If your wedding vision involves lush gardens and a zero percent chance of stepping in something a farm animal left behind, Vickery Gardens is your place. All the greenery of the great outdoors, none of the surprises. We love it here.
If you are searching for a Vickery Gardens wedding, you have found one of the most beautiful garden venues in the South Sound. Vickery Gardens is a secluded eight acre wedding and event venue tucked between Tacoma and Puyallup in the heart of Pierce County, with lush grounds, flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, and room for up to two hundred guests. As a preferred photographer here, I love how much this place gives couples. Here is everything to know about getting married at Vickery Gardens.
What makes a Vickery Gardens wedding special?
A Vickery Gardens wedding feels private and lush from the moment you arrive. The eight acre property blends manicured gardens, greenery, and open lawns with both covered and indoor options, so the day works rain or shine. It opened in 2024 and gives couples generous setup and cleanup windows, plus an indoor space to keep celebrating after outdoor music ends, which makes for a relaxed, unhurried day.
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The grounds and spaces
The gardens are the heart of Vickery. Couples get romantic outdoor ceremony settings framed by greenery and florals, open lawns for cocktails and lawn games, and an indoor reception space for dinner and dancing. With eight private acres there is room to spread out, and quiet corners for intimate portraits away from the crowd. It comfortably hosts up to two hundred guests while still feeling personal.
Best photo spots at Vickery Gardens
From a photographer’s eye, the gardens do most of the work. The greenery and florals frame couples beautifully, the open lawns give wide romantic portraits in soft evening light, and the tucked away corners are perfect for close, candid moments. The indoor space offers a clean, elegant look when we want variety or when the weather turns. Golden hour across the lawns is hard to beat for family and group photos.
Best time of day and season
Spring through early fall brings the gardens to full life, and a sunset ceremony flowing into golden hour portraits is stunning here. Because there is an indoor option, rain is never a deal breaker, and the South Sound’s soft overcast light is actually flattering for portraits. We plan your timeline so portraits land in the warmest light of the day.
Planning your Vickery Gardens wedding
Confirm current packages, capacity, and any photography guidelines directly with the Vickery Gardens team when you book. Because the venue offers long setup windows, there is real room for a relaxed, well paced day, which always shows in the photos. Vickery sits a short, easy drive from Tacoma and Puyallup, so it is convenient for guests while still feeling like a private garden escape.
Why work with a photographer who knows Vickery Gardens
Knowing where the light falls and which corners photograph best means we use your time well and never miss the magic. As a preferred photographer at Vickery Gardens, I can help you plan a timeline that flows with the space and the light. Wedding photography here is built around collections rather than a single price, so we plan coverage hours, a second photographer, an engagement session, and albums to fit your day on a quick consult.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Vickery Gardens located?
Vickery Gardens is a private eight acre garden and event venue between Tacoma and Puyallup in Pierce County, Washington, a short drive from both cities.
How many guests does Vickery Gardens hold?
It accommodates up to two hundred guests across indoor and outdoor spaces. Confirm current capacity and packages with the venue when you book.
Does Vickery Gardens have an indoor option for rain?
Yes. There is an indoor space, so you can move the celebration inside if the weather turns, which makes it a worry free choice in the Pacific Northwest.
What is the best time of year for a Vickery Gardens wedding?
Spring through early fall brings the gardens to full bloom and the longest, warmest light, though the venue is lovely year round thanks to its indoor space.
How much does a wedding photographer cost at Vickery Gardens?
Wedding photography is built around collections rather than a flat price. We plan coverage hours, a second shooter, an engagement session, and albums to fit your day on a quick consult.
Can we have both the ceremony and reception at Vickery Gardens?
Yes. Couples hold the ceremony outdoors in the gardens and move to the indoor or covered space for the reception, all on the same private property.
What to wear for a Vickery Gardens wedding
The gardens reward soft, romantic styling. Flowing fabrics move beautifully on the lawns in the evening breeze, and a palette of soft neutrals, blush, sage, and other garden tones complements the greenery rather than competing with it. For the wedding party and family, coordinate a cohesive palette instead of exact matching, and bring a light layer for cooler Pierce County evenings. Comfortable shoes help on the grass for portraits, with the dressier pair saved for the aisle and reception.
A sample wedding day flow at Vickery Gardens
A relaxed day here often starts with getting ready and detail photos, then a first look in a quiet garden corner if you choose one, which frees up daylight for portraits and lets you enjoy cocktail hour with guests. The ceremony takes place outdoors among the greenery, followed by family and wedding party photos right after while everyone is gathered. We steal away for ten to fifteen minutes of golden hour couple portraits before dinner, then move indoors for toasts and dancing. Because Vickery offers generous setup and cleanup windows, the whole day feels unhurried rather than rushed.
Getting there and the surrounding area
Vickery Gardens sits between Tacoma and Puyallup, so it is convenient for guests coming from either city or from the greater Seattle and Kitsap areas. Hotels and lodging are close by in the Tacoma and Puyallup area, which makes it easy for out of town guests. The private setting feels tucked away even though it is a short, simple drive from the highway, the best of both worlds for a garden wedding near the city.
Is Vickery Gardens good for an outdoor ceremony?
Yes. The gardens are designed for outdoor ceremonies framed by greenery, with an indoor option as a backup if the weather turns, so your ceremony is beautiful rain or shine.
Do you offer an engagement session before the wedding?
Yes, an engagement session is part of most wedding collections. It gets you comfortable on camera before the big day and gives you photos for save the dates, and we can even shoot it at a garden setting to match your venue.
How far in advance should we book Vickery Gardens?
Popular dates book a year or more out, especially summer and early fall Saturdays. Reserve the venue and your photographer early, then build the rest of your team around them.
Why couples choose Vickery Gardens
Couples are drawn to Vickery Gardens for the rare combination of privacy, lush garden beauty, and flexibility. You get a secluded, eight acre escape that still sits minutes from Tacoma and Puyallup, the security of an indoor backup paired with gorgeous outdoor ceremony spaces, and a relatively new venue with generous setup windows that take the stress out of the day. For couples who want a garden wedding that feels both elegant and relaxed, it checks every box, and it photographs beautifully in every season.
Tips for the most beautiful Vickery Gardens photos
A few simple things elevate your gallery here. Plan your ceremony time so couple portraits land in the soft light of early evening, when the gardens glow. Build in a short sunset window even if it means stepping away from the reception for ten minutes, it is always worth it. Keep the wedding party palette cohesive so group photos look polished against the greenery, and trust your photographer to find the quiet garden corners for intimate, candid moments. With a little planning, the gardens give you variety from wide romantic frames to close, emotional ones without ever leaving the property.
Can we do a first look at Vickery Gardens?
Absolutely. The private garden corners are perfect for a first look, which calms nerves, frees up daylight for portraits, and often produces the most emotional, candid images of the day.
Can we hold a larger wedding at Vickery Gardens?
Yes. Vickery Gardens accommodates up to two hundred guests across its indoor and outdoor spaces, so it works for both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations. The eight acre property keeps even a bigger guest list feeling private and relaxed, and we plan a timeline and photo flow that fits your guest count and the light.
Let us capture your Vickery Gardens wedding
I would love to document your day here. See more local options in my Puget Sound wedding venues guide and the vendors I love working with, learn more about working with a Kitsap and Tacoma wedding photographer, and explore the venue directly at Vickery Gardens. When you are ready, reach out to check your date.
Gardens and golden hour together are almost unfair to other venues. It is like showing up to a potluck with a homemade pie when everyone else brought napkins.
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