Orcas Island Event Guide: Resources and Tips
Most of this list has been compiled by local wedding officiant and organizer, Didier Gincig of Islands Weddings & Events and Olivia Knoellinger, owner and senior consultant of Cloud Nine Events.
Hiring an event coordinator helps create a no stress event (including day of assistance). Give yourself the opportunity to ENJOY your event without worrying about logistics on your special day.
Contacts below are listed in no particular order. Please fill out the contact form, if you would like to add your listing or make an amendment.
Wedding Planners and Day of Services
MARRIAGE OFFICIANT & LICENSING
Bakeries
• Cakes By Felicity (360) 317-5961 (also dessert buffets) (from Friday Harbor) http://byfelicitations.com/
Catering
Matthew’s Smokehouse www.matthewssmokehouse.com
• Lone Pine Larder 360.2076.0171 https://www.lonepinelarder.com
• Johanna’s Catering melissa.0229@hotmail.com
• The West Side Kitchen (253) 561-6250 https://www.thewestsidekitchen.com/
Equipment Rentals
• Orcas Island Lions Club (tents) 888-269-6766 orcasislandlionsclub@gmail.com www.orcaslions.org
• Wedding Arbor Rental 360-376-2298
• San Juan Shindigs www.sanjuanshindigs.com
Flowers
Music and DJ
• Almost Classical 360-376-2187
• Gene Neary 360-376-4667
• JP and the OK Rhythm Boys 360-376-5197
• Baker & West https://dramedymusic.com/baker-west/
Release the Kraken https://dramedymusic.com/release-the-kraken/
Photography and Video
• Katie Harvey https://www.katieharveyphoto.com/
Hair & Make-up
• Island Bridal Makeup: Janice Williams, 360-317-8818
• Tony & Jenna Hair tjhairstudio@yahoo.com 360-967-7008
Wedding Insurance Services
How to Get Here
• Bel Air Airporter Shuttle 1-866-235-5247 www.airporter.com
Transportation
• Scenic Shuttle and Taxi: 360.298.8414
• Orcas Island Taxi 360.376.TAXI
• Wildlife Cycles 360.376.4708
Art & Activities
• Darvill’s Bookstore 360.376.2135
• Children’s Activities: The Funhouse Commons 360.376.7177 www.thefunhouse.org
• CommunityTheater and Concerts: Orcas Center 360.3762281 www.orcascenter.org
• Kayaking: Shearwater Kayaking: Guided Tours 360-376-4699 www.shearwaterkayaks.com
• (Kayaks, Paddleboards, Paddleboats available to rent at Cascade Lake)
• Museum: Orcas Island Historical Museum 360.376.4849 www.orcasmuseums.org
Outdoor Adventures
• Moran State Park: 5,252-acres; over 30 miles hiking trails (mountain biking, swimming, camping) (Mt.
Constitution; Mountain Lake!; Cascade Lake (with Lagoon-jumping bridge for kids!); Mt. Pickett—Park
Passes necessary in the park; $10 one-day pass @ trailheads or annual State Discover Pass @ the park
entrance or Orcas Outfitters in town.
Scenic Tours
• Island Scenic and Cultural Land Tours: 360.298.0362
Deer Harbor Charters 360.376.5989 www.deerharborcharters.com
Brewery and Wine
• Orcas Winery https://orcasislandwinery.com
Food
• Farmer’s Market (Saturdays in summer) www.orcasislandfarmersmarket.org
• Buck Bay Shellfish Farm 360-376-5280 https://buckbayshellfishfarm.com/
Restaurants
• Lone Pine Larder 360.2076.0171 https://www.lonepinelarder.com
• Westside Cafe (253) 561-6250 https://www.thewestsidekitchen.com/
• New Leaf Cafe 360-376-2200 www.outlookinn.com/new-leaf-cafe
• Mijitas 360-376-6722 https://www.mijitasorcas.com/
• Rosario Resort 376-2222 www.rosarioresort.com
Camping
• State Park Reservations (888) CAMPOUT www.parks.state.wa.us/223/Reservations
Lodging
• Homestead Haven https://www.vrbo.com/364151#
• Farmhouse Harrison Point Rd https://www.vrbo.com/244971
• Crescent Beach Cottage https://www.vrbo.com/1310254
• Airbnb www.airbnb.com/s/Orcas-Island--WA
• Doe Bay Resort 360.376.2291 www.doebay.com
• Smuggler's Villa Resort 360-376-2297 www.smuggler.com
• Visitors Bureau https://www.visitsanjuans.com/orcas-island/accomodations
