If you are a bride-to-be lucky enough to live in beautiful Portland, Oregon you are fortunate to have some of the northwest’s most stunning wedding ceremony and reception sites in your area. No matter what type of wedding you desire, the options are limitless when planning an event in the Portland Area.
Just outside Portland in historic Oregon City lies the magnificent Abernethy Center. This venue provides options for all four seasons, with outdoor garden sites available when weather permit. Abernathy Center also offers the services of an award-winning chef to provide the nearly-wed couple with a range of possibilities in terms of their reception fare. When you choose Abernathy center to host your special day, you are putting yourself in very experienced hands that can take care of your entire wedding planning needs. For their convenient one-stop shopping approach and beautiful location Abernathy Center is a prime choice for wedding celebrations.
Another option in the Oregon City area is the Pioneer Church at the Baker Cabin. For the bride and groom who want to feel as though they are part of days gone by this site will provide a historical feel. Because the church is over 100 years old, the bridal couple will feel a sense of historical significance if they choose to get married here. With its pristine white interior, dark wood accents and gorgeous stained-glass windows this setting will provide the perfect backdrop for a romantic vow exchange. This is a non-denominational church so anyone may marry here no matter what their religious preference.
If the happy couple has more of a “wild” time in mind for their guests, then the Oregon Zoo is their ideal location. The Zoo has an indoor banquet area with a “Cascadian ambiance” and an outdoor pavilion that can accommodate groups in the thousands. As an added bonus to having your reception at the Oregon Zoo, all revenue generated from catering will help to fund the daily activities at the zoo. This is definitely something to consider if the bride and groom are animal enthusiasts.
For the bride who wants more of an urban tone for her special day, downtown Portland has many choices. Centrally located amongst the greatest sites and shopping Portland has to offer, the Benson Hotel won’t disappoint. With two of the most spectacular ballrooms in all of the city and award winning catering available, the wedding party and their guests will be in for a magical night. As an added bonus, the hotel provides discounted room rates for large parties. This can be extremely helpful (and cost-effective) if many guests are coming from out of town.
Finally, for the bride who wants her guests to experience the true essence of the Northwest, there is the Dolce Skamania Lodge. The lodge is pristinely situated in the Columbia River gorge providing views that no guest will soon forget. The resort truly has something for everyone with an 18-hole golf course, a spa, numerous hiking trails and a children’s play area. An on-site catering service can provide a plethora of customizable dining options for the reception. Off-season rates are also available. A wedding at the Dolce Skamania Lodge will provide memories that last years to come.
From the historic outskirts of Portland to a unique event at the Zoo or a swanky uptown ceremony there is something for all tastes in Portland. One is only limited by their imagination when choosing the location for their special day in this spectacular city. The hardest part of Portland wedding planning day will be picking a winner from all the memorable contenders.
