Nestled below the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, Portland, OR, offers couples a host of stunning natural and nature-inspired spaces for their special day. There are historic mansions, quirky amusement park and arcade settings, beautiful ballrooms, award-winning hotels, romantic estates, and upscale country clubs.
Ecotrust
Eco-conscious couples will be happy they found the LEED certified Ecotrust for their wedding celebration. This venue is the perfect ambiance for rustic, country, urban, and casual-themed weddings. Couples can choose to host their entire event from wedding ceremony to reception on the rooftop garden terrace with views of the city skyline. Alternatively, the conference center one floor below the rooftop terrace features an entirely brick interior, an open exposed-beam ceiling, a large wood dance floor, windows that open wide to the outdoors, and space for 10 to 200 guests. Couples can also combine the spaces to use the conference center, atrium, and rooftop terrace. Approved caterers are committed to sustainably sourced ingredients.
Address: Ecotrust, 721 NW 9th Avenue, Suite 200, Portland, OR, Phone: +50-32-27-62-25
Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland
Couples wanting to host a contemporary ceremony and reception for fewer than 110 wedding guests will want to consider the sophisticated, urban Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland as an option. Their signature venue is Pinot Blanc A and B, which can be rented separately for intimate weddings of 60 or fewer guests or together for a wedding of 110 seated dinner guests. It has neutral walls and a tray ceiling with recessed lighting, carpet in muted shades, and a white dance floor in a ballroom-style space. The wine cellar is an alternative venue for up to 63 guests in a restaurant-style space.
Address: 422 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, Phone: 503-228-1212
Union/Pine
Union/Pine is located in a 10,000-square-foot former warehouse turned urban chic event space. The signature event space is Union/Pine and features a large open space that can be divided into smaller areas that include a living room, a middle bar, and a back room suitably sized for receptions with plenty of room for seated dinner and dancing. The main space is 5,000 square feet and accommodates 150 seated guests. There is a comfortable lounging area with wood flooring, and a dramatic reclaimed wood bar. In the back area, the floor is polished concrete, and string lighting dazzles overhead. There is a green room for pre-wedding preparations that doubles as a VIP area for a band or DJ.
Address: Union/Pine, 525 SE Pine Street, Portland, OR, Phone: +97-12-54-43-95
Castaway Portland
Castaway Portland is an award-winning wedding venue near the Willamette River in the Pearl District. The 1929 former rope warehouse turned meticulously restored event space features 14-foot-high ceilings of exposed wood beams with pendant and string lights, a polished concrete floor, potted trees, and large wraparound sash windows. An outside patio with garden space is also available. The versatile 10,000-square-foot space scales to fit any size event with a maximum capacity of 400 seated dinner guests or 700 standing guests, including the patio area. The space also features gorgeous Fremont Bridge views and an industrial catering and kitchen area. +503 224 4898
Address: Castaway Portland, 1900 NW 18th Avenue, Portland, OR, Phone: 503-224-4898
Alberta Abbey
Alberta Abbey is northeast Portland’s tony performance and event center. The modern auditorium has theater seating for 400 (250 on the main floor, 150 in the balcony). The neutral color palette and several windows give the space plenty of light and offer a blank canvas for the couple’s imagination. Extras include a lounge area, coat room, foyer, green room for entertainers, and kitchenette. The 2,000-square-foot ballroom features an 800-square-foot raised stage, gleaming maple flooring, neutral décor, a catering kitchen, and a lobby. There is a modern bridal suite with contemporary furnishings and lighting, and a private bathroom for pre-wedding preparations.
Address: Alberta Abbey, 126 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR, Phone: 971-240-1873
Columbia Edgewater Country Club
The 1925 Columbia Edgewater Country Club is an ideal indoor/outdoor space for traditional and classic weddings. Situated on an expansive and lush championship golf course, a wall of windows open from the ballroom onto an attached deck, allowing guests to appreciate the beauty of the natural setting. Ceremonies may be held either on the front lawn or in the ballroom. Sunset weddings are particularly lovely as guests can enjoy pre-dinner cocktails on the deck in the cool evening air with the smell of fresh grass before a night of dinner and dancing. The ballroom can accommodate up to 250 seated dinner guests. All the details are handled by their experienced events and catering manager.
Address: Columbia Edgewater Country Club, 2220 NE Marine Drive, Portland, OR, Phone: 503-285-3676
Abernethy Center
For couples looking for the ideal setting for a romantic outdoor wedding or a traditional indoor wedding, the Abernethy Center can accommodate both, and do it with style. Outdoor ceremonies can be held at Abigail’s Garden or the Veiled Garden. Both have brick patios and white gazebos tucked into landscaped areas surrounded by trees and shrubs. They offer a level of privacy not often found at outdoor ceremonies. Abigail’s Garden is the more formal of the two. A reception tent is set back from the ceremony space. It’s surrounded by lush landscaping and has a checkerboard dance floor and seating for up to 300 guests. Abernethy Chapel and the ballroom are simple, classic spaces for indoor weddings seating 280 guests.
Address: Abernethy Center, 606 15th Street, Portland, OR, Phone: +50-37-22-94-00
Gray Gables Estate
No matter what type of wedding couples plan to host, from lavish and traditional to rustic and natural, Gray Gables Estate has a venue on the property that will perfectly pair with that vision. The garden features lush landscaping, concrete patios and walkways, gorgeous water features, and – for evening ceremonies – romantic lighting. It can accommodate 300 guests. The Manor House Lawn also accommodates 300 guests. The space is shaded by century-old chestnut trees, while the house’s turn-of-the-century architecture provides the ceremony backdrop. The Rustic Koi Pond space seats 200 ceremony guests and is set amidst a natural wooded area with a gazebo, koi pond, waterfall, and stream. The ballroom is an opulent space with Swarovski chandeliers, a fireplace, large windows, and a hardwood dance floor.
