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Wedding Planning Resources for Portland Couples
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Planning a wedding comes with a lot of decisions. We’ve photographed celebrations throughout Portland and the Pacific Northwest, and gathered what we’ve learned here to make the process a little easier.
Explore our favorite Portland wedding venues, trusted local vendors, planning advice, engagement session inspiration, and real weddings to help you create a celebration that feels entirely your own.
Budget-Friendly Wedding Dress Options in Portland Oregon
We all hear stories about how brides spend hundreds and thousands of dollars on their wedding dress (or dresses!). In a world where weddings are starting to cost 40-50k, is a budget-friendly dress even an option?
Wedding Venues with Overnight Accommodations near Portland
Though several venues have recommendations for lodging options nearby, this list is focused on those that have rooms to spare on the property. Whether you’re looking for modern hotels, forest retreats, or inns on the coast, the Pacific Northwest can provide.
Honeymoon Activities in Portland, Oregon
Planning a honeymoon in Portland or looking for things to do in the area? This guide can help you find date spots, all-day adventures, and places to eat or drink within an hour of Portland, Oregon.
Explore the Journal
from the A&B Team
Real weddings, local expertise, and thoughtful planning advice from a photography and videography team that knows the Portland wedding world well.
Whether you’re searching for the perfect venue, planning your engagement session, or simply looking for inspiration, you’ll find plenty to explore here.
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Wedding Venues with Overnight Accommodations near Portland
A recurring question we have received at Aspen & Birch is what wedding venues offer overnight accommodations for guests. In this post, we have organized that type of venue by category and then by distance from Portland to help make searching easier for you!
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Portland Engagement Photo Locations
In this guide, we’ll explore some of the best outdoor engagement photo locations in and around Portland, perfect for capturing love stories in the heart of nature.
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December Wedding in Historic Church
This wedding was a special one for Aspen & Birch because it was our 100th wedding shot in the Pacific Northwest area.
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Columbia Gorge Hotel and Spa Gallery
My favorite venue, for quite some time, has been the Columbia Gorge Hotel. The building is over 100 years old and is situated on the edge of a cliff in Hood River, Oregon.
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Honeymoon Activities in Portland, Oregon
Planning a honeymoon in Portland or looking for things to do in the area? This guide can help you find date spots, all-day adventures, and places to eat or drink within an hour of Portland, Oregon.
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10 Tips to have a Budget-Friendly Wedding
Planning a wedding on a budget doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style or your vision for the day. With thoughtful planning and creative solutions, you can have a beautiful celebration without breaking the bank.
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Top 10 Portland Wedding Cake Bakeries
Choosing a wedding cake to fit your style is an important piece of wedding planning. My husband viewed it as essential that our wedding cake was the best tasting cake he had ever eaten.
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How to Elope in Portland, Oregon: A Comprehensive Guide
Eloping has become an increasingly popular option for couples seeking an intimate and personalized wedding experience. With its stunning natural…
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10 Best Portland Wedding Venues
Are you in the midst of the exhilarating quest for the ideal wedding venue in Portland, Oregon? Well, buckle up…
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Modern Wedding at Jupiter NEXT in Portland
Featuring modern, minimalistic vibes, A+M’s wedding was in the stunning Jupiter NEXT Hotel in Portland. Enjoy this glimpse into their…
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Affordable Wedding Dresses in Portland, Oregon: The 2026 Guide
I bought the wedding dress in the photos above for $100. Seriously. $100. Wedding dresses can easily cost thousands of…
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Abby’s Closet Prom Dress Giveaway 2023
Looking for other nonprofit dress shops? See our Portland Budget Wedding Dresses page.
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10 Forest Wedding Venues Near Portland Oregon
When it comes to planning a wedding, one of the most important decisions you will make is choosing the right venue. And if you’re a nature lover, there’s no better setting than the lush forests of Portland, Oregon.
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Nourish Dinner | The Mahonian | Portland, Oregon
Nourish Dinners are an opportunity for female entrepreneurs and business leaders from Portland Oregon to network. I had the opportunity to photograph the February Nourish Dinner Event at The Mahonian in downtown Portland.
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Historic Church Wedding in Portland Oregon
Fall Wedding at a Historic Church Portland, Oregon Lily and Jonah had a picture-perfect wedding day!From the first look at…
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Summer Wedding at The Old Schoolhouse
Summer Wedding at The Old Schoolhouse On a ninety-seven-degree day in the middle of July, Spencer and Lydia were wed…
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Make It Yours?
You can read every planning guide in the world, but your wedding should ultimately feel like the two of you.
If you’re looking for photography and videography that feels effortless in the moment and meaningful long after the day is over, we’d love to hear what you’re planning.
