4.7
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A Romantic & Iconic Pacific Northwest Destination
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We are so happy that we had our small, intimate wedding at the Salish Lodge & Spa! Allison and Allison were amazing to work with--they responded to all of our questions and requests in a timely manner, and we felt that they both truly cared about about making our wedding day special. Our suite, the food, the service--everything was amazing! We highly recommend getting married at the Salish Lodge & Spa!
Leah P.
5.0
This was the perfect place to have our wedding! We had a small wedding with about 30 people total and it was the perfect amount of people for the Falls Terrace room and patio. The space was beautiful and the sight of the falls cannot be beat. My now husband and I both grew up in Washington and Salish was the perfect place for our PNW fantasy wedding. The entire team and staff were so wonderful and kind during our stay. Also working with Emily, our event coordinator, was fantastic. She responded so fast to any questions, and she knew the spaces inside and out.
We loved having our wedding here not only due to the beautiful venue but they also provide catering, bar, bar staff, wait staff, linens, tables, ceremony chairs, dinner chairs, flatware, and more. They made the whole planning process so easy and we had such a perfect wedding.
Jennifer E.
5.0
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Salish Lodge & Spa is an iconic Pacific Northwest wedding destination perched atop the breathtaking Snoqualmie Falls, just 30 minutes from Seattle. Nestled in the heart of the Cascade Mountains, this romantic retreat offers a truly unforgettable backdrop for weddings of all sizes — from intimate elopements to elegant gatherings of up to 100 guests.
Whether you envision an outdoor ceremony surrounded by natural landscapes or a cozy indoor celebration with rustic-luxe charm, Salish Lodge provides a variety of stunning venues and exceptional, personalized service to bring your dream day to life.
Choose from four versatile event spaces, each with its own unique character and view of the surrounding natural beauty.
Event Space Types:
Ballroom
Wine Cellar
Hidden Terrace
Sunset Terrace
Centennial Green
Salish Lodge offers tailored wedding experiences designed to suit your guest list and celebration style:
Elopements: 2 – 10 guests
Intimate Weddings: 12 – 24 guests
A La Carte Weddings: 25 – 100 guests
Your Custom Wedding Experience Includes:
- A dedicated Conference Services Manager to guide you every step of the way
- Custom floor plan and timeline planning to ensure flawless execution
- Full set-up and tear-down by our professional banquet team
- Personalized service from a dedicated event banquet manager and staff
- Choice of in-house linens in white, black, or ivory
- Elegant table settings with polished silverware, glassware, and serviceware
- Decorative votive candles to enhance your table décor
- Beautifully appointed buffet and cake tables
- Dance floor for your reception celebration
Native American-owned Business
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Historic Venue
Hotel
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2022 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Meet the team
Keely Parizek
Senior Sales Manger
Keely has been at Salish Lodge and Spa since 2019, making memories for over 300 couples year to date. As a pandemic bride herself, she has been through all the "what ifs" in the planning process and is here for every step of the way to make sure the day is unforgettable.
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4.7
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Leah P
Highlighted review.
5.0
6/23/2025
We are so happy that we had our small, intimate wedding at the Salish Lodge & Spa! Allison and Allison were amazing to work with--they responded to all of our questions and request...
s in a timely manner, and we felt that they both truly cared about about making our wedding day special. Our suite, the food, the service--everything was amazing! We highly recommend getting married at the Salish Lodge & Spa!
Madeline A
1.0
10/19/2025
0 stars. they assured us multiple times over the span of several months that construction would be completed long before our date. we were PROMISED it would be done in April, then ...
May, then June, then 3 days after i mailed out our invitations they decided to finally tell us it would be October before the venue was actually done. I’m not sure how there aren’t more reviews mentioning this because i know at least 3 other couples weddings were scheduled before ours.
we dreamed about getting married at Salish since 2018 and it was ruined. they even contacted my father in law on our replanned wedding weekend to try and confirm the room block that we had cancelled. imagine getting ready for your rehearsal dinner and the venue that cancelled on YOU is calling.
i was horrified by the way they handled the entire situation. they had NO business selling weddings for 2025. big promises and 0 delivery.
