Oregon Wedding Locations

Oregon Wedding Locations

Oregon is such a beautiful state, with many outstanding locations for your Oregon destination wedding...where do we begin when suggesting spots to say "I do?"

Portland, City of the Roses

Portland's a great place to begin exploring Oregon wedding sites. Often called the "city of roses" due to its large number of rose gardens. In fact, a Rose Festival is held in Portland from the end of May through late June, just in case you're looking for a festive time of year for your wedding. While in Portland, do visit the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park, which serves as a testing ground of sorts for new rose varieties.

Outdoor Weddings in Portland Parks

If an outdoor wedding appeals to you, you have over 180 parks, including Washington Park, that can be reserved for weddings and/or receptions, although do note that receptions cannot be scheduled in a wedding garden. Fabulous outdoor parks available for weddings include:

Portland Memory Garden
Washington Park Amphitheater
South Waterfront Park
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

Leach Botanical Gardens

You can get more info on scheduling your Portland parks weddings at
http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?c=38300&a=93274

Columbia River Gorge Weddings

Want some of the most breathtaking views as a backdrop for your wedding? Then you may want to consider the Columbia River Gorge area, which is located a few miles east of Portland. The Columbia River Gorge is an awesome river canyon cutting through the Cascade Mountain Range. It's 80 miles long and up to 4,000 feet deep; its north canyon walls are in Washington State, while the south canyon walls are in Oregon State.

Known as a spot for incredible windsurfing and hiking, the Columbia River Gorge is also home to Multnomah Falls, considered the most famous waterfall in Oregon.

A few wedding venues of note located in the Columbia River Gorge area include:

Balch Hotel in Dufur, Oregon
Quinn Mountain located along the Lewis & Clark Trail
Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler

Located just over an hour and a half east of Portland, the Balch Hotel is situated in Dufur, an area perfect for couples who enjoy outdoor fun. Dufur offers adventurous couples (and their guests) a host of activities, such as rafting, Nordic skiing, hiking and bicycling. For those who like their adventures more sedate, there's also nearby wineries and golfing.

For your wedding venue, the Balch Hotel can put together a wedding package to suit your needs, from one-day wedding packages to overnight accommodations for 36 guests. Packages include a choice of 4 wedding locations on their grounds, fantastic views of Mt. Hood, and a sunken flagstone patio which is great for dancing or a reception. You can get more info by going to their site at balchhotel.com or calling 541-467-2277.

Quinn Mountain is located along the Lewis and Clark Trail, just 30 minutes from Portland. They provide indoor as well as outdoor venues, and simple, inexpensive ceremonies, as well as more elaborate, custom wedding packages for up to 20 guests. Their outdoor venues include ceremonies in their garden, pavilion or meadow. They also offer off-site venues such as a secluded waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge. For more information you can contact L.W. "Bud" Quinn and Christina Brittain at 360-837-3711.

You can get more info by going to their website at ColumbiaGorgeMinisters.com

Want a real close-up view of the Columbia River Gorge? Take your wedding party on a Columbia River excursion aboard the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler. The Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler offers private and public wedding packages aboard the boat, with public packages starting at $750 for 15 guests and private packages starting at $7,100 for 75 guests (2009 prices). You can also opt to have your ceremony on Thunder Island, with views of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, with a reception aboard the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler. For more info go to their website: portlandspirit.com.

Oregon Vineyard Weddings in the Willamette Valley

The Willamette Valley is the heart of Oregon's wine country, boasting over 200 wineries, many offering wedding packages. Be sure to check out Elk Cove Vineyards in Gaston, Oregon, which is located in the northern Willamette Valley. There you'll find an outdoor gazebo just perfect for your wedding ceremony, as well as the Roosevelt Room for your reception, located atop a knoll with views of the vineyards below. The Roosevelt Room has a full catering kitchen, Italian tiled floors, and a wood dance floor. For more information on this venue, you can email kathy@elkcove.com or by call 877-ELK-COVE (877-355-2683).

Another great winery wedding venue is the David Hill Vineyard and Winery, located in Forest Grove. David Hill offers couples and their guests an historic farmhouse, winery, surrounding yard and gardens for weddings and receptions. This venue can accommodate 40 inside and 200 outside. You can call (503) 992-8545 for more info, or go to their website at davidhillwinery.com.

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