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About

The grounds and mansion at the Gray Gables Estate is an ethereal and elegant wedding venue in Portland, Oregon. The Manor House was constructed in the early 20th century and, with its beautiful gardens, gives off a magical atmosphere. The luscious and historic location combined with the fantastic and passionate service of the estate’s staff help make for a wedding to remember.

Facilities and Capacity

This charming location boasts a total of four spaces for hosting both wedding ceremonies and receptions. Exchange vows or dine in The Garden with its Grecian gazebo steeped in a historical, romantic air. You can also walk down the aisle on the quaint and rustic Manor House Lawn, which though spacious, exudes intimacy. These classical gardens are dotted with towering trees and romantic brick paths and patios. In The Rustic Koi Pond, enter an enchanting forest and say “I do” under the cool shade. The lush area possesses water features and gorgeous vegetation, for a bucolic atmosphere. These various outdoor spaces can accommodate up to 300 loved ones. Inside, couples and their guests can utilize The Ballroom. This space features large windows that let the natural light stream in for a calming ambiance and a hardwood dance floor for an extra dash of visual sophistication. This is offset by the swirling and ornate patterns of the carpeting, which demonstrate an exquisite design for a sense of refinement. Dressing rooms are available for you and the wedding party to prepare for your special day. The distinctive architecture throughout the estate provides you and your partner with many opportunities for creative wedding photos. This location is also pet-friendly, allowing you to invite your furry loved ones too.

Services Offered

The exceptional staff at Gray Gables Estate enjoy helping you see your dream wedding come to fruition. They can help you plan and coordinate the many details of your special day. They are also flexible and creative. If the weather strikes, they have backup options to transform interior spaces on the site for your convenience. Culinary delights for your reception are all homemade creations provided by their talented chefs. A large selection of hors d'oeuvres and main courses can be crafted to satisfy both you and your guests.

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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?

$2,500

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?

Yes

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

$2,500

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

$2,500

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

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

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

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Premium Liquor
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

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?

May
June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of Gray Gables Estate

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Megan Sent on 10/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Overall great time

Jennifer & staff did a great job for our wedding! The food was great & the set up was beautiful. The only thing I’d say we wish was different was the AC (wish it was cooler inside) & having a little bit more guidance as far as what to expect next - the day of. Would highly recommend this venue!
B
Becky Sent on 07/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Becky and Rick groom's parents

We attended our son's wedding here on July 22, 2023. What an enchanting venue for a wedding. The grounds were beautiful and the staff were professional and very friendly and helpful. We would highly recommend Gray Gables to anyone looking for a beautiful setting for a perfect wedding. Thank you Gray Gables for making a beautiful day even more beautiful.
Becky and Rick Goodman
Melani
Melani Sent on 02/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing venue!

We used this venue last year for my daughter’s wedding and I cannot tell you how amazing they did at coordination (Samantha was phenomenal!), the food was some of the best food we’ve ever had, the decor, the bar, the staff, attention to detail and the overall event went so well. I couldn’t recommend this venue enough. We also used the flower shop next door and they did the most beautiful floral arrangements. Top notch!
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Emily Sent on 11/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision we made in wedding planning

I’m writing this review on the first day of our honeymoon because that’s how amazing Samantha, the wedding coordinator at Gray Gables venue, and her entire team were, both during the planning process and especially on our wedding day.

Top 3 reasons we loved Gray Gables for our wedding

(1) Samantha, wedding coordinator extraordinaire. We planned our wedding in 4 months, and Sam was always ready and available to help and guide us. In short, she’s the worlds best wedding Sherpa. She worked seamlessly with our outside vendors and her in house team flawlessly executed the services GG offers.

(2) The beautiful outdoor and indoor spaces. This natural beauty and landscaping, and classy indoor decor, was ideal for our weddings for two reasons. The first, we had a great indoor backup plan option for the ceremony in the case of rain (it’s Portland). Secondly, we only needed to provide minimal decor and some flowers to make it wedding ready.

(3) The food was incredible. This is not only my opinion - this was the resounding opinion of all our our guests. We selected comfort foods (ravioli, chicken, mashed potatoes, fried mac and cheese) and through a combination of talent and magic, the chef and gray gables team made the presentation of comfort food beautiful and remarkable (I literally heard remarks about this).
Chifawn
Chifawn Sent on 10/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding

Grey Gables was perfect. Jennifer was amazing and everything exceeded our expectations. The venue is beautiful and the photographs are going to be incredible. The food was outstanding, the professionalism and efficiency of all the staff members made this day absolutely perfect. We were from out of state and just showed up and Jennifer took care of us completely. My daughter's dream wedding became reality and I would give 10 stars if I could :)
N
Norelle Sent on 01/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Experience - Total Package

I cannot say enough great things about Sam and the team over at Gray Gables. Fantastic venue and GREAT staff; this place is the total package. Highly recommend.
G
Gina Sent on 09/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The most amazing venue

This is the first and last venue we toured. We fell in love with the grounds and booked immediately. Samantha is also the best. She took a huge weight off our shoulders on the big day and even with our hiccups that day, everything was transitioned smoothly and it was the best day of our lives. She was so easy to get a hold of and answered every question we had. We also had the most amazing food through gray gables as well. Everyone couldn’t stop raving about all of it! We were blown away by every aspect and highly recommend everything about gray gables!
Lizzie
Lizzie Sent on 08/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best all-in-one venue

Gray Gables Estate was the first and only venue we toured and we could not have been happier. The aesthetic fit our vision perfectly and when we found out that we got the entire site for the entire day of the wedding, we were sold.

