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  • 2020

Blockhouse

Up to 100 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Clean Up

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Kelsiehammitt
Khahlela
E. Go
Laura
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Recommended by 98% of couples

About this venue

Blockhouse is a romantic and scenic event space located in Portland, Oregon ideal for more intimate gatherings. Whether your wedding vision is an elegant ceremony of 60 wedding guests or a cocktail style reception, their staff can cater to any style and theme. Blockhouse is built around a chef-inspired open kitchen and guarantees amazing meals. This venue boasts an open garage-style door that illuminates the interior with tons of natural light. It also features a rustic tin-wall exterior, a greenhouse filled with houseplants, and a minimalist feel that results in gorgeous and aesthetically pleasing photographs. Their talented staff of coordinators and servers can assist with decorating the space and encourage couples to use many of their decor items available on-site, such as string lights, cozy furniture, and spacious facilities.

Facilities and Capacity
This venue boasts two distinct facilities, including a quaint indoor space and a spacious outdoor space. Their indoor facility can hold a capacity of 48 for ceremony and reception, 60 seated reception guests and 70 standing guests. Couples can take advantage of their outdoor patio and nursery space that conveniently opens and connects to the interior. Combined with the outdoor space, this location can hold a maximum capacity of 120 wedding guests. Their outdoor space can accommodate any climate, with the venue providing state-of-the-art heaters for colder weather if necessary.

Services Offered
In addition to ceremonies and receptions, this venue is available to host a couple's bridal shower, engagement party, elopement, and/or rehearsal dinner. Their services include setup, cleanup, a variety of event rentals, sound equipment, lighting, and WiFi. Event rentals include centerpieces, chairs, furniture, four-foot custom wood tables, barware, glassware, and select decorations. They also offer parking, valet, shuttle access, and wheelchair access. An experienced event coordinator is provided on-site to assist with a smooth and efficient day. Rehearsals are included with all packages.

Cuisine
Blockhouse boasts an open kitchen for guests to be a part of the meal prep experience. Their full bar services offer options such as a champagne toast, house wine, a signature drink, an open bar, and more. They provide a list of trusted catering companies, including licensed private chefs and a variety of restaurants.

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Weddings at this venue

Tair & Jason's wedding
Tair & Jason
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FAQ

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Garden

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
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

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Reviews of Blockhouse

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Blockhouse and Pomarius Nursery offer a gorgeous, lush garden venue that's even more stunning in person and a photographer's dream. Reviewers praised the helpful, responsive staff, transparent booking, and strong vendor recommendations. The flexible, reasonably priced spaces have roofs/heaters and collapsible walls for comfort; a resident chicken and occasional passing train add quirky charm.

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Blockhouse and Pomarius Nursery offer a gorgeous, lush garden venue that's even more stunning in person and a photographer's dream. Reviewers praised the helpful, responsive staff, transparent booking, and strong vendor recommendations. The flexible, reasonably priced spaces have roofs/heaters and collapsible walls for comfort; a resident chicken and occasional passing train add quirky charm.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 16 reviews
Google
4.9/5 90 reviews
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Travis Sent on 04/30/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Blockhouse

Blockhouse and Pomarius Nursery were incredible and the venue itself is beautiful, somehow even more so in person than in pictures if you're able to believe that. The staff were incredible and we appreciated the easy and clear communication the whole way through, and even their resident chicken, named Strawberry, contributed by leading my bride down the aisle. Overall, Blockhouse exceeded our expectations and our only regret is that we can't do it again and again.
Kelsiehammitt
Kelsiehammitt Sent on 10/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The PERFECT Romantic Setting for your Portland Wedding!

