European Style Wedding Venues in Oregon
European Style Wedding Venues in Oregon
Updated August 19th, 2024
Are you drawn to dramatic, historic and luxurious surroundings for your wedding day but want to stay in Oregon? I have the perfect suggestions of the best European inspired wedding venues to view while you’re on the lookout for a hidden gem right in the PNW.
The Wedding scene in Oregon, specifically for destination weddings is growing ever popular. The mountains, waterfalls, forests and oceans make it not just one of the best places to visit, but also the best places to get married in the U.S. As a local Oregon Wedding Photographer, I might be biased, but after photographing so many weddings and witnessing more than 50% of my couples flying into this state to get married, the social proof shows it’s a dream destination wedding location!
Many people think all that Oregon has to offer is the nature landmarks and if you do get married here, you’re stuck with a rustic farmhouse or cabin-type feel to your wedding venue. Which isn’t the case now that some treasures are coming to the surface!
From stunning renaissance architecture to Tuscan inspired villas, here are the closest European style weddings venues right in Oregon.
Benson Hotel
Benson Hotel is a European-style hidden gem in Portland! The Italian marble floors, Austrian crystal chandeliers, and Circassian walnut wood are just a few of the unique features of this hotel. They have welcomed celebrities through their doors for over 100 years, remaining one of the best historic hotels around.
Guest count limit: 300 people
Parking: Onsite parking
Catering: In-house catering from El Guacho with food & beverage minimum
Beverage: Food & beverage packages available
Location: Downtown Portland
Villa Catalana Cellar
Villa Catalana is like walking through a portal and arriving into a fairyland. Everything from the arches in the architect to the castle-like feel of the main building…it’s just magical! I love how there is an indoor arboretum that is just as stunning as the quirky and gorgeous areas on the outside. Better yet, if you have your wedding at Villa Catalana, you can have the wine grown from their vineyards. Villa Catalana doesn’t accept many weddings per year, making it a rather exclusive and first come first serve basis.
Guest count limit: 300 people
Parking: Onsite parking
Catering: Inquire with venue, but wood fired pizza oven available on site
Beverage: Wine packages available
Location: 30 minutes south of Portland between Oregon City and Canby in the lovely west Beaver Creek Valley
Lewis & Clark College
Lewis & Clark College in Portland offers the most beautiful Northwest architecture and manicured gardens on the historic Frank Manor Estate. With being only 6 miles from downtown Portland, it’s amazing how secluded and serene you’ll feel here on your wedding day! Due to the distinctive nature of the college, they only book a small number of select weddings per year.
Guest count limit: 900 people
Parking: Onsite parking
Catering: Preferred catering list
Beverage: Food & beverage packages available from preferred caterers
Location: 6 miles from downtown Portland
Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa
The Columbia Gorge Hotel is a stunning wedding and happens to be a registered National Historic Site as well!. It’s truly a photographers dream, offering a gorgeous cliffside setting overlooking the Columbia River. The hotel and spa is surrounded by seven acres of beautiful grounds, including manicured lawns, gardens, ponds, and the impressive 208-foot Wah Gwin Gwin Falls. With 40 cozy guest rooms, an on-site restaurant (Simon’s Cliff House), the Valentino Bar, and the Remedease Spa, you and your guests can relax, dine, and soak in everything Hood River has to offer.
Guest count limit: 175 Seated / 200 Standing
Parking: Onsite parking
Catering: In-house catering
Beverage: Food & beverage packages available
Location: One hour from central Portland, OR
4000 Westcliff Drive, Hood River, OR 97031
Ranch at The Canyons
Give you and your guests a trip to Tuscany by choosing this central Oregon wedding venue on the Crooked River. Ranch at the Canyons is not only the perfect spot to have your Italy inspired wedding, but is also a preservation ranch, wildlife area and vineyard. Not only that, but it’s near one of Oregon’s most stunning landmarks, Smith Rock (extra wedding photo opportunities here). This estate offers breathtaking views of the surrounding Cascade peaks, desert canyons and the rolling farmlands. If you and your guests are traveling to the wedding, Bend, OR is nearby with amazing places to eat, shop, stay, etc. Ranch at The Canyon also offers lodging, so you can even decide to stay at your luxurious venue all weekend long.
Guest count limit: 200 Guests
Parking: Onsite parking
Catering: Preferred catering list provided
Beverage: Beverage packages available from preferred caterers
Location: Terrebonne, OR and 40 minutes from Bend, OR.
Closest Airport: Redmond Municipal Airport
The Sentinel
One of Portland’s historic and most grand hotels, this wedding venue can offer you multiple charming locations inside the building. From The Governor Ballroom to the Library, you’ll find this venue to be sophisticated and glamorous. You and your guests can also choose to stay at the hotel, or since you’re right in the heart of downtown, uber/walk anywhere you choose after the reception.
Guest count limit: 500 Seated Guests
Parking: Street Parking or Sentinel offers valet parking for $55 per day
Catering: Jake’s Grill Catering
Beverage: Beverage packages available
Location: Pearl District, Portland, OR
Closest Airport: Portland International Airport
Chateau De Lis
If you’ve dreamt of getting married in a castle, The Chateau de Lis might be for you. The construction motto was “make it look like a 300-year-old castle.” From the stone floors throughout, to the beautiful landscaping surrounding the Chateau, this venue has so much to offer. Additionally, a beautiful lake offers another pristine, artistic setting east of the Chateau.
Guest count limit: Inquire with Venue
Parking: Onsite Parking
Catering: BYO Caterer
Beverage: BYO Beverage Vendor
Location: Oregon City, Oregon. 30 minutes from Portland, OR.
Closest Airport: Portland International Airport
Black Walnut Inn
Sipping wine on the terrace overlooking the Willamette Valley and the rolling lavender fields sounds like a dream. And then imagine returning to your luxury accommodations after a full night of celebrating with your dearest friends and family. This Tuscan-inspired villa with dramatic archways, balconies, and a central fountain is truly a dream in the PNW. A two-night, full buyout of all nine guest rooms is required to have your wedding at the Black Walnut Inn, so tell your wedding party to pack their finest for a weekend in Oregon's beautiful wine country.
Guest count limit: 50
Parking: Onsite Parking
Catering: Black Walnut catering is available for groups of up to 24 guests. Larger groups will be required to choose from preferred catering partners.
Beverage: Beverage Packages Available
Location: Dundee, Oregon. 45 minutes from Portland, OR.
Closest Airport: Portland International Airport
Del Mar Villa
Del Mar Villa is not for the faint of heart. This property is a 26,000-square-foot luxury Italian chateau-inspired villa that sits on 46 acres of land in the heart of the Oregon Wine Country. Although impressive in size, keep in mind that the villa only accommodates small celebrations. You would have to rent out the property for at least 3 nights, but you and your guests would have plenty of room to roam!
Guest count limit: Inquire with venue, only small celebrations are permitted
Parking: Onsite parking
Catering: Inquire with venue
Beverage: Inquire with venue
Location: 1 hour southwest of Portland
The Arc Light
As you may have guessed from the name, The Arc Light features many unique, sophisticated lighting fixtures all throughout the space. When the owners were restoring it, they wanted to combine aesthetics and functionality to create the ultimate dream wedding venue in Portland. This venue includes a ballroom, a cocktail lounge, a grand hall, and two fully furnished lounges!
Guest count limit: 300 people
Parking: Inquire with venue
Catering: Exclusive in-house catering with The Hive Catering Co. with food & beverage minimum
Beverage: Food & beverage packages available
Location: Oregon City, 25 mins away from Portland
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