Julia & Matt
Julia & Matt
Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa
Near Peace Arch State Park, make yourself at home in one of the 196 guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries.
Wedding festivities will be happening at Semiahmoo Resort. If you choose not to stay onsite there are other great accommodation options in the Blaine/Birch Bay area.
NOTE: We do not have a room block, so feel free to book whichever rooms you’d like. They have a very flexible cancellation policy, so book ASAP to secure the best rates and you can change plans as needed. If you sign up for their free Stash Rewards program, you can get some great discounted rates, and rates will increase over time, so the sooner, the better!
International travel tips
Flying or driving into the U.S.
Travelling to the U.S.A. from another country? Use these helpful links to ensure you have everything you need prior to your trip!
If you are travelling to the U.S. you will either need a tourism visa or an ESTA visa exemption. If you're a citizen of Australia, you should be able to apply for the exemption, which is a cheaper and more efficient option. You can find more details about the Visa Waiver Program here.
Additional Australian resources:
- SmartTraveller.gov.au - travelling to the U.S.
Flying or driving into Canada
Blaine is roughly an hour-long drive from Vancouver, BC. If you choose to fly into Vancouver instead of Seattle (or another U.S. city), you will likely need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).
Additional Australian resources:
- SmartTraveller.gov.au - travelling to Canada
Note: if you are an American citizen and want to pop up to Vancouver before or after the festivities, you will need your valid passport, passport card, or NEXUS card to cross the border.
Tips for traveling in the Pacific Northwest
Tipping: It's customary to tip 18-20% (before tax) at restaurants, coffee shops, and other service industry businesses such as nail salons and spas.
Sales tax: In Whatcom County (where the wedding is), sales tax is 8%. In the city of Seattle, sales tax is 10.25%.
Weather: August is typically the most beautiful time of the year in the Pacific Northwest; however, we are famous for our rain, and being on the coast it tends to get chilly at night. We recommend preparing for 24-32° C (75-90° F) during the day, and as low as 12° C (53° F) at night.