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Immerse yourself in the beauty and sophistication of Abernethy Center, Oregon's premier wedding and event venue. With four captivating indoor and outdoor spaces—two enchanting gardens, a majestic ballroom, and the iconic Abernethy Chapel—our venue offers unparalleled versatility and elegance. Since our establishment in 2001, Abernethy Center has mastered the art of event hosting with unwavering attention to detail, gourmet catering, and abundant amenities.

Prepare for your special day in our idyllic getting-ready suites, surrounded by luxury and comfort. Our comprehensive offerings include tables, Chiavari chairs, dinnerware, exquisite in-house catering, and seasoned event staff to streamline the planning process and ensure every detail is flawlessly executed. Whether you're dreaming of an intimate indoor affair or a breathtaking outdoor celebration, Abernethy Center promises extraordinary moments and cherished memories. Entrust our experienced team to bring your vision to life, crafting an unforgettable celebration for you and your cherished guests.

OUR VENUES:

Abigail’s Garden: Enjoy stunning natural backdrops for your wedding memories, with an outdoor ceremony site beneath a majestic willow tree and a tented reception with romantic cafe lighting, white Chiavari chairs, and a woodgrain dancefloor.

Veiled Garden: An intimate ceremony venue where natural Oregon landscapes and a calming waterfall come together to create a ‘secret garden’ ambiance that will leave you spellbound! The Veiled Garden pairs with Abernethy Ballroom for your reception, and the venue rental includes our Chapel as a backup plan in case of inclement weather.

Abernethy Chapel: A classic white wedding chapel situated against picturesque Oregon hillsides. With large windows for ample natural light. 30-foot ceilings, beautiful timber-frame beams, and a historic wedding bell for couples to ring after saying I do. The venue rental includes our Veiled Garden for scenic outdoor wedding photos and pairs with Abernethy Ballroom for a luxurious indoor reception.

Abernethy Ballroom: This exquisite reception venue is adorned with crystal chandeliers that illuminate the space with a touch of glamour. Giant windows for ample natural light and modern wood floors add a contemporary touch. The ballroom pairs with the Veiled Garden and Chapel for a one-of-a-kind wedding experience.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Parking
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
October
November
December

Reviews of Abernethy Center

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Abernethy Center’s Abigail’s Garden is a stunning, well‑maintained venue with beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces. Guests consistently praised the phenomenal food and useful preferred-vendor list. The events team and day-of coordinators were organized, attentive, and made the day run smoothly.

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Abernethy Center’s Abigail’s Garden is a stunning, well‑maintained venue with beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces. Guests consistently praised the phenomenal food and useful preferred-vendor list. The events team and day-of coordinators were organized, attentive, and made the day run smoothly.

Megan
Megan Sent on 06/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue and Amazing Support System

Abernethy was the perfect venue for our wedding! From the very first time we visited to view the venue, they made us feel special. We made an appointment and when we arrived our names were on a sign in the parking lot. Karissa was so nice answering all of our questions, offering advice and sent us home with a bottle of champagne. We couldn't stop thinking about how beautiful Abigail's garden was and ended up booking the venue later that day. It was the best decision we could have made! Karissa became our contact for the rest of our experience and she was fantastic! She helped us navigate our way through a pandemic postponement making it easy and alleviating the stress. Abernethy set up a pandemic friendly to-go tasting which was wonderful! Abernethy provided us with an extremely helpful list of preferred vendors. We ended up picking nearly all of our vendors from this list and they were all excellent! As the time for our long awaited wedding drew closer I was absolutely overwhelmed and had hit a wall in planning. I contacted Karissa and told her I needed help. She put me in touch with Abernethy wedding coordinator Kassandra and after one conversation with her I could feel a weight being lifted from my shoulders! I quickly hired her onto our team and I will forever be glad that I did. She helped me through the process and on the day of was an absolute superstar! We dropped off our decor the day before our wedding and when I arrived the day of everything was set up and was absolutely gorgeous! Kassandra guided me through my wedding day calming my nerves and making things happen so that I could just enjoy me day! I am so thankful I had Karissa and Kassandra throughout this process, they took the burden off of me and made our day perfect! Every other member of Abernethy staff I came into contact with were amazing as well. Communication was phenomenal. Every time I called, if Karissa or Kassandra were not there other staff members did everything they could to answer my questions or see that I got a call back asap. Everyone was kind, positive, professional and patient. Thank you Abernethy! Thank you Karissa, Kassandra, Robin, and Mandy! I wish I knew everyone's names so that I could thank everyone. I felt supported through every step of the process! Everything was magical!
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Amanda Sent on 11/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect experience!

