Wedding Wonderland

Within a short drive from downtown Portland, you have your pick of dream wedding--and/or reception--locations. Washington County is home to the closest Oregon wine country to Portland with more than 25 vineyards here.
From elegant and picturesque vineyard soirees to ceremonies in historic and rustic settings, Washington County offers the perfect backdrop to your perfect day.

Vineyard Escapes

The North Willamette Valley sits in the pristine agricultural farmlands of Washington County. Vineyard locations provide idyllic scenery for everlasting memories, not to mention the stunning backdrop for receptions--as well as photographs.

Different vineyards can accommodate ceremonies and receptions of nearly all sizes and price ranges; for more information, explore the breathtaking wineries here:

• David Hill Vineyard and Winery 
• Ardiri Winery and Vineyards
• Elk Cove 
• Hawks View Cellars
• Helvetia Vineyards 
• Plum Hill Vineyards
• Ponzi Vineyards

golf, Nature settings

The region offers a variety of options and locations – from suburban to rural – for wedding sites ranging from nature parks and private, rural getaways to golf courses surrounded by open spaces.    

Outdoor weddings are typically held here in July through September, which are the driest months of the year. Options include:  

• Horning’s Hideout 
• Meriwether National Golf Club 
• Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club 
• The Reserve Golf Club and Vineyards
• Tillamook Forest Center 
• Tualatin Hills Nature Park and Jenkins Estate

Oregon Charm, Including a Barn!

For decades, the McMenamin brothers have purchased and restored old schools, churches, hotels and other buildings and turned them into breweries, restaurants, taverns and lodgings, with nine of their properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 
One of the company’s signature hotels is McMenamins Grand Lodge, a European-style hotel in Forest Grove. Once a Masonic and Eastern Star rest home, the estate is a full-service hotel with amenities perfect for the pre-ceremony activities, including an on-site spa and salon, restaurants and lounges. The gardens provide an elegant backdrop for an outdoor wedding, while the iconic hotel offers unique indoor options.

Another notable location is McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse and Imbrie Hall and the Octagonal Barn. Built in 1866 in the heart of what once was a six-acre pioneer farmstead, the venue now has indoor and outdoor spaces ideal for wedding parties.
Pictured at right is the Octagonal Barn, which is the only barn in the County set up for large events that include catering.

For a spacious, artisitic venue, try the renovated Glenn and Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center in Hillsboro.  

  

Homespun Elegance

Historic homes provide elegant settings for both traditional and not-so-traditional weddings and/or receptions:

• Jenkins Estate 
• Fanno Farmhouse 
• Old Recreation Inns
• Bella Via

Help Is on the Way

Not sure which location is right for you? Need blocks of hotel rooms reserved near your venue? Whatever your Washington County question, we'd be happy to help. Call us at (503) 644-5555, toll-free (800) 537-3149, or contact us via e-mail: sales@wcva.org