Elope in Seattle - Best Courthouse Alternative!

lovecraz5
Sep 4
2 min read

Seattle's "Shotgun Ceremonies" has been making it easy to get married without the headaches for over 15 years. Our shipping container chapel (the only one we know if in the US!) and outdoor gazebo keep it legal, simple and memorable, with online booking that takes minutes. If you’re thinking courthouse, this is the better story.

Quick facts

Price: $400 elopement ceremony (all-in!)
Where: Shipping-container chapel in Georgetown or outdoor gazebo
Legal: Licensed officiant, paperwork help, free witnesses if you need them
Booking: Online in minutes
Timing: Washington has a 3-day waiting period after your license is issued. So book your date then apply online for your license.

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How to Elope in Seattle (3 steps)

1) Get your marriage license: Apply with any county in the state. Washington requires a 3-day wait after the license is issued before you can marry.

2) Book your ceremony time: Pick a time that lands on or after your 3-day wait. We’ll handle the ceremony script and the legal parts so you can focus on each other.

3) Show up, say “I do,” leave married: Bring your license and IDs. We’ll perform the ceremony, sign the documents and you head to dinner while we file what’s needed.

Courthouse vs Us

Here's just a few ways we're so much better than a courtroom...

Scheduling

Courthouse: limited slots, government hours
Shotgun: online booking, evening and weekend availability

Experience

Courthouse: quick, formal, not always personal
Shotgun: personal vows, real ceremony, a space with Seattle soul

Guests & Vibes

Courthouse: tighter guest limits, plain setting
Shotgun: bring a few guests, use the chapel or gazebo, take fun photos

Witnesses

Courthouse: coordinate your own
Shotgun: we can provide witnesses (for free!) if you need them

Music

Courthouse: nope
Shotgun: tell us your favorite songs and we'll create a playlist and handle music for the ceremony!

Plus, we offer a military discount!

BOOK THE COURTHOUSE ALTERNATIVE!

What’s included in the $400 package

Licensed officiant who keeps it legal and personal
Ceremony in our shipping-container chapel or outdoor gazebo
Paperwork help so you leave married
Witnesses available on request
We'll take photos on our phone or yours if you want a keepsake
Custom playlist and ceremony music
2 "Take-a-Shot-at-Love" souvenir shot glasses

FAQs

How fast can we get married?

Once your license is issued, Washington requires a 3-day wait. Book any slot on or after that date.

Do we need to bring witnesses? No. We can provide witnesses (for free) if you need them.

What does the $400 cover? Licensed officiant, ceremony in the chapel or gazebo, paperwork help and phone photos (if you want them!).

How is this different from a courthouse wedding? Well, first and foremost... It's NOT boring. Same legality, more heart. Online booking, flexible times and a space that feels like you.

Can we bring guests or pets? Yes. We like to keep it small and personal, and have room for between 9 - 12 guests (depending on the space and day you choose). And we LOVE pets. They are part of the family and they are always welcome!