Portland Wedding Venues

Matrimony in the City of Roses

Whether you're traditional or eager to adopt some of the city's idiosyncrasies, you're bound to find that special Portland wedding venue. In downtown Portland, event spaces with tall windows and exposed wooden ceiling beams provide great ambiance. Industrial aesthetics lend themselves well to professional lighting, giving a high-end feel to wedding ceremonies and receptions held in such spaces.

Couples who love the outdoors should embrace more rugged Portland wedding venues. Fragrant gardens with scenic gazebos are the perfect place to exchange vows. Rustic venues on the outskirts of town can be similarly breathtaking, with acres of green lawn spread out under starry skies. Twinkle lights add sweetness to your first kiss as a married couple.

The average wedding in Portland costs between $25,000 and $30,000, but couples unafraid to DIY their big days can save big. For wedding guests traveling to Portland for the ceremony, hotel rooms average roughly $140 a night.

Venturing into Vancouver

It might sound funny to extend your venue hunt to another state entirely, but for couples willing to look just outside Portland, Vancouver, Washington is a great option. Just 15 minutes from Portland, Vancouver is a thriving, funky town with additional stunning wedding venues from which to choose. The town is home to several relaxing, rustic estates that make you feel like you're escaping to the mountains for a wedding with a hundred of your closest friends.

Portland Mist

Warm, dry summers and cold, rainy winters are typical for Portland. It's no surprise that many couples choose the spring to marry in Oregon, though autumn ceremonies are growing in popularity. Rain (or Portland mist, as the locals call it) helps keep the region green throughout all of the four seasons. If you're concerned about storms, finding an indoor venue with may be the best option for your wedding.

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