Forks and the West End of the Olympic Peninsula as a Wedding Destination?

- not as unlikely a notion as you might think -

West End Weddings

at

MANITOU LODGE

TRADITIONAL CEREMONY
at the Lodge
Melaney & Dad
Descending Stairs
Melaney & Lucas, Moments Later
NOT-SO-TRADITIONAL
at the Beach
Jim & Masumi at Rialto Beach
Jim & Masumi -United

Here are some suggestions concerning wedding-related services in the Forks area:

Lodging: Manitou Lodge, naturally. Our packages are put togther on a case-by-case basis, but as an example, you might choose to book the entire lodge for 2 nights for the wedding party and guests, as did Melaney and Lucas, and use our Great Room for the ceremony/reception without additional charge. Alternately, you could just stay with us for a night or two and choose your own location for the ceremony, as did Jim & Masumi. Call or email us for details on pricing.
Flowers: Leppell's Florist, Forks (will deliver). 360-374-6931
Cake: Thriftway, Forks (will deliver). 360-374-6161
Bride's Hair: Amy Kitchel, Main Street Hair Salon, Forks. 360-374-9559
Ceremony: Judge Erik Rohrer, Forks. 360-374-6383
Professional Photography: Deborah Jones, Port Angeles (seen on the job at the far right in the rightmost of the two Jim & Masumi shots). 360-452-3410 (cell 360-670-1148) djonesphoto@earthlink.net
Not-so-professional Photography: Ed Murphy, Manitou Lodge, done gratis, and worth every penny you pay.
Celebratory Wedding Bubbles (Jim & Masumi): Lynne Murphy, Manitou Lodge.

There are numerous other services and possibilities in the Forks area similar to the ones listed above that may be able to meet your individual needs. Call the Forks Visitor Center (800-44-FORKS) for comprehensive information. Ask for Ellen or Diane

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