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The Empress Estate: A Fairytale Wedding Venue in Woodland, WA

Nestled in the heart of Woodland, Washington, The Empress Estate is a romantic, all-inclusive wedding destination that blends elegance and rustic charm. The Mansion provides a storybook setting, while the grand, lodge-inspired Woodland Chateau offers a refined yet cozy atmosphere. Together, these stunning spaces create the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable wedding celebration.

At The Empress Estate, we proudly celebrate love in all its forms. We are honored to support couples from all walks of life, embracing diverse cultural traditions, religious customs, and LGBTQ+ love stories. Our mission is to provide a welcoming and inclusive space where every couple can feel celebrated and valued as they begin their journey together.

Facilities & Capacity With eight distinct ceremony locations, The Empress Estate offers endless possibilities for your special day. From lush outdoor settings to elegant indoor spaces, every venue is thoughtfully designed to enhance your wedding’s ambiance

The Woodland Chateau: This 10,000-square-foot venue accommodates up to 300 guests, providing a spacious yet intimate setting for your reception. Surrounded by majestic trees, the Chateau features an extravagant deck and large windows that flood the interior with natural light. Bar Areas: Both indoor and outdoor bars are available, ideal for a lively social hour or cocktail reception.

Fireplaces: Cozy indoor and outdoor fireplaces add warmth and charm, perfect for fall or winter weddings.

Lodging: After the festivities, couples and 14 guests can retreat to the Mansion for a relaxing overnight stay. Enjoy snacks and drinks in this bed-and-breakfast-style setting, and wake up to a delicious gourmet breakfast the next morning.

Services Offered:At The Empress Estate, we’re committed to bringing your wedding vision to life. From elopements, ceremonies, and receptions, we cater to a wide range of celebrations. Couples can choose from customizable packages to create a truly one-of-a-kind event.

Amenities & Services Include:

Bridal suite and groom’s room for pre-ceremony preparations

Tables, chairs, and a dance floor, audio equipment, and event rentals

Full setup and cleanup services

Professional in-house wedding planning to ensure every detail is perfect. We also offer a Day-Of-Coordinator package.

Cuisine & Catering The Empress Estate takes pride in offering a culinary experience as memorable as your event. Our in-house catering and bar services are tailored to suit your taste.

Included: China, barware, flatware, glassware, linens and centerpieces.

Full bar service, including a cocktail reception and professional servers

Special Offers at The Empress Estate

$1,000 Off Venue Rentals
Book your wedding for any date on or before May 15, 2025, and receive $1,000 off your venue rental!

10% Off Venue Rentals
For weddings taking place from May 16, 2025, through April 30, 2026, enjoy a 10% discount on your venue rental.

Terms & Conditions:

  • Valid for new bookings only
  • Cannot be combined with other special

Don’t wait—schedule your tour today to explore our breathtaking spaces, learn more about how we can bring your dream wedding to life, and take advantage of these exclusive savings to make your special day truly unforgettable! 💍

These limited-time offers are the perfect opportunity to save while creating the wedding of your dreams at The Empress Estate.



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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?

$2,900

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

$1,400

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

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

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

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

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

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

8

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Barn
Mansion
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
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
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
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of The Empress Estate

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The Empress Estate is highly praised by multiple couples for its stunning beauty, exceptional staff, and seamless planning process. The venue offers flexibility in guest count, transparent contracts, and helpful monthly payment plans, alleviating financial stress. Reviewers appreciate the attentive and dedicated staff, the delicious food, the beautiful scenery, and the inclusive packages that simplify the wedding planning process. Overall, The Empress Estate is recommended for a stress-free and memorable wedding experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Empress Estate is highly praised by multiple couples for its stunning beauty, exceptional staff, and seamless planning process. The venue offers flexibility in guest count, transparent contracts, and helpful monthly payment plans, alleviating financial stress. Reviewers appreciate the attentive and dedicated staff, the delicious food, the beautiful scenery, and the inclusive packages that simplify the wedding planning process. Overall, The Empress Estate is recommended for a stress-free and memorable wedding experience.

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Shyla Sent on 01/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't recommend more

Oh my gosh, there are no words to explain how perfect our wedding day was. The entire team was amazing and the venue was absolutely stunning!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 10/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A fun getaway from urban Washington ~ !

Best wedding venue - we had ours in the summer. 30 min from Portland, lots of natural florals, had our ceremony at the Forest Terrace which is a $500 add on but SO worth it. The waterfall adds to the aura, we did the mansion sleepover (super Bridgerton vibes), and had the reception in the woodland Cheateau and did the grand entry. I had guests mention it was the most gorgeous wedding they'd ever been too. We had so much fun, the food and wedding cake they offered at the venue was incredible. The whole process of the venue manager speaking to my needs and being flexible in moments was very thoughtful and considerate. I recommend this venue.
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 10/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful place

My team was awesome, the estate is beautiful! The food is great it was everything I wanted.
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Mohammad Sent on 07/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Would highly recommend!

