12 of Oregon's Best Hidden Gem Wedding Venues
Searching for that one-of-a-kind Oregon wedding venue? From its romantic rugged coastline to majestic mountains and lush forests, you'll find no shortage of beautiful and unique spots to tie the knot. This destination-worthy location is also home to some rare gems in places you wouldn't expect to find them, like a gorgeous nature preserve just minutes from downtown to a secluded clifftop retreat overlooking the Columbia River Gorge to a private resort just off the beaten path. Check out these surprising and unexpected locations that are often hiding in plain sight!
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE
Mt. Hood Organic Farms
Mt Hood, Oregon
Location: south of the Columbia River Gorge in Mt. Hood National Forest
Fab Features: 200-acre estate showcasing historic buildings nestled among fields, gardens, ponds and forests • majestic views of Mts. Adams, Rainier and Hood • indoor/outdoor receptions in either the Apple House or Greenhouse
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Columbia Gorge Hotel and Spa
Hood River, Oregon
Location: set on a bluff overlooking the Columbia Gorge river
Fab Features: gorgeous clifftop hotel • sunset ceremonies on the lush lawn, with receptions in the historic Benson Ballroom or Garden Terrace • plush Spa at The Columbia Gorge Hotel offers a diverse menu of luxe treatments
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
OREGON COAST
OREGON COAST
Crook Point
Brookings, OR
Location: perched high above the Pacific Ocean just south of Gold Beach
Fab Features: peaceful, secluded resort perched on a 60-foot bluff overlooking the Pacific • wed on one of three private beaches • on-site vacation homes offer splendid ocean vistas, hot tubs, private decks, and beach access
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
BEND
BEND
Elk Lake Resort and Marina
Bend, OR
Location: 25 miles outside of Bend, situated in beautiful Deschutes National Forest
Fab Features: gorgeous year-round destination resort • say "I do" on Elk Lake's private beach, followed by a tented reception overlooking the water and mountains • choose from luxe glamping sites, traditional vacation homes, and everything in between!
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Black Butte Ranch
Black Butte Ranch, OR
Location: private resort community in Deschutes County
Fab Features: exchange vows beneath a canopy of willow trees • the banquet hall and terrace afford gorgeous mountain vistas • lodging options range from private rooms and condos to spacious custom homes
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Camp Colton
Colton, OR
Location: set on 85 forested acres 45 minutes outside Portland
Fab Features: exchange vows in the historic wood chapel or beneath the majestic evergreens • sophisticated Creekside Reception Hall boasts a chef-designed commercial kitchen, a creekside bar, and spacious patio • plenty of rustic accommodations, including a special getting ready cottage/honeymoon suite, shared cottages, and a cozy yurt
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$
PORTLAND
PORTLAND
Hoyt Arboretum
Portland, Oregon
Location: 3 miles west of downtown Portland
Fab Features: gorgeous nature preserve • ceremonies on a redwood deck beneath redwoods and sequoias • open-air A-frame for receptions
Catering: BYOPrice: $
Blockhouse PDX
Portland, OR
Location: Pearl District gem tucked behind beautiful Pomarius Nursery
Fab Features: intimate garden setting • ceremonies on the covered patio with a cool urban-oasis vibe • rental includes use of the Blockhouse's full kitchen and custom amenities—handcrafted wooden tables, pretty outdoor lounge sets, and romantic bistro lighting
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
McMenamins | Cornelius Pass Roadhouse
Hillsboro, Oregon
Location: 20 miles west of Portland
Fab Features: the grounds boast a historic Italianate roadhouse, weathered domed barn, and woodsy acres • gorgeous outdoor spots, like the Imbrie Meadow, Orchard, and ethereal Grove • rustic-chic Octagonal Barn with twinkle light-wrapped wood beams
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Lakeside Gardens
Portland, Oregon
Location: only minutes from Downtown Portland
Fab Features: seven-acre paradise with lake, weeping willows, and gorgeous gardens • domed ceremony gazebo at the water's edge • windowed ballroom and veranda overlooking the lake
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Oregon Golf Club
West Linn, Oregon
Fab Features: elegant country club just outside of Portland • the picturesque grounds of gently rolling hills with surrounding views of the Cascades, vineyards, and snow-topped Mt. Hood • decorations, furniture, landscaping, entertainment, catering, rentals, and services are all included in their comprehensive packages
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
McMenamins | Kennedy School
Portland, Oregon
Location: across from the Portland International Airport
Fab Features: re-imagined vintage-chic 1911 schoolhouse • shaded ceremonies in the lush courtyard • variety of unique event spaces from the two-story, steampunk Boiler Room to the Gymnasium, with its soaring ceiling, rows of skylights, and multi-paned windows
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
Venue: Tetherow Resort
Filed under Wedding Venues / Locations, Oregon, Bend, The Gorge / Mt. Hood, Eastern Oregon, Portland Metro, Willamette Valley / Eugene / Salem
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