Best Wedding Venue Locations in Oregon

Top 29 BEST Wedding Venues In Oregon

When the sun comes out in the Pacific Northwest, you know it’s wedding season. Oregon wedding venues are amongst some of the most beautiful in the world – both indoors and outdoors. Whether you want to get married along the Columbia River, in a historic venue, or in our famous wine country, brides and grooms are sure to find what they’re looking for.

If you’re still looking for the perfect backdrop for your nuptials, hopefully, you’ll find among the following top 29 best wedding locations in Oregon.

Our Favorite Wedding Venues in Oregon

29. Canby Pioneer Chapel

Canby is just a few miles outside of Portland and home to the Canby Pioneer Chapel. As a wedding venue, it offers space for 120 guests, a reception tent, tables and chairs, and a food prep area.

28. Stonehedge Gardens and Bistro

For weddings, Stonehedge transforms its brick patio into a peaceful oasis. Ceremonies take place just steps away in a grassy meadow surrounded by heart-shaped shrubbery.

27. The Amphitheater at Cathedral Park

This park gets its name from the Gothic revival-style arches supporting St. John’s Bridge. The park’s amphitheater is located at the base of the bridge, offering a perfect view of the cement arches stretching 400 feet overhead.

26. The Foundry at Lake Oswego

The Foundry’s promenade, riverside deck, and garden patio are popular sites for outdoor ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. Those who would prefer an indoor space can choose the spacious great hall, featuring oversized windows so guests can still have a view of the lake.

25. Hoyt Arboretum at Washington Park

Hoyt Arboretum is home to over 6,000 trees, a magnolia collection, and a bamboo grove. Weddings here take place in either the A-frame Stevens Pavillion, the Redwood Deck, or the Wedding Meadow. Renting one of these facilities is very inexpensive (under $300 in most cases).

24. The Leftbank Annex

Leftbank Annex is an urban event space for any wedding that has a contemporary or industrial motif. This facility offers multiple rooms of varying sizes on two floors.

23. Domaine de Broglie Winery

This winery is situated on a hill overlooking the coveted Willamette Valley (Oregons Wine Country.) Weddings are on its front lawn outside of the farmhouse-style tasting room.

22. Clackamas River Farm

This 1800s Victorian mansion comes with 45 acres of pastureland. Booking your wedding here includes ceremony space in the pasture, a barn reception area, and use of the mansion’s ground floor for the wedding party.

21. The Castaway

This former warehouse in Portland’s Pearl District is now the premier venue for contemporary weddings. The poured cement floors and exposed ceiling beams are ideal for minimalist or industrial themes.

20. Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland

This wine-inspired hotel features an on-site Italian restaurant, wine cellar with an adjoining lounge, and graffiti-inspired cork art. As a wedding venue, it offers multiple room options, catering, and room discounts for your out-of-town guests.

19. The Aerie at Eagle Landing

The Aerie itself is the French chateau-style cottage, which offers a ballroom, library, and great hall as its indoor spaces. Outdoor weddings take place in the garden or the Eagle Landing golf course.

18. The Village Ballroom

This 1909 venue stands out for its focus on charity. Portions of all proceeds from events held at this historic space are donated to Oregon organizations in need.

17. Botanical Garden

Leach Botanical Garden is a complex that includes a manor and multiple acres of botanical specimens. Although this venue is located in downtown Portland, Oregon, the lush gardens make you feel as if you are out in the country.

16. Columbia Edgewater Country Club

This 1925 country club in Oregon has soaring ceilings, chandeliers, and enough space for 250 guests. Most services are offered in-house, but they’re open to working with outside vendors as well.

15. The Old Schoolhouse

This former 1928 schoolhouse sits on four acres of hazelnut orchards. It offers both indoor and outdoor spaces as well as an events team.

14. Weddings on the Hill

This former estate is now the perfect place to hold your fairytale or storybook-themed wedding in Oregon. Indoor ceremonies take place in the main house, while outdoor ceremonies and reception takes place on the grounds.

13. Haystack Gardens Retreat Center

This venue is found on the property of Surfsand Resort in Cannon Beach Oregon. Couples can choose to say, “I do,” in the main carriage house or outside on Cannon Beach, featuring Haystack Rock and Tillamook Lighthouse as backdrops.

12. Horning’s Hideout

At Horning’s Hideout, the wild landscape of Oregon provides all the decor you need for a rustic wedding. The three ceremony spaces are the Lakeside, the Creekside, and the 65-foot wide wooden stage.

