The Barn at Trinity Tree Farm

Trinity Tree Farm is the perfect venue to celebrate wedding ceremonies and receptions.  Located on a 40-acre hilltop in Issaquah, WA, our family farm is nestled between Tiger and Squak Mountains and has a beautiful view of Mt Rainier.

Please submit an inquiry for more information on your special day or scroll down for frequently asked questions!

Your Ceremony

Our lawn is the perfect setting for your ceremony lined by Christmas trees and tall firs, complete with a white arbor.

We provide two sets of white folding chairs for both inside and outside, inclusive of your rental fee. The ceremony lawn is within easy access of the barn for a smooth transition from your ceremony to your reception. 

Your Reception

The Barn at Trinity Tree Farm is a gorgeous 4500 square foot space--under twinkle lights and chandeliers for up to 150 guests.

There is an outdoor fire pit for cocktail hours and relaxing post-dinner with built-benches for an ambient lounge area. There is also a second fire pit, which can be used for roasting marshmallows and a campfire-style bonfire.

The Log Cabin

Neighboring the barn, Trinity Tree Farm houses an authentic log cabin perfect for hair and makeup preparations. There is a private bathroom and kitchenette area, and blinds for privacy on all of the windows.

The Loft

Our loft is a sleek 1000 square foot space—complete with a pool table, shuffleboard and stained glass balcony overlooking the property. This cozy area gives the wedding party space to relax before all of the celebrations and can be opened up for everyone to enjoy during the reception.

Useful Information

Weddings at Trinity Tree Farm include one pre-arranged hour prior to your wedding for a ceremony rehearsal; private day of usage of the venue from 11:30AM-11:00PM, rectangle tables for the wedding party and other uses, 72” round tables and white padded chairs, and complimentary parking for all guests.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the venue rental cost at Trinity Tree Farm?

Please contact us for current pricing and availability.

Please note we are closed for weddings during our Christmas Tree Season, which is from early November through March 1.

Do you arrange tours of the farm?

Yes! By drop-in open house, or appointment only. Check out our weddings page, or submit an inquiry!

During Christmas tree season in late November and December, the Barn is open to the public during business hours. Please check our website for hours and opening/closing dates.

What is your inventory of chairs and tables?

We have 15- 72” round guest tables (seat 10 at each table), 10- 6’ banquet tables (seat 6-8 at each table) and for extra use tables (head table, guest book, DJ, buffet (2 recommended), and a cake table. We also 3 “crate” tables for extra use and cocktails (3’ x 3’ x 3’).

When I book my event with you am I permitted to come back and see the farm for planning?

Planning visits for vendors and clients take place at any and all open houses. We do not permit drop in visits out of respect for clients hosting events at the venue. This planning guide is also helpful. We recommend printing this out and reading through it.

Do you have a Day of Coordinator? Can I bring in my own?

We have in-house day of coordinators who provide rehearsal and day-of-coordination, based on availability. One of them is a florist as well! Outside wedding planners and third party coordinators are welcome as well, however only our in-house day of coordinators are permitted to conduct sparkler send offs.

If I don't book a Day of Coordinator, what does staffing look like for the day?

A member of our staff will check you in at 11:30am and give you a contact number should any issues arrive during setup. From one hour prior to your event start time, there will be a venue manager onsite for any questions or needs during the event. The venue manager is not involved in wedding day logistics.

Is there a down payment needed to reserve the site and when is the remainder due?

We require a deposit of 50% of the rental fee upon booking. The remainder is due 90 days prior to your event. This can be paid online via e-check.

Do you require a damage deposit?

We require a damage deposit of $500. This is requested as a separate check or credit card authorization and will be shredded after the event has been held and inspected from any potential damage.

What is your cancellation/refund policy? What about COV-19?

In the event of a cancellation less than 90 days prior to the event, all payments made to date are non-refundable.

In the event of a cancellation of the event greater than 90 days prior to the event date, only the deposit will be due. If we are closed for business due to COV-19 (i.e. our venue is shut down due to state mandates), we will reschedule you to a similar date within one year of your previous date.