We celebrated our wedding at The Empress Estate Venue on June 27th, and it was truly a wonderful experience. The staff was incredibly helpful and responsive during the entire planning phase. Every question we had was answered promptly, and any concerns were swiftly addressed. On our wedding day, the staff's dedication ensured that everything went off without a hitch, making our event just as we had imagined. My wife and I are thrilled with our choice and would highly recommend The Empress Estate Wedding Venue to anyone looking for a seamless and memorable wedding experience.
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Dominique Sent on 11/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have gone better!

My husband and I married here on 10/21/2023 and I cannot tell you how Thankful we are that we selected this Venue. We had attended a wedding here once before and fell in love with this place. Working with the planner Sarah V. was fantastic and she was extremely helpful, professional and always available to answer questions. The day went off without a hitch, the food was fantastic, the staff were great and we had a beautiful day. I would recommend this venue to any couple!
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Michelle Sent on 09/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue and spectacular planner

Sarah was an amazing planner and our venue (The Chateau) was stunning!!!
C
Cristy Sent on 09/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Empress Estate is an absolute picture perfect wedding venue!

From the mansion to the grounds and scenery. We couldn't have picked a better place to get married. Our wedding coordinator and event manager Sarah Villanueva was very helpful in answering all our questions and helping us plan our beautiful wedding. She provided us with options and made us feel comfortable throughout the process. On the day of our wedding, we were a little nervous but Sarah and her staff helped our nervousness fade away. Everything was taken care of and we could just focus on our love. After the wedding, we checked into the mansion and the owner greeted us with a fire. This allowed us to extend our beautiful day and cap off our evening.

Finally, we would like to thank The Empress Estate for making our dream wedding come true.
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Natashia Sent on 08/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A Storybook Experience

What an amazing experience we had! Truly the most accommodating, friendly, welcoming, and professional staff. The venue is absolutely beautiful at all times of the year, and the staff is extremely prepared for any sort of weather change in a matter of minutes. Zoe was immediately welcoming & wonderful to work with, and helped to explain everything to us every step of the way. Reasonably priced, all-inclusive, customizable packages - we so appreciated only having to coordinate with 2 outsourced vendors!! The food was -delicious-, the bartenders were friendly and professional, and the clean up crew was so organized, efficient and kind. The getting ready experience was one of the most memorable parts of the day; Sarah was hands on & made sure we had snacks, bubbles, and anything we needed! Our day-of coordinator Alexandria was hands down, -incredible- in every sense of the word. Because of her expertise, the day flowed effortlessly without a single slip up; I had even forgotten my flowers up in the balcony, was literally walking down the aisle, and the -second- I turned the corner, she appeared with them out of nowhere and placed them in my hands. (I’m not kidding, it felt like a movie experience). My wife and I truly couldn’t have dreamed of a better experience for our wedding. Thank you, Empress Estate!
J
Josiah Sent on 08/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding

This was our dream venue!! Literally, it’s the most gorgeous property! The Empress Estate has both the fairytale castle and the cabin in the woods feel. They provide you with an incredible wedding planner named Sarah who is AMAZING at her job!! She works hard to ensure everything is taken care of and all goes smoothly! Their motto is that everything should be easy and stress free for the couple (and it truly was)!! They have a varieties vendor list that they work with and recommend that are familiar with the venue, to make things easy! They have a great system and process in place to make the whole wedding planning process streamlined and simple to follow as it relates to budgeting, due dates/deadlines, wedding schedule, payment processing, etc. They provide catering, cake, tables/lines/silverware/dishes and so much more! They recommended We and 16 of our guests stayed the night at the mansion and they provided breakfast for us in the morning! We feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to get married at the Empress and to work with Sarah!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 08/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable

This was an absolutely amazing experience from beginning to end. This all inclusive wedding venue seriously made this so easy and stress free. Food and cake were amazing and the venue itself is a show stopper. Our wedding planner Sarah made it all possible.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Vancouver String Quartet Vancouver String Quartet Wedding Musicians

We've played at the Empress Estate multiple times and each time has been a first rate experience. The venue has been superbly prepared for both indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies. The owners are easy to communicate with and are show flexibility. They go the extra mile for brides and grooms wishes on their special day! We recommend the Empress Estate to you!

ALL-STAR MUSIC and EVENTS CO.,INC. ALL-STAR MUSIC and EVENTS CO.,INC. Wedding DJs

Beautiful Estate overlooking the Columbia River. The owners and employees are active in each event to ensure a quality function.

White Cloud Luxury Cars White Cloud Luxury Cars Wedding Limos

The Empress Estate is by far, the most elegant wedding venue in the area. As the owner and chauffeur of a classic wedding limo, I have the opportunity to see a number of different venues and the Empress Estates is one of the best. I have done a number of weddings and photo shoots with Stevie and Zoe and they are great people to work with. You will really enjoy having your wedding at the Empress. White Cloud Luxury Cars

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The Empress Estate frequently asked questions

The Empress 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
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Empress Estate includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The Empress Estate includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by The Empress Estate for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Mansion
  • Park
  • Restaurant
The Empress Estate offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Empress Estate offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Elopements
The Empress Estate offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
The Empress Estate offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
The Empress Estate is recommended by 90% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in value, 4.5 in quality of service, 4.5 in flexibility and 4.4 in professionalism.
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