This blog post is about to break down how to plan a wedding in Tacoma in full detail. Our main goal is to save you some time and maybe even a little money.
To get the ball rolling there will be a list of local wedding and reception venues. For some the church they went to as a kid will be the obvious place to get married while others may prefer to have their ceremony and/or reception at a different venue and either way you aren’t lacking for options.
Contents
- 1 Tacoma Wedding & Reception Venues
- 2 Bridal Shops
- 3 Where To Get Your Invitations
- 4 Choosing The Right Florist
- 5 Wedding Photographers & Videographers
- 6 Bands & DJ’s
- 7 Hair & Makeup Stylists
- 8 Tuxedo Rentals
- 9 Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
- 10 Caterers
- 11 Your Rehearsal Dinner
- 12 Local Wedding Planners
- 13 Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Tacoma
The best bridal shops to buy a dress near you along with many of the other things you will need will follow that up. Then we will get into shops that sell wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s.
After they have all been covered we will pivot to the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo because everyone needs to look great on your special day. The food will begin to close this out as it will be time to read about where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants for hosting a rehearsal dinner.
Finally, the best wedding planners in Tacoma will get a shout out because we know some may be feeling overwhelmed and may want to just hand this all off to someone else. Often times wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to full planning so you can choose to get as much help as you need.
To make things a little easier on you there will be a map towards the conclusion that has all of the various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which is the most convenient for you to visit. By the way, if you were interested in reading our Seattle wedding planning tips you can find them at that link.
Tacoma Wedding & Reception Venues
Picking the right wedding and reception venue in Tacoma might be the most important decision you will make:
- Historic 1625 Tacoma Place at 1625 S Tacoma Way
- Court House Square at 1102 A St #202-G
- Events on 6th at 2520 6th Ave
- The Realm Venue at 5602 S Washington St
- Titlow Lodge at 8425 6th Ave
- Point Defiance Pagoda at 5801 Trolley Ln
- Tin Can Alley Tacoma at 2620 E G St
The maximum capacity of the Historic 1625 Tacoma Place is 350 persons for wedding ceremonies or receptions in your area.
The Court House Square Ballroom can accommodate 200 mixed standing and seated guests, 170 rowed chairs, or 120 seated dinner guests.
With seating options available on multiple levels The Realm has plenty of room for a total of 250 people seated on the main level, 100 people seated on the second floor, and 50 people on the deck.
Titlow Lodge offers a dance floor and cooking facility as well as adequate room for local weddings with up to 220 people or banquet seating for 140 people.
The Point Defiance Pagoda can accommodate 200 people.
With a seating capacity of 250 and a standing capacity of 300 Tin Can Alley provides ample space for wedding ceremonies and receptions in your area.
Bridal Shops
The best bridal shops near you are where to buy your dress and many of the other important items you will need:
- The Wedding Bell at 3843 6th Ave
- Brides for a Cause at 2711 6th Ave
- Evergreen Bridal Studio at 711 St Helens Ave #103C
- The White Door at 707 Pacific Ave
- David’s Bridal at 4502 S Steele St #413-A
Where To Get Your Invitations
For invitations and envelopes in your area we suggest you get in touch with:
- Paper Luxe Stationery & Gifts at 2053 Mildred St W, Fircrest
- Citlali Creative at 447 SW 152nd St, Burien
Choosing The Right Florist
These florists will make sure your Tacoma wedding and reception are ready for the Gram:
- Designs by Precious Petals at 13817 Pacific Ave S
- Tacoma Buds & Blooms at 7701 S Hosmer St C
- Williams Flower & Gift at 1620 6th Ave
- Blitz & Co. Florist at 909 Pacific Ave
- Brown’s Flowers at 620 Regents Blvd
- The Fernseed at 5243 S Tacoma Way
- A Rhapsody In Bloom Florist at 3709 6th Ave
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
To get it all documented hire one of these local wedding photographers and videographers:
- Jenny Storment Photography
- Petersen Pictures
- Belscope Films
- Nallayer Studios
- Ike & Tash Photography
- Superia Studios
- Calle Morain Photography
Bands & DJ’s
Booking the right band or DJ will make sure the after party is lit:
Hair & Makeup Stylists
Obviously you will want to look your best and the top wedding hair and makeup stylists near you can make sure that you will:
- I.M Artistry at 748 Market St #306
- Aesthetics by Arianne at 4102 N Stevens St
- Dolce Salon at 3835 6th Ave
- Beauty by Yoana at 1947 Dock St
- The Intaglio Salon at 5101 Main St
- Natchaya Salon at 10116 Portland Ave E #B
- Tacoma Makeup Artist
Tuxedo Rentals
Don’t forget about the tuxedo for the groom and groomsmen:
- Men’s Wearhouse at 2505 S 38th St #T
- Enchanted Bridals & Formal Wear at 1327 E Main Ave, Puyallup
Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
Some of the best wedding cakes in Tacoma are available at:
- Celebrity Cake Studio at 314 E 26th St
- Corina Bakery at 602 Fawcett Ave
- Pasteles Fino’s del Angel at 5102 S Washington St #B
- The Cat & Rabbitt Cake Shop at 2811 6th Ave
- Spilled Butter Desserts at 3856 Center St
- Teresita’s Mexican Bakery at 3731 E McKinley Ave
Caterers
You will be the star of the show but these caterers will have the food on point as well:
- Gallucci’s Catering
- The Vault Catering
- Gayle Orth Catering
- Jonz Catering
- Georgio’s Catering Co.
- Choice Catering
Your Rehearsal Dinner
Have a great rehearsal dinner at:
- Cliff House Restaurant at 6300 Marine View Dr
- Indochine Asian Dining Lounge at 1924 Pacific Ave
- Hotel Murano at 1320 Broadway
- Primo Grill Restaurant at 2701 6th Ave
- Over The Moon Café at 709 Opera Alley
- Urban Elk Bar & Restaurant at 2013 S Cedar St
Local Wedding Planners
Get a little help or have someone do all of this for you by contacting one of the best wedding planners in your area:
- Grit City Weddings + Events at 5436 S Tacoma Way
- Anna Rose Weddings at 5015 N 35th St
- K. Hancock Events at 4517 69th Ave W, University Place
- Blue Wings Events
- Passionate Weddings
- Envisioned Events
Just so you know we have also written a:
- Local Spokane Wedding Guide
- Local Portland Wedding Guide
- Local Boise Wedding Guide
- All Our Local Pacific NW Wedding Guides
Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Tacoma
Well guys, that is all we have for now but we bet you feel a lot more confident about planning a wedding near you. We tried to cover it all from wedding and reception venues, bridal shops, invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, DJ’s, hair and makeup stylists, tuxedo rentals, caterers, the cake, and of course some good restaurants for a rehearsal dinner in your area.
Some of the best local wedding planners were also mentioned if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own. At this point you should be fully informed and ready to plan a great wedding in Tacoma and we wish you the best of luck!