The Best Portland Wedding Venues
The decision for your wedding that impacts every other decision is the venue. It’s the first thing on your list and sets the tone for everything to follow. I’ve listed some of my favorite Portland wedding venues below and included some crucial details that you have to know as well as a link to a real wedding from each location.
The Best Portland Indoor Wedding Venues
The evergreen
What makes it unique: Beautifully renovated space upstairs from the fantastic Loyal Legion bar. Has a balcony area for preparation and can utilize the bar downstairs for cocktail hour.
Location: 618 SE Alder St. Portland, OR 97214
Capacity: 200
Outdoor Option? No
Blog Post: Anne + Eric
Link: The Evergreen
castaway
What makes it unique: Very large and versatile industrial space. There are lots of windows and a fun neighborhood to explore for pictures.
Location: 1900 NW 18th Ave Portland OR 97209
Capacity: 200+
Outdoor Option? No
Blog Post: Coming Soon!
Link: Castaway
ecotrust building
What makes it unique: Set in the Pearl District. Warm interior space and rooftop deck for cocktail hour. Can have several distinct spaces for whatever you have planned.
Location: 721 NW 9th Ave. Suite 200 Portland, OR 97209
Capacity: 250
Outdoor Option? Rooftop.
Blog Post: Ariel + Kentaro
Link: Ecotrust Building
eastside exchange
What makes it unique: Fantastic rooftop, Large interior space, Lots of getting ready area. It has a modern urban vibe that fits right into it’s setting.
Location: 123 NE 3rd Avenue Portland, OR 97232
Capacity: 300
Outdoor Option? Rooftop.
Blog Post: Anne + Colin
Link: Exchange Ballroom
world forestry center
What makes it unique: Set right next to the zoo in Washington Park. Inside and outside space, accessible to Hoyt Arboretum for photos.
Location: 4033 SW Canyon Rd.
Portland, OR 97221
Capacity: 250
Outdoor Option? Yes.
Blog Post: Coming Soon!
Link: World Forestry Center
crystal ballroom
What makes it unique: You have seen your favorite bands here, so why shouldn’t your friends see their favorite couple get married here too. Bouncy floor included.
Location: 1332 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209
Capacity: Everyone you know and all their friends too.
Outdoor Option? No.
Blog Post: Coming Soon!
Link: Crystal Ballroom
blockhouse
What makes it unique: A garden setting with a beautiful covered area. Perfect for hosting a beautiful garden party dinner wedding.
Location: 1988 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Capacity: 120
Outdoor Option? Yes.
Blog Post: LeAnne + Everett
Link: Blockhouse
the redd
What makes it unique: An urban industrial setting that can host large parties right in the heart of the city.
Location: 831 SE Salmon St, Portland, OR 97214
Capacity: 670
Outdoor Option? Yes
Blog Post: Coming Soon!
Link: The Redd
camp namanu
What makes it unique: A summer camp setting with seemingly unlimited space. Cabins and bunkhouses for guests to stay onsite. Access to the Sandy river and huge forested areas to explore.
Location: 10300 SE Camp Namanu Rd, Sandy, OR 97055
Capacity: Inside 300 – Outside unlimited.
Outdoor Option? Yes.
Blog Post: Laura + Sean
Link: Camp Namanu
abbey road farm
What makes it unique: Beautiful interior space with a beautiful lawn. Separate onsite locations for parties to get ready and the ability to host large guest lists.
Location: 10501 NE Abbey Road Carlton, OR 97111
Capacity: 200
Outdoor Option? Yes.
Blog Post: Laura + Michael
Link: Abbey Road Farm
langdon farms
What makes it unique: Several ceremony options and a beautiful setting to explore. Accessible to Portland but feels like it’s set in the country.
Location: 24377 NE Airport Rd #1 Aurora, OR 97002
Capacity: 300
Outdoor Option? Yes
Blog Post: Coming Soon!
Link: Langdon Farms
The Best Portland Outdoor Wedding Venues
mt hood ski bowl
What makes it unique: What doesn’t make it unique? Your guests can ride a shuttle or take the ski lift to the midway ceremony location. Then ride the alpine slide down to the reception at the base. You can also ride the ski lift to the very top for a first look or portraits. Out-of-town guests are always blown away, it’s Oregon showing off.
Location: 87000 U.S. 26 Government Camp, OR 97028
Capacity: 225
Rain Plan? Tent at base of mountain or Umbrellas.
