This botanical garden right in the heart of Portlamd was absolutely beautiful. Our guests are still talking about it.

The garden was the perfect place for our ceremony. It was beautiful and set up perfectly. We rented the chairs from the garden which made set up and take down a breeze. We didn’t have to worry about anything!

This Venue was perfect! It held all of our people comfortably to dance, photo booth, eat, drink, and play games. The coordinator was wonderful! Couldn't have asked for anything better.
We did have to bring in the crew for set up and take down but that was made clear and we were ready.

Rachel is the venue coordinator for Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens and she is just as nice as can be! She was extremely helpful during the entire planning, day of, and follow-up process. She responded immediately to emails and always answered all of my questions. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and was the setting of our dream wedding.

We had our wedding here in August. Many of our guests said it was the most beautiful wedding that they have ever attended. The lush garden setting with the backdrop of the water was gorgeous. We were nervous about the weather because there isn't an indoor space but we lucked out with 80 degrees and sunshine. We were married in the Meadow site and had about 120 guests. There was plenty of space for our ceremony, tables for dinner, buffet, a bar, a dance floor and lawn games (corn hole!) The atmosphere of the garden allowed people to feel relaxed and enjoy their time by exploring the beautiful scenery. This was the first wedding venue that we looked at and I instantly knew it was perfect for us. The garden supplied the tables and chairs (for a small fee) and we rented the other equipment. There are bathrooms at the meadow site and electrical hook ups and a separate service entrance, however there is no on-site kitchen but our caterers did not have a problem with this.
Rachel, the event coordinator, was wonderful to work with. She was always available to answer my questions and concerns about details and logistics. She made me feel so at ease about the whole process.
Definitely take a look at the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden when looking for venues. It is a unique and beautiful outdoor wedding space.

We absolutely ADORED having our wedding at this site - for the price you will pay you will not find a more unique and gorgeous venue, in my opinion. I had done a lot of research into other venues in the area, but this one topped them all. The flexibility and easy communication between the event coordinator and I was very helpful. I would recommend this location to anyone looking for an outdoor venue site.

We loved having our summer wedding at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, in the meadow site. The gardens are beautiful and the meadow was the perfect setting for our afternoon ceremony and reception. The venue is very affordable and we were were able to bring in any vendors we liked. The site contact Rachael was always responsive to questions. We also loved that the venue was accessible by public transit and had ample parking across the street at Reed College. For anyone looking for an outdoor venue in Portland that's beautiful, low-key, and highly customizable, this is a great spot!

I have visited Crystal Springs many times over the years and often thought about how lovely it would be to have a wedding there. I assumed it wouldn't be affordable, so I never looked into it. Last year, my partner and I got engaged, and I decided that I might as well look into it. I am so glad I did -- it ended up being reasonable. My partner and I met Rachael for a site visit and fell in love! The Meadow Site had everything we wanted! The garden was so lovely, with a wide open lawn overlooking a beautiful lake. Walking through the park to the site is nothing short of magical. There are countless spots for photos -- the whole garden is gorgeous.

We had our 65-person wedding in mid-August and everything, including the weather, was perfect. We didn't need an arch because the perfectly angled trees provided a natural one. The bathrooms, electrical outlets, and service entries were all next to the site, so that was convenient as well. Rachael was easy to work with and always quick to respond to my emails. We ended up renting tables and chairs from the venue, which was convenient. All in all, the venue was perfect, and I am so glad that we live close by and can visit as often as we want to relive the day!

Photos by Alexandria Monette Photography

What a lovely place to get married. The Woodland Garden was a perfect fit for our 75 guest wedding. From the event by the lake to dancing on on the lawn it was wonderful. The only small complaint I have is that they watered the lawn the morning of the event so the grass was soaking wet. In the end, it wouldn't have been any different if it had rained the night before and it didn't detract at all from the fantastic day. Extra bonus, there's not one bad place to take a picture in the entire garden.

We chose to have our ceremony at the woodland site of the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden and could not have been more thrilled. The peninsula of the woodland site was protected from other garden-goers. It has absolutely stunning views of the spring and lake. Our guests described it as "a magical forest," and we received numerous compliments regarding how beautiful the venue was. Additionally, the grassy meadow was the perfect size for our 110 guests- it didn't seem too small or too large. The only potential downside was working with the Party Pros as the preferred rental company. Regardless, I would highly recommend the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden to ANY Portland (or non-Portland couple) seeking a venue.