Best Wedding Venues in Portland

Portland Oregon has some of the best venues for weddings in the US.  From small intimate urban setting to the most epic backdrop of Mt. Hood along the Columbia River, Portland has it all.  In this post I will share some of the wedding venues within 90 minutes vicinity of Portland.

When to start booking your wedding venue?

First, you need to keep your budget insight before you begin to search for venue. Part of the wedding planing is determine where you like the ceremony and reception to be.  Do you want an outdoor or an indoor wedding?  Do you dreamt of a fairytale wedding at one of the estates or a classic luxury wedding nestle in one of your favorite wineries?

In whatever the case may be, indoor or outdoor it will be perfect just the way you dream of. When looking for a venue make a list ahead of times of elements that you desire. Beautiful backdrop? Cozy reception hall? Open space for a big dance floor for you to party all night on? Huge windows for with a lot of natural light for bridal party to get ready?  This will help narrow down the choices to find the perfect spot for you to say I do!  Here are the few of the wedding venues in Portland, OR.

1. Villa Catalana Cellars, Oregon City

Are you dreaming of exchanging your vows under the Tuscan sun?  Catalina Vineyards takes you right into the Italian villa while you celebrate your union with all your friends and families.  This European inspired vineyards is just 30 south of Portland between Oregon City and Canby in lowest Beaver Creek Valley.  The vineyards stretches several acres surrounding the property.  Across from the Villa is a gazebo with tall stone pillars that resemblance of Greece.  The other side of the tasting room is green house. Inside the green house it has several succulents, huge banana trees, and bougainvillea flowers. This part feels like you are in Hawaii or somewhere tropicals.  Outside the green house, you will see a huge body of water reservoir on the left hand side.    The entry and tasting fee is $15.  Open by reservation only.

2. Del Mar Villa Dundee, OR

The Willamette Wine Valley is one of the biggest wineries in the US aside Napa Valley and the Eastern Washington wineries. The Willamette boast such beautiful views and if you are looking for a “WOW” venue for your wedding; look no further!  What a better way to enjoy the Oregon’s beauties while sipping your favorite Pinot Noir right at one of your favorite wineries? About an hour south of Portland, this place has it all.  A 26,000+ sq. ft luxury ‘Italian Chateau inspired’ Villa on 46 acres in the heart of Oregon Wine County.  Sit above the Willamette River and behind hundreds of acres of hazelnut and blueberry groves with impeccably maintained lawn.  It has a heated title floor span from the main entrance all the way to the pool area.  The eight luxury suites and a 3-bedroom family suite with a private and gathering spaces.

The Villa offers variety of options such as the garden patios, the main entry to the villa, the million dollars hallway to the grand ballroom, or the vineyards.  Wherever you desire to have the ceremony for your wedding, the sky is the limit at the Villa.

3.Abbey Road Farm, Carlton, OR

Abbey Road Farm is 45 minutes south of Portland.  It located in Carlton, OR.  The venue has bed & breakfast suite that house three grain silos.  Five suites on the property also boast a grand entry and a sitting area with wet bar.  It is was told that the Silos B&B has one of the best breakfast in Oregon by its own chef.

In addition to the B&B, the property also has the perfect venue for your celebrations.   It can host events up to 200 people.  You can select from various locations, all with breadth taking views including the Silo Garden, the Parlor Garden or our Wedding Triangle that overlooks the Trappist Abbey itself.  This is great for any milestone celebrations and corporate events.   Their own onsite chef, create one of the finest farm-to-table dinners.

4. The Old School House, Newburgh, OR

 

 

The Old School House has three unique spaces:  the Ballroom, the Gardens, and the Orchards that cater uniquely for your needs.  This venue is an old charm meets modern.  From the outside the place look plain and ordinary.  With your creative aesthetic vision, you can transform this place into an extraordinary modern fairytale.

The Ballroom

In this space, there is plenty of natural light with huge windows running down both sides of the building “school”.  The classic yet rustic interior charm is flexible for any aesthetic vision.  Don’t let the outside building drawn you away, there is plenty of spaces with you and 130 guests to dine inside.  Or if you prefer, you can exchange your vows indoor in front of your close friends and families.  In the basement there is a bridal suite surrounded with vanity mirrors and private bathroom.

The Orchard

The hazelnuts filbert orchard is something unique to Oregon.  This space definitely a scene to remember!  It is perfect for a ceremony, cocktail or family gathering event.  This orchard also perfect for for first look before you walk down the aisle or post wedding portraits. Whatever you envision this place, the creativity is limitless!

The Garden

With an immaculate lawn area that open up with lush green and gardens that blooms throughout the year.  This is perfect for backdrop outdoor ceremony and a great summer reception space.

5. Everett West, Portland, OR

This newest urban event venue, located in heart of the Pearl District–one of Portland’s most desirable place to live in downtown. The exposed brick wall with reclaimed wood walls; it is no wonders many couples opt for this place.  There is a private outdoor patio that can transport into a mid-summer night dream with a modern twist for a reception as you and your guests enjoy farm-to-table eats from their in house caterer Artemis Foods. 

6. Coopers Hall, Portland, OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coopers Hall has bright natural light from all angles of the space. With large windows run down from both side of the place, it is very bright and roomy.  The venue is modern, classic, rustic and industrial.  It offers beers on tap for all your guests by the glass or by the barrels.  It is very spacious that seat up to 200 guests indoor.  Upstairs there are more seating that can set up bridal parties and sweetheart table while overlooking all the guests on the main floor.  They have onsite chef that can share farm to table of Pacific Northwest fares.  Located in the heart of downtown Portland, OR; it is no wonder more brides attracted to this place time and time again.  Whether you are celebrating a bachelorette party, birthday party, graduation or wedding, this venue offers variety of options to fill your imagination.

7. The Evergreen, Portland, OR

The Evergreen is located in south east of downtown Portland. It has two levels with bright light and ample bridal room for an intimate bridal party that can host up to 550 person capacity.  It is very spacious with plenty of natural lights even for winter wedding in the PNW.  This minimalist and modern urban venue that is spacious enough for you and your 200 guests to mingle up in one location while you say I Do.  The Evergreen’s infrastructure with flexibility to host any milestone celebrations your heart desire.   This place is like a Phoenix rising.  From its historic, blends new with old, modern with classic, grace with details updates.

8. Abernethy Center, Oregon City, OR

9. The Oregon Golf Club, Oregon City, OR

The Oregon Golf Course located in West Linn and just about 30 minutes south of Portland.  This place is second to none when it comes to hospitality.  The venue consists of four main event sites: the Rose Pavillon, the Main Dining Room, the Trophy Room, and the Mountain View Room.  The Rose Pavillon features 110 feet floor to ceiling windows create abundant natural light with epic views of the well groomed Rose Garden.  The Rose Pavillon can seats comfortably up to 430 guests with plenty room to bust a dance move.  This part of the venue gives an outdoor feel without being outside or being worry about the Oregon’s rains.  Whereas The Mountain View, Trophy and Main dining rooms located inside the main building of the clubhouse.

The Mountain View Room

Located in the clubhouse on the second floor, this rooms has a unique and distinct feels of a Scottish views with a beautiful and epic backdrop of the golf course and its surrounding landscape.

The Main Dinning Room

This space offers a 12 foot ceilings with stunning views of the golf course and Mt. Hood.   In addition to the panoramic views of the property’s beauty, this space comes with the private deck for a small and intimate dinning celebrations.  This room can accommodate up to 80 guests.