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World Forestry Center
World Forestry Center
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Central Plaza Tent
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Central Plaza Ceremony
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Miller Lawn Ceremony
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Miller Hall Dance Floor
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Discovery Museum
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Woodland Decor
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First Look
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Cheatham Hall
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Central Plaza

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The nonprofit World Forestry Center is dedicated to creating and inspiring champions of sustainable forestry. The world needs trees and forests on so many levels and it’s our job to educate professionals and the general public that trees are integral to our well-being. It’s an important mission and one we don’t take lightly. You help us support that mission by renting our facilities.

Located in Portland's beautiful Washington Park, the World Forestry Center is conveiently located just 10 minutes from downtown and directly on the MAX Light Rail Line. We have all the things you need to create your perfect urban forest wedding: venues with stunning wooden interiors and polished stone floors, an experienced staff that is dedicated to making your event a success, and a large preferred caterers list so you have many budget and menu options. But we are more than buildings and service. We are champions of trees. And we hope that you will be too.

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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?

$1,800

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

$1,500

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?

$2,000

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

$1,750

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Set Up
Tables

Reviews of World Forestry Center

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Summer Sent on 10/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Romantic Venue

We had our ceremony and reception both in the Miller Hall at the World Forestry Center in Portland. Everything was perfect, and we are so grateful to them! Angie and Adara, the coordinators, are super helpful, very quick to respond to all of your questions, and I loved working with them! The space is perfect for someone looking for a romantic, PNW feel with moody lighting. We absolutely recommend!
Kristina
Kristina Sent on 09/23/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Angie and Allison answered every little question we had, valued our opinions after the wedding and had the venue set up perfectly! The venue and people were amazing- I couldn't say a single negative thing!
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Tiffany Sent on 07/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding at Miller Hall and had a wonderful experience. The venue is beautiful, the staff are super friendly. We planned our wedding out-of-state, and everyone was very responsive and easy to work with. We have only great things to say about the World Forestry Center. Thank you so much!
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Rachel Sent on 12/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We held our early September wedding at Cheatham Hall and Plaza. We were looking for a truly "Oregon" feel to our wedding, while still being easily accessible to downtown Portland. We also loved being able to pick our own vendors from an extensive list. The fact that we could "be noisy" until after midnight was a huge plus. Overall it is clear why the World Forestry Center is such a popular choice in Portland wedding venues.
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Allison Sent on 08/25/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We used the Cheatham Hall/Plaza combo for our August wedding. The staff at World Forestry Center were very easy to work with and very, very helpful. We got so many compliments on our venue. There was a zoo concert going on at the same time as our wedding and we couldn't hear it at all, even out on the plaza. Very happy with our choice of venue!
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Ellie Sent on 08/17/2016
5 out of 5 rating
This venue is amazing and reasonably priced! We used Miller Hall for the reception, and the outside lawn area for the ceremony. I was so happy with how the space was very intimate and spacious at the same time both indoors and out. We ended up using the white lanterns inside, and I really think it added to that feeling! I know for some not having the actual space for the rehearsal (the venue is very popular!) is a downside, but I didn't feel as though it was a hindrance at all. Angie gave me a floorplan, and when we rehearsed at the Portland Grill the night before, no one was confused as to what was happening. One of the best features of this venue is how it is easily accessible to the city, while having a woodsy feel! It is walking distance to the Hoyt Arboretum. I would definitely recommend!
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Alexandria Sent on 06/22/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding here a few weeks ago and LOVED IT! Staff there was absolutely amazing, always there when you needed them!! We rented Miller Hall and had our ceremony and reception in the same room, all at the same time. We wished that we could have had the rehearsal walk through in the same room but it was being used, so we had to find another place which still ended up working out. Overall we were so incredibly happy with our experience at the World Forestry Center! We loved the fact that our guests could also get into the World Forestry Center museum for free during the day of the wedding :) which really helped out with guests with kids.
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User2403469 Sent on 11/01/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We used the outdoor plaza outside Cheatham Hall for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The venue was beautiful and the location was very convenient for our guests, especially those coming from out of town who were able to use the Max. Angie and the WFC staff were very helpful in the event design and making the most of the space, and were flexible with our last minute changes due to weather.
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Emily Sent on 09/15/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I held our reception at cheatham hall with the outdoor plaza. The space was excellent, particularly for the late summer date. Our wedding had around 150 attendees and it fit the bill perfectly. Angie was our contact and she was wonderful to work with; prompt, professional, and enthusiastic. I highly recommend the world forestry center! Oh and parking was easy for vendors and guests, even during an early saturday evening wedding with a zoo concert going on that night.
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Carrie Sent on 05/30/2015
5 out of 5 rating
This was the perfect venue!! I couldn't have asked for anything better for my ceremony/reception! The girls there were great to work with, and they were super flexible with everything! Thank you Forestry Center!!
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Peter Corvallis Productions Peter Corvallis Productions Wedding Rentals

We love any and all opportunities that we have to work with the World Forestry Center. We produce some of our favorite corporate and weddings at their facility -- they even hosted us for our company holiday party for this last year. They are always so accommodating and flexible for our installs and allow us to be innovative. We find that together we make a great team!

Reedville Catering Reedville Catering Wedding Caterers

Anyone who has worked with Amber and her team at the World Forestry Center knows how great and simple it is to work with them! We always look forward to working on events and with clients at the WFC. There is so much attention to detail in each and every event! There are many different rental opportunities for all different sizes of groups! We highly recommend the World Forestry Center for your next event!

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