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    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.
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Amazing venue and spectacular planner

    Sarah was an amazing planner and our venue (The Chateau) was stunning!!!
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    Cristy Sent on 09/19/2023
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    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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    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!
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    Josiah Sent on 08/14/2023
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    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!
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    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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    Dream wedding

    I have dreamed about my wedding since I was little. The empress estate was perfect Sarah, Ramsey, and the owner Zoe we’re so nice. we had our wedding in the mansion. It was absolutely beautiful, thank you for helping me have my fairytale wedding!!
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    Chelsea Sent on 01/12/2023
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    The Empress is Great

    we loved working with the empress. we held our wedding there in september of 22 and it was the most beautiful backdrop for our wedding day. the staff was great to work with and so helpful. they were very patient with all of my questions and they worked hard together to pull off our wedding day. we couldn’t be more grateful or happy with how the day came together.
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    Royal Christmas Winter Wedding

    The Empress Estate was a royal experience! We loved we did not have to do anything, but let the day unfold and be treated like king and queen for our special wedding day on 12/22/22. The cake, food, and drinks were perfect on the coldest winter day. We chose the empress menu choice. The prime rib was yummy! There was plenty of drinks for our guests. The dance floor was amazing and we chose dj that works with the Empress. The guests and I and the bride enjoyed it all and were glad to have our wedding reception at the Empress. The Empress worked well with all of our vendors. We made memories to last a lifetime! There was consistent and clear communication throughout the planning process with the Empress Estate Sarah and Zoe. The grounds are beautiful and the wedding party air bnb was perfect for my friends and I to stay , both in the woods and historic and beautiful, and have whole made sausage, omlette, fruit, coffee and pastries. We couldn't be happier !! Thank you! Love the Hutsons
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    Beautiful Place and People

    They have a very helpful and friendly team that are willing to answer questions especially from someone new to planning a wedding. The whole experience went so smoothly and was beautiful and made my daughter and new husbands day very special. Someone even went out of there way to beautifully decorate the cake last minute for us and it was an awesome surprise!! Thank you!
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    It was the best event and location I have ever been a part of

    I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a wedding venue
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    Talal Sent on 11/24/2022
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    Absolutely amazing experience

    Very nice place and the best service It was a great day
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    Sister of groom

    It was amazing day , beautiful and amazing place , I love the food very delicious, they have professional chef, the owner is very kind and he makes the day great
    They have clean and organized place
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    Karl Sent on 11/24/2022
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    We had a nice wedding

    We had a nice wedding and nice service
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    Michelle Sent on 09/04/2022
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    Review of our wedding

    Amazing venue the chateau is absolutely beautiful ❤️ the views from the ceremony, outside patio for cocktail hour were perfect for our September wedding! We had great communication through out the wedding planning with coordinators . Day of wedding service was amazing from decoration, food, drinks and service from staff. Made our wedding dress come true and we had an incredible night full of memories to last us a life time
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    Dream Venue

    The Empress Estate did a wonderful job making my wedding stress free! They are worth every penny, as the staff there truly know what they are doing. They are smooth, organized, helpful, and detailed orientated. They make sure everything runs perfectly. I couldn't ask for a better wedding and it is all thanks to their help!
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    Natali Sent on 06/14/2022
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    One in a life time outstanding experience!!!

    Thank you so so so much Zoe, Sarah and the whole entire Empress team to make EVERYTHING absolutely more than perfect...simply OUTSTANDING & UNFORGETTABLE from the moment we said yes to Empress as a venue and catering to the moment we said “I do”!!!
    Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your professionalism, care, love, patience, amazing decorations, incredibly delicious food, for the classiness in every touch and for your perfection from the beginning to end!! Us, our families, friends and guests were incredibly impressed by the Empress!! We had our dream wedding and a true fairy tale moment that will be forevwr remembered by all of us!! We recommend The Empress to everyone that wants to have ONE IN A LIFE TIME EXPERIENCE in their special event!! SO grateful!!! ❤️

    Natali & Michael Burgess
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    Dina Sent on 05/15/2022
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    My aunt's wedding

    My aunt got married there.i wish that ican give the empress estate more than five stars
    The food was delicious.The owner was very kind and help us.The place was unique.
    We stayed there.
    The room was so clean,comfortable and quite.The breakfast was soo yamyyy.
    Thank you 😊
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    Momo Sent on 05/07/2022
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    My sister’s wedding

    Just wanted to thank you all for my sister fairytale wedding. You guys took care of every detail and we loved every second of this special day.
    I can’t tell you how many people said what a beautiful setting the empress estate is. You have supreme organisational skills 👍
    Best wishes
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    Mohammad Sent on 03/02/2022
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    Amazing, wonderful experience

    My sister wedding was there, it was very special with wonderful services and comfortable place
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    My wedding

    Dear zoe/ the empress estate
    Just wanted to thank you all for our fairytale wedding. You guys took care of every detail and we loved every second of our special day.
    We had the best day and made so many special memories at your beautiful venue.
    We hope we get to visit again in the near future to enjoy as a guest!
    We will always recommend you to anyone looking to get married in the empress estate
    I can’t tell you how many people said what a beautiful setting the empress estate is.
    It really was like a dream come true, and everything was perfect, we will be forever grateful for creating such a wonderful & personalised experience
    Your supreme organisational skills took the stress out of everything!
    All best wishes + Love from
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    Lala Sent on 11/19/2021
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    My wedding

    My husband and I were married at the empress estate in July 2021, and the experience was wonderful. The day of was incredible, and went off without a hitch. The staff was anticipatory and responsive, the food was excellent, My guests said it was the best wedding food they have every had. The bartenders made amazing drinks and people rarely had to wait.
    and the venue was beautiful. It was absolutely beyond anything I had envisioned. Beyond that, Zoe and the coordinator, along with many others made the planning process easy and enjoyable. They were responsive, flexible, and always professional, and went out of their way to accommodate any and all requests. and answered all the questions I had until the day of. Trust me, I had a lot of questions, and emailed/texted them back and forth so many times. They were both very professional, nice, and easy to talk to.
    My husband and I had the best day of our lives, and we got so much great feedback from our guests. Some even said it was the best wedding they’ve been to!
    Lala& Charles
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    Best wedding venue

    They're the best, they do everything for you, and you only enjoy your parties, or any other special events.
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    Best day of my life!!!!

