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Salem Convention Center is a banquet hall wedding venue in Salem, Oregon.

Your Day, Your Way!

Beautiful, flexible wedding venue to fit your dream, whether you’ve invited 10 people or 800. The Salem Convention Center boasts event spaces that are flexible and allow us the ability to provide the “perfect size” room to host smaller, medium, and large wedding ceremonies and receptions. Our venue is perfect for dodging the not-so-predictable weather that Oregon can provide but still displays the beauty of the outdoors with our floor to ceiling windows in our pre-function and ceremony areas - perfect for photographs! The Salem Convention Center's top-notch catering & bar services set us apart - your event will have an "all under one roof" approach - let our team of experts set up your event, serve your loved ones with a smile, and we'll even handle the cleanup! You will get to spend your day stress-free, knowing our team of professionals will handle your event details while you create the memories! Have your friends and family stay at our adjoining hotel, The Grand Hotel, or book your own honeymoon suite for a beautiful, relaxing getaway after your special event (ask us about our sleeping room packages!) Visit Bentley's, our onsite restaurant, for your rehearsal dinner, bachelor/bachelorette parties, or after party - the Northwest-inspired menu is a local treasure! Our venue is conveniently located in Downtown Salem, between Portland & Eugene, and we are easily accessible off I-5. Complimentary parking is provided for all attendees in our underground parking garage. SCC was built on the site of the hundred-year-old Marion Hotel, a premier downtown destination destroyed by a fire in 1971. The venue not only pays homage to Salem's past, but it has also helped revitalize Salem's historic downtown. SCC is steps away from unique shops, restaurants, and attractions like Riverfront Park and Carousel, Elsinore Theater, Reed Opera House, the State Capitol, and more. Regardless of your event’s size, menu preference, or theme, the Salem Convention Center is here for you! Contact our event coordinators today and begin planning an unforgettable, special event!

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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?

$695

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

$895

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?

$695

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

$895

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

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
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

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Hotel

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

February
March
April
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August

Reviews of Salem Convention Center

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Brenda Sent on 12/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Venue for any occasion

The staff was amazing and helpful in the set up, food and service.
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Sandra Sent on 07/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I had my wedding at the Salem Convention Center and it was so BEAUTIFUL! Sarah made everything come together and I had no stress! The wedding was wonderful, beautiful, amazing! I would definitely recommend the Convention Center, and Sarah, to anyone thinking about getting married or having any kind of party!
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User2099637 Sent on 04/16/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The staff at SCC was great in helping plan a surprise party for a loved one. I was planning the party from out of town, and Merrissa and Sarah were fantastic at helping me get every little detail correct! The staff the night of the party were also incredibly courteous, sincere, and helped make the night a memorable event for not only my sister but everyone else who attended. Thanks SCC team!
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Elizabeth Sent on 07/26/2017
4.6 out of 5 rating
Sarah was great to work with however we were working with someone else prior to her and a few things that we had agreed on changed. The venue was beautiful and everything was taken care of. It was definitely pricey but well worth it because I didn't have to worry about any set up, tear-down, etc.
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Lindsay Sent on 09/10/2015
4.6 out of 5 rating
I had my wedding here and it was a fantastic blank slate to turn into whatever I wanted to and Sarah had some great advice on that too. We had an entire ballroom and had the ceremony on one side and the reception on another. It worked out great for the wedding. Sarah was our primary contact and she was delightful to work with and very accommodating with all of our crazy requests. It all went very smoothly even though we were coordinating a lot of people at once. They even let us make a lot of noise with bagpipes.

The food was SO awesome. Had some salmon which was cooked perfectly, some perfectly cooked steak with blue cheese butter, a bunch of appetizers that were fantastic including ahi tuna and smoked salmon platter. We even were complemented that the food was like a 5 star restaurant.

Only complaint was that they were the alcohol police. About 1/4 of our party was cut off from drinking, and most of them hadn't been drinking heavily. (there are always a couple, I'll give them that) Everyone even had hotel rooms for that night, and we warned them ahead of time we get rowdy. It still went great, just had to make the bride drink more with everyone! No one can say no to the bride when she goes to order 20 shots :)
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Salem Convention Center frequently asked questions

Salem Convention Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Salem Convention Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Salem Convention Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
The space offered by Salem Convention Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
Salem Convention Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Salem Convention Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Salem Convention Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Salem Convention Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Salem Convention Center is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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