11. Lan Su Chinese Garden

This garden is a living replica of a Ming Dynasty garden. The teahouse can accommodate small ceremonies of 50 guests, while the sprawling gardens have enough space for 300 guests.

10. Cooper Spur Mountain Resort

This Oregon resort includes a lodge, cabins, evergreen forests, and a gorgeous view of Mt. Hood. They can even coordinate activities for your guests while wedding preparations are underway.

9. Urban Studio

This industrial venue features an open floor plan and oversized windows. For food, Urban Studio is partnered with Pearl Catering.

8. The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club

Indoor weddings take place in the grand, chateau-style clubhouse. For outdoor weddings, the property features an enormous, open-air pavilion or pine grove.

7. Rossi Farms

Rossi Farms is Portland’s flagship in the urban farming movement. With an assemblage of livestock, elegant barn, and vineyard, it’s the perfect setting for a city-dweller’s country wedding.

6. The Troutdale House by the Sandy River

Many weddings have taken place at this family-owned venue. Every part of this property is available for those tying the knot, including the gazebo, the courtyard, and the Victorian wine cellar, among others.

5. West End Ballroom

This timelessly elegant ballroom is found on the second floor of the West End Theater. Key details include hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and two balconies for a picture-perfect wedding.

4. Ainsworth House and Gardens

The Doric columns of the Ainsworth House are ideal as a luxe backdrop for any Oregon wedding. The venue offers multiple indoor and outdoor sites along with the use of the main house for your wedding party making it the perfect wedding venue.

3. Victorian Belle Mansion

This 1885 mansion was a gift from David Cole to his wife. Now, it serves as the wedding venue for countless happy couples.

2. Elysian Ballroom

This historic ballroom features Italian Renaissance-style architecture, complete with cathedral ceilings, crown molding, and original chandelier. Along with space itself, the venue offers complete catering and DJ services.

1. Abernethy Center

Wedding sites on the property include a classic wedding chapel, a pine grove, and a grand ballroom. Everything from the decor to the flatware is coordinated in-house, so couples are free to focus on having the best day of their lives.

 

If you are getting married at any of these wedding venues in Oregon, or at any spot in Oregon, and need a wedding videographer, contact us for your wedding video today.

Popular Regions w/ Outdoor Wedding Venue Options:

Portland Oregon

Oregons Coast

Central Oregon

Bend Oregon

Hood River Oregon

Southern Oregon

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7 Ways To Get More Wedding Videography Clients

If you are pursuing a career in video production, chances are you know it is no easy feat. Sure, you can be skilled with your camera, post some good or even great pictures and videos, have the most aesthetic feed and engage with your followers regularly. But, how do you secure wedding video clients and book more wedding when there are tons of other people out there trying to do the same thing? If you were to conduct a quick Google search on wedding videographers near you, you would be served dozens of listings for people and companies offering the same services as you. If you had to choose just one of those people to create your wedding video, how would you know how to choose? As someone trying to break into the wedding video production industry, or someone simply trying to book more wedding, how do you ensure you stand out enough so that someone chooses to hire you over the other guy? After over a decade in the industry, we have put together seven things you can do to secure more wedding videography clients for your own business.

 