    It was a wonderful wedding. My guests, my husband and I loved the staff and the venue. I would highly recommend the venue to all my friends and family.
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    Simply the perfect day!

    I couldn’t be more pleased with my experience here. Zoe and Shareen are the nicest and most accommodating people. The venue is huge and all areas are stunning. Being able to stay the night after the reception really perfected the evening. Thank you so much!!
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    So great! Wedding was perfect!

    This venue is gorgeous! Would highly recommend to anyone. Wedding went flawlessly.
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    Rose Sent on 03/08/2021
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    Beautiful venue

    We loved it here! Gorgeous venue, super helpful staff, beautiful scenery.
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    AMAZING Venue, Great Service, Delicious Food Beautiful Views!

    The wedding we came to at this venue was amazing! The food was great, the event was gorgeous! We also stayed at the B&B they offer! I love it here. The rooms have this Victorian style vibe and are so cute and quaint, they also have an amazing view of Woodland’s forrest. Last year when I stayed around this time I also was able to witness snow fall! My husband and I have decided to make staying here an annual tradition. Zoe, which Is the owner makes you feel at home in this amazing castle. I highly recommend this beautiful estate to anyone for stays and parties!
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    Excellent service

    Empress was my favourite place to have my wedding, The staff are always helpful, the place is great, the food is delicious, Thanks to Empress Estate, Zoe went above and beyond to make our day so special. My husband and I were amazed at how much the staff responded to all special requests for details and cultural needs. Thank you
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    Suhel Sent on 12/13/2020
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    The Empress State

    We had our wedding a the empress state
    I have to say it was perfect, all inclusive has been the very best thing, it was all in one spot and The staf were amazing It was absolutely perfect thank you
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    Keisha Sent on 12/11/2020
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    Delight and Tranquility

    The list goes on and on with how versatile this location is. I’ve been to the empress for multiple different events / projects at different times of the day and the beauty of this land is irreplaceable. Birthday parties, baby showers, editorials and family gatherings, The Empress can provide. MAJOR BONUS.. POC owned and ran. Support this family and community continue to share their love for celebrations and creativity!

    In Covid times you want a safe and intimate space to be with you loved ones. This is the place! Please ask questions and have patience. It’s a pandemic. It takes time to provide a safe space. I feel fortunate to have found this place
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    Alaa Sent on 09/25/2020
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    Thank you very much for all the care and attention you put in to my sister in -law wedding and for enabling us to have a truly wonderful and moving da

    Thank you very much for all the care and attention you put in to my sister in -law wedding and for enabling us to have a truly wonderful and moving day.” amazing venue and great job and helpful staff
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    My wedding

    We had the most amazing wedding day we could have ever imagined.Zoe and Stevie as well as the rest of the staff were very accommodating and friendly! They were also very flexible and responsive with regards to scheduling venue visits and kept us informed of upcoming "due dates" for certain decisions to be made regarding layouts and decorations which really helped our day go smoothly! And of course nothing was set in stone.....last minute decisions or changes were not a problem and they wanted our day to be exactly how we wanted it and were willing to make anything we needed to happen, happen!
    It was beautiful, unique and truly perfect for my husband and I
    Thank you so much for making our wedding day so amazing and the best day of our lives
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    Anna Sent on 09/17/2020
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    Absolutely gorgeous venue!

    We're so glad that we chose it over any other option we had. Zoe went above and beyond to make our day extra special. My husband and I were both amazed at how much effort he put into it to make it perfect. Zoe accommodated all of our special requests for details and cultural preferences. We got everything in writing on the Empress planning guide and we stuck to the plan. Everything went very smoothy during our event (Zoe and Stevie were around to help out when needed). Best day of our lives! We received great reviews from our friends and family and we will definitely recommend this venue to anyone who is interested. Huge thanks to Zoe and the Empress team for making our dream wedding come true! PS: We were initially concerned about some of the negative reviews but we've personally had a great experience. After sitting down with Zoe, we've learned he has very extensive experience with weddings and he gave us a lot of great advice beforehand to make sure our wedding runs smoothly. If you show respect for the venue and the owner Zoe, you will have a blast! TIPS: #1 Prepare a solid plan with your future spouse & the Empress wedding coordinator. #2 Get it in writing on the Empress planning guide #3 Trust the Empress team to make it happen #4 Don't change things last minute #5 Have fun, and if it's not perfect, enjoy the day anyway! :)
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    Shereen Sent on 09/13/2020
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    My wedding

    Dear Zoe ,,,
    Thank you so much for all your help and care with our wedding , we had the most amazing day!! It surpassed our expectations in every way and we loved every second of it,
    The day itself was absolutely incredible, the feel of the venue, the food and the weather! Everything was taken care of, allowing us to enjoy the most amazing day! I wish we could do all of it again!! Every person at the wedding commented on how beautiful the venue and how much is unique.
    With our best wishes
    Shosho
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    Amber Sent on 12/31/2019
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    My wedding

    I recieved an email and text message reminder from Stephanie the coordinator the night before! It was nice since I have viewed another vendor who didn't even remember our appointment. When we arrived I instantly knew this was the place I wanted to get married at. The pictures really don't do the experience justice. The tour was given and we all fell in love. The owner of the estate was there and was able to chat with us as well! Overall this place was amazing and we booked that day!
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    Our dream wedding!

