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A romantic, boutique outdoor wedding venue located in Oregon, the Smith Creek Village at Silver Falls State Park has various indoor and outdoor spaces to help achieve the vision for your day. Located in the natural setting of Oregon’s largest state park and just 70 miles south of Portland, couples will enjoy the picturesque treeline views and all the magical setting of the temperate rainforest. Best known for its incredible waterfalls and nature trails, Silver Falls State Park is a favorite among those with a passion for outdoor beauty. Silver Falls Hospitality would be honored to discuss the alignment of having a Silver Falls wedding, and hosting a physically distant and safe gathering for your guests.

Awards:

2019 - Oregon Best Award Nomination

2018 - Best Of Awards LGBTQ - Friendly Event

2017 - My Gay Wedding

2017 - Best of Sublimity

2016 - Best of Sublimity

Facilities and Capacity
The highlight of our facilities are the Davidson and Foothills Ranches, ideal for hosting both intimate and grand weddings alike. With expansive meadows for an outdoor + indoor integrated gathering setting, these venues offer the full-package. The bunkhouse-style nature of these large spaces allows for up to 75 overnight guests to sleep on camp-style mattresses, and "bring-your-own-sleeping-bag style". Ideally, these spaces also function as group-campsites and up to 10 camping-size tents may be used for overnight accommodations as well. Each Ranch includes a commercial kitchen with large ovens and stoves, as well as commercial fridge and freezer. Did you notice the central fireplace?-- we include two full racks of firewood for each reservation.

The Ceremony Meadow and McKenzie Meadow within the Smith Creek Village are two lush, grassy meadows for ceremonies and receptions of up to 100 guests. The Big Leaf Dining Hall has been transformed into a full-service Coffeehouse, and is available to the public from 7am-2pm, daily-- only the exterior gathering area, Bonfire Courtyard, is available for weddings at this time.

The South Falls Lodge, formerly rented out by previous concessionaires for OPRD, is no longer available for private rental.

Services Offered:
With several intimate packages available, each couple will have a well- equipped wedding with services that fits their needs. The team at Silver Falls Hospitality is devoted to providing you with an unforgettable experience, and would be glad to work with any planning coordinators and vendors that you have planned.

Our spefic services include:

  • Honeymoon suite (available to book separately)
  • Add-on StarShade event tent
  • Setup of venue equipment + rentals
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Linens
  • Altar/arches
  • Extension cords
  • Wheelchair access
  • Parking
  • Cleanup of venue equipment


Accommodations:
If a destination wedding and plenty of guest accommodations is within your needs, your guests can enjoy the charming and rustic accommodations of the four meadow lodges, tiny cabins, and the honeymoon Calypso Cottage at the Smith Creek Village. These overnight options all provide locally sourced in-room amenities, like plastic-free soaps from Silver Falls Sustainability Co. and the Silver Falls Coffee Co.! The Upper Tiny Cabins offer the most authentic outdoor + rustic stay, whereas the lodges and cottage include more modern tech-- like a Roku TV, microwave, mini-fridge, and 12-pot coffee maker.

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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?

$1,989

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

$1,989

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?

$1,989

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

$1,789

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Linens
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

19

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Campsite/Cabin
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
Hotel
Park
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
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
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables
Tents

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

Reviews of Smith Creek Village

A
Autumn Sent on 07/12/2020
4.8 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue

