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Roche Harbor Resort is a historic, waterfront wedding venue located on San Juan Island, Washington. Situated just 80 miles north of Seattle, this destination venue is still close enough to the city to be convenient for your friends and family. They offer multiple indoor and outdoor settings for both your ceremony and reception. Roche Harbor Resort is an award-winning venue that offers overnight lodging and delicious cuisine from their in-house caterer.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples can accommodate up to 250 guests at this coastal venue. They offer multiple diverse settings, which include:

  • Sunken Garden - an outdoor ceremony site that boasts vibrant colors and perfumed scents from their lush flower garden.
  • Chapel - perfect for those looking for a traditional church ceremony. This historic Our Lady of Good Voyage chapel is situated on a hillside overlooking the harbor.
  • Pavilion and Courtyard - the indoor space and adjacent outdoor courtyard overlooks the harbor and islands beyond it. It boasts an eight-foot fireplace, perfect to use as a photo backdrop.
  • Seaside Lawn - a spacious location that can be used for cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing for guest counts larger than 250. It offers your guests gorgeous sunset views and a unique island wedding experience.

Services Offered
This full-service venue offers event planning services and event rentals to ensure your celebration is a success. They'll provide parking for your guests, as well as setup and cleanup of the venue spaces. Tables, chairs, and napkins are included with your rental fee, along with a Venue Planning Manager and Catering Manager. They'll also provide a courtesy room block for your friends and family. Additional services include:

  • China
  • Glassware
  • Flatware
  • Barware
  • Lighting and sound
  • Outdoor furniture and market umbrellas
  • Heaters and fuel
  • Fireplaces and wood
  • Wheelchair accessible

Cuisine
This unique venue offers delicious cuisine that focuses on fresh, local ingredients. They specialize in seafood and shellfish, local beef and chicken, hearty vegetables, and seasonal salads. Couples can choose from extensive hors d'oeuvres, stations, buffet, cocktail reception, and plated menus. They believe in “dining as entertainment” and will cook and serve the food right in front of your guests, providing for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Other Facilities
Roche Harbor Resort offers their Shipwreck Beach for your rehearsal dinner. This casual venue features tents, an outdoor display kitchen, a fire pit and phone-ready music system. It’s perfect to welcome 50 to 125 guests in a laid-back setting. It’s available May to September only.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$10,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$50

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar

Describe your venue:

Hotel
Marina
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Catering Services
Event Planner
Event Rentals

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
October
November
December

Reviews of Roche Harbor Resort

Katy
Katy Sent on 07/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

What an amazing venue!

They have thought of everything at this venue! The wedding team seriously didn't miss a single beat the whole time. In the planning stages, they were responsive and supportive. During the day of our wedding, they made us feel so special and spoiled. We loved our polished and upscale garden wedding, and we are looking forward to returning to Roche Harbor to celebrate many anniversaries to come!
Briana
Briana Sent on 11/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue for a summer evening wedding

We were thrilled with our decision to hold our wedding at Roche Harbor. Throughout the planning process they were responsive and friendly, both in person during several planning visits to the island and by email. Our party was on the small side (about 40), but none of the venue spaces felt too large or open. Food selections were excellent and the banquet team was willing to customize menu options for us, both to add vegetarian entree options (which were amazing) and to add late-evening deserts outside under the sunset. Their menu draws heavily from local farms and fisheries, and they worked well with the other San Juan vendors we used. And of course, the site itself is gorgeous, the perfect Pacific Northwest hideaway. Our wedding was adjacent to the 4th of July weekend, but the resort offers fantastic weekday pricing (the site fee was extremely reasonable despite the holiday). Overall, we couldn’t be happier than we are with the venue.
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Amanda Sent on 11/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing

As transplants to the PNW we had a little bit of a hard time choosing a wedding venue, but knew we wanted all of our friends and family to be able to experience this amazing place we now call home. After researching so many venues, we kept coming back to Roche Harbor. In looking back on it, it was the single best decision we could have made. From the very beginning the staff were professional, accommodating, and helpful in every way. They checked in with us periodically throughout the planning process and kept us up to date on any changes with the venue (new menus, drinks, etc.). For the day of, special shout outs to Sean and Reina for helping make all of the "little" things happen...I forgot to request a table for the photobooth, we needed an extra highchair, etc. and they took care of absolutely everything without a second thought, and truly helped me relax and know everything was take care of. Our guests are still commenting about what an amazing time they had and how much they loved San Juan Island. It was truly an incredible day and I cannot thank the staff at Roche Harbor enough for making it so memorable and seamless.
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Molly Sent on 06/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating
They were great! Such a beautiful venue and they were SO helpful on days before and the day of!
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Molly Sent on 10/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We could not have found a more magical venue for our summer wedding! Allie, Jereny, and the rest of the team were truly top notch. They made sure that not only my husband and I were taken care of, but all of our family and friends as well. We had 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!
JulieR
Julie Sent on 10/16/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Getting married at Roche Harbor was truly a dream come true! My husband proposed in the gardens right where we got married, so picking it for our venue was a no brainer. I am so glad we did too! Everything was perfect from the minute we put down the deposit. Allie was a godsend since I planned our whole wedding myself. I don't think I would've made it through the planning process without her. She was always so quick to respond to my emails and went above and beyond when I ran into problems like our photographer cancelling on us. The day itself was absolutely amazing. There isn't a single thing that I would change and the day flowed so easily from getting ready to the ceremony to cocktail hour to the reception. The food was amazing as well, I mean, we had a mac and cheese bar! All of the staff were so attentive and I truly felt like a princess for a day. And on top of all of that, you just can't find a more beautiful location to get married! Perfect venue for a perfect day.
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Andrea Sent on 06/25/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Getting married at Roche Harbor was literally like a dream. Aside from the GORGEOUS location that had everyone just in awe of our surroundings, Roche Harbor staff worked so hard the weekend of our wedding to make everything perfect and stress-free for us. Allie and Alyssa were super helpful in the months leading up to our wedding, answering questions, providing suggestions, helping our guests with reservations, etc., and during our wedding weekend, I can't say enough about how wonderful Kevin and Jessica were. Even a few of our guests made it a point to mention how amazing the RH staff were. The dinner was to die for, and again, the staff were super friendly as our guests made their way through the buffet line. It's those little details that are so appreciated. I would recommend Roche Harbor Resort to anyone looking for their once in a lifetime dream wedding. We can't wait to go back to visit any chance we get.
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Heidi Sent on 11/24/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Roche Harbor is absolutely amazing…we debated spending the money to host our wedding here and ultimately decided there was no better place to ask our family to gather for a long weekend of celebration. The experience far exceeded our expectations and was so worth the expense. Everyone was welcoming, helpful and ready to try to make our wishes reality whatever they may be. We had some issues with lodging that were quickly remedied. We held our rehearsal at shipwreck beach, our ceremony in the sunken garden and reception in the pavilion and all was absolutely perfect. The whole planning process was so easy with the guidance and help of Alyssa and Allison, regular check in meetings were much appreciated and everything came together perfectly. We also used their spa services for hair and make up the day of and for a couples day the day after and that was all fantastic as well. If you're considering Roche, book it!
Karli
Karli Sent on 08/19/2013
5 out of 5 rating
AMAZING views, beautiful people (inside and out!) and such helpful employees. They did an amazing job :)
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Abigail Sent on 06/20/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Roche Harbor Resort is an amazing venue! Everything on the Resort is well taken care of, there is no decor needed. The staff was amazing, and our family and friends received amazing service! They make sure to let the other guest on the resort know that a wedding is or will be in progress. It was like our wedding party were the only ones on the property on our wedding day! The food that Roche Harbor catered was amazing! You definitely get your money's worth. Our guest thought the food was amazing and could not believe that they actually went home full after the wedding!

If you want to get married in paradise, Roche Harbor Resort is where you will want to go!
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Awards

18

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Taylor'd Events Group Taylor'd Events Group Wedding Planners

A summer wedding in the garden, this venue is close to heaven as it can get! The view, the pageantry, the staff all top notch! We love coming up here with our clients and creating a day that they won't forget!

Althauser Design Althauser Design Wedding Florists

Roche Harbor Resort is a beautiful venue. The staff was friendly, helpful and quick to respond when asked a question or needed help in any way. The food was top notch. Great destination wedding location.

f7 photography f7 photography Wedding Photographers

We are so excited every time we have the honor of photographing a wedding at Roche Harbor. The staff is amazing, the food is phenomenal and the venue is just beautiful. If you are thinking of getting married here, do it! You will never regret it. And we would love to be the photographers!

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