Response from Salish Lodge & Spa on 10/20/2025
Hello Madeline,
We are truly sorry for the disappointing experience you had with us duri...
ng our renovation process and sincerely apologize for the stress and frustration you endured during what should have been one of the happiest times in your life. We fully understand how devastating it must have been to have your long-awaited celebration disrupted, especially after being assured of timelines that ultimately changed. It was never our intent to mislead or overpromise, and we recognize that the shifting construction schedule created challenges that we did not foresee.
Additionally, we regret the follow-up contact with your family after your plans had already been cancelled — that should not have happened, and we completely understand how upsetting it must have been.
Please know that we are taking your feedback seriously and using it to improve how we communicate with couples and manage expectations during future projects. While we can’t undo your experience, we would greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with you personally and express our apologies directly. If you’re open to it, please reach out to me at 425-831-6554.
We are truly sorry that your experience with us did not reflect the level of care and trust that Salish strives to provide.
Keely Parizek
Director of Sales
Salish Lodge & Spa
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Jennifer E
5.0
7/08/2022
This was the perfect place to have our wedding! We had a small wedding with about 30 people total and it was the perfect amount of people for the Falls Terrace room and patio. The ...
space was beautiful and the sight of the falls cannot be beat. My now husband and I both grew up in Washington and Salish was the perfect place for our PNW fantasy wedding. The entire team and staff were so wonderful and kind during our stay. Also working with Emily, our event coordinator, was fantastic. She responded so fast to any questions, and she knew the spaces inside and out.
We loved having our wedding here not only due to the beautiful venue but they also provide catering, bar, bar staff, wait staff, linens, tables, ceremony chairs, dinner chairs, flatware, and more. They made the whole planning process so easy and we had such a perfect wedding.
Kacie H
5.0
8/03/2021
After a short weekend getaway to Salish lodge, my fiancé and I knew that we had to have our wedding reception there. After booking the Cliffside room, we were introduced to Rachel ...
Faherty who was put in charge of our event. I cannot say enough amazing things about Rachel and her team at Salish. Due to COIVD there was a lot of uncertainty about our event because of occupancy restrictions. I made the decision that I was going to scrap the traditional reception idea and instead I purchased rooms for all my guests and coordinated in-room dining for everyone so we could have a Pajama Party on Zoom from our rooms. Rachel could not have been more accommodating, and the staff at Salish made the planning process easy for me, and executed my event without issue. Rachel was thoughtful, organized, communicated well, and put my bridal nerves at ease! My experience was so wonderful, and even my guests commented that they enjoyed their stay so much, they would be back on their next vacation. Thank you for making my wedding so memorable!
Sarah B
5.0
6/04/2021
I would recommend Salish Lodge to any couple looking for a location with a view, high quality finishings and great food.
We have enjoyed many delicious meals at Salish in the din...
ing room so when it came time to decide on a venue for our wedding, what better backdrop than the Snoqualmie Falls and finishing touches from Salish. Communication had been great from all the staff with clear timelines and due dates for numbers and menu selection. This includes dealing with Covid postponing our wedding and causing other troubles for them as well. Some of our guests stayed at the Lodge and raved about the finishing style and room views. For day-of, we used the riverside suite to get ready and do the first look photos because it was a very pretty room with great views of the falls and area. Rachel was my coordinator and helped guide us through the timeline and make sure we started on time. The food was great! For spacing, we ended up using the Falls Terrace, Potlatch and patio which gave the guests room to spread out without feeling like they were missing out on something.
Emily P
5.0
5/12/2021
We got married 5/8/2021 at Salish Lodge and it was perfect! We went with the intimate wedding package and everyone was incredibly nice and helpful!
Scott A
5.0
5/09/2021
We went with the Salish Lodge's Intimate Package for our small COVID-era wedding. They kindly tailored the package to meet all of our needs, including dietary and disability, and e...
ven customized our cake (delicious Twin Peaks cherry pies in our case) so that everyone could enjoy! Everyone we encountered at Salish was personable, attentive, and clearly loved what they do!
After reaching out to their wedding team, their sales manager Morgan M patiently answered our NUMEROUS and sometimes silly questions. She worked with us to select our perfect day and location: Falls Terrace room for the reception and its adjoining patio for the ceremony. She assured us that the patio would accommodate both sunshine and classic PNW drizzles with its white tent covering, clear walls, and available heater. Upon meeting our event manager, Emily C, we knew we were in good hands! She openly kept us apprised of all costs and designed the perfect layout, menu, and timeline for our small group of 20.