Hosting our wedding at Blockhouse was one of the best decisions we made. The venue is stunning even as a blank slate, but seeing it come to life with our tables, chairs, and décor in place was an absolutely euphoric dream come true. The ambiance of Blockhouse, surrounded by lush greenery and tucked away in a private corner of NW Portland, felt both intimate and vibrant. The Blockhouse team was incredibly easy to work with and truly allowed us to make our wedding our own. We’re so grateful to have chosen this beautiful space and to have worked with such a supportive and kind staff.
Khahlela
Khahlela Sent on 07/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and intimate venue

The Blockhouse was perfect for our intimate wedding. We were concerned about the heat but the venue stayed cool and shaded so that everyone was comfortable. We also rented half of the Pomarius Nursery which added to our garden party vibes. Everyone at the Blockhouse was communicative and helpful in the planning. Our guests raved about the plants, the overall ambience and of course the chicken visitors.
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Cameron Sent on 06/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, peaceful, intimate venue with wonderful vendor service

Blockhouse is an incredible venue, and the staff at Cast + Co were incredibly helpful and easy to work with right from the beginning. Booking was easy, what was included and what could be added was straightforward and transparent. Great additional vendor recommendations. Quick to respond to all emails!
E. Go
E. Go Sent on 05/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue!

Gorgeous venue! The greenhouse with the plants and flowers looked beautiful on our wedding day! I loved how reasonable the space was. The nursery has a roof and collapsable walls if it’s too hot, and you can rent heaters if it’s too cold. The Blockhouse space also has a roof, heaters, and plenty of room for a decent dance floor. The inside space is very roomy. We rented the plant wall to fill out the area behind our ceremony. We also paid for the extra hour before our event for family photos. All in all a very reasonably priced venue. Everyone thought it was beautiful, and I agree.
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Hannah Sent on 07/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

First thing we booked

We knew that we wanted to book Blockhouse as our wedding venue very soon after we got engaged. We did not even end up touring any other venues because we felt like Blockhouse was so perfect! It had everything we wanted and was the perfect little garden oasis in the middle of an urban environment--and only a few blocks from our apartment! Blockhouse did not disappoint--we had the most magical evening there for our wedding and everything there was even more perfect than we could have imagined! We received many compliments throughout the night (and in the days following) about how we chose such a wonderful venue. Could not recommend Blockhouse enough and literally could not imagine getting married anywhere else!
K
Karen Sent on 12/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Covid wedding

I am so grateful, like many of our other vendors Blockhouse stuck with us through all the changes we had to make due to covid. On the day of the wedding we had someone there the whole time helping us with anything we needed and answering questions. The space is beautiful and perfect for a small gathering which is what we had! We are very thankful and highly recommend this space!
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Mariah Sent on 01/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue for our perfect day!

The Blockhouse is so unique and intimate that we couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else after we saw the photos of the venue. My husband and I were planning our wedding while living outside of Oregon and the staff at the Blockhouse could not be more accommodating with what we wanted style-wise especially on a six-month timeline and only seeing the venue once before the actual day! The day went seamlessly (even with a rain storm) and we have the Blockhouse to thank for that :)
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Raelynn Sent on 10/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Something Special

We recently had our wedding at the Blockhouse with the added Pomarius event space. We had about 100 guests and even at that size, it felt so intimate. From the professional, friendly staff to the beautiful, lush green space itself, I would have to say everything turned out more perfect then we could have imagined for our fall wedding. If you are looking for a unique, warm, stunning venue look no further. I would have not changed one thing. I will be using the Blockhouse again for any private events in the future. Thank you Blockhouse and Pomarius Nursery.
Laura
Laura Sent on 10/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing intimate wedding venue

If you have a wedding under 100 guests, look no further than this venue. We recently tied the knot in early October with 70 people on our guest list and it was absolute perfection. Each and every one of my guests commented on how perfect it was. Blockhouse was the only venue we looked at - we knew the moment we walked in that it was the space. After booking, Emily and her team were impeccable. From helping bring the vision to life to day-of - everything was flawless. Huge thank you to this team for all of their hard work and wonderful customer service. Seriously, if you want a romantic venue and you have a smaller guest list, book this place!
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Blockhouse frequently asked questions

The space offered by Blockhouse for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
Blockhouse offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
Blockhouse offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Blockhouse offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Blockhouse offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Blockhouse is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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