Sumas Wedding

Sumas is a small city in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. The population was 960 at the 2000 census.

Sumas lies on the U.S.-Canada border directly across from Abbotsford, British Columbia,Canada. There is a 24-hour border crossing which tends to be less busy than the nearby Blaine, WA crossing nearer to Vancouver, British Columbia. As a small town, Sumas is heavily influenced by international traffic from Canada. When the exchange rate is favorable to Canadians, a flood of shoppers for gas, beer, and groceries crosses into Sumas; however, a change in the exchange rate can quickly diminish the number of Canadian shoppers. This phenomenon has led to some unusual business characteristics for a town so small. There are a large number of gas stations on Cherry Street, the main business street through town (some claim it also holds the world record for the most gas stations in a mile length of road). Unfortunately, of the eight gas stations built, only three are in operation due to the diminished value of the Canadian dollar in the early 2000s. Similarly, of six bars and taverns, three remain operating. Other businesses in town include Bromley's Supermarket, Warnie's Family Restaurant, El Nopal Mexican Restaurant, a combined B&B and family restaurant called Bob's Burgers and Brew, Sumas RV park, and other small local businesses.