service from early planning all the way up to and throughout the big day. We felt important, valued, and taken care of from start to finish. Although Roche Harbor hosts weddings daily during the busy summer season, we felt like we were their only clients. The staff was professional while also making us feel like we were personal friends. We had a catering manager bring us peanut butter cups from a vending machine to make the s'mores at our rehearsal dinner extra tasty. The desk staff coordinated shuttle transportation for guests who needed extra assistance. We even had a shuttle driver offer to take us with some guests out to the cabins well after the reception festivities had wrapped up. Our family and friends still talk about how special our wedding was and how much fun they had. We never had to worry while working with the resort staff. Everything was taken care of seamlessly, and we were able to relax and fully enjoy our wedding day.

es RH offer places to stay, they have an array of options so friends/family could share a condo, cottage, townhouse, etc. according to their budget. And there is so much to do on the resort, we didn't worry about having to entertain our guests every second of our wedding weekend. We got married in the Sunken Garden but there are several other options for the ceremony: the beach, the chapel, etc. Having all these options in one location is what really drew us to RH in the first place! The food was amazing - we held our rehearsal dinner at Shipwreck Beach and still to this day have people tell us the food was some of the best they've ever had (especially the ribs!!!) Another thing that made our wedding so stress free was the amazing staff at RH. We had one person totally in charge of accommodations for our guests and another person totally in charge of the wedding/reception. We felt like we had to do very little planning ourselves! We visited RH quite a few times before our actual wedding date. Each time we did, we were welcomed by all the staff who knew us by name as upcoming newlyweds - we felt like VIPs! All in all I would highly recommend Roche Harbor to anyone wanting a beautiful PNW location for their wedding. If I could go back and do it all again I wouldn't change a thing!

with planning a wedding. From my first inquiry email to the day after the wedding, I felt like I was speaking with friends. They were informative, personable yet professional and very responsive. The venue itself is amazing - picturesque, intimate and very unique. To this day (more than 2 years later) I still get comments from friends and family that the location, venue and overall experience was so memorable and special. We were given the tools to personalize our cocktail hour and reception so it reflected who we are as a couple. We were never pressured into making "cookie cutter" decisions, and never felt like we were 'just another couple'. Allison and Alyssa are phenomenal, and I am so fortunate to have been in their very capable hands throughout the wedding process.

and friends from out of town got a taste of the amazing food we have at our fingertips. All our guests asked us to have our wedding again in a year with the same food and drinks!

bride and guests. My make-up for wedding day was included in my venue fee. I loved the chapel with the water view and had my dream wedding. The resort worked with us and we never felt ignored. It was an amazing, magical day. The entire resort seems unreal!!

ller than the average for Roche Harbor and we had a mid-winter wedding, but all of the staff was amazing about working with our wants and budget. Everyone who attended the wedding stayed on site as well, and the condos and village homes were fantastic. Also, the consensus from all of the guests I talked to afterward was that it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. One more thing - the resort grounds have so many amazing places to take wedding pictures. One of the nice extras provided by the resort was that a van and driver will take the wedding party around the trails at the resort to get pictures wherever you want. Overall, I just don't have any complaints. It was a perfect wedding weekend. I think that a few of my friends who were there are even set on getting married at Roche Harbor now too.

ry member of staff knows exactly what they are doing! Our two biggest needs were 1. Gorgeous space 2. Fabulous food and Roche Harbor absolutely nailed in on both counts. My chef groom, Italian in-laws and foodie father was absolutely impressed. Every member of staff put in the extra effort to make our wedding fabulous, from a complimentary pre-event visit for the bride and groom, to the catering manager who brought us a little extra (ever tried a Reese's s'more?). We had our rehearsal dinner as a BBQ on Shipwreck Beach with fireside s'mores. I HIGHLY recommend this option! It was a highlight of the weekend! I was nervous about not having many options for hair/make-up but Afterglow Spa was great and we were all really happy with our looks. Make sure you budget in bringing in lots of vendors from off the island - you may need to provide them accommodation! We brought in our planner, photographers, florist and cake. It was all absolutely worth it. Roche Harbor was such an amazing venue. I really can't recommend it enough!