7 Tips To Secure More Wedding Clients

Consider Partnering With Local Venues
Have you shot at a wedding venue multiple times? Consider talking to them about partnering up. Some wedding venue keep a list of “Preferred Vendors” – try to get yourself on that list! While most venues won’t require potential client to use these “preferred vendors” they will give engaged couples a deal if they work specifically with people on the list. If you don’t have much experience at any venues in your area, it doesn’t hurt to reach out in person or via email and show the grounds manager your work. You never know where an opportunity will present itself!
Keep Your Website Clean, Concise, and Up To Date
This should go without saying but a messy, unresponsive website is a huge turnoff. If a bride is on the hunt for the perfect wedding videographer and she comes across a website that does not work, doesn’t look good, or is hard to navigate, they will likely opt-out and move on to your competition. The client experience starts on your website. Make your contact info clear and available at multiple points on your homepage. Consider having a FAQ page to answer any general questions right off the bat and ultimately speed up the booking process. And, as always, display your past work in a way that is reflective of your current abilities. Don’t showcase videos or photos that are years old and not in line with your current style. You always want to put your best foot forward, the same should apply to your website. Remember – word of mouth referrals are king! Showcasing past client testimonials clearly on your site will help potential client recognize that you have the skills needed to capture their wedding day.
Network With Other People In The Industry
Network, network, network. This may seem counterintuitive to do within your own industry, kind of “sleeping with the enemy”-esque, but trust us – networking can present huge opportunities. If you have met, and meshed with other local videographers they may be more likely to refer clients to you when they are not available. The same goes for wedding photographers. Couples are more likely to book their photographer ASAP as photos are traditionally a huge part of the celebration. And because wedding videography is a newer trend, they will probably seek you out after. If you’ve made connections with local photographers they may be able to refer their clients to you for their wedding videography needs.
Remember, Quick Communication Always Wins
When planning a wedding, engaged couples are wasting no time finalizing the details. If you are slow to respond, chances are your competition has already been in contact with them and put themselves at the forefront of the client’s mind. Try to have a system in place to reply to inquiries almost as soon as you receive them. Work quickly to answer any questions that will lead to booking faster and you are more likely to secure clients over your competition.
Run an Off-Season Special
“Wedding Season” is typically during the summer and early fall months. But, that’s not to say some people don’t opt for Winter or Spring weddings. While it may sound counterintuitive to offer specials when work is slow, it is a good way to get some content flowing and stay in the forefront of Summer wedding clients’ mind. Remember – clients getting married during “Wedding Season” are booking in the off-season. Have some new, fresh work to showcase when they seek your services!

Past Client Testimonials DO Matter

Client testimonials are a huge factor when clients are choosing their wedding videographer. A person’s wedding is one of the biggest days of their life, and they want to ensure it is captured in a way that showcases the true essence of their big day. Word of mouth, and past client testimonials can be a huge factor when couples are deciding who to hire to film their wedding. You can talk yourself up all day long, but good reviews from those who have actually worked with you will always triumph.
Make It Seem Easy – Even When Its Not
Planning a wedding is one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. They are (usually) one of the most expensive events a person will hold, emotions are running high, and the meshing of two families can be a lot for some people. Do your best to convince your clients that you will be providing a completely stress-free experience. Have a system in place that gets you all of the info you need months in advance so your clients can feel confident that there will be no last minute mishaps.

Wedding Videography Clients

While there is no sure-fire way to get more clients, there are tons of ways you can increase your chances of being booked over your competition. Take a look at your online presence, your portfolio. Try to see yourself through the client’s eyes. What would you want to see? What kind of experience would you like? Putting yourself in the clients shoes and seeking advice, and education whenever possible are just a couple ways you can stay on track to becoming a successful wedding videographer.

 

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10 Questions To Ask Before You Hire A Wedding Videographer

Have you ever stumbled across one of those beautiful wedding films or highlight videos that makes you tear up even if you have absolutely no idea who the couple getting married is? Ya, me too- thanks Facebook! Or, maybe you haven’t but you’re getting married and want to evoke the same feeling when remembering the big day. Or, maybe, you’re not even engaged yet but simply preparing for when the time comes. A person can dream, right?! Either way, wedding videography is quickly becoming a popular way to remember your big day by. Advanced technology, a booming photographer and videographer market and more have made wedding films more popular and accessible than ever before. With such a saturated market, how can you ensure you’re picking the best videographer to capture your special day? That you’re actually getting the quality that you pay for? Here we have compiled the top 10 questions you should ask BEFORE you hire a videographer. Planning a wedding is time-consuming and stressful enough – hiring a wedding videographer doesn’t have to be.

Are You Available on My Date?

This may seem a little obvious, but it is one of the most important questions! You’re likely excited to get the planning process rolling, so you may be more keen to jump the gun and get excited about a videographer before knowing if they are available on your wedding date or not. When reaching out we always recommend including your wedding date and venue in your initial contact with them.

How Long Have You Been a Videographer? How Many Weddings Have You Done?

Your wedding video is something you will cherish for the rest of your life. Even if it appears that your videographer does great work on their website, social media, etc. their hands-on experience counts for something. Ensuring that they have proper experience can help lessen any day-of mishaps that may arise. More experience means they have likely had to deal with emergencies before and can be prepared for an emergency on your big day should one arise.

How Would You Describe Your Style? Can I See Past Work Examples?