    We had our wedding at empress and it was absolutely our DREAM wedding for under our budget! We are from out of town so we had the all inclusive package, which I highly recommend. We hired a dj and limo service and Empress took care of the rest! The wedding day went perfectly without a beat skipped. Nichole, our coordinator, was AMAZING and made me feel completely relaxed the day of. The food was incredible, and my family of New Yorkers are not easy to please! The wedding cake was superb! My father is a professional baker and we were beyond impressed! I honestly can’t wait to eat some on our anniversary. Nichole had the top of the cake boxed up for us when we were ready to leave! The venue.....you guys, it’s a dream venue for an outdoor wedding! Plus the woodland chateau is gorgeous for indoor, with a huge balcony over looking insanely bright colored hydrangeas and the valley below. We had our dinner out on the balcony and it was so beautiful! Guests repeatedly said it was the most beautiful wedding they’ve ever been too, and I know I’m biased but I feel the same way!
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    Beautiful venue with amazing staff

    My husband and I got married here in September and we had nothing but a positive experience! The owner was very kind, our coordinator was always on top of things and when we forgot to include a small dance in our plan, she was able to coordinate with the DJ for us right away and everything went smoothly! The food here is AMAZING, they weren't kidding when they told us they take pride in their food --- and our guests even got to meet the chef! We did the all-inclusive package so after the reception, my husband, myself and the wedding party got to stay at the location and the staff brought out midnight snacks for us to eat by the fireplace. We had such an amazing day and couldn't have asked for more. Thank you Empress Estate and the staff for helping us create such a magical moment!
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    Magical Vow Renewal

    Our day was absolutely perfect! Stevie, Zoe and their crew attended to our every need through everything. Stevie even went out of her way to fill a last minute special request for sparkling cider because she didn't know that we don't drink alcohol. Zoe was very helpful with our unprepared photographer. He gave him many ideas for our night time photos at the mansion. The food was amazing and our guests are still raving about it. Everything was absolutely perfect from the flowers to the little details on the tables. I have never felt more like a princess than i did that day. Thank you for making our vision come to life and being there for all of our little needs.
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    The best venue ever!

    Empress estates staff was Phenomenal! They helped us plan our dream day and made it so easy. On the day of they were amazing and I would 100% recommend this venue to everyone! Such hard working people to make our wedding a dream day that we will remember forever! Couldn’t thank them enough.
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    So amazing, highly recommend

    Oh my goodness. I am still in disbelief over how absolutely perfect my wedding day was. I can truly say that this day was the BEST day of my life, and a huge part of that is due to the excellent team at the Empress. The planning process with Ambree and Nichole was fabulous, easy and fun. Zoe, the owner was fantastic and eager to please. The Empress mansion is incredible and breath taking, and has hundreds of amazing photo opportunities, just calling your name!
    My now husband, Scott and I had our reception at the newer building, the Woodland Chateau. Wow. Just wow. The space is absolutely gorgeous. We didn't feel the need to bring in much decor at all. Natural lighting just flooded the space and allowed for some amazing photographs. The venue's grounds are breath taking as well. It is high up on a hill so you will be able to see the river in the distance and the town down below. Awesome selfie opportunities just everywhere ;)
    Back to the day of the wedding. Nichole is the woman of the hour, let me tell you. She made it happen and made everything flow so smoothly from beginning to end. She made sure everyone stuck to the schedule and that everyone was happy and had what they needed. ALSO. MY WEDDING DAY WAS HER BIRTHDAY! HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY NICHOLE! She is the true MVP.
    I couldn't recommend this venue more. Go take a tour, you will not regret it. Oh btw, the food is to die for.
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    Magical venue

    I had my wedding here and it was truly magical. Nothing went wrong. Stevie was my coordinator for the day and my florist and she was spectacular she truly made my day special. My guests all had a fun night and enjoyed the bar! I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a flawless magical wedding!
    Dinner was excellent and I enjoyed the chef coming around to check on us!
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    Phenomenal experience at The Empress

    My husband and I got married in February of 2019. I could not have asked for a better team of people to help us through the planning and coordination of our wedding. They also have us a plan A and plan B for our ceremony and cocktail space depending on what the weather was like! From staff, to food everything was amazing!
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    Awesome wedding

    Great venue for my daughter's wedding. Nicole was the absolute best coordinator. Great wedding.
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    Great Venue with Responsive Staff

    The Empress Estate is a beautiful venue. We toured the facilities in March 2019 for our December 2020 wedding. Ultimately, we decided on a venue closer to Portland but agreed that the space is wonderful and the staff is top notch. Definitely tour this place and consider it for your wedding. We both agreed it would be PERFECT for an outdoor space, though the new lodge indoor space is also gorgeous.
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    Beautiful place, amazing team

    Everything was so beautiful and exactly what I asked for. The coordinators were amazing and the service team was extraordinary. We couldn't have been happier.
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    Magical night

    We had an amazing wedding. Everything turned out wonderful. The staff was so attentive. The food delicious. The cake was beautiful it far exceeded my expectations. All 107 of my guests enjoyed themselves. We had a Italian soda bar and the kids loved it! I would recommend the Empress Estate to anyone wanting the perfect
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    On-staff Coordinators

    One of the primary reasons we chose this venue is that it is practically all inclusive. The wedding coordinators that they have on staff have been super helpful and very responsive! The grounds are absolutely stunning and we are so excited to be getting married here.
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    They saved the wedding

    So starting at the beginning, our first visit was right after they finished the chateau so Stevie was really excited to show it off to us and let me say it is beautiful up there, After we finished the whole tour we had definitely decided to pick them as our location for the wedding since everything was just so gorgeous. Which led to picking packages and signing contracts, everything was nicely laid out and explained in depth after Zoe got some details about what we were looking for. Once we left that afternoon we were really clear and happy with our choice. Next up were the planning sessions where we got to sit down and plan out the menu, as well as certain decor choices each time they were really organized and had a clear plan for what was to be accomplished at that meeting. We also went to one of the tastings so we could ensure that our food choices were good, and let me say the food is amazing especially when you consider that a lot of catering places kinda phone it in for large scale production (all of our guests were raving about the food!).