Emily, along with Doug and Dillon, made our big day so special! They pampered us so much--from finalizing every detail (even ones we never considered!) to ensuring we had glasses of bubbly (and signature Dale Cooper cocktails) in our hands. They make us wish every day was our wedding day ;)
Alex L
5.0
5/06/2021
Salish Lodge couldn’t have been more perfect for our small COVID wedding.
Originally we were supposed to have a large wedding in Texas, but COVID had other plans for us.
We rea...
ched out to Morgan Martin at Salish at the end of January and they were able to squeeze us in for April. S
he led us on a guided tour of the venue room and when we signed she connected us with Emily Craig as our event coordinator.
Emily was a DREAM to work with as she guided us through menu options, reserving the patio outside of the Falls Terrace, working with me on questions regrading party favors and seating arrangements before the big day.
On the day of my wedding, I had an accident while taking photos with my photographer and fell in mud right before my ceremony!
When I arrived back at the lodge over an hour late, Emily helped me remove the mud stains from my dress alongside my MOH and my mom and then helped me coordinate the ceremony and the whirlwind that was the rest of the evening.
Emily Craig was truly a ROCKSTAR and a godsend to me on my wedding day.
The rest of the staff at Salish were also incredibly accommodating and were able to fulfill all of my weird and strange requests.
Everyone at Salish made all of my wedding dreams come true and I can’t wait to go back to celebrate my anniversary for any years to come!
Thank you so much, but ESPECIALLY Emily Craig!
Book Salish for your wedding! You won't regret it!
Kimberly S
5.0
10/19/2020
They did an amazing job, so incredibly attentive the whole time! All of the staff is so kind and would go out of there way to make sure we were comfortable and happy
Cindy A
5.0
10/16/2019
Perfection!! Everything from the food to the details was perfect. The view is astonishing. The entire staff is very friendly, the rooms are gorgeous. Everything was just perfect. I...
can’t wait to go back and visit this place soon.
Allison S
4.0
7/15/2019
We had a destination wedding and only had our parents with us. We had dinner here after our ceremony at a different venue. We were able to reserve a private room with a view of the...
river. The view was amazing! Im not sure if they have tables with views of the actual waterfall, but that is the only part that couldve been better. The food was good but the menu is limited.
Caitlin T
5.0
9/25/2018
We had our wedding at Salish after attending a friend of the family's wedding there a few years prior and falling in love with it! Our guests were amazed by the scenery (some who h...
ave lived in WA their whole life and never knew that the Falls ro Lodge are there), and many were beyond impressed by the delicious food! However, my biggest praise goes out to our event coordinator Amanda. She went *above and beyond* in so many ways!! We were planning from two states away, the weather was ominous and non cooperative up until the very last second, we had missing wedding party members at rehearsal, and people with special food needs at the reception. Amanda went far beyond the realm of her responsibilities to make sure everything was taken care of, last minute saves were made (last minute pop up tent for DJ because it was raining? done! wedding dress corset tie undone on walk toward ceremony? she fixed it! directing timing of pics and aisle processional? she made it look like a cake walk) and she did it all with a smile and genuine care. It is no exaggeration to say that she was the glue that made both the ceremony and reception come together despite chaos and challenges!!
Christina S
5.0
9/12/2018
The team was amazing with helping planning and working within my budget. The venue offered many different backdrops for photos.
Gwendolyn A
3.0
11/19/2017
It's a great spot for having a wedding. The food is great and our locations (Hidden Terrace for the ceremony and the Vintage room for the reception) were stellar. My only concern...
was that it was difficult to plan things; the contract is not very specific in terms of details. For instance for any candle decor you need the flame to be covered by at least an inch, they actually require you to provide chairs from a rental company (thankfully we only had 20 guests so they were able to make it work for our ceremony), and there a few other things that were not made clear even though I had discussed my ideas for decor multiple times in emails. Which brings me to another issue: it is very hard to communicate with the coordinator. I understand that they are essentially swamped year round, but almost every time we made plans to talk on the phone, they wouldn't call. I would try to ask my questions via email as simply and straightforward as possible, but lots of things were misunderstood and so things like payment issues, decor use, and food requests were difficult to resolve. They also don't give you a lot of time to set things up (only about an hour) which wasn't too bad for us, but for larger parties it could be difficult without help. On the day of the wedding, when I worked with the staff they were all nice and helpful and helped things go smoothly.