Address: Gray Gables Estate, 3009 SE Chestnut Street, Portland, OR, Phone: +50-36-54-04-70
Lakeside Gardens
Lakeside Gardens is a spacious venue for the couple hoping to host their wedding ceremony outdoors. Highlights of the natural area include towering cedar and weeping willow trees, serene lakes, fountains, a wisteria-covered gazebo, and lush garden landscaping on 7 enchanting acres. An elegant waterfall cascades into the lake as swans glide past. No matter the season, this is a romantic and memorable venue. Larger receptions may be held in the Terrace Room with a wall of windows, an arched ceiling, and a wall of mirrors reflecting the beautiful outdoors. It accommodates up to 240 dinner guests. Intimate receptions may be held in the Fireside Room with its stunning marble and oak fireplace.
Address: Lakeside Gardens, 16211 SE Foster Road, Portland, OR, Phone: +50-37-60-60-44
The Foundry at Oswego Pointe
The Foundry at Oswego Pointeis perfect for indoor or outdoor weddings. The Promenade, their signature outdoor venue, is a hardwood deck over the Willamette River. Couples can exchange vows in front of up to 130 seated guests here. The Great Hall is the elegant indoor wedding space. Ceremonies and receptions can accommodate 200 seated guests. It features large windows with river views, a vaulted ceiling, a hardwood dance floor, and neutral décor. An adjacent deck can accommodate seated dinner overflow or serve as a pre-reception cocktail area large enough for 200 standing guests. Couples can go smaller with the Garden Patio, or larger with the Riverfront Amphitheater.
Address: The Foundry at Oswego Pointe, 320 Oswego Pointe Drive, Lake Oswego, OR, Phone: +50-34-27-14-15
The Heathman Hotel
The Heathman Hotel is a boutique hotel in downtown Portland. This elegant award-winning 1927 hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Heathman has eight flexible spaces, some of which can be combined for larger affairs. The Opus Room can host an intimate wedding ceremony before 20 seated guests. The Symphony Room is slightly larger and features a fireplace. The Opus/Broadway/Symphony rooms can combine to create a single luxurious space that hosts up to 150 seated dinner reception guests with an adjoining mezzanine. The hotel offers a dedicated wedding planner and catering by Headwaters at the Heathman – their signature restaurant.
1001 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, Phone: +50-32-41-41-00
The Leftbank Annex
Couples with a penchant for sustainability will find their dream wedding location at The Leftbank Annex. This high-style venue is raw industrial meets high tech. The bones of the venue create a sleek urban vibe with concrete, brick, wood, and steel elements. It can also be dressed up with endless possibilities for the couple with a transformative vision. Numerous windows on two sides flood the space with light, or give a romantic feel at night. The Greatroom can accommodate up to 933 guests with additional space for 81 guests in the adjoining mezzanine. There is also a green room for pre-ceremony bridal party preparation, and/or a private space for the reception band.
Address: The Leftbank Annex, 101 North Weidler, Portland, OR, Phone: 503.937.1069
Hotel deLuxe
Couples planning a Portland wedding for 100 guests or fewer, will want to put Hotel deLuxe on their shortlist. This wedding ceremony and reception site offers three venues. The Screening Room is a 1,240-square-foot space that can accommodate 65 guests for a seated dinner or 100 guests for a cocktail-style reception. Couples can plan for their ceremony with a cocktail hour in a coordinated space, followed by dinner and dancing in the same space. An alternative is holding the ceremony in the Screening Room but hosting the reception in Gracie’s Restaurant, a romantic space with lavender and green décor. A third option is the top floor of the adjacent parking garage, which is a blank slate.
Address: Hotel deLuxe, 729 SW 15th Avenue, Portland, OR, Phone: +50-32-19-20-94
Urban Studio
Urban Studio is a sleek, modern wedding venue in Portland’s Pearl District. Once a neglected warehouse district, the reimagined neighborhood is having a renaissance. Urban Studio is a corner building, where its original warehouse features, like an open floor plan, expansive windows, and exposed ceilings, now offer an urban chic ambiance. It also has an octagonal balcony over the bar, slate floors, and glass garage-door walls. The space is completely customizable to fit each couple’s dream plan. Urban Studio can accommodate 170 guests for the ceremony and a seated dinner reception, or 300 guests for a cocktail-style standing reception.
Address: Urban Studio , 935 NW Davis Street, Portland, OR, Phone: (503) 427-1415
Victorian Belle
Couples looking for a wedding venue for their romantic or vintage-themed wedding will be happy to have found Victorian Belle . The 1885 mansion is a historic landmark with opulent décor and lush gardens for either indoor or outdoor weddings. Outdoors, ceremonies take place under a beautiful white-roofed gazebo with fairy lights among gracefully landscaped surroundings. The outdoor space can accommodate weddings of up to 400 guests. The Victorian mansion has gleaming wood floors, antique furnishings, and great attention to detail. It can accommodate wedding ceremonies and receptions of up to 125 guests. A bridal suite and groom’s quarters are available.
Address: Victorian Belle, 1441 McClellan Street, Portland, OR, Phone: 503-515-8230