    Now fast-forward to the actual wedding night. We had a HUGE issue in that the person bringing my Husband's suit was about two hours late, once we told the venue what was happening Ambree and Zoe jumped into action to rearrange and make sure that our guests still had a great time while we were waiting on it to arrive. Ambree did a great job of keeping me in the loop as to what the plans were and what was going on downstairs since I had to stay up in the room. Their flexibility and quick thinking definitely made it so we were able to still have a beautiful wedding. Everyone on staff that night really went above and beyond which really helped ease all the anxiety I was having about the delay. If anyone asked me if I would recommend The Empress Estate I would say yes in a heartbeat, I can't imagine our day without the help and support of everyone involved that night.
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    Vanessa Sent on 09/20/2018
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    This is an amazing venue. You may spend more here, but you get what you pay for. The planners and coordinators are very insightful and Lindsay especially was very helpful. The caterers did an amazing job and baked us a gorgeous, tasty cake. We were the 1st morning wedding that they did, and my husband and I felt a bit crunched on time. I would highly recommend reserving your date early, even a year in advance, because they fill up quick. I would also advise to stick to an evening wedding. We were able to get gorgeous photos on this beautiful property. So happy we said "I do" at the Empress.
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    The Empress Estate was an amazing Venue. They are able to create your dream wedding. Zoe, Lindsey and Stevie are the best they really made the day wonderful. Little touches throughout the day that just make it the best venue. The food, quality of service is great, The view is breathtaking. You will not regret booking the empress Estate :)
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    Awesome Spectacular , Gorgeous Stupendous
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    Lauren Sent on 04/30/2018
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    The Empress Estate is a gorgeous venue tons of options of ceremony & reception locations. It is the dream wedding venue - and yet still affordable! On top of that, the food is delicious and the service is awesome! Katie was our wedding planner during the process, and she helped us every step of the way. On the day of, the owners, Zoe & Stevie made my day wonderful and were able to easily and quickly flip around our schedule at the last minute when our officiant didn't show up. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking to book a wedding!
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    It's absolutely as breathtaking in person, as it is in photos! We are so excited for our big day, and for our guests to be able to enjoy the beautiful setting! The wedding coordinators have all been awesome to work with! I highly recommend!
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    Danielle Sent on 12/22/2017
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    The Empress has been flexible with our schedule and we are getting so much for a great value.
    The food at their tasting events is really really good and I have a lot of confidence that our wedding day will be successful because of the great service and prompt responses we have received while being their customer
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    This venue could not even be compared to any other location that I checked out. It is absolutely beautiful! We are honored to be the first bride and groom to be married at the new house. Katie made sure that everything was exactly the way I wanted. I forgot the ribbon to my dress and she made sure that she found one that was like the exact one that I had. Zoe and his wife Stevie are wonderful people as well. I have 3 young children so I really wanted to have something where I did nothing myself. Katie sent me names and phone numbers to great vendors that we used. She made the process extremely easy for me.For being all-inclusive, I would say that the price is very reasonable. The Empress Estate staff went above and beyond for my special day. I am very pleased with how my wedding day turned out. Very well recommended!

    Also - EVERYONE loved the food. A variety of options and the guests could eat as much as they wanted.

    Winter wedding - 12.2.17
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    Ashlee Sent on 11/18/2017
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    As soon as i saw photos for the venue i knew this was the location for me. My husband was set on a church setting so getting him to go see this was a struggle. As soon as he saw the venue and the outside terrace he knew this was the spot for us. we booked that day. We loved that they had multiple locations to get married so they could alter at the drop of a pin. from the moment of booking all the way till the wedding it was a pleasant experience. They worked with us on payments which is a huge help when trying to plan a beautiful wedding. they offered multiple food/cake tastings that helped us pick out just the perfect items for us and our dinner. The wedding coordinators were there every step of the way and answered every silly question i had along the process. the day of the rehearsal it was due to rain the day of our wedding. The coordinator told me its a high chance of rain. I kind of felt at that point i was being pushed into having it inside, mostly due to my guests. So we did the rehearsal based on an inside wedding. As the coordinator was explaining the layout to us we ran into the owner Zoe who asked why i was so calm when i was getting married the next day. i told him they handle everything so why should i be worried, i had none other than having an inside wedding, Zoe said than we have an outside wedding! We than rehearsed for an outside wedding as well and played it by ear. The day of my wedding it was still due to rain but we were not totally sure when the rain was going to come. Zoe watched the weather like a hawk and made sure we got the dream wedding we really wanted. He knew our heart was set on outside and so he was going to do everything he could to make sure that happened. AND IT DID!!! The food was amazing, the cake was perfect, the whole staff was wonderful. I can honestly look back at my wedding day and say it was 100% perfect. This would not have been possible without the help of Zoe making sure i got what i wanted.
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    I attended a wedding here 2 weeks ago and it was the most beautiful venue i had ever been too. From beginning to end everything ran smooth and felt like a fairy tale. On top of the venue being beautiful the food was AMAZING.
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    Empress advertises for a Fairy tale wedding. They sell nothing short of it.
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    I had such a beautiful stress free wedding!! I kept waiting for something to go wrong, but nothing did. Zoe and Steevie really love what they do and they kept track of the time so I didn't have to worry about anything. Steevie answered all of my frantic, crazy planning texts and really helped my day go smoothly. I didn't have do ANY of the setup. I told her what I wanted and somehow it got done. The food was amazing! We had the prime rib and salmon. I highly recommend adding the mashed potato bar. It was a huge hit! They brought my husband and I an appetizer plate during photos so we could enjoy a little bit of all the food. If you want a full service venue and a stress free wedding, the Empress Estate is a must!
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    We had our wedding there on June 10, 2016. We had guest attending from Puerto Rico, Florida, New York, Texas, California and Wisconsin. Let me say that while I am a very kind person I am very much a perfectionist, very detailed orientated with high standards. Leading up to the wedding I was a bit nervous as entrusting such a task is not easy. Stevie and Zoey along with the entire staff were absolutely wonderful. It was truly a magical day. The chef Micheal was above and beyond!!! With no reservation this place recieves my highest recommendation.
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    I am so excited and happy with my choice to have The Empress Estate take care of my Wedding day! I was so impressed with this venue, and all its reviews that I booked it without visiting the site. Today I viewed this wedding venue and met the owners. I have to say they took great care in building a relationship with myself during the whole tour. I felt a little nervous at first booking a venue without being on site first .... But felt confident it was the right place for me to best host my family!!!!

    I could not have picked a better place!

