Humboldt County Offers Unique Wedding Venues

From sailing the bay to getting married at the library, local couples have new options to tie the knot.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 8:05am

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Humboldt County is expanding its wedding offerings, with the Clerk Recorder's Office now providing services at unique venues like the Madaket boat on Humboldt Bay and the Humboldt County Library's Humboldt Room. The article explores these new affordable and sustainable wedding options, as well as tips from a local photographer on capturing the perfect wedding day.

Why it matters

As more couples look for personalized and eco-friendly wedding experiences, Humboldt County is responding with creative new venue options that allow them to get married in beautiful natural settings. This diversifies the local wedding industry and provides couples more choices to make their special day unique.

The details

The Humboldt County Clerk Recorder's Office has started offering wedding services at a few scenic locations, including aboard the Madaket boat on Humboldt Bay and in the Humboldt Room of the Humboldt County Library. They've also hosted Halloween weddings at the Humboldt County Scaregrounds in Ferndale. These new venue options provide couples affordable and sustainable alternatives to traditional wedding sites.

  • This Valentine's Day, couples made it official aboard the Madaket as it sailed Humboldt Bay.
  • Halloween nuptials were offered for love-bats at the Humboldt County Scaregrounds in Ferndale.

The players

Humboldt County Clerk Recorder's Office

The county office that oversees marriage licenses and ceremonies, and has recently expanded its wedding services to unique local venues.

Chantele Leatherwood

A local wedding photographer who provides advice on choosing the right photographer and capturing the story and emotion of the wedding day.

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What they’re saying

“Will she actually hide behind a rock to get the perfect shot? Yes. Yes, she will.”

— Chantele Leatherwood, Wedding Photographer

What’s next

The Humboldt County Clerk Recorder's Office plans to continue offering wedding services at additional unique locations throughout the year, providing more couples the opportunity to tie the knot in memorable settings.

The takeaway

Humboldt County is embracing creative and sustainable wedding options that allow couples to celebrate their love in beautiful natural surroundings, diversifying the local wedding industry and giving more personalized choices for the big day.