Blog Post: Kim + Nate, Lauren + Kyle, Kendra + Kevin
Link: Ski Bowl Weddings
carver school
What makes it unique: An old school transformed into an event space. Two outdoor ceremony spaces and a fantastic retro interior space for reception.
Location: 16077 Oregon 224, Damascus, OR 97089, USA
Capacity: 200
Rain Plan? Inside.
Blog Post: Coming Soon!
Link: Carver Event Center
griffin house
What makes it unique: An incredible setting perched overlooking the Columbia River. Great historical but modernized home to get ready in. Perfectly manicured grounds.
Location: 4168 Westcliff Dr, Hood River, OR 97031
Capacity: 175
Rain Plan? Tent.
Blog Post: Hannah + Sam
Link: Griffin House
black butte ranch
What makes it unique: A high-end destination experience with vacation homes, trails, golf, spa, and about anything else you could imagine. Helpful staff, onsite dining, truly full service.
Location: 13899 Bishops Cap Sisters, OR 97759
Capacity: 168
Rain Plan? Inside.
Blog Post: Kelly + Justin
Link: Black Butte Weddings
roadhouse
What makes it unique: Cajun Tater Tots. If you know you know. Also a lovely green setting with lots of space.
Location: 4045 NE Cornelius Pass Rd.,Hillsboro, OR, 97124
Capacity: 400
Rain Plan? Tent.
Blog Post: Coming Soon!
Link: McMenamins Roadhouse
five pine lodge
What makes it unique: Great central Oregon setting in the trees. Great cabins onsite for guests and getting ready. Fun forested areas to wander for photos.
Location: 1021 Desperado Trail, Sisters, Oregon 97759
Capacity: 200
Rain Plan? Inside.
Blog Post: Coming Soon!
Link: Five Pine Lodge
victorian belle
What makes it unique: Beautiful Victorian home to get ready. Separate ceremony, reception, and dining space. Set right in the middle of North Portland.
Location: 1441 N McClellan St Portland OR 97217
Capacity: 200
Rain Plan? Tent.
Blog Post:Coming Soon!
Link: Victorian Belle
vernonia springs
What makes it unique: Yurts and campsites for guests to stay onsite. Lots of trails and areas to explore. A small pond and plenty of space set in the forest.
Location: 54658 Nehalem Hwy S Vernonia, Oregon 97064
Capacity: 150+
Rain Plan? Covered reception area.
Blog Post: Jenna + Brandon, Hazel + Loren.
Link: Vernonia Springs
scholls valley lodge
What makes it unique: An entire house to get ready with enough space for even the largest parties. Beautiful views all around with mature trees.
Location: 12840 SW River Rd. Hillsboro, OR 97123
Capacity: 100
Rain Plan? Covered reception area.
Blog Post: Briana + Matthew, Halle + Luc.
Link: Scholls Valley Lodge
alexana winery
What makes it unique: Beautiful porch and patio area for ceremony and reception. Vineyards to wander in for photos. Fantastic onsite suite for getting ready and staying overnight.
Location: 12001 NE Worden Hill Road
Newberg, OR 97132
Capacity: 50
Rain Plan? Inside.
Blog Post: Keyesa+ Ed
Link: Alexana Winery
water oasis
What makes it unique: A very nice ceremony area and a huge, permanent, covered reception area.
Location: 15055 NE Dopp Rd., Newberg, OR
Capacity: 300
Rain Plan? Covered Reception Area.
Blog Post: Michelle + Tyler
Link: Water Oasis
portland parks
What makes it unique: Lots of variety of settings from St. Johns Bridge to Rose Gardens to forested areas. Keep an eye on when you need to line up to make a reservation.
Location: Multiple
Capacity: Varies
Rain Plan? Depends on the park but realistically, umbrellas.
Blog Post: Jordyn + Sean
trillium lake
What makes it unique: Beautiful high mountain lake with Mt Hood as the backdrop. A campground where guests can stay overnight, an outdoor amphitheater with tiered seating. An amazing natural setting.
Location:
Capacity: 30ish
Rain Plan? Umbrellas.
Blog Post: Coming Soon!
oregon coast
What makes it unique: Where to start. If you’ve been you know, but if you haven’t: Miles and miles of endless beaches, coves, and the forest coming right up to the beach. You can find so many public or private areas. Just keep an eye on the tide charts.
Location: Endless Options
Capacity: Unlimited
Rain Plan? Umbrellas.
Blog Post: Emily + Kevin