Samantha Maiden was responsive, always positive, and professional. And because she is also the site owner AND wedding coordinator we could tell that she would go the extra mile. It was evident from the first day we met Sam and toured the venue that she was personally invested in making our wedding a huge success. She also ran our wedding rehearsal making us feel extra confident that we were in good hands; she has a ton of knowledge of what makes wedding work fly (e.g. timing, spacing, who goes where when, etc.) that we could trust her advice with the agenda and running point on the day of.

The food was also INCREDIBLE! My family has a ton of dietary issues and Samantha and her team were happy and experienced to work with us so that everyone could enjoy the dinner.

We also had Forte Floral do our flowers (they partner with GGE and are located right next door) which made set up and tear down a breeze because they did it all!

Thanks for making our day better than we could have ever imagined! Couldn't recommend GGE enough!
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 08/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Priceless help

Jennifer made everything run so smoothly and was open to being flexible with our needs. She was ready with tips and ideas to help us when we were at a loss. She was attentive, the venue itself was gorgeous and the wait staff and in-house catering was the talk of the town. I am so happy that we chose this as our venue and couldn't imagine having done it anywhere else.
Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 07/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Can't recommend ENOUGH!!

I've been writing this review in my head for the last month because I knew I had to make it as amazing and I felt towards our venue and the owner, Samantha. My now-husband and I looked at 6 venues and none could compare to Gray Gables Estate (GGE). Besides swiping yes to my future husband, choosing GGE to be our spot was the best decision I could have made! The venue itself is breathtakingly gorgeous, serene and just beautiful. We wanted everything outdoors - and it worked magically. But - the very BEST thing about GGE was Samantha. She is the owner and wedding coordinator, and by the end of our wedding, I wanted to marry her instead! She was flawless in every step, she knew what myself and my bridal party needed before we even asked. She literally anticipated every single thing you could imagine. She facilitated all the rentals we would need, so that I only had to work with her. She suggested tons of great ideas which were all perfect. She was accommodating to my random requests (brought in baby goats!) and politely dealt with some unruly groomsmen during rehearsal. Day of wedding was so stress free for me, and all because of Sam! She wrangled the cake delivery, musicians arriving, DJ coming, GOATS!, photo booth, and allll the rental deliveries! I was able to relax with my girls in the awesome house and just enjoyed every minute of my day.
DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND CHOOSE GRAY GABLES ESTATE FOR YOUR WEDDING!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

12 Endorsements
Radiant Touch Wedding Officiant Radiant Touch Wedding Officiant Wedding Officiants

Fairy Tale Weddings. That's how it feels each time I arrive to officiate a wedding at Gray Gables. The gardens are magical. The ballroom is elegant. The separate houses for the bridal party to prepare in are roomy and quaint. This venue offers everything and is hosted by wonderful people to see to every detail of your wedding day.

Grupp & Rose Photography Grupp & Rose Photography Wedding Photographers

Love this venue -- so many great areas for getting ready, ceremony, reception activities, from small intimate celebrations to huge parties. Amazingly friendly, considerate, and competent staff. Highly recommended.

Event Team Entertainment Event Team Entertainment Wedding DJs

A unique venue with charm and character. Set just 20 minutes from Portland with easy access for all guests traveling from around town. The space is surrounded by mature trees with beautiful water features, immaculate gardens and tons of fun bistro lighting. It's a one stop shop with a great team of pro handling the catering and organization of each and every detail for your event. Flexible event designs and a variety of options for both inside and outside settings. Call now to schedule your tour and learn more about Gray Gables Estate!

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4.9 out of 5 rating , 83 reviews
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Forté Floral Artistry
4.9 out of 5 rating , 63 reviews
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Event Team Entertainment
5.0 out of 5 rating , 265 reviews
· Wedding DJs
Peter Corvallis Productions
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· Wedding Rentals

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Gray Gables Estate frequently asked questions

Gray Gables Estate 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
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Gray Gables Estate includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Gray Gables Estate includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Premium Liquor
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Gray Gables Estate for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
Gray Gables Estate offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Gray Gables Estate offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
Gray Gables Estate offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Gray Gables Estate offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Gray Gables Estate is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in average response time and 4.6 in value.
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