    My wedding date is still over a year away but, I want any bride to know that my first impressions of the building and staff was impeccable. I first came upon this wedding venue at the Seattle wedding show and would have walked right past the booth thinking it was far outside my price range. However if their staff was not so welcoming and approachable I would never have taken a second look. At first I told myself I can only dream about having a wedding there, but then I started to add in all the little things that they offer that no other venue I found offers and I realized they actually where going to allow me to budget much better. Suddenly, I realized that weddings run over your original $ plan due to the little unforeseen things that happen last min. This is not just a wedding venue to me ....... It is a destination getaway .... That takes care of my needs . All While helping me not run over budget because they have already thought of everything I need and included it in your package or made it obtainable within an add on. Leaving you with no surprises to stress about. Once I understood the time and money this beautiful venue was giving back to me ..... My last and only consternation was my closest friends and family. Would they make the trip to this location and would it honor the people in my life the best? The response was very positive, which only made me more confident about choosing this venue.
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    We were very last minute in planning our Company Christmas party. From the very beginning Zoe (Owner) and Ariel (Coordinator) were AMAZING!!!!! And so so accommodating. This was my first attempt at planning something like this and Ariel was so much help. When we arrived, everything was beautiful! Food was amazing, atmosphere was perfect, the view is incredible. I can't wait to do a mid year social for the office up there, outside. I can only imagine it will be just as amazing. The dinner went off without a hitch and we couldn't be more pleased with the ENTIRE experience. They are so flexible and knowledgeable....This is what they do and they do it well :) Whether you have a large wedding or a small office/social gathering....I recommend looking into The Empress Estates. We will be back next year and will absolutely tell everyone about them.....
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    Great Place for a Christmas Party!!!

    This is the second time that ITI has held their Christmas party at The Empress Estates. A beautiful mansion on the hill that provides not only dazzling outdoor lights, a breathtaking entrance, and stellar accommodations but also offers stunning views of Woodland and the Columbia River. The grounds and the facility are incredible.

    The festive decorations and the hospitable atmosphere allowed for a relaxing, enjoyable and wonderful time. Not to mention, the great Hors d'oeuvres, entrees and desserts that were carefully prepared by the chef.

    The Owners, Zoe and Stevie, as well as their staff go out of their way to provide not only a most enjoyable event, but also provide the customer service and attention to detail that make this venue one of the best. It is highly recommended to visit The Empress Estates and consider them for any event.

    A big Thanks to Zoe, Stevie and Ariel for helping to make our company Christmas parties successful!
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    My name is Kris Krmpotich and I own/operate PrimeTime Music, a mobile wedding DJ business. I am writing this review to let all future brides/grooms know that The Empress Estate is a magical place. Stevie, Zoe and Ariel are wonderful people who will bend over backwards to make sure you have a beautiful wedding. I have DJ'ed there many times and am always impressed with how well the whole operation is run. Stevie and Zoe are the owners and both are present during the whole wedding. TRUST ME, THAT IS A GOOD THING. If any bride/groom has an specific questions about the Empress Estate, please feel free to call me at 360-202-1278.
    Kris Krmpotich
    PS. The food there is like in a 5 star hotel!!
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    Oh where do I start?! My husband and I got married at this gorgeous venue on 6/20/15! I can't really describe our experience other than PERFECT!!! Stevie and Zoe were just amazing to work with. Stevie created the most beautiful center piece's for us and I'll I had to say was two simple words- Vintage-Romantic. She nailed it! Her inspiration on my cake was gorgeous too! My husband and I got the Empress Choice package and it was...again...PERFECT for us! The food was amazing and plenty for our 200 guests! We were able to bring in our own alcohol which was just great since two of my friends bought us kegs. Zoe and Stevie did a great job dealing with some of shall I say our more "needy" guests. Also the wait staff and clean up staff were so friendly and did such a great job! There they were cleaning well into the next day with such great attitudes! Our package allowed us, and quite a few guests, to stay overnight. We were able to stay out near the fire enjoying a night cap (or five) just really having an absolute great after-party with the people of our choosing! The next morning we woke up to an exceptional brunch!!!! So tasty! The whole process was so great! I think what I appreciated the most was Stevie and Zoe's calm demeanor and making us feel like the day was all for us! Which of course it was!!! We felt so special and I will never forget our PERFECT day and night!!!! Thank you to all who made our day PERFECT, especially Stevie and Zoe...and my parents for paying for this amazing venue of my dreams!
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    AMAZING!! BREATH TAKING!! We truly had the most AMAZING, PRINCESS, FAIRY TALE WEDDING!!! The venue is gorgeous!! The view where our ceremony was held is soooo pretty!! Everything was above and beyond!! The food was delecious, and the service was more than we even asked for!! It was beyond perfect. The owners Zoe and Stevie took such good care of us!! You get your own personal wedding planner, and in-house chef, and a wonderful staff to take care of your guests from the moment they arrive, only to name a few!! It was such a dream wedding!! We can't stop watching our wedding video!! We did not want the night to end! Simply magical!!!
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    They are perfect from top to bottom. The entire staff is absolutely phenomenal. They cater, set up, clean up, and are making my small, intimate wedding a beautiful, magical celebration. I will never forget the kindness these people have shown me.
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    Gorgeous French country venue on top of a hill overlooking a beautiful view. Venue included wedding sit down dinner, bed and breakfast sleep over for 16 of our guests and sit down breakfast the following day. Wonderful value. And owners Stevie and Zoe were the sweetest people I know! We look forward to keeping in touch for years to come!
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    Karli Sent on 02/14/2014
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    This place is beautiful! I got married here back in '04 when it was under different ownership. It was pretty back then, but seeing it now... WOW! It's just gorgeous. The Great Gatsby party was really fun! We stayed the night in one of the suites and felt right at home. The breakfast the next morning was delish and we felt so very welcome. The owners are extremely kind, warm people and they really put their heart and soul into every aspect of the New and Improved Empress Estate! We can't wait to come back!
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    Teresa Sent on 12/27/2013
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    We chose the Empress Estate to host our Granddaughters Christmas wedding. The experience we had there was above and beyond all we asked or even thought was possible.
    Stevie and Angel are two of the most accomplished, accommodating women I have ever met. When I met Stevie I was overwhelmed with the thoughts if planning a Christmas wedding. She immediately put me at ease with the assurance that it was not only possible but would be beautiful. She even said yes when I asked if it would be possible for them to provide the wedding cake. Saving me untold hours and expense in finding a baker to bake it and the outrageous price for delivery.
    I felt as if I had entered the land of "anything is possible and everything is Beautiful" when I met Angel The wedding and event coordinator).
    They worked tirelessly and selflessly to make Nate and Alexis wedding a magical experience.
    I have many more words of praise for Zoe,Stevie. Angel and the rest if team Empress than I could possibly write in this review.
    I will end with, "Run don't walk" to book your Wedding with The Empress Estates. It is one of the smartest decisions I've ever made.
    If you want to save yourself time, frustration, disappointment and believe it or not finances then look no farther.