How much time does you venue rental include?

Check in is at 11:30 am and check out is at 11:00pm. Music and alcohol must be finished by 10pm.

Can we have a rehearsal the afternoon/evening before?

We include a one hour rehearsal or walk through in the venue rental to be arranged at a time when the farm is available. These typically fall on Wednesdays/Thursdays between 4pm-8pm, and the date and time are confirmed one month prior to your wedding. We will contact you when it is time to confirm this.

Do you have a recommended schedule of events for my wedding?

Yes, we recommend:

11:30am: Check in, setup, wedding preparations (don't forget lunch/waters for your party) and photos

4:30pm: Ceremony

5:00pm: Cocktail Hour

5:45pm: Grand Entrance and First Dance

6:00pm: Dinner Service

7:00pm: Toasts and Cake Cutting

7:30pm Other special dances and dancing

8:30pm: Bouquet and garter toss

10:00pm: Couple send off, bar closes and clean up begins

11:00pm: Venue closed

Vendors typically arrive based on the amount of time they need to setup pertinent to their roles on the timeline of the day or contracted number of hours, so you will need to work directly with them on their timing.

How many rows of chairs do you set up for the ceremony? How wide are the chairs? How wide is the aisle?

We set up 6 curved rows of chairs (about 7-19 chairs in each row) with an aisle in the middle based on your guest count. Each chair is about 1 ft. 6in. wide and we leave about 8 feet of width for the aisle itself. For an indoor ceremony, we do 6 chairs on each side of the aisle and rows will depend on your guest count (8-12 rows).

What are the dimensions of your wedding arbor for ceremony flowers?

The measurements are six feet wide, seven feet tall and six inches deep.

Do you provide linens?

We do not provide linens, but our preferred caterers and rental companies do. Recommended sizes for linens: 72” rounds: 132” and 6’ banquet tables: 90” x 132”. The crate tables do not require linens.

What is your policy on decorations? How will you know my wedding plans for the day?

We require thumbtacks or zip ties to secure your decorations. Any decorations that need to be staked into the ground must be pre-approved by our Event Manager in order to protect the sprinkler system.

Our Event Manager will send you a pre-wedding checklist a month prior to your wedding, so we are aware of your plan and can make your day seamless.

What is your policy on throwing items?

We allow flower petals for throwing items, however you are responsible for picking them up. Artificial and large petals are recommended. Any other throwing items need to be approved by TTF.

Do you have any restrictions on music?

Ceremony speakers must point away from the building, toward the trees and the bridge, and we ask that it is moved to our designated music area (with ample power) after the ceremony. Music shall conclude no later than 10pm.

What in-house AV do you have?

All AV including a microphone, speakers and a projector need to be provided by a DJ, Band or rental company. 

Is there sufficient power for bands or a DJ?

There are power sources that will bear a sufficient load for your event and we have a specific power outlet that is sufficient for your Band/DJ in the barn. Amplified music is permitted on the lawn for the ceremony only and then will be moved to the designated area inside.

Is there a dance floor, or should we look at renting one?

The barn floor is suitable for dancing without laying an additional floor.

Do you allow candles? Fireworks?

We allow real candles, however they must be on tables and be in a container that is higher than the flame to catch wax. This includes taper candles in cylinders. If it’s on the ground, it needs to be LED and not in a glass container.

What is your policy on the two fire pits?

The gas fire pit is lit one hour prior to your event and is for decorative purposes only. The wood burning fire pit on the lawn is permitted for s'mores only. We provide the firewood, and you provide all of the other items, including skewers. We follow King County burn ban restrictions (these apply to the wood burning fire pit only). In the event of a burn ban, you can use charcoal as an alternative to roast s'mores. 

What is your policy on catering? Do you allow food trucks?

The Tall Chef exclusively provides delicious catering for buffet, appetizer, plated, family style service. A selection of food trucks may also be used in partnership with professional staffing services (one waitstaff and one bartender per 50 guests). Please contact our event coordinator, Danielle Hull for more information on this.

What does your catering kitchen include?

