10 Ways to Elevate Your PNW Wedding Weekend

By the time your PNW wedding weekend rolls around, you’ll have spent about…{checks watch}…a million hours thinking about every last detail of your celebration! 

It’ll be time to relax, unwind, and slow down enough to enjoy yourself and be present for the days surrounding your wedding.

Whether you’re hoping to adventure with your wedding party, spend time with family, or re-connect with your partner before the big day, these wedding weekend activities will give you a chance to shift out of the to-do-list mindset and sink into the joy of your celebration!

1. Exhale your way into your wedding weekend with a yoga class

What better way to go into your wedding day – or weekend – than with a little TLC for your mind, body, and spirit?

Host a yoga class to get your body moving, relax your mind, and take some time to set your intentions for your big day. 

Invite a yoga teacher to come to your home, the wedding venue, or a private room at the hotel where your guests are staying. 

Roll out the mats, breathe deeply, tune in to the present moment…and take that boost of energy and renewed sense of calm into the rest of the weekend!

2. Relax before ‘I do’ with a couple’s massage

A couple’s massage is the perfect way to steal away with your partner before your PNW wedding whirlwind is in full swing. 

It’s one of the quintessential wedding weekend activities for good reason – peace, quiet, and a moment of connection…just the two of you! Well, just the four of you if you count the massage therapists…but you know what we mean!

Book reservations at a local spa, look into services at a nice hotel in town, or make arrangements for the massage therapists to come to you. There’s no wrong way to enjoy a pre-wedding couple’s massage!

3. Sweat it out in a mobile sauna

Has the wedding planning process been…a lot? Book a mobile sauna for you and your VIPs to release any lingering stress, and rejuvenate your body!

Besides being totally relaxing, a sauna session may help improve sleep and stress management. (1) …And we’ve never met a wedding that couldn’t benefit from a boost in relaxation, a good night’s sleep, and some extra stress management!

{One thing to keep in mind: saunas aren’t compatible with pregnancy and certain health conditions, so be sure to look into safety details before booking a mobile sauna.}

4. Sip-sip-hooray! Toast to your wedding with a wine-tasting tour or class

If you’re looking for a celebratory outing with a group of your faves, a wine-tasting tour or class will be a total hit. 

The PNW is home to so many incredible wineries! There’s no shortage of classes, tours, and friendly vineyard owners to guide you – sip by sip – through the vibrant pinot noirs of Oregon to Washington’s bold cabernet sauvignons. 

There are wine tasting options for every style. What suits your group’s vibe?

• Participate in a wine tour to hit as many wineries as possible? 
• Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a small winery and try a bit of all they have to offer?
• Book a private class with a trained wine steward for some high-class education while you sip?

Whatever your style, wineries in the PNW offer some seriously fun wedding weekend activities.

5. Your favorite bites + your favorite people = the perfect picnic

For a laid back way to settle into your wedding weekend, grab a few blankets, round up a nice selection of cheeses, seasonal produce, crackers {& more!} to put together a grazing board, and head to the neighborhood’s best park. 

For a no-prep picnic, ask your caterer about making some sandwich platters or boxed lunches for your group. 

If you’re thinking super casual, ask a friend or member of the wedding party to tally orders from the group and pick up take-out from your favorite restaurant. Or, organize a quick trip to a local farmers market to procure all the goodies you need (and support local purveyors). 

Lay out your spread at the park and let the wedding weekend begin!

6. PNW wedding weekend with a view: take a guided hike

If you and your partner love the outdoors, invite your close circle to join you on a hike to get energized for the wedding festivities ahead!

Arranging a guided hike can be a great way to take planning and prep off of your plate, and it can help less experienced hikers feel more comfortable. 

The Pacific Northwest is an exceptionally beautiful part of the country, so why not let Mother Nature throw the pre-party?

7. Round up your people for some chill lawn games

When you’re thinking about wedding weekend activities, a mellow evening of lawn games with your family and friends might be just what you and your partner need.

Get out the corn hole boards and bean bags, Spikeball, or the old croquet set. 

If you’re a competitive bunch, arrange a tournament and create teams that’ll encourage people to get to know one another.

If competition’s not the goal and you’re just there for a good time, no need to keep score!

Either way, grab a beverage, turn on a great playlist, and enjoy time with your favorite people

8. Get cozy with campfire vibes + s’mores

Fire pit. Blankets. Graham crackers + marshmallows + chocolate. Your closest friends and family.

Could there be a better combo?!

A cozy evening making s’mores over the fire is a fun way to bond, and makes for the perfect setting to reminisce…

Ask each person around the fire to share their first and their favorite memory of you and your partner.

What a {seriously!} sweet way to celebrate with the people who have been by your side throughout your love story.

9. Hit the water

If you’re having a PNW wedding, chances are high that you’ll be near a gorgeous body of water!

Whether it’s the Pacific Ocean, a sprawling lake, or a scenic river, spending time on the water can be a super fun wedding weekend activity. It’s also an especially great way for out-of-towners to get a taste for the region and feel immersed in its natural beauty. 

For some adventurous wedding weekend activities, consider renting kayaks or paddle boards, chartering a sailboat, going whale watching, or hopping onto inner tubes for a river float if the weather’s warm.  

10. Enjoy the beauty of seasonal blooms

The rainbow of flowers that bloom in the PNW are breathtaking! 

Round up your wedding party and visit a U-Pick flower farm or local farm stand. Have fun putting together floral creations, or if you want to level-up your floral game, consider signing up for a floral workshop. The beautiful blooms you pick {and arrange!} can become centerpieces for an event like a welcome party, rehearsal dinner, or a post-wedding breakfast. 

Not only is using locally-grown flowers an environmentally friendly option, it also gives you a chance to support local farmers and offers another way to highlight the beauty of the PNW in your event.

The Hummingbird Event Co. can help make it happen!

At The Hummingbird Event Co., we love to help make your wedding day a fantastic celebration, but why stop there?

We offer concierge services that can be added on to any wedding package {or used on their own} to elevate your PNW wedding and make the whole weekend an experience to remember. 

So if one of these great wedding weekend activities is calling your name – or if you have another one in mind – we’d be delighted to make it happen for you!

We love planning thoughtfully curated weddings, gatherings, and travel experiences. 

Ready to chat about how we can help you create an authentic, joyful, celebration to remember? Let’s do it!