Your Perfect Wedding Starts Here

Welcome To The Port Gamble Blog!

We're not experts, but we've been to a wedding or two. We'd like to help any and all future brides and grooms.

On our blog we talk about anything and everything wedding, we want to help create your perfect day! So grab something to drink or munch on and we'll see you in the blog posts!

You can start by going through the categories, searching for any blog post, or just browse through our most recent posts below!

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Meet the Staff

Julie McAfeeMarketing & Event Manager Considered to be one of the most sought-after wedding and event destinations in Western Washington, Port Gamble Weddings & Events has been led by Julie McAfee since its start in 2002. Julie has been a part of over 850 weddings in the past 14 years in the beautiful historic town […]

Be Aware: Washington State Wedding Requirement

Planning a wedding, you should be aware of hidden costs, and this falls into that category. But, don’t worry – it’ll only set you back $11. A Banquet Permit is required by the State of Washington for all weddings that will be serving alcohol. The process is extremely simple, but you will definitely want your […]

Planning Your Pacific Northwest Wedding in 5 Months or Less

Even if you just got engaged, don’t worry, you can still have your dream summer wedding! Here at Port Gamble we understand that if you live near Seattle or are planning your wedding in Western Washington, a summer wedding is usually ideal. That’s why we’ve created this checklist for short engagements! Even though summer is […]

Quick Tip: Contact Card

On your wedding day, you will have so much on your mind; but not one of those things should be problem solving related. Day-of, the bride herself should not be fielding questions from relatives or vendors, that is why you have a wedding party and/or planner! You will have put so much into your big […]