If a videographer is hesitant to show you past work, they likely have something to hide. Any professional videographer will have an online portfolio (website) in addition to social media where they showcase their day to day work. If your videographer is not wedding specific, this is also good to ensure their style is in line with your wedding video vision. Someone may make amazing cinematic style commercials for the local car dealership, but that might not be what you want your wedding video to be like. Again, this may seem like an obvious question but you can never be too prepared when preparing to start walking down the aisle.

Have You Worked With My Photographer? Can You Meet Them Ahead Of Time?

Your videographer and photographer will have to work very closely on the day of your wedding. Not only are they both trying to capture the perfect shot, but they need to be aware of what the other professional expects to deliver your desired video/photos. If they’ve worked with your photographer before, great! If not, that’s fine too. Either way, they will likely need to meet before the big day to talk about format and other needs.

How Does Your Pricing Work? Do You Charge For Additional Locations?

Videographers will generally offer a variety of packages and deals. Do you want one full-length video? A trailer, and a full-length video? Do you need some same-day editing? Will you need additional videographers? Will they provide highlight videos? Whatever route you take, it is important to have everything in writing and ensure that both parties are on the same page. Videography is no cheap feat but is well worth the price. Make sure you are getting everything you want out of your final video! You will only have one chance to get it.

How Do You Operate on The Day Of? What Input Do You Accept?

You will likely discuss your day-of timeline well before the videographer arrives on-site to film. You or your wedding planner should plan on having a timeline available prior to, and on the day of your wedding to ensure everyone is on the same page and that there is no miscommunication. You also need to consider the fact that videographers look at each piece of work as an artistic endeavor. It is your wedding day, but they are filming professionals. Do you want to focus on your wedding decor, wedding accessories, or wedding ring at all? While it can help to choose a videographer you trust completely, it doesn’t hurt to discuss song choice, vision, etc. prior to the big day. Discuss everything in detail prior to signing the dotted line – you only have one shot at your wedding video, cover all of your bases!

Will You Be Shooting Any Other Videos The Same Weekend As My Wedding? Are They in The Same Are?

Depending on the size of the company you are hiring to video your wedding, you may have a different videographer than the person you originally booked with. Ideally, you will have access to your videographer the entire day of your wedding. If you are booking with a small video production company, ensuring they will be in close proximity the weekend of your wedding can help prevent any traveling mishaps they could encounter. You really never know what could go wrong, so we suggest covering all of your bases to ensure the least amount of stress on the big day.

How Many Cameras and People Will Be Operating?

It can be nearly impossible to catch every special moment with just one videographer and one camera rolling. While most videographers will have a second person on location, this is important to confirm ahead of time to ensure you will be getting a product you are happy with. If they won’t have a second videographer on-site, it is not uncommon for there to be multiple stationary cameras located throughout your reception venue.

What Parts of The Day Do You Typically Capture?

While this will vary depending on who you book with, and the type of video package you choose, it can be good to ensure you and your videographer are on the same page. Will they be videoing the bride and her bridal party getting ready? Will they film the groom and his groomsmen? Or, will filming start when you walk down the aisle. Preferences will vary from person to person, so make sure you are communicating directly, and clearly with your videographer when they capture your special day.

How Long Does It Typically Take To Edit and Deliver Videos? How is The Final Copy Delivered?

Again, this depends a lot on the videographer and the package you paid for. What kind of delivery did you pay for? Online download, a physical CD copy, hard drives? Do they provide any raw footage? Did you pay for expedited delivery? How long does that typically take? What happens in the event they don’t deliver your footage within the discussed timeline? Are you able to get a partial refund? Again, all things that should be communicated clearly well before the big day. A good edit can take some time so do your research to ensure you are not expecting too much, or too little from your videographer.

Wedding Clients

Every person, videographer, and wedding is different. When you set out to find your wedding videographer, be prepared! There will be tons of options and it can be overwhelming. If you go in prepared with questions, and a clear vision of what you want/expect you should be able to find, and hire the perfect wedding videographer for you.

 

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Wedding Videography Wine Country Montage

Morrisey Video Production Company was hired to film a wedding video at Vista Hills Vineyard in Dayton Oregon.  The wedding took place outside on the grass in front of the tasting room with a breathtaking view of the vineyard in the background.  The weather was perfect, the wedding was tastefully done, and overall this was one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever been too.  This is not the wedding video, but just a small montage of a few of our favorite clips.  If your interested in wedding videography for your special day contact Morrisey Video Production.

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