Artist's rendering of Elk Meadow
Say it under the firs. Dance till the fireflies.
Meadow ceremonies, string-lit alders and a hidden grove of old-growth cedar stumps, on 30 private acres two hours from Seattle.
A wedding that feels like a storybook.
Your guests arrive through a grove of redcedars, and you say your vows facing the mountains. Then everyone crosses a row of string-lit alders to dinner under the tent. At golden hour, slip away down an old logging road to Elderwood, a meadow of cedar stumps that loggers felled by hand in the early 1900s.
Elk Meadow
A short row of alders splits this wide summer meadow in two. Vows happen on the west side, where the mountain view is best. Dinner and dancing happen on the east side, under the tent.
At dusk the alder row lights up with string lights, and your guests walk through it from the ceremony to the reception.
- Ceremony platform facing the mountains
- Reception tent, about 40 × 60 ft
- String-lit alder row
- Tipis for getting ready
- Parking at the meadow's edge
- Elk are regular visitors
Elderwood
A hidden meadow of giant redcedar stumps. Loggers felled the trees by hand in the early 1900s, standing on springboards wedged into notches. You can still see the notches today.
No cars ever come here. You reach it on foot along The Understory, about a 10-minute walk, so it stays the quietest place on the property.
- Golden-hour portraits
- Elopements & small vows
- About a 10-minute walk
- No vehicles, ever
Every moment has its own place.
Every name on the map is a place you and your guests can walk to.
A day that moves with the light.
Here's one way the day can go. Your planner will shape it around you.
- 1arrive
Through The Cathedral
Guests drive in through the redcedars and park at the edge of the meadow.
- 2get ready
In the tipis
Get dressed in private, a few steps from the aisle.
- 3say I do
In Elk Meadow
Say your vows on the platform, with the mountains behind you.
- 4dusk
Down the alder row
Walk through the string-lit alders to dinner.
- 5celebrate
Under the tent
Dinner, toasts and dancing on the meadow's east side.
- 6golden hour
Off to Elderwood
Slip away for portraits among the old-growth stumps.
Wild land, without the fine print.
We bring in everything the day needs, so the land can stay wild.
- Guests
- Up to about 100. Ask us about larger groups.
- Ceremony
- A platform in Elk Meadow, facing the mountains to the south and southwest.
- Reception
- A tent of about 40 × 60 ft across the alder row. A draped interior is available.
- Getting ready
- Tipis at the edge of Elk Meadow, steps from the ceremony.
- Rain plan
- The reception tent. We make a weather call with you 7–10 days out.
- Off-grid comforts
- We bring in power, water and a luxury restroom trailer for every event.
- Rentals
- We can arrange the tent, tables, chairs, restrooms and power for you.
- Cleanup
- Cleanup and trash removal are part of every package.
- Pricing
- Founding 2027 rates, with discounts on weekdays and Sundays. Ask us for details.
The draped tent, aglow.
Turn the reception tent into a soft, glowing room, with fabric swagged across the ceiling and greenery chandeliers hanging overhead. It's available as an add-on.
Planned by people who know the land.
For 2027 we're choosing two preferred local planners. They'll offer full planning and day-of coordination, and they'll know every corner of The Firline. We'll list them here soon.
- Couples: already have a planner? Bring them. Need one? We'll introduce you.
- Planners: book a free site walk for you and your couples, and ask for our planner sheet.
- Every event gets set load-in windows, a weather-call rule and one on-site contact.
Questions, answered.
Where is The Firline?
Off Pleasant Valley Road outside Mineral, Washington, between Mount Rainier and the lakes. It's about two hours from Seattle, a little more from Portland, and about 30 minutes from Mount Rainier's Nisqually entrance. See the map.
How many guests can you host?
Up to about 100 guests fit comfortably in the meadow and under the reception tent. If your group is larger, ask us and we'll talk it through.
What happens if it rains?
The reception tent is the rain plan. About 7–10 days before your date, we'll make a weather call with you and your planner and set the plan.
Is there power, water and restrooms?
The Firline is off-grid. We bring in power, water and a luxury restroom trailer for every event, so you get the comforts without anything built on the meadow.
How do we get to Elderwood?
On foot. It's about a 10-minute walk along The Understory, and no vehicles go there. Most couples go for portraits or a few quiet minutes. It also suits very small vows and elopements.
Can guests stay on the property?
Not in 2027. Our Lantern Cabins and Moon Domes open in 2028 (see the stays). For 2027 weddings, guests can book inns, cabins and vacation rentals in nearby Mineral, Ashford, Eatonville, Morton and Packwood.
Are weekday dates available?
Yes. Our founding 2027 rates include discounts on weekdays and Sundays.
Can we visit before booking?
Yes. Site walks are free for couples and planners. Choose “Book a site walk” on the form below and we'll find a time.
Tell us about your day.
2027 dates are open now. Send us a few details and we'll reply about your date, pricing and a site walk.
One last step.
Your inquiry is ready below. Copy it, or open it in your email app, and send it to monty@thefirline.com.