    Still sitting on cloud 9
    Teresa Chavez
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    Tiffany Sent on 11/09/2013
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    Zoe and Stevie were absolutely amazing! They were very organized and helpful with anything I needed as I tried to sort through my wedding plans. The day of the wedding, everything was ready to go. I, as the bride, did not have one stressful moment. Zoe and Stevie had every detail dictated to their exceptional staff! The in-house caterer provided delicious restaurant quality dishes for all of my guests. The décor was the best part! We didn’t have to setup or take anything down. The Empress Estate fit every fantasy I’ve had as a little girl; from the huge romantic columns, to the view overlooking the Columbia River, and the royal gated entrance. Thank you for giving me my Cinderella wedding! I highly recommend The Empress Estate to anyone planning a big event.
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    The Empress made our wedding unforgettable!

    I recently held my wedding at The Empress, and I can't recommend it enough! The planning process was seamless and I didn't have to worry about many vendors required for wedding thanks to their numerous options for food, cake, decorations, and beverage plans. The food was delicious, with plenty for all our guests, and the cake was a highlight as well.

    The venue itself is stunning, and the staff is incredibly attentive, ensuring everything went smoothly. They are also very transparent about their contracts, making everything easy to understand. I appreciated their monthly payment plan, which alleviated financial stress leading up to the big day.

    One of the features I liked is the flexibility in guest count; you can finalize numbers just a month before the event. This is a huge advantage compared to hiring third-party catering.

    Lastly, I highly recommend considering their preferred vendors as they know very well how the Empress operates. I especially recommend Stevie, the florist—she's both affordable and talented.

    Overall, The Empress made our wedding unforgettable!
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    Absolutely wonderful

    The Empress is a gorgeous venue. We loved that we could pick where on property we wanted our ceremony. Staff was very responsive and helpful throughout the whole planning process and the day off. Staff puts you first on the wedding day, they make sure you eat and have drinks. So helpful on such a stressful day.
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    A Memory we will Treasure

    We chose the Empress Estates to be our wedding venue not because it has stunning landscape, 10 different spots on the property to have a wedding ceremony, can accommodate up to 300 people, and has a mansion (that you can stay at!), but for the fact that they coordinate the wedding, provide catering and the cake, as well as have alternative options if it happens to rain on your outdoor plans! That's right, they can relocate everything indoors! Which is a must when trying to plan an outdoor wedding in Washington State. Zoe got us started on our journey with planning the wedding at his venue. He is a man with a plan and definitely has mastered the wedding planning process down to the minute. He will provide you with a list of his preferred vendors, but will work with whoever you pick as long as they agree to stick with the timeline you and he will put together for your special day. He will need to have an idea of how many people you plan to invite, and a potential day for the wedding selected for him to work up numbers for you. I loved that you could get ready at the venue and they have a room upstairs for the Bridal party and one for the Groom and his men! Day of the wedding, Sarah ended up being our coordinator. She was amazing! New exactly where to be before we even knew we needed her. She kept everyone organized and on time. Made it super easy to know where we needed to be. The catering was wonderful, everyone was super kind and thoughtful. I chose the buffet style for the food (which I should have mentioned, he has cake tasting events throughout the year that you can attend and sample the food and cake! As well as explore the grounds and see the mansion). Everyone enjoyed the meal and cake, and the sparkler send off was a success! Thank you all for providing and maintaining a beautiful property, and having a team that worked together to make our day run smoothly. It was truly a pleasure working with you all, and a memory that I will treasure.
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    Wonderful!

    Beautiful venue. Excellent staff! Would highly recommend! My son had his wedding here and it was absolutely breathtaking!
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    Better than my dream wedding!

    The staff was friendly and accommodating, the food was delicious, and the property is stunning for any wedding photos you could dream of!
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    David Sent on 05/08/2019
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    Beautiful, All-Inclusive Wedding Venue

    Wonderful experience with The Empress Estate!! Everything turned out perfect and exactly as planned for our wedding in April 2019. Our cake was fantastic (highly recommend the Earl Grey Spiced with Lavendar and the Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese filling!!!), the food was a HIT and the set up was perfect. I was initially a little worried with the spacing and table set up during our planning session/email correspondence, but it all worked out day of and the staff made every effort they could to ensure everything went smoothly and set everything up with my wishes in mind. Long story short - based on the mock-ups, I was nervous that we weren't going to have enough dance floor space with the amount of tables and our 6-piece band (usually, weddings booked here use a DJ service..) but we did and it was AWESOME!!

    The grounds are so beautiful, you truly do not need much decoration. However, they allowed us to bring flower petals for the reception tables and our own small pre-made floral arrangements for the aisle and later used them on the cocktail tables.

    Nichole was OUTSTANDING day of and had the help of Stevie co-owner/florist for all things coordination. We had an extreme last minute change of ceremony location because the weather took a turn for the BEST and allowed us to stick to our original outdoor setting. The staff were so flexible and helped make it happen with ease! So many people commented on how it was the best and most beautiful wedding they have been to because it truly was so magical.

    No wedding is PERFECT.. we had a couple very minor things but in all honesty, they were just that - very minor and all the good that happened far outweighed the "bad". Sure, there were some things I would have changed but what Brides and Grooms need to understand is NO ONE notices those little things except for you and if you fret and stew over every little detail, getting married truly probably shouldn't be on your list of things to do because there are always going to be some problems with EVERY wedding venue/vendors. I would 100% recommend Empress Estate to couples because our experience was nothing short of amazing and damn near perfect especially since everything was a one-stop shop.
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    My husband and I said our "I do's" in August 2017. The Empress Estate was everything that we needed and more. The crazy part about our story is that in the summer of 2016 we had already put down a deposit for a wedding venue that we wanted. Months later, I attended a wedding show, met with some of the great staff at The Empress Estate and I guess you can say the rest is history. One tour of this breathtaking venue was all that we needed to change our minds on our wedding venue. I wanted to feel like a princess on my wedding day. The Empress Estate and its staff helped to make that happen! :)

