Updated For 2024
Best Outdoor Venues in Oregon
Oregon Wedding Venues
Columbia River Gorge
Mount Hood/Hood River
Looking for a place where it seems like time stops just for your wedding? Mt Hood Organic Farms is an enchanting location that takes you back to a different time. Located just off the Mt. Hood Scenic Highway, it’s a secluded location with unique views and a unique hand crafted wood “Apple House” to host your reception. The area features a walkable, 200 acre park where guests can explore trails, orchards, and ponds. Most couples have their ceremony with the trees and mountain behind them, followed by a cocktail hour near the pond, and a reception in or just outside of the Apple House. Their chef is known for fresh, seasonal, local, organic, elegant food served family-style in courses. This venue is only open late spring and summer usually for weddings.
Capacity: 75-200 Guests
Estimated cost: 13k or more depending on date and vendors
Distance from Portland: 80 miles
With apple and pear trees and a stunning view of Mt. Hood, the Orchard Meadows here are a breathtaking sight. The location features an immaculately groomed lawn with a large pavilion that can accommodate up to 160 guests. You can even utilize the fresh fruit from the orchard as part of your reception menu!
Capacity: 160 Guests
Distance from Portland: 80 miles
Located in the Columbia River Gorge, the Orchard is the picturesque idea of a Pacific Northwest wedding. The landscape is unforgettable and features expansive views of both Mt Hood and Mt Adams. Plus, the event space is nicely tucked away on a working farm where you can feature a menu that almost redefines the concept of farm-to-table.
Capacity: 200 Guests
Distance from Portland: 73 miles
Listed on The Knot wedding venues Best of 2021 list, The Griffin House is a jaw-dropping location. The venue feels like a little home away from home because it features a classical Oregon house that can host up to 10 guests. Whether you want an intimate wedding or host up to 175 guests, this spot can easily be the setting for the ‘wedding of your dreams’.
Capacity: 175 Guests
Estimated Cost: Around 6k for 50 guests
Catering Available: Choose your own
Local Food/Wine: Not on site
Distance from Portland: 61 miles
The Gorge
Surrounded by amazing views of the Columbia River and green mountains, it’s difficult to find a more serene place to say, “I do.” After the wedding, the Riverview Pavilion reception area boasts 2,500 sq ft. and features indoor and outdoor fireplaces, cafe-style lighting, and built-in heating. Overall, the vibe is warm and enchanting.
Capacity: 150 Guests
Estimated Cost: 2k-6k based on day
Catering Available: Yes
Local Food/Wine: Available
Distance from Portland: 45 miles
Featuring lush, green forests, a 3 acre spring fed lake, and a spectacular view of the Columbia River Gorge, the Bridal Veil lakes is a prime spot for an outdoor wedding. If you want a beautiful lake as a backdrop when reciting your vows, this is the spot. Plus, the location is very secluded and offers a lot of windy weather protection on your special day.
Capacity: 250 guests
Estimated Cost: 3k-7k based on the day
Catering Available: No
Local Food/Wine: Not on site
Distance from Portland: 30 miles
Described by the venue as, “A unique palette of natural influences woven into nature…” The Noble Ridge Tree Deck is an enchanting platform built into the trees. If you’re a nature lover and want to start your new life surrounded by natural beauty, this is the spot. Even in the middle of nature, the venue still offers excellent amenities for guests including furniture, canopies, wi-fi, power generators, and lighting and bathrooms.
Capacity: 200 Guests
Estimated Cost: Up to 9k for venue with all amenities
Catering Available: No
Local Food/Wine: Not on site
Distance from Portland: 40 miles
The Gorge Crest Vineyards are a trifecta of natural beauty as they feature forests, vineyards, and orchards. The venue also has sweeping views of the Columbia Gorge, Mt Hood, and the Hood River Valley. Needless to say, your guests will need some extra space on their phones for pictures. In addition to the views, the venue features cobblestone patios, beautiful lighting, a concrete dance floor and a covered pergola.
Capacity: 150 Guests
Estimated Cost: Up to $9,000 for venue
Catering Available: No - Caterer must be approved by venue
Local Food/Wine: Not on site
Distance from Portland: 70 miles
A venue with breathtaking panoramic views in the Columbia River Gorge on the Washington side of the river. Hold your wedding on the outdoor patio to have the most scenic views of the Columbia Gorge mountains for your guests. This venue not only offers outdoor and indoor options, but also has multiple packages for large weddings and tiny weddings alike. Truly a summer wedding dream venue!
Capacity: 300 guests outdoor, 150 indoor
Estimated cost: $165 per person and up, multiple packages available
Catering Available: Yes, or bring in your own
Distance from Portland: 40 miles
Wine Country
If you and your significant other are wine lovers, then the Maysara Winery is one of the best wedding venues in the whole state. They love weddings at the winery and offer three sites—lawn, balcony, winery—for your ceremony. After that, you and your guests can celebrate in their custom tasting rooms, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and make memories for years to come. Hope you love wine barrel tables!
Capacity: 300 Guests
Estimated Cost: 6k-8k venue only
Catering Available: Through select list of vendors
Local Food/Wine: Yes
Distance from Portland: 49 miles
With many different spaces available to you and your guests—tasting room, zen garden room, Jewel Box room, and an outdoor patio—the Saffron Fields Vineyard is an interesting, versatile venue. You won’t know which space is the most beautiful, but you and your guests will remember this place for years to come.
Capacity: 150 Guests
Estimated Cost: Around 12k for 50 guests
Catering Available: No, but you can bring in an outside caterer with approval
Local Food/Wine: Yes
Distance from Portland: 30 miles
Featured in Oregon Bride magazine, Beacon Hill is a stunning and unique venue with lots of elegant spaces. It features a garden, ballroom, fireside room, patios, mezzanine, and, of course, a wine cellar. You and your guests can celebrate your event exploring the scenery and enjoying some of the best wine in Oregon.
