Destination Weddings in Eugene

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Destination Weddings in Eugene

Nestled amid the rolling hills of the Willamette Valley—with that river of the same name running right through it—Eugene, Oregon is the perfect mix of laid-back country style and big-city accoutrements in the form of gourmet restaurants and high-end shopping. Two hours south of Portland, Eugene just happens to also be a dream destination wedding locale: brides can plan wine-tasting trips, a spin down the McKenzie River on a raft, or even a day trip to the  rugged Oregon coast. Thanks to the fact that it’s the second largest city in Oregon, everything you need for your Eugene wedding is right here—and below is your guide to the people who can make it happen.

Event sites
Country & Garden Settings
Eugene is gorgeous—so why not use the outdoors as a backdrop for your  celebration? At Atavista Farms, you’ll have the use of a historic Italianate house, a gazebo surrounded by English Privet hedges and lush photo backdrops (including a beautifully weathered barn). The Beacon House has it all, whether you’re feeling a large lawn wedding, an intimate gazebo ceremony or even indoor nuptials. Centrally located between Eugene and Corvallis, Whisper-n-Oaks is a sprawling outdoor site (with a 900-sqare-foot reception building for the odd rainy day) in a creek-side setting with tons of—you guessed it—oak trees. Within city limits but still country, Country Inn Events Center has two rose garden wedding and reception areas with water features, gazebos and a country clubesque reception area.

Inns, Hotels & Lodges
Out-of-towners love venues that double as an overnight destination, and with such gorgeous options, you’ll love ’em too! Just east of Eugene in Vida lies Eagle Rock Lodge, a rustic, woodsy destination venue snuggled up against the McKenzie River. Between Eugene and Corvallis is Paradise Springs, a grand mountain lodge that boasts an expansive  reception hall.