    - Jaimee
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    Alison Sent on 10/21/2015
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    Our daughter's wedding was absolutely wonderful thanks to the Empress Estates. It was so stress free because they lead you through everything. No having to run around and rent chairs, buy a cake, etc. They do it all! All we had to do was show up a couple of hours ahead of time with a few items that we wanted to personalize it with. But they are flexible and can work with your vendors also. The food was out of this world good! We had prime rib & chicken cordon bleu. Everything was tasty, hot, fresh and we got a lot of compliments from our guests. The wedding cake was drop dead gorgeous!!! Stevie & Zoe were awesome to work with and when they said "don't worry we will handle things", they were being totally honest. Their staff was very attentive and they made sure our wedding guests were taken care of. From making sure that older guests that arrived early had a nice spot to sit in the shade...to providing them with lemonade and making sure everyone was having a good time. You can't go wrong with having a wedding here! Our daughter had the most relaxing wedding day ever, she didn't have to run around like the typical bride on her wedding day. If you want to feel pampered, special and having an elegant wedding, the Empress Estate is the place to go.
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    Isaac Sent on 03/29/2022
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    Great venue for a care-free day

    Empress Estates made our wedding day very easy and care-free. They took care of everything from the food, setup and tear down, and decorations. The staff was very professional on the day of and respected all our wishes.
    The only real issue was the planning sessions were slower and more tedious than we would have liked. However, it's hard to fault them for this because they were short staffed and the person in charge of the planning was new to it.
    We are very satisfied with our day and made wonderful memories at Empress Estates. If you are looking for a hassle free day from start to finish then definitely give them a look!
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    A Dream Come True

    Look no further for reviews and CHOOSE this venue! The owner takes the time to listen to every detail for your special day and make it come true. They have so many services available including: catering, sound systems, decorations, alcohol service, florist, etc! The venue itself has so many beautiful areas, including the Empress Estate, the Chateau, the open fields, gardens, arbors, and more. They truly help your wedding go smoothly by bringing the services to you, providing an excellent staff catering to your every need, and consistent communication during the planning process.

    XOXO
    Marquesa & Bejian
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    Chayney Sent on 12/01/2019
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    Beautiful Venue

    Wonderful Venue. There are a lot of options as to where you can have your ceremony. Staff is very responsive. Great experience overall
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    Micaela Sent on 09/23/2019
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    My dream wedding!

    I fell in love with this venue when I first came to visit. I live in the Seattle area, so it was a bit of a drive for me and many of my friends/family, but it was TOTALLY worth it! My wedding went flawlessly, and everything was just so easy. The coordinator kept everything moving along, and we smoothly transitioned from ceremony, to cocktail hour, on to the reception. Everyone gets a little worried and flustered on their big day, but my coordinator and staff made everything go so beautifully!

    The venue itself is gorgeous. I got lucky and had a beautiful, sunny day for my wedding (despite it being the second to last weekend in September), so we were able to have the ceremony outside in front of the Empress, and cocktail hour by the fireside. Everyone kept raving about how beautiful everything was, literally every guest was blown away, and asked how we found it, and everyone keeps complimenting us and telling us what a great time they had!

    I can't speak too much about the food, I was way too excited to really eat! Haha. The few bites I had were good! But guests really enjoyed the food. They even made everything gluten free for us (as I and several guests require it), even the cake and cupcakes! (although they are not a 100% gluten free facility, for anyone that may need that level of non-contamination) We ended up doing cupcakes, and they made a cutting cake for us. It was very cute, and yummy, and they had it boxed up and ready to go for us. One of our cupcake flavors was spiced earl grey with lavender cream cheese frosting, and guests were raving about them. The staff even boxed up the extra for people to take home.

    We opted to rent out the bnb afterwards for the wedding party and ourselves, so after the reception we went to our rooms, checked them out, and then had our midnight snack out by the fireside (where we had cocktail hour). It was so fun to unwind with our close family and friends, and I'm SO glad we opted to do that! The owner, Zoe, himself brought out the snacks and extra cupcakes, and cups and water and everything we needed. The bnb guests absolutely loved it, and it gave us more time with them, which was so great!

    I really can't recommend this venue enough. They made everything so easy, and seriously allowed me to have the wedding I've always dreamed of! I can't stop looking at all the lovely photos, and thinking about how amazing everything was. I could not be happier!
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    Absolutely Stunning Venue

    This place is the most beautiful of you are looking for that fairytale wedding. Everyone raved about how beautiful the venue was. The quality of the food day of exceeded my expectations as well! I had a few issues with getting email responses about a couple months before the event, but in the end everything was perfect and exactly how I wanted it! And the day of coordinator Stephanie was super flexible about making sure we got exactly what we wanted! This place is worth the price!
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    A truly gorgeous establishment. I attended an event at The Empress Estate for my Granddaughter's Wedding and I was delighted by the tasteful yet unique estate. I must say, the staff here truly does go above and beyond. They are dressed elegantly in black slacks and white button up shirt with a bow tie. It reminded me of restaurants my husband and I had traveled to in Europe.

    My husband has some difficulty walking, and the staff was truly divine in helping make his time as easy and fun as possible. One waiter truly went beyond the call of duty when she came to check on us and my husband exclaimed, "I really just want one more meatball." The waitress smiled and said, "Well how about I go get you a few meatballs then! I'll be right back sir." Even though the event was buffet style, and we were supposed to help ourselves, the waitress gladly took my husbands plate and came back with a fresh plate with not just one, but several of the last of the meatballs so he (as she said) he, "wouldn't miss out on the last of the meatballs." Then after dinner, although coffee was not on the event menu, my husband mentioned how he wanted some coffee to the same waitress. The waitress exclaimed, "Absolutely sir! I will go make a fresh pot right now." Shortly after, she returned with the most darling antique cup filled with coffee, and matching antique dishes filled with creamer and sugar. It was truly some of the best service I've ever had. I hope I get the privilege of getting to experience it again.
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    Troy Sent on 05/14/2014
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    I had co-signed on my sister's wedding at The Empress Estate for her wedding in February because her now husband is in the Army and was unable to come and see the venue before their wedding. He wanted a man's perspective on the place and so I gladly helped out! It was so smooth working with The Empress team through the process. Angel gave us a tour and was beyond friendly. Zoe (the owner) worked up a contract and met with us to sign. Throughout the payment process they sent us courtesy reminders of upcoming payments, receipts after payments were made, and checklist reminders of what we needed to give them before the wedding.