Overall I think it's a nice place to host your ceremony and reception, it doesn't cost out the wazoo like other areas, and the menu is excellent and customizable to an extent.
Hillary H
5.0
2/05/2016
Our wedding at Salish Lodge went perfectly! The stunning scenery is reason enough to book there. Our catering sales manager, Erin, was so helpful and patient throughout the plannin...
g process and made sure everything went smoothly on the big day. Salish went beyond what we ever expected; they brought hors d'oeuvres and sparkling wine to our hotel room following the ceremony so we could eat while we signed our marriage certificate and made changes to our dinner menu so that we could have everything exactly as we wanted. We can't wait to go back for our anniversary!
Jessica C
5.0
7/23/2015
We had our wedding a couple of weeks ago in July, and we could not have been happier with how it went. Just by itself, Salish is an amazing location. It is outside of the city and ...
overlooking the beautiful Snoqualmie Falls. You just feel like you're surrounded by nature without driving hours away from the city. But what made it better was that our Catering Sales Manager, Isabel Scarpelli, was a great person to work with. She and the rest of the staff were very responsive, helpful, and accommodated our last-minute changes. In the words of a colleague, "The staff at Salish would bend over backward for you." As part of our contract, we also received one night at their lodge, and it was such an amazing room. Huge corner room, with two Jacuzzis, and overlooking the Snoqualmie Falls - I still get chills thinking about it :). I definitely, highly recommend Salish to be your wedding venue because it is just a really amazing place staffed with amazing people!
Heather H
5.0
10/04/2013
The staff at Salish (Erin was our wedding coordinator) was a complete pleasure to work with and their staff took care of every detail!! All of our guests except four, came from out...
of state and were so impressed with the venue, food, staff and who can forget - The Falls!!
And as with any wedding, budgets are important and our total cost was within $6 of the projections given!!
Emma L
5.0
8/31/2013
Let me just say-- I'm glad we got married on Friday and had to work the following Monday. It gave us the opportunity to go to Salish. Having to postpone our honeymoon 2 months wa...
s absolutely perfect.
We got to spend the weekend relaxing by our in-room fire, walking around by the falls, enjoying the sauna, hot tub, and rest of the spa amenities, etc.
A lovely, lovely location.
Shaina G
5.0
8/04/2013
The staff at Salish did a great job pulling everything together for the wedding. Erin was willing to work within the limitations of my budget while giving me suggestions as we went...
along. When I dropped the ball following up on some things, Salish followed up with me via email and made sure that all of the odds and ends were tied up.
Hint: We got married on a Thursday to take advantage of their mid-week pricing. We never would have been able to afford a wedding as beautiful as ours on a Saturday. Salish has a minimum food and drink on weekends (not including venue rental) which is more than the entire cost of the Salish-portion of our wedding. So, in conclusion, on a weekday, this is totally worth the money.
Allison A
5.0
8/01/2013
I grew up in the area and had been to Snoqualmie Falls many times, but never had occasion to stay in the lodge. My parents gave us the gift of spending our wedding night there and ...
it was perfect! The room was cozy and beautiful, there were rose petals everywhere, and the jacuzzi tub which they have in all rooms was fantastic. The view of the top of the waterfall from the room is not spectacular but the short walk from the lodge to the viewpoint gets you the gorgeous view.
Andrea T
5.0
7/06/2013
We loved our honeymoon stay the Salish Lodge and Spa! It was amazing, rose petals on the bed, nice welcome card, wine, large two-person jetted tub, beautiful views, and more! I wou...
ld plan to stay here again for our anniversaries to come!
The only slight negative is that our parents bought us the room and we didn't know of the cost. However in the morning there was a piece of paper under the door, and after a quick look it was a copy of the bill! I was not happy because it was none of our business how much our parents spent. We informed the guest services as other honeymooners should not have to worry.
Michele T
5.0
4/07/2013
The Salish Lodge was a beautiful location for our wedding. We utilized the falls terrace room which had the adjoining patio open for our guests. The food was scrumptious. All of ...
the staff went over the top out of their way to ensure things went smoothly and everyone had what they wanted. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a special place for a wedding.