Capacity: 150 Guests
Estimated Cost: 6k-15k based on season/day plus 1k wine minimum.
Catering Available: No, but you can bring in an outside caterer with approval
Local Food/Wine: Yes
Distance from Portland: 27 miles
A beautiful setting for intimate weddings, the Durant offers an event space at their Olive Mill and a tasting room and lawn that can serve as the focal point for your special day. The vineyard and farm are an amazing backdrop, plus the local food and wine is out of this world.
Capacity: 150 Guests
Local Food/Wine: Yes
Distance from Portland: 30 miles
Oregon Coast
Known as one of the most beautiful spots on the Oregon coastline, Crook Point offers options for both beautiful scenery and wedding size. With Crook Point, you have the option to have a small beach ceremony or go all out with a large ceremony and reception. Regardless, your guests can enjoy both sand and forests at the site and create the wedding of your dreams.
Capacity: Up to 300
Catering Available: Through on-site wedding planner
Local Food/Wine: Yes
Distance from Portland: 310 miles
BEACH WEDDING
There aren’t a TON of venues directly on the beachfront of the Oregon Coast. So a different direction you could explore is renting an airbnb and getting married on one of the public beaches! If you have 50 guests or more & are planning on setting up tables/chairs/etc onto the beach this will likely require a permit, but you can call the Oregon State Parks permit department to check. If you hire me I will help you with this process!
COAST OVERLOOKS
If you want a higher viewpoint of the coast with unique rock formations, check out these spots!
Natural Bridges (Samuel H Boardman)
Ecola State Park Overlook
Central Oregon
The Ranch at the Canyons is a working ranch that boasts over 600 acres of farmland along with an additional 500 acres composed of a permanently protected wildlife habitat. If you’re looking for a remote, private wedding full of beautiful terrain, this is the place! However, it’s not totally off the grid as the venue is equipped with two venues—for large or small ceremonies—full of amenities and pristine views of Smith Rock in the distance, The venue showcases rustic Tuscan inspired architecture that is sure to wow your guests!
Capacity: Up to 200 Guests
Distance from Portland: 180 miles
The Loloma Lodge has hosted hundreds of events and is the perfect location if you’re looking for a relaxing and picturesque wedding in the woods. The location is tucked away at the base of the Western Cascade Mountains and features a ceremony site, reception area, lodging, a stage, and lodging too. This spot is an all-in-one site that will give you the “middle of nowhere” feel.
Capacity: Up to 200 guests
Estimated Cost: Over 5k that includes access to the Lodge for 3 days
Catering Available: No
Local Food/Wine: No
Distance from Portland: 155 miles
Brasada ranch has modeled itself as the year-round wedding destination for all of Oregon. If you want a ranch, barn, or intimate wedding, the venue can accommodate whatever your heart desires. With panoramic mountain views, ponds, a trestle bridge, the Brasada Ranch has any and every sight you can imagine for your special day. And as the venue works primarily for weddings, they’re well equipped to help you make your day memorable and magical.
Capacity: Up to 200 Guests based on the venue
Estimated Cost: Rental is from 1k-3k based on size, but lodging can range from 12-20k minimum.
Catering Available: Yes
Local Food/Wine: Yes
Distance from Portland: 160 miles
Located 8 miles west of Bend, the Skyliner Lodge is listed on the National Historic Registry and is full of mountain top views along with lush, wooded areas. You can create majestic, colorful weddings at the venue and have the wooded wedding of your dreams. View a wedding at Skyliner Lodge here.
Capacity: Around 100 Guests
Catering Available: Not on site, but you can book your own.
Local Food/Wine: No
Distance from Portland: 175 miles
Looking for an intimate, wooded wedding with a full spa experience? The Five Pines lodge can cover both and much more. The Lodge has everything to make your special day perfect and features an on-site catering team along with beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremony and reception. Also, the venue features cabins, spas, and an athletic club to keep everyone busy up until the big day.
Capacity: Up to 200 guests
Estimated Cost: Elopement packages available around 2k. Weddings for the 2022 season are: June to October 75-99 people - $155 per guest, 100-125 people $140 per guest and from November to May 60-99 people - $130 per guest, 100-125 people - $120 per guest
Catering Available: Yes
Local Food/Wine: Yes
Distance from Portland: 153 miles
The White Aspen Creative doubles as a photography studio and picturesque doesn’t even begin to describe the venue. Painted in white all over, the venue is perfect to create the ideal ceremony. The crew here is dedicated to all things weddings and events and are experts and helping you pick everything to make your day a perfect, stress-free experience.
Capacity: 150 Guests
Estimated Cost: Elopements start at 2.8k and Weddings start at 4k
Catering Available: No, book your own vendors
Local Food/Wine: No
Distance from Portland: 168 miles
Tucked away within the Deschutes National Forest and on the banks of the Elk Lake, the Elk Lake Resort screams of everything majestic about Central Oregon. But the perks don’t stop with the scenery. The venue features cabin and marina rentals along with an experienced staff who can set you up with everything you’ll need for your special day.
Capacity: 150 Guests
Estimated Cost: About 5k for full venue
Catering Available: Yes
Local Food/Wine: Yes
Distance from Portland: 220 miles
For over a hundred years, couples have been getting married at the House on the Metolius. When you see the views of the Metolius River and Mt Jefferson, you’ll know why. The House on the Metolius is the creme de la creme of wedding venues and features accomodations for indoor and outdoor weddings and big and small.
Capacity: 180 Guests
Estimated Cost: 15k and up
Catering Available: Yes, through their preferred vendors
Local Food/Wine: Yes
Distance from Portland: 150 Miles
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