4-20 years old, our families would plan summer vacations to Roche Harbor together. Every bit of my dream came true when I said "I do" in the Sunken Garden in front of Hotel de Haro. The entire staff constantly had a smile on their face, they anticipated every need of myself and my guests and I'm still receiving rave reviews of the food to this day. Everything from the welcome BBQ at Shipwreck Beach to the wedding the following day was perfection. The staff really makes you feel special and is genuinely there for you. I can't even begin to thank Allie, the events manager. She is so laid back, yet incredibly professional. She offers all the right recommendations, while never forgetting that YOU are the bride. She is there every step of the way to make sure your visions are executed efficiently and flawlessly. My experience would have never been the same without her. An incredible venue coordinator and now a wonderful friend. I will cherish that day forever and look forward to creating more memories in Roche Harbor. Thank you all!

for us to find a perfect venue for our special day. From the moment we stepped on to San Juan Island 7 months prior to our wedding, we knew we would get married here. The resort reflects our connection to both USA and Canada, plus our love of the ocean and sense of history, our appreciation for good food and our preference for a casual but elegant atmosphere. The team at Roche Harbor was exceptional from the beginning and made the entire process easy! Given we were planning this wedding from out of state (CO) and everything was being arranged from afar their attention to detail was critical. Allie and her team knew exactly when to prompt us for more details and worked collaboratively with us right up until the day. We really can't say enough about their entire team and would gladly recommend this as a location for a wedding celebration. Nearly a year later we still have guests that talk about how amazing the food was at our wedding! Last month we spent our 1st anniversary at the resort; it felt a little like homecoming - especially when we ran in to Allie on the patio at Madrona and she welcomed us back! Roche Harbor will always be a special place and although an annual visit may not be in the cards, we know every few years we'll make a trip back.

ithout a hesitation they happily moved us to a different (bigger) house free of charge! That is what I call service. I would recommend Roche to all of my friends and family looking for a lovely place to get married outside of seattle.

ye when we had to leave for our honeymoon. It was so hard to leave. Allie and the entire RH staff went above and beyond to make us feel special even before we officially booked our wedding. San Juan island has been a very near and dear place for us so it only made sense to bring our family together for this weekend celebration and that is what it was; a weekend of pure joy, parties, laughter, bocce, football, dancing, dining and enjoying everything about our marriage and family in one place. We had our rehearsal dinner at the Madrona Bar and Grill which was a perfect, casual setting for our group. The next day was our wedding day and my friend who was supposed to do our hair had an unexpected death in her family and was unable to attend. Quick panic but first world problem really. I was preparing to do my own hair but within 10 minutes the ladies from the RH Spa moved around their entire day to come and save our wedding party hair. I wasn't freaking out because I was keeping focus on what really mattered but honestly they were AMAZING and I am still grateful for their service and care. Archie married us in the garden (he's amazing), and then our party moved to the Pavillon! The food and staff were amazing. The dining manager, whose name is escaping me, delivered top service. We had a couple extra seats to add last minute to our reception tables and everyone worked so fast to accommodate. Allie had referred both our florist (Robin's Nest), pastor (Archie), lighting guy, and DJ(Doug) and we couldn't have been more pleased. It is obvious these vendors all do this as a living and work together as a team all the time so why try to reinvent the wheel when it already works so perfectly? They made our entire day so magical. It was a party to the end. Exactly what we wanted. Allie made herself available around the clock and was there every second to help and answer questions (and occupy my mother in law;). She's not only a professional but someone who I now consider a friend. We spent our 1 year anniversary back at Roche and it was just as magical. It will be our annual destination for our celebration. I could go on and on but I think you catch my drift. Our 2 year anniversary is tomorrow and we can't stop reminiscing. We feel blessed that we made the decision to get married at RH and same goes for all of our guests and family. They keep saying "that was THE BEST wedding"! -Molly K