Melissa K
5.0
3/21/2013
The Salish Lodge is not only a gorgeous venue - their staff care about each and every wedding. One of the main reasons we picked the Lodge was of course the view, but the other wa...
s our initial meeting with the coordinator Uyen. She made my fiance and I feel that she would do anything to make our day perfect. There were a few things we ran into along the months of planning, but each and every time Uyen and the staff of the Lodge made arrangements to make changes and adjustments. On the day of the wedding everything went PERFECT. The servers got the food out quickly (and hot) and it tasted FANTASTIC. Uyen was around checking to make sure everything was running smoothly. While I was preparing to walk down the aisle I heard a walkie talkie going off from one of the employees working the cocktail hour saying "Cermony has started!" These people know what they are doing - and they do it wonderfully. I felt like Eloise of the Salish Lodge the day of our wedding - everywhere I went employees told me congratulations and how gorgeous I looked and waited on me hand and foot. Our room was upgraded, we were giving a private dining room for the night of our wedding, and the valet guys gave us tips of places to go in Oahu on our honeymoon. I could go on and on about my experience at Salish Lodge but it was just wonderful. Choosing it as our venue was the best decision. I couldn't have asked for more - if I could give them 10 stars I would.
P.S. They can do your wedding cake as well - and I HIGHLY recommend it. I'm pretty sure it's the best cake I've had IN.MY.LIFE. EVER.
Vita G
5.0
11/06/2012
We had an amazing ceremony and reception at the Salish! The food was amazing, the rooms are beautiful, the banquet manager went way above and beyond what I expected! The comments w...
e heard most was "this is the best wedding meal we have had".
I look forward to returning each year for our anniversary!
Megan G
5.0
10/23/2012
I love the Salish, so I thought it would be wonderful to get married there. On the evening of the wedding, the service was exceptional. The food was delicious. They did a wonderful...
job setting up and making the room look beautiful. It's a pricey place to get married though, and part of the planning process was a bit of a hassle. Overall though, it's a beautiful place to get married and I don't regret it one bit.
Diana T
5.0
10/19/2012
Great food, great location, great service!
Kelli C
4.0
10/23/2011
So some of the issues they cannot control, but.... The bottom of the falls were closed down in 4/11 for repairs to the hiking trail or something... and is going to be closed for a ...
long time. When we booked the venue at the end of 2010, they did not tell us that this was happening. We had the idea that we would be able to take pictures at the bottom of the waterfall, and were very disappointed when we found out in May that we would no longer be able to do what we wanted.
Also, we started with one wedding coordinator there, and she was pregnant, so a few months before our wedding we had to switch coordinators to someone we had never met before. She was helpful and quick to respond to emails...it was just a bit annoying to have to repeat several of the things we had already talked about.
The food was delicious, but all very expensive. For the entrees, whichever the most expensive choice you choose will be the cost of ALL meals...so the veg and fish entrees will cost the same as the lamb... kind of ridiculous.
We were originally booked upstairs in the Potlach/Terrace rooms... but our guest list ended up being a bit higher than we thought. Less than a month before the wedding, they were able to move us down into the ballroom, which actually turned out to be WAY better than our originally choice. The lobby area in front on the ballroom was perfect for appetizers/drinks and mingling! it would have been way too cramped in the upstairs rooms unless you had less than 100 people.
In all... no matter all little flaws of Salish I can pick at... my wedding was still perfect. I would NOT have changed the venue, if I had the chance.
Erica M
2.0
8/09/2010
They nickeled and dimed you for everything. If you need an extension cord its $25 to rent... you can buy one for cheaper. They told us if we wanted our ceremony at point park trans...
portation was included, it was not the case. We had to arrange it. It was pretty disappointed with it.
Alexis C
5.0
5/10/2010
Kathryn D
5.0
10/21/2008
It had wonderful views. The staff was more than accomadating.;The price. There a few hidden fees.
Camille M
5.0
9/30/2007
I loved the ambiance & intimate setting.;Make sure you remain current about ALL extra costs--they add up in a hurry!
Bonnie M
5.0
8/20/2007
Intimate and warm for all the family and friends;The only problem I had was the last names posted on the door. I specifically asked not to have my ex-husband's last name posted an...
d only the newly married name. This important detail (to me) was overlooked
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