We have a full fridge and a double commercial sink. The Tall Chef knows our facilities well. There is also a small kitchen in the Log Cabin and one mini fridge in the Loft.

Do you have requirements for other vendors?

You are welcome to bring in whomever you please for other vendors (DJ, florals, dessert, coordinator, photographer, etc.) We have great recommendations on our preferred vendor list for these as well!

What is your backup weather plan for rain?

You can change over the barn if it's raining from your ceremony to reception.  The Barn is divided into three parts by posts. We set the tables up on the outer portions of the posts and set the chairs for an indoor ceremony.

When your guests move to cocktail hour, we encourage movement to the loft and patio areas, and during that time the catering staff will reset the room. It doesn't take more than 15 minutes to do so as long as your table décor is simple.

If you expect it to rain on your wedding day, we recommend having Trinity Tree Farm’s Day of Coordinator onsite to make this process run smoothly.

Do you have A/C and heat in the venue?

We have heat in all areas of the venue. We have A/C units in the loft and the cabin. All of the doors of the barn open to bring in fresh air.

Do the twinkle lights and chandeliers stay up in the barn?

Yes they are always up! We put them up just for events!

What décor extras are on the property?

We have rustic log slices that can be used for your centerpieces and accent tables at no charge. We do not keep specific inventory, but there are typically 15 of these for use and they are about 1.5 feet in diameter.

Do you allow pets on the property?

Trinity Tree Farm is dog-friendly! We just ask that you clean up after your furry friends!

Do you allow smoking on the property?

We have a designated smoking area for guests (this includes vape pens and cigars). We follow Washington State law for smoking items allowed on the property.

Will we need a banquet permit and liability insurance?

A. Washington State requires a banquet permit and can be applied for online here. Please send a copy of your permit to our Event Manager two weeks prior to your wedding with your final checklist.

B. Event insurance must be purchased at Wedsafe. Below are the instructions for purchase

Step 1: Click “get my quote”

Step 2: Select Washington and “in the state where I live”

Step 3: Select “Wedding”

Step 4: Select Date of Event and Insert Guest Count

Step 5: Select Furnished without a charge and/or BYOB

Step 6: Follow Yes/No prompts for Activities

Step 7: Click “Display Coverage Options”

Step 8: Select $1,000,000 Liability Coverage (cancellation is not required, but is highly recommended)

Step 9: Select Venue 1: Trinity Tree Farm

Step 10: Email certificate to venue: danielle@trinitytreefarm.com

Step 11: Enter Personal and Payment Information

What is your alcohol policy? Can we use your keg fridge? What size keg does it fit?

We allow beer, wine, cocktails and champagne to be self-provided by our clients, and require that you have a professional bartender to serve them at your event to guests 21 and over. While we do allow hard alcohol we ask that shots not be served.

We have one keg fridge for use (any additional kegs will require a hand pump, tub and ice). It fits a full size keg (half barrel) or smaller (quarter barrel). We have two wine fridges available as well. All included in the venue rental fee.

Do you have an ice machine on the property?

We do not have an ice machine onsite. The Tall Chef will provide ice for your bar service if you are using them for bartending. If you are hiring another bartender they must bring in their own supplies and ice. If you require extra ice during wedding preparations, the nearest convenience store is the Tiger Mountain Country Store (14331 Issaquah-Hobart Road Southeast, Issaquah, WA 98027).

What does cleanup and check out look like?

We ask that you return the venue back to it original condition by:

• Removing of all waste from your wedding (all leftover glasses, napkins, s’mores skewers, send off items, cigarettes, etc.). We have trash bags and cleaning supplies onsite.

• Leaving the kitchen and bar area your caterer found it (clean surfaces, mopping, cleaning fridges, sinks, and food service areas).

• Log Cabin: All items removed, kitchen cleaned if used.

• Loft: All items removed.

• All rental items, guest lost and found, gifts and decorations must be removed from the barn by 11:00pm. *Please note we do not hold lost and found at our venue and request one of your family members be responsible for found items.*

• All cars must be off of the property by 10am the following day. Uber and Lyft service our venue!

• We will handle the take down of the tables and chairs.