but it allowed us time to hang out with our guests outside of the wedding events, which is a great thing when people have travelled from all over to see you. The staff at Roche were all extremely courteous and helpful leading to our wedding day going by without a hitch. We did think their food and bev prices were a bit high compared to other venues and caterers we looked at, but you are on an island after all, and in the end it didn't really matter because the food was incredible, making it totally worth it! They have you dine on them at their restaurant as a "tasting" of what your food will be like and, to be honest, we didn't find the food at the restaurant nearly as good as the food at our wedding, so that was a nice surprise. I think the only downsize to getting married at Roche is that they are now extremely popular and typically have a wedding on all Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. This is great for them, but does make you feel a little like a cog in their wedding machine--at least it's a well oiled machine with incredible views! Overall we had an amazing experience and our guests still rave about their time there. We would recommend Roche to anyone looking to get away for their wedding without having to coordinate all the details since the staff at Roche will take care of it all for you.

ell, the things that still need work on: The highlights: -It is so beautiful here - I can't even describe how perfect the scenery is here. The garden ceremony space is insane as is the cocktail hour space. -The food was insanely good (way better than the restaurant food) - they pan-seared scallops before our eyes... -Allie was great in prepping for the wedding day and made me feel super comfortable as she was very organized. -Alyssa should be your go to person for any hiccups. I had a mess up with my lodging (as in not enough - see below) and only Alyssa solved it for me. -The village homes are ridiculously luxurious and beautiful with character (at a price though...). -For what you get (& promo package I got), this place is a great value. The cost posted here only includes my RH tab (not including attire, flowers, decorations, etc) for 91 guests. -Use the Afterglow Spa for hair/make-up - they were awesome and more affordable than bringing in somebody from Seattle. I was anxious because they were "island girls" but Mayra is from LA and knows what she is doing. I didn't feel like a cake monster - I still looked like me! And all of our hair was amazing!!! The sacrifices: -Lodging: some of your guests will be stuck in the "historic" hotel del Haro where they have to shower in a shared bathtub. ***Make sure to block rooms as much as possible away from the Hotel del Haro shared guestrooms and see this on paper that there are enough accommodations for your guests*** Initially they only had enough accommodations for 50 of my guests for a wedding of 100. Alyssa saved the day for me but I was super upset about this. This was the only hiccup though and Alyssa quickly reversed this mistake for me within 48 hours. -The panic of getting everybody here with the ferry lines. Get your guests to walk on the ferry and do a non-Saturday wedding for decreased ferry traffic. -Wedding planner: they told me I didn't need a day-of-planner because Jessica would help out but I didn't see her once on the wedding day. Thank goodness for bossy bridesmaids. I still think you can get away without a wedding planner though... All in all - I would recommend RH for anybody to get married at. I loved loved loved my wedding.

place where you don't feel like part of the machine - you're not 1 of 6 weddings taking place that day- and you get the whole venue to yourself. The cost for food and drink was reasonable compared to other venues, as was the site fee- but there is an addition % fee applied to the whole bill, which adds up. It all was totally worth it. The food was phenomenal. The staff and customer attention was fabulous. They've been making great upgrades to the grounds (not that they were even really needed) that improved the value even more. And, the weather was gorgeous for us! Almost every guest of ours has said that this was the best wedding they had ever attended, and these are people who don't hand out compliments willy-nilly!! We were very pleased with everything, and really couldn't have had a more wonderful experience.

s. Everyone who works there is extremely nice and accommodating, and everyone on the events staff is beyond amazing. All our guests are still raving about how much fun they had, how great the food was, and how beautiful the scenery was. Me and my husband are sooo glad we got married in Roche Harbor. Don't let the ferry ride deter you; it's the best PNW destination wedding spot, hands down!!

things went smoothly! We had a couple different events planned by different family members and everything went to smoothly. The pig roast at Shipwreck Cove was so fun and had a great laid back and relaxing feel. The wedding was beautiful! We loved the garden and the reception went so smoothly. We couldn't have asked for anything different. We had a breakfast the morning after our wedding and it was the perfect way to wrap up the weekend and say our good byes. Allison at Roche Harbor helped make everything flow perfectly! Thanks so much and we will definitely be back for many anniversaries!!!! Lifetime memories!