Wedding planning during a pandemic is a rollercoaster. I fully expected that we'd have to get married in our living room after canceling our small ceremony at one of the ranches. But Silver Falls pulled through big time. We didn't get to use their outside elopement area because of weather but everything turned out perfectly. Brooke was so so so helpful and patient. I was driving myself crazy but she kept it together for me.
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User2880011 Sent on 09/25/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Stay in contact with them almost daily , get all permits complete and go step by step
C
Clinton Sent on 12/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We chose Silver Falls because we wanted an outdoor wedding experience and we could not have been happier. The staff was amazing and extremely helpful. The food was great and drinks were flowing! All of our guests had an fantastic experience and we received tons of compliments on the venue. I would recommend the park for anyone wanting an outdoor wedding!
S
Britt Sent on 04/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
If you want a wedding in the midst of old-growth trees, with gorgeous waterfalls within walking distance, and miles of trails for your guests to explore, this place is for you. For our wedding, we rented out the entire conference center, including all the Lodges and Cabins on-site, which enabled us to have about 70 people sleep on-site all weekend, with delicious buffet breakfasts and dinners. I can barely begin to describe how amazing this location was. For photos, all we had to do was step outside and we were in natural beauty. We got married in April, and the cabins and dining halls were perfectly warm (despite the chilly, inclement weather) in both temperature and ambiance. We had many guests who had never been to Oregon and they were totally blown away by the beauty. Many of them now plan on coming back! We even had a guest get engaged after our wedding at one of the lovely waterfalls, which was truly touching. There was just so much love from everyone -- not only the guests, but also Chef Kirk (amazing food, amazing service, amazing kindness), Adrienne, Lauren, Grant, Carolina, and all the rest of the staff... our wedding weekend felt like one giant family party. Also, the staff are huge over-achievers, so they were VERY responsive to my calls and emails the entire time. Our guests of all ages and interests enjoyed themselves: the lodges were perfect for some of our younger guests who wanted to party together; for our nature-oriented guests, I arranged guided group hikes with Friends of Silver Falls (thank you, Ranger Kim!); and we had all types of locally-sourced, delicious food, even vegan options, to meet our guests varied food preferences. How I wish I could experience it all again! Thank you, Silver Falls Lodge and Conference Center, for the party of a lifetime!
J
Jillian Sent on 10/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The site is spectacular. The temperate rainforest makes for a spectacular wedding venue location. The staff here are truly exceptional. They are wonderful at communicating, warm, friendly, and highly professional. We had the best time at our wedding due largely to the work their team put in. Our guests raved about the food and we were able to spend quality time with our guests since we stayed over the full weekend. Had a great music jam with our friends for the after party! Highly recommended!
D
Darrien Sent on 07/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Staff at Silver Falls were so accommodating and kind! I couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful venue or group to take care of my family and friends!

After searching for a unique spring venue, we were so pleased to find the Silver Falls lodge and Conference Center. Adrienne and her crew were wonderful and welcoming, making such a beautiful location all the more enjoyable!
Aileen
Aileen Sent on 10/04/2011
5 out of 5 rating
The park officials were very helpful and flexible. The rates were extremely affordable and the area is gorgeous! I would absolutely recommend this as an "outside of the box" wedding venue to anyone who wants something a little more on the rustic side :)
J
Jerri Sent on 05/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Silver Falls is the perfect place for a wedding! The pricing is great, the staff is so helpful and amazing and the setting is absolutely gorgeous. They also have cabins on-site at competitive rates so you don't have to try to find a hotel in the area. They have meadows you can reserve for your outdoor ceremony but you can literally get married anywhere in the park as long as you're not blocking a trail. Our wedding was amazing!
Elyssa
Elyssa Sent on 04/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Exactly what I dreamed my wedding would be and everything more!

Lauren took us on our tour and was so incredibly informative, genuine and kind. She made our experience so effortless in her detailed breakdown and was so helpful every step of the way.
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Ana B. Sent on 10/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible 10/10 experience with this venue

The entire Smith Creek Village team is amazing. Brittany especially, who was the venue coordinator and took over for Shalimar, was extremely responsive, flexible, helpful, and laid back! So many of our guests were in awe of the gorgeous setting, the super friendly staff, awesome cabins, and delicious restaurant food. We had a brief misunderstanding with the restaurant about how many guests could order food at one time, but they resolved it quickly and kindly for us via a couple phone calls. They even provided setup, takedown, green cloth napkins (which Brittany drove half an hour the morning of our wedding just to get for us) and all the electronic maintenance we needed. Cannot recommend enough, it was the most perfect weekend ever. We have stayed at Smith Creek many times, and are so glad we had our wedding there.
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Awards

19

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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There is simply no matching the beauty of Silver Falls for outdoor weddings. With it's many different sites, a bride can find just the perfect one she envisions for her wedding. Add a great staff and a superb chef, and your wedding day just can't go any better. It is always a pleasure to work with our clients there and look forward to many more!

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Smith Creek Village frequently asked questions

Smith Creek Village includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Smith Creek Village for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Campsite/Cabin
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Park
  • Restaurant
Smith Creek Village offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Smith Creek Village offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Smith Creek Village offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
Smith Creek Village offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
  • Tents
Smith Creek Village is recommended by 97% 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 flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.7 in average response time.
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