Remember this post? It was my first time shooting at the gorgeous Point Defiance Rose Garden and I still can’t believe how beautiful it is. In today’s post, I’ll be sharing tips for visiting Point Defiance Rose Garden!
How did I not know that such a picturesque place existed only 30 minutes south of Seattle? Once my cousin told me about it (because she lives near here), I knew I wanted to make a trip for photos. Being the loving Instagram husband Jeff is, he was game. The first time we stopped by at the end of June, none of the roses bloomed yet. It was a major fail for sure! So after this lesson learned, here are some tips for visiting the Point Defiance Rose Garden.
Tips for Visiting Point Defiance Rose Garden
- Go when the roses are bloomed: Make sure to visit when the roses are fully bloomed. Otherwise, it is just green under the tunnel and isn’t as breathtaking. Roses bloom when there’s a lot of sunlight and for Tacoma/Seattle, this is usually from June-August. However, with so much rain this year, June was definitely too early. I think the roses have also already fallen off now that we’re late in August. So the absolute best time to visit and see the fully bloomed rose tunnel is in July and early August.
- Lighting: The rose tunnel definitely blocks out a lot of light so keep this in mind when you’re shooting. We took these photos about an hour before sunset and I had to lighten up the photos a lot. I would recommend going 2-3 hours before sunset to get more natural light.
- It’s free: The Point Defiance Rose Garden is open to the public and free! It doesn’t get any better than that, right? When we went, it wasn’t too crowded but there were other people taking engagement and maternity photos there as well. Be patient and you’ll find yourself with plenty of moments where you’ll have the tunnel all to yourself!
- Explore other parts of the garden: We didn’t capture it in these photos but the garden also consists of other beautiful areas with gazebos, ponds, ducks, and other flowers that you can take photos with or simply to enjoy. After finishing up our photoshoot, we walked our pups around and they loved it! Point Defiance Rose Garden is such a lovely and peaceful place to spend time at!
- Be aware of weddings here: Note that people can rent out parts of the rose garden for their wedding. They can’t rent out the rose tunnel, but just keep this in mind if you’re planning to shoot in other parts of the garden.
Let me know if you are planning a trip out here and I hope you enjoy this dreamy place as much as I did!
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I remember this post. gorgeous photos, and stunning look!
xx, Elise
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So gorgeous Tina! These gardens are spectacular, I would love to visit someday.
Heidi || Wishes & Reality
What a beautiful garden! I love the photos that you took and your dress looks perfect next to them!
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Omg, how amazing do you look amongst all these blooms? Gorgeous, girlfriend!
-Ashley
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This place is absolutely breathtaking!
Jennifer
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That place looks way too dreamy though! Love how you sort of matched it with the dress too, so gorgeous! Also love the clutch, perfect pop of elegance! Xx
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This is such a beautiful post! Your outfits and photos are always so gorgeous!
Liz
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love the color of your outfit
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You look amazing Tina ! Lovely photos !
Have a great day !
Nina
xox
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This photos are super cute!!
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I didn’t even know this was in Seattle until now! haha It’s gorgeous!
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Your dress is so pretty, I need to visit this garden, it looks glorious
xo
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It looks so beautiful there! I just love all the bright flowers.
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This place is so gorgeous. I want to visit it.
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Such a cute post! I love these pink vibes and thanks for the tips!
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This place looks awesome! Love your dress, great look! <3
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Beautiful dress and rose garden! xx
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wow you look like a princess ♥
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Oh what a beautiful garden and great spot for photos! I’m glad you were able to make it there while the roses were in bloom, and wearing such a pretty dress too 🙂
Hope you are having a good week 🙂
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seriously so beautiful here!
I also loved your festive face paint on Insta the other day!
-Katelyn/www.theyellowspectacles.com
OMG these photos are beautiful, Tina! You look so pretty in pink. Great styling as always!
Thank you so much for sharing! Have a fabulous weekend ahead!
Much love, Len
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XO
These photos turned out absolutely beautiful, Tina! Defiance garden was definitely the perfect place to shoot that romantic wrap dress. I never knew this beautiful place existed and you’re so lucky that it’s such a short distance from Seattle! Thanks for all these wonderful tips on visiting. 😀
-Helen
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The place is so beautiful and you look stunning!
xo, Jane
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Such a beautiful dress! I love rose gardens, not enough of them in dubai x
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Oh my goodness this rose garden is so stunning! These photos are all gorgeous and I’m loving your wrap maxi dress.
Rachel xx
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Lovely this dress! Very romantic!
Nicoletta
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You are absolutely stunning! And what great photos! =)
– Cielo
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Would definitely make a quick OOTD photo-shoot in this garden as well. Cute dress by the way, you look so pretty babe!
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You look so beautiful! I love this look x
Florals&Smiles
This is such a beautiful location! I always love the floral elements in your pics.
Julia・Little Miss Haute Couture
Beautiful photos. Loved the location and the dress looks amazing on you.
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What a beautiful garden!abendkleider lang günstig
Great Location. Love your Fab dress
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Wow, such a beautiful garden Tina, I wish I could visit it. You are looking a part of this location <3
Fantastic pinks and greens, I didn’t know about this spot near Seattle! 🔮🙏
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