Find The Perfect Place to Say ‘I Do’ in Portland

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These Stumptown sites offer picturesque details, fit for any urban wedding day.
Written by
Sara Hubbard

Published:

Oregon Bride Spring/Summer 2023

Photo by Andrea Zajonc Photography

The Nines
The Nines, located in the heart of downtown Portland, is situated against the backdrop of the stunning Cascade Mountains. Perfect for the couple looking for an urban wedding, the hotel is a stylish and luxurious option that brings chic weddings together with ease. The Nines’ wedding package offers multiple venues, including the intimate Gallery Living Room, the Nines Ballroom, the on-site rooftop restaurant and the Cityview Living Room. Couples can also take advantage of the Bridal Suite Package, which includes an in-room mimosa kit, a two-hour pre-wedding photo shoot as well as food and beverage credits.


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Leftbank Annex
Originally built in 1911, the Leftbank Annex is a refurbished industrial space that has existed in many different forms: first as a parking garage, then as a welding and painting school, followed by an airplane parts manufacturing facility and other incarnations. Now, it’s a stunning spot for saying “I do” in Portland. The space features two large rooms on two different levels: the Clubroom, which can accommodate as many as 500 guests; and the Greatroom, which can host as many as 900 guests. The Leftbank Annex is also committed to sustainability. The venue is operated by Elephants Delicatessen, a certified B Corporation, and has a list of preferred caterers, all of which share Leftbank’s passion for earth-friendly enterprises.


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Opal 28
Founded in 2014, Opal 28 is a vintage property in Northeast Portland that is prepped and ready to host a wide variety of events, including weddings. Perfect for micro weddings, the venue can accommodate as many as 55 guests for a seated ceremony and formal dinner reception, and 125 guests for cocktail-style ceremonies and receptions. “Over the last eight years, we have celebrated so many beautiful milestones. It’s so rewarding for my team and me to take our clients’ visions and bring them to life in our private outdoor courtyard and versatile indoor spaces, all of which have great food, craft cocktails and a warm environment for loved ones to gather and revel in life’s most important moments,” says Margot Feves Pearmine, owner of Opal 28.


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The Redd
Located in Portland’s Southeast industrial district, The Redd offers uniquely industrial spaces where couples can tie the knot. The Redd takes up an entire city block and features four unique spaces: Redd Main Hall, Redd Plaza, Big Dawn Boardroom and Suite, and Redd Community Kitchen. The Redd is operated by Ecotrust Events, which focuses on creating environmentally minded events, so couples can feel good knowing they are contributing to a larger program that is helping the planet. In this vein, the venue works with caterers that are like-minded and share a commitment to sustainable values. A wide variety of catering options means nearly weds can satisfy any palate.

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