8 Columbia River Gorge Wedding Venues With Spectacular Mountain, River, and Forest Views
Designated a National Scenic Area—the largest in America!—The Columbia River Gorge is also one of the 7 Wonders of the Pacific Northwest. In this spectacular canyon, the Columbia River cuts through the Cascade mountains, forming a boundary between Washington and Oregon while creating amazing cliffs, as well as mountain, river, and forest views everywhere you look. All this natural beauty is on display at the following wedding venues, where you won't need much in the way of decorations.
WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON
Skamania Lodge
Stevenson, WA
Fab Features: luxurious lodge set on 175 wooded acres of lush natural beauty, picturesque mountain views • the pavilion creates a warm ambiance for events with natural maple wood beams, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, and café lighting • the Amphitheater boasts 3 tiers of lush grass, a spacious stone pedestal to say “I do”, and panoramic mountain views
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Cape Horn Estate
Stevenson, WA
Fab Features: lush, beautifully landscaped family-owned estate just 10 minutes from Vancouver with panoramic views of the Gorge and mountains • al fresco gatherings flow between bistro-lit patios, fire pits, paver paths, sprawling lawns, and gardens • indoor events in the century-old Grange, which boasts original hardwood floors, a stage, and a catering kitchen (both in-house and outside catering are welcome)
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Tin Roof Barn
White Salmon, WA
Fab Features: enchanting century-old barn with a classic tin ceiling, glowing chandeliers, and smooth concrete floors • outdoor ceremonies beneath an English walnut tree overlook the rolling hills of the White Salmon River Valley • cool vintage décor includes plush lounge furnishings, mismatched china settings, old books, lawn games, and more
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Maryhill Museum of Art
Goldendale, WA
Fab Features: historic Beaux-Arts museum perched high above the Columbia River Gorge with sweeping vistas (including Mount Hood) • ceremonies & receptions on the Cannon Power Plaza or Grand Lawn with panoramic river-and-cliff views • dreamy photo ops among monumental sculptures, along windswept lawns, and at the nearby Stonehenge Memorial for epic, love-soaked portraits
Catering: BYOPrice: $$
OREGON
OREGON
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum
The Dalles, OR
Fab Features: iconic museum that blends modern design and natural textures: raw timber columns, basalt rock walls, and 30-foot-high class walls • a wall of windows frames breathtaking views of the Klickitat Hills and Columbia River • intimate events are held in the airy Basalt Rock Café and open-air patio
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $
Bridal Veil Lakes
Bridal Veil, OR
Fab Features: secluded, natural setting surrounded by old growth forest, sun-dappled groves, and a sparkling three-acre lake • a spacious covered pavilion and patio sit lakeside, so you can dine and dance by the water • wander among the woodland paths, paddle with your love on the lake (canoes are included!), and snap photos on the quaint waterfront dock
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Columbia Gorge Hotel and Spa
Hood River, OR
Fab Features: clifftop hotel overlooking the Hood River • 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
Price: $ • $$
Mt. Hood Organic Farms
Mount Hood, OR
Fab Features: 200-acre estate showcasing historic buildings nestled among fields, gardens, ponds, and forests • majestic views of Mts. Adams, Rainier, and Hood • indoor/outdoor receptions in either the Apple House or Greenhouse
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
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