13 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
Mount Hood, OR
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: $$ • $$$
The Hummingbird Hall
Corbett, OR
Location: in the heart of Springdale in Multnomah County.
Fab Features: stunning 1914 chapel restored with ample original details, like towering windows, ornate woodwork, and elegant shiplap walls and ceilings • ideal scale for intimate gatherings of 80 guests, with an open floor plan that allows versatile layouts • truly affordable rentals include all-day access to the property, a rehearsal, and a flexible open vendor policy
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $
OREGON COAST
OREGON COAST
Crook Point
Gold Beach, 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: $ • $$
BEND
BEND
Black Butte Ranch
Sisters, OR
Location: private resort community in Deschutes County
Fab Features: exchange vows beneath a canopy of willow trees • the banquet hall and terrace afford gorgeous mountain vistas • lodging options range from private rooms and condos to spacious custom homes
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
ArBer Rose Farms
Silverton, OR
Location: just outside Silverton in the heart of the Willamette Valley
Fab Features: boutique farm venue made for deeply personal, thoughtfully curated celebrations • the gorgeous property encompasses a charming farmhouse, hazelnut orchards, manicured English and rose gardens, and velvety lawns • all packages include in-house, farm-grown florals—all-inclusive options also feature seasonal cuisine, bar service, coordination, and more
Catering: In-house, Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Bella Vida 360°
Yamhill, OR
Location: on a Willamette Valley hilltop overlooking the Cascade & Coastal ranges
Fab Features: stunning contemporary winery and event estate offering exclusive, weekend-long rentals • outdoor gatherings on a spectacular hilltop lawn with 360º views of the Willamette Valley, Cascade and Coastal Ranges • flow between the intimate, contemporary tasting room to the adjacent patio to the half-acre lawn to a lush grove of Douglas firs
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
Sage and Social
Mulino, OR
Location: Elegant setting in picturesque Clackamas County.
Fab Features: modern farmhouse masterpiece with a sleek, neutral palette, contemporary design, and thoughtful amenities • the main event space boasts white and black shiplap, light wood columns, and chic chandeliers that are suspended from the soaring, open-beamed ceilings • enjoy the exclusive services of the talented on-site event designer and the in-house rentals company (no delivery fees!)
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
PORTLAND
PORTLAND
Hoyt Arboretum
Portland, OR
Location: 3 miles west of downtown Portland
Fab Features: gorgeous nature preserve boasting miles of trails and thousands of species of plants, just west of downtown Portland • exchange vows on the Redwood Deck beneath the towering trees or in the secluded Wedding Meadow • gracious A-frame Pavilion with with wooden beams, stone floors, and picnic tables (and easy access for caterers and food trucks)
Catering: BYOPrice: $
Ecotrust Building | Ecotrust Event Spaces
Portland, OR
Location: In the heart of Portland's vibrant Pearl District
Fab Features: cool, refurbished 1890s-era mixed-use warehouse • the airy, light-filled Studio boasts gorgeous exposed brick walls, two custom rolling bars, and beautiful arched windows • all rentals benefit Ecotrust in realizing their innovative, community-focused vision of environmental well-being
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
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: $ • $$
St Johns Inn
Portland, OR
Location: On a bluff overlooking the Willamette River.
Fab Features: dreamy 1910 mansion-turn-inn set on 1.25 acres with views of the mountains, river, city skyline, and St Johns Bridge • on-site lodging in the beautiful manor rooms, all walking distance to charming downtown St Johns • celebrate on a spacious, tree- and garden-lined lawn with unobstructed vistas of the river and bridges
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Bridge Over Clear Creek
Estacada, OR
Location: On Clear Creek about 45 minutes from Portland.
Fab Features: private and peaceful estate in the Viola Valley that welcomes campers • exchange vows beneath a canopy of fir and cedar trees with a clear creek trickling in the background • rustic-chic receptions in the green-tin barn with roll-up doors that bring the outside in
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Abernethy Center
Oregon City, OR
Location: Lush oasis just 20 minutes outside of Portland
Fab Features: secluded, one-acre Veiled Garden surrounded by lush forest and complemented by a meandering cobblestone pathway, dramatic arch and stunning waterfall • the Abernethy Chapel boasts a beamed cathedral ceiling and tall arched windows • opt for an outdoor reception in the lovely 5-acre Abigail's Garden or celebrate indoors in the spacious Abernethy Ballroom
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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