We chose Abigail’s Garden at Abernethy Center for our October 2025 wedding and could not be happier we did! Karissa our event manager was so helpful throughout the planning process answering any question we had. From the first tour until the day of our wedding, Abernethy Center displayed an immense care for detail and made us feel so special throughout the process. The venue is gorgeous and so well maintained. The food is amazing - our guests raved about it nonstop. Their preferred vendor list helped a ton in our planning and every vendor we chose from it turned out to be incredible.
Our day-of coordinator, Katie, was absolutely amazing and made sure every detail of our day was taken care of and executed flawlessly. She was so thorough in our planning meeting and took care of everything from decorating, coordinating with our vendors and keeping everything on track the day of. At the end of the night, she had all of our decor and leftover food packed up and ready to be put into cars. I can’t express how nice it was to know that everything was taken care of. Because of this, our bridal party, families, and ourselves were able to truly just enjoy the night without the burden of set up and tear down.
Abernethy Center is truly a top notch venue and I can’t recommend them enough.
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 08/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend

The Abernethy Center was incredible for our wedding! We had the pleasure of working with Kassandra as our event coordinator. She went above and beyond in accommodating our guests and answering all of our questions and concerns.
Katie was our day of coordinator. She was absolute superstar! She was well organized and had an answer for any issue that arose from the moment we got there until we left.
The staff was incredible organized, thoughtful and proficient in setup/teardown and timely and attentive for the duration of the wedding. Food and drinks were fantastic and have gotten nothing but positive reviews from guests.
Stacia
Stacia Sent on 12/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The wedding venue of our dreams

We got married at the Abigail's Garden location of the Abernethy Center in August 2024. The venue is absolutely stunning and the staff are wonderful with prompt and concise communication, but hands down the food was our favorite part this venue. We loved our entrée choices and still have a single frozen pasta leftover from our wedding! We chose the mushroom ravioli (along with the prime rib) and it was the favorite of ours and our guests.

We worked with Karissa, Kassandra, and Josie to plan our dream wedding and they were an absolute joy to work with and made our wedding day go as smoothly as possible. We highly recommend this venue! From start to finish we knew were were in the right and best hands for our perfect dream wedding celebration. Each email and in person meeting was professional and organized, we never left with more questions than we arrived with. My only regret is not adding more time at this venue!
Taylar
Taylar Sent on 10/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue for our big day!

Weeks later, we're still absolutely gushing over the Abigail's Garden at the Abernethy Center; it was the perfect venue for our wedding. They had it all, from amazing staff to incredible food to beautiful facilities, not to mention the gorgeous site grounds. We could not have asked for better! They truly make you feel like a VIP throughout the weekend and their top-notch events team helps ensure that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Karissa was our event coordinator. She was so well informed, kind and responsive and truly made the experience so easy for us! We could not recommend the Abernethy Center enough, no matter which area you choose; the gardens, the ballroom and the chapel are perfect places to host your big event. It's definitely well-worth the investment for a beautiful, love-filled day!
Michael
Michael Sent on 08/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We LOVED Our wedding at the Abernethy Center!

We LOVED our wedding at the ABERNETHY Center! Karissa our managing coordinator went above and beyond for us planning. We also really appreciated the staff day of wedding at Abernethy and especially our day of coordinator - Jasmin was amazing as well. She leaned in and made our special day go off smoothly. A++ to all at the Abernethy Center!
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Ciera Sent on 07/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely stunning and beautiful venue

We had our wedding in Abigail’s Garden on June 30,2024. It was the most beautiful venue I could’ve ever imagined. Our guests were absolutely stunned with it. The workers were so sweet and accommodating. It was very spacious, the bridal and grooms suite were amazing. The ceremony was gorgeous. I’m so grateful we were able to have our wedding here. Definitely recommend!!
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 07/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue for a classy, elegant event

The Abernethy Center was truly the perfect venue. I wanted indoor spaces for my wedding, and the Chapel and Ballroom were perfect for this. The grounds are beautiful as well, with lots of outdoor spaces for photos. The food was phenomenal. We had heard it was good, but were still surprised by just how good. Our guests loved it. We also opted for the full coordination package, and it was absolutely worth it. Kassandra was so great to work with. From the very beginning she helped us every step of the way to plan the event, answer all of our questions, and keep the whole process moving smoothly. On the big day, it was such a relief to have someone handling all of the logistics so all we had to do was relax and enjoy the day with our loved ones. Kassandra and all the team at Abernethy are truly remarkable and I cannot recommend them enough! Photos by Alyssa McConaughey Photography.
Jasper
Jasper Sent on 05/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional

Abernethy Center is the perfect place to celebrate a wedding. Kassandra was a joy to work with, and the entire process was seamless. The venue is stunningly beautiful, the staff are wonderful, and they certainly know how to throw weddings. While other reviews had already commented on the food, I was still amazed by just how good it was. The cost was extremely reasonable given the quality of everything, and we found that it was comparable or less expensive than many other lesser venues in the area. I simple cannot recommend this venue highly enough.
K
Katie Sent on 03/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, responsive and customizable wedding venue

Best wedding venue and staff! They worked with us to make sure we had the best wedding with our budget
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Awards

176
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

19 Endorsements
Bridal Bliss Bridal Bliss Wedding Planners

Great staff, great service, great venue!

Moore Creative Weddings Moore Creative Weddings Wedding Officiants

The Abernathy Center has three great locations for your wedding or event. I have performed many wedding there and have been impressed with their attention to detail. They will make your event special. The additional of the Chapel is outstanding. No matter the size of your family and guests they can make it special for all of them. I highly recommend them to you! Check out their website for you will be impressed.

Naccarato Photography Naccarato Photography Wedding Photographers

I had the pleasure of photographing a wedding at Abernethy Center. The entire event and staff were a pleasure to work with and everything went off without any issues whatsoever. I highly recommend this location if you are planning on getting married.

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Abernethy Center frequently asked questions

Abernethy Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Tables
Abernethy Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Abernethy Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Abernethy Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
Abernethy Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Abernethy Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
Abernethy Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Abernethy Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Abernethy Center is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.5 in flexibility and 4.5 in value.
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