Update: Fern Acres is now permanently closed and is no longer accepting weddings. If you loved the forest and Twilight-inspired feel of Fern Acres, check out Evermore Haven, a new wedding venue in Forks run by Kim Leppell, who previously coordinated weddings at Fern Acres. Evermore Haven looks exactly the same and even offers the same Twilight-inspired wedding packages.
Autumn and Christian’s Fern Acres Wedding
Fern Acres was one of my favorite wedding venues in Forks, Washington, and this wedding is still one of my favorite examples of what made the property so special.
Fern Acres has since permanently closed, but if this venue is exactly the look you’re going for, there’s good news. Evermore Haven recently opened in Forks and offers a very similar forest wedding experience, including Twilight-inspired packages.
When Autumn and Christian reached out to me about photographing their elopement in Olympic National Park, I was ecstatic. They knew they wanted to elope with their closest friends and family, but they also wanted part of the experience to feel completely private. So naturally, I convinced them that a two-day elopement was the way to go.
Day one was all about friends and family. Autumn and Christian booked out Fern Acres for the day, went all in on the decor, and even hired a mobile bar so everyone could celebrate with them well into the evening. Fern Acres was such a fun option for couples who wanted a twilight-inspired wedding in Forks, and if you’re looking for something similar today, I have a full guide to wedding venues on the Olympic Peninsula.
When we arrived, the weather was sunny and warm, and the venue was stunning. There was a white floral arch for the ceremony, a large tent with crystal chandeliers and a dance floor in case the weather turned, and plenty of twinkle lights once the sun started going down.
The ceremony was full of laughs, tears, and plenty of smiles from everyone there. After Autumn and Christian said “I do,” it was time to celebrate. They cut the cake, had dinner with everyone, drank espresso martinis, and danced into the evening before ending the night with a first dance at golden hour.
After a good night’s sleep, it was time for day two.
This day was all about the two of them. Autumn and Christian had never been to the park before and wanted to see as much of it as possible, so we did exactly that.
We started at Ruby Beach, where we somehow got the coolest rays of light coming through the trees and even had a helicopter swoop down to say congratulations. From there, we headed to the Hoh Rainforest, where we spotted deer and caught some fall color throughout the forest.
After that, we kept making our way around the peninsula, stopping at places like Madison Falls and Lake Cushman for even more photos along the way.
By the end of the day, we were all wishing it had just started.
That’s still one of my favorite things about a two-day elopement. You don’t have to choose between celebrating with the people you love and having a day to yourselves. You can do both, and you actually have time to enjoy each part without rushing from one thing to the next.
- Venue: Fern Acres
- Planning: Kim’s Creations and Tulle Shed
- Catering: Papa Harv’s Catering
- Florals: Forks Outfitters
- Bartending: The Sidecar Mobile Bar
Need a Fern Acres Wedding Photographer?
Hi, I’m Brianna! I’m an elopement photographer who specializes in small weddings and elopements around the Olympic Peninsula.
While Fern Acres is no longer accepting weddings, there are still some incredible forest venues and ceremony locations nearby. If you loved the look and feel of Fern Acres, Evermore Haven is the first place I’d look at.
I also help my couples with much more than photography, including location recommendations, timelines, permits, lodging, and figuring out how to combine a small wedding with an adventure in the park.
You can check out my PNW elopement packages if you’re ready to start planning.
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