There is no shortage of beautiful venues in Portland; we’ve been in the wedding industry here for 8 years and still find ourselves stumbling upon new venues all the time. But with the extensive options, it can feel really overwhelming knowing where to start your wedding planning process and choosing a venue.

We decided to put together a list of our favorite Portland (and surrounding area) venues to help you find the venue that not only fits your needs but feels like the perfect space to host a day that reflects you. And the bonus is, while these are all popular venues, you may not have heard of them all!

THE EVERGREEN

Location: Inner SE Portland
Vibe: Industrial, historic, modern.
Capacity: 200 seated capacity (we think the sweet spot is 150)

The Evergreen is our obvious favorite. With vaulted ceilings, exposed brick facades, and a generous capacity, this space allows for you to have the luxury wedding or your dreams, or keep it minimal and let the space do all the talking. Located centrally inner city so it’s perfect for guests visiting from out of town who are staying in hotels close by (check out the Grand Stark Hotel for interior design goals, and it’s 2 blocks away). We have photographed at The Evergreen for several years now, and every single wedding is smooth and enjoyable.

Perks: Air conditioned/heated, indoors, comes with tables and chairs, elevator for accessibility, included getting-ready suite, upstairs from Loyal Legion for a classy cocktail hour. The staff is amazing and their communication is 10/10 (hard to find in the wedding world).

Cons: Parking is limited.

THE Griffin House

Location: Hood River, Oregon (1 hour out of Portland metro)
Vibe: Luxurious, rugged, classy.
Capacity: 175 seated capacity (but is also really great for an intimate wedding)

If you want the feeling of a destination wedding without having to travel too far, The Griffin House is our pick. This family-home-converted wedding venue is a dreamy and tastefully renovated house overlooking the most spectacular view of the Columbia River Gorge. They have a fantastic array of tables and chairs available for your event, and you can even rent the entire property for lodging for a weekend of celebrating. The family who owns the property also manage it and are incredibly lovely people. If you are lucky enough to get an available date here, you will love getting married here.

Perks: Air conditioned/heated space indoors, covered tent area for reception, good selection of tables and chairs, many different areas available to utilize, tastefully designed interior for getting ready, just seconds from Hood River but feels very remote.

Cons: this spot is windy so prepare for and expect potential windy conditions.

Eco-Trust Building

Location: Downtown Portland
Vibe: Industrial, high-end, textural.
Capacity: Varies depends on which spaces are used.

The Eco-trust building is an incredibly historic building in Portland that allows for a high-end but down-to-earth wedding. Located centrally downtown, accessibility to the building (and within) is hard to match. One of the best parts of this building is how many dynamic and unique spaces can be used for various parts of a wedding; a rooftop terrace for a ceremony or cocktail hour, indoor spaces for receptions (or the entire event in winter!), and it is located within a block’s distance of several hotels. If you choose Eco-Trust, you have all the options in the world to let your creative ideas run wild and host the perfect day for you.

Perks: Air conditioned/heated space indoors, amazing view on the rooftop, large space for catering, large vaulted ceilings, exposed brick, close to public transit and many hotels. Classic portland space.

Cons: Right across from the train station so might be considered a rougher area. (personally we have never felt unsafe here).

The Orchard

Location: Hood River
Vibe: Natural, rustic, majestic.
Capacity: Up to 175 guests.

The Orchard is a beloved pear farm run by dear friends in Hood River. We’ve photographed here over 2 dozen times and could continue photographing here a million more times. Located 5 minutes from Downtown Hood River, this expansive outdoor space is surrounded by Orchards, Mountains, Flowers and everything beautiful the Pacific Northwest has to offer. If you’re in search of a space that will wow your family and friends, The Orchard has a view of Mount Adams and Mount Hood. With exclusive caterers Celilo cooking up their incredible locally sourced food (the best we’ve had at weddings), a beautiful rustic covered structure for weather protection that is a blank canvas for beautiful design and incredible panoramic views, The Orchard will feel like an oasis to celebrate your wedding.

Perks: Incredible views, landscaping design was done by a professional florist, partially enclosed barn structure, guaranteed caterer availability, bridal suite with AC for getting ready, luxury bathrooms, close to Hood River’s downtown area.

Cons: This is an outdoor venue, so as to be expected, extreme weather scenarios should be considered.

Blockhouse/Pomarius

Location: Northwest Portland
Vibe: Greenhouse, urban, intimate.
Capacity: Standing 75, seated 60 with just Blockhouse, 120 capacity if adding Pomarius.

Blockhouse is such a gorgeous intimate space located in the heart if NW Portland. Designed around a chef’s kitchen, this is a delightful space to host a wedding if you are a foodie who wants a full open kitchen dining experience as well as a lovely green-filled wedding. The capacity options are great depending on your space needs and Blockhouse is often used as a reception space for a wedding that has the ceremony elsewhere (think the Redwood Deck, Mount Tabor, Forest Park etc), which can feel hard to come across in Portland. Accessible from the airport, downtown, and the east side, you don’t have to worry about a long drive to get there, and it feels like it’s tucked away just enough to have a cozy feeling.

Perks: Partially air-conditioned space, access to the nursery space for rental, beautiful and doesn’t need much additional decor, perfect for a food-focused wedding, accessible within the city limits, all amenities are on site (except for getting ready spaces).

Cons: Right by the train line so sometimes you might be blessed with a train horn. Parking can be tricky.

Tin Roof Barn

Location: White Salmon, WA
Vibe: Rustic, natural, expansive.
Capacity: 190 guests.

Tin Roof Barn is an incredible property with many dynamic spaces to utilize for your wedding. The Barn itself is a stunning rustic space that has a vintage and eclectic feeling that can be used simply as is with minimal decor, or can be filled with color and greenery for a lush hideaway feeling. The outdoor areas can be used for a ceremony space or cocktail hour, and the covered fireplace area is perfect for anything in between. We love Tin Roof Barn because of its clever use of space and landscaping design to encourage people to interact with the environment by walking through the carefully forged paths between each space, and all details, tables, seating, bathrooms, DJ space, and getting ready spaces are all accounted for.

Perks: Large space for a bigger group, tucked away in the mountains, many areas to choose from for ceremony and cocktail hour, getting ready spaces, included tables, and chairs, only an hour drive from PDX.

Cons: Transport may be difficult unless you have a car/rented transport, extreme weather conditions should be considered.

The Redwood Deck

Location: Hoyt Arboretum, NW Portland
Vibe: Outdoor, alpine, majestic.
Capacity: 40 people standing, 25 seated.

The Redwood Deck is one of my favorite spots in the entire city for a wedding ceremony. Located just 1/3 mile into one of Hoyt Arboretum’s many trails, this hidden gem overlooks a grove of Redwood trees that tower over the entire area, filling the sky. Getting married in the dense forest brings a peace and tranquility that cannot be matched. While the capacity is smaller than many other spots, it does give you a better chance of securing the space. Since it’s managed through the city, it’s inexpensive and pretty simple to rent, unless you are very early in booking, you might get set up in their lottery system (which has never presented any issues to our couples getting their preferred day). Pair this ceremony spot with a dinner at a number of beautiful restaurants in Portland for the perfect intimate wedding.

Perks: Inexpensive, outdoors in an unmatched natural space, easy to get to from Downtown, beautiful views.

Cons: Small hike to get there (takes maybe 5 or so minutes, maybe 10 in heels) so if there is anyone with mobility issues attending, it mightn’t be a good fit. Outdoors so consider extreme weather.