    Attending my Sister's wedding at The Empress Estate was equally as nice! I had an AWESOME time!!! The view from the hillside was phenomenal, the Estate is the nicest house I've ever been in, the staff was beyond attentive, and the food was killer. Hey word to the wise: their Chef makes dynamite Artichoke Parmesan Dip and Prime Rib. So come prepared to unbutton your pants. Lol.

    A big thank you for making my sister so happy! You guys have given her a memory for life! :-)
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    October wedding.

    Beautiful views, We had a fall wedding and it was amazing! We were able to bring a few of our own decorations to complete our vision. The day of staff was great, making sure we stayed on time and followed our predetermined schedule.
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    The Empress Estates

    The Empress Estates is a beautiful venue. Our wedding was on September 28th, and it was amazing. We highly recommend the Empress, with its gorgeous view and picturesque scenery for photos, as well as the professionalism the Empress Team demonstrated throughout our wedding planning phase (I do have to say I was a little worried when the coordinator was changed in between the tour and the wedding day) but it all worked out. We had only positive experiences from our tour leading up to the wedding day. Kim, our event coordinator was EXCELLENT; she exceeded our expectations as a coordinator. Kim took wonderful care of our family and friends and was visible at every turn making her presence known to show she was available and ready to assist if we needed anything. The food was great, everyone enjoyed the meal and the cake was delicious.
    Thank you to the team at The Empress Estates for being a part of our special day.
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    My friends wedding

    I came as a guest and my friends wedding went perfect! The food was delicious, the staff kept everything clean the entire night and we had so much fun dancing!
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    Dina Sent on 03/02/2022
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    A wonderful and unique experience

    My aunt's wedding was there, it was very beautiful, elegant and classy, indeed the place that every girl dreams of
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    Ariella Sent on 10/14/2019
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    Venue Experience

    The Empress Estate has been a great experience. Everyone was complimenting on how great the venue designed looked. From Amber, Stephanie, Nichole and Zoe, each and every person who assisted was good. Service was very good. Zoe and his team went out of their way to make things easier. I personally used outside vendors for tableware and linens as they did not have what I needed, not their fault, I'm just a picky bride. Overwhelming for sure! So much planning and so much doing. I recommend The Empress Estate.
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    Outstanding Wedding Venue!

    The Empress Estate is a lovely venue! We fell in love with the location within seconds of driving up for the first time. We toured the venue in the summer of 2018 and knew this was the spot we wanted to celebrate our special day. Thankfully our date was available. Planning for our day was very simple and wasn’t stressful what so ever. The Empress has a variety of wedding packages and they coordinate a few planning sessions to make everything flow and come together with ease. During the year of planning we did have a transition between a few event specialists but nothing got lost during the transition in staff.

    Our wedding was in July 2019! We used three areas within the venue. The ceremony was held outside in a lovely forest terrace, we used the Woodland Chateau for dinner, toasts, etc. and then moved down to the Empress for dancing! We were one of the Empress’ first same sex marriages as well and all of the staff made everyone feel welcomed! Zoe even agreed to switch out the lights around the Empress from white lights to rainbow colored lights. The venue was glowing in color during the late night hours.

    We also rented out the Empress suites for the wedding party to stay in. Zoe brought out an outstanding midnight snack and fixed up a scrumptious breakfast the next morning for all of our guests who stayed overnight.

    All in all the Empress Estate staff was fantastic and having Nichole, our event specialist, available on the day of to help watch the clock and manage the timeline was as huge help to the overall flow of the day. We highly recommend the Empress Estate to every engaged couple.

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    When looking for a wedding venue, we focused our search on historic mansions in the Portland – Seattle corridor. We wanted a venue that offered our guests a distinctive and memorable experience; an event that they would remember for many years to come. After visiting our Top 5 options, we quickly chose to book with the Empress Estate. The packages offered were very clear and inclusive. Things that are add-ons at most venues were included as standard, and that made planning and managing vendors easier for us and our coordinator. The venue itself offers tremendous flexibility, and we built a plan that leveraged the full capabilities of the property. We used the mansion for our Cocktail Hour and overnight experiences. We used the Forest Amphitheatre for our Ceremony, and we used the Woodland Chateau for the Welcome Reception and the Wedding Dinner & Dance. Working with Lindsay was a pleasure, as she is very precise and offered helpful suggestions during planning, the rehearsal and the day-of. The chef prepares food that has great flavor, seasoning, and presentation – far above most wedding providers. The cake was superb, and many of our guests kept asking who we ordered it from (Empress!). Finally, we added on a Dessert Bar for midway through the dance and our guests LOVED it! Working with Empress was easy, and when the weather for our wedding weekend was forecast to be significantly warmer than normal, Zoe sat down with us and helped us work through some event modifications based on how the sun/shadows work at the property. He even had bottles of iced-down water placed by the ceremony venue for our guests. Overall, I would highly recommend the Empress Estate for a wedding or even for a corporate offsite event.
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    Ariel Sent on 07/30/2018
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    We both loved how magical this venue looked! Honestly, everything about it was pretty much exactly what we expected with very little hiccups. The food was absolutely to die for, our friends and family are still talking about the prime rib and chicken Cordon Bleu. We did the root beer cake as our special choice, and I'm pretty sure almost the entire thing got eaten. There are a lot of hills and very little wheelchair access ( which wasn't a big problem for us since we didn't have an elderly guest list) but it's definitely something to be aware of if you do have someone that is. If you check the venue out ahead of time though you will see :-) we absolutely recommend booking the venue overnight, both my husband and I agreed that it was the best part of the entire experience getting to see our wedding party the next morning as well and having that extra day to clean up.
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    Kayleigh Sent on 05/15/2015
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    We recently held our wedding and reception at The Empress Estate.
    It is an absolutely gorgeous location.
    Stevie and Zoe were wonderful.
    They always were quick to respond and if we had any questions they always had an answer.
    They were very accommodating and great to work with.
    Stevie helped us every step along the way and was extremely helpful.
    The venue also did our catering. All I can say is wow! I can't even begin to count how many people told me that The food was some of the best they've had. They have a very skilled chef.
    I would very highly recommend the venue
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