Oregon is known for its awe inspiring scenery, and amongst the rolling hills, rugged coastlines, and cascading waterfalls, you’ll find incredible tree groves, woodland canopies, and absolutely magical forest views that will make you feel like you stepped right into a fairytale! As a wedding photographer who has documented over 125 weddings throughout the Pacific Northwest, I can tell you there’s something truly special about forest weddings in Oregon. If you’re dreaming of tying the knot under the natural cathedral of ancient trees, amongst one of the many mossy fern-laden woodlands that Oregon has to offer, you’re in the right place! In this I share some of my favorite Oregon forest wedding venues and insider tips from years of photographing weddings in these magical spaces.

Why Choose an Oregon Forest Wedding Venue?

Before we dive into the specific venues, let me share why I absolutely love photographing forest weddings in Oregon:

• The natural lighting is absolutely incredible – filtered through the tree canopy, it creates the most beautiful, soft illumination for photos
• Plentiful natural backdrops for your ceremony and portraits – from moss-covered groves to towering tree corridors
• Ferns, mushrooms, wildflowers, and other forest elements create an enchanting atmosphere that needs minimal additional décor
• Natural environments bring the chance of seeing wildlife can bring some unexpected moments with curious deer in the background, butterflies landing on bouquets, and even the occasional friendly squirrel photobombing portraits
• The tree canopy provides comfortable shade and cooling which can be a welcome relief, especially during summer ceremonies
• Unmatched privacy and seclusion – forest venues often feel like your own private space to enjoy with your loved ones

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17 Forest Wedding Venues in Oregon

Whether you have a tiny elopement, a micro wedding, or you tie the knot with all your loved ones around, your wedding venue should be one that feels like you – one where you’ll be absolutely stoked to begin your marriage. Here are some incredible forest wedding venues in Oregon, to get you inspired!

Redwood Deck at the Hoyt Arboretum

The towering redwood trees offer some of the most magical forest views – and you don’t have to go to California to see them! The Hoyt Arboretum’s Redwood Deck is close to downtown Portland, and has a natural wood platform set amongst the towering trees, providing a convenient, but incredibly scenic, forest wedding venue in Oregon. 

Capacity: 40 people standing, 25 seated

Location: Portland, OR

Redwood Deck Wedding Cost: Starts at $330 for a half-day rental (8am – 2pm or 3-9pm)

How to book Redwood Deck at Hoyt Arboretum Wedding Venue: According to the Portland Parks & Recreation website: “Reservations for weddings open in early January of the calendar year for which the booking is made. The first day of bookings begins by prioritizing in-person requests, which is the best chance of securing your preferred park location and date.”

Redwood Deck at Hoyt Arboretum – Photos by Marissa Solini Photography

Stevens Pavilion at the Hoyt Arboretum

Like the Redwood Deck, also in Hoyt Arboretum is the Stevens Pavilion, a charming A-frame wooden picnic shelter, offers an open-air experience surrounded by majestic Douglas-firs on all sides. The Pavilion features ten fixed picnic tables, six of which are under cover. Additionally, it is ADA accessible and conveniently situated across from the Visitor Center, drinking fountains, and restrooms. The site also offers 110-volt electrical outlets.

Capacity: 100 guests

Location: Portland, OR

Stevens Pavilion Wedding Cost 2026: $655.25 for a full-day rental (8am-9pm)

How to book Stevens Pavilion at Hoyt Arboretum Wedding Venue: According to the Portland Parks & Recreation website: “Reservations for weddings open in early January of the calendar year for which the booking is made. The first day of bookings begins by prioritizing in-person requests, which is the best chance of securing your preferred park location and date.”

Stevens Pavilion at Hoyt Arboretum – Photos by Marissa Solini Photography

The Woodlands House

The Woodlands House is a gorgeous chalet that sits on five acres of old growth pines and ferns, providing a private, quiet spot to tie the knot. It’s a 20 minute drive from Mount Hood, so you can explore the trails during your stay – but with the creek and the gorgeous greenery surrounding the house, you may not want to leave!

Capacity: 75 people

Location: Sandy, OR

The Woodlands House Wedding Cost 2026: *Inquire with venue directly for pricing info*

The Woodlands House – Photos by Marissa Solini Photography

Griffin House

Located in the Columbia River Gorge, the Griffin House is a stunning wedding venue, nestled on a cliff that overlooks the river! The house is surrounded by trees and greenery, with a backdrop of panoramic views that will take your breath away. Also, if you do end up needing a rain plan – they have a clear plastic tent (shown below) to keep everyone dry and happy!

Capacity: 175 people

Location: Hood River, OR

Griffin House Wedding Cost 2026-2027: *Inquire with venue directly for pricing info*

Griffin House – Photos by Marissa Solini Photography

Mount Tom House

Tucked into 200 acres of the Oregon forest, the Mount Tom House is a bed & breakfast that offers a dreamy full weekend experience for those looking to have a relaxed wedding weekend with their loved ones all in one place. All packages include lodging in the B&B’s 6 bedrooms (can sleep up to 12 guests) and breakfast.

Capacity: Up to 100 people

Location: Harrisburg, OR

Mount Tom House Wedding Cost 2026-2027: : Starts at $5795 for elopements (with < 20 guests).Micro weddings (up to 50 guests) run October through May and start at $9950. Summertime wedding weekends (50-100+ guests) start at $13,000. All packages include lodging & breakfast for 2 nights at Mount Tom House included.

Bridal Veil Lakes

Imagine tying the knot by a lake, surrounded by old growth forest – Bridal Veil Lakes, with its gorgeous greenery and lush gardens, offers one of the best forest wedding venues in Oregon! On your wedding day, you can hop in a canoe and enjoy the lake, wander the forested paths, and enjoy the serene location with your loved ones.

I LOVE this Oregon forested venue so much so that I wrote up an entire detailed blog resource specifically with everything you need to know about getting married at Bridal Veil Lakes.

Capacity: 250 people ($10 charge per person over 250 guests)

Location: Corbett, OR

Bridal Veil Lakes Wedding Cost 2026: $4500 – $9000 depending on day of week. 10-15% discounts for select dates in May, June, September and October.

Bridal Veil Lakes – Photos by Marissa Solini Photography

Reber’s Riverside

At Reber’s Riverside, you can reserve the entire grounds for 2-3 days for your wedding weekend! They have both indoor and outdoor event areas, including an open-air pavilion. This waterfront property offers a myriad of opportunities for stunning wedding photos, with bridges and stone staircases leading down to the riverbed. 

Capacity: 200 people

Location: Yamhill, OR

Reber’s Riverside Wedding Cost 2026 – 2027: $6500 for 3 day rental, other options from $2500+ for micro weddings and $5500 midweek weddings

Cedarville Lodge

At the Cedarville Lodge, you can have your ceremony and reception surrounded by old growth cedar trees, or by the creek that flows through the woodlands! This forest wedding venue in Oregon is perfect for celebrations of just about any size, providing a quiet, private place to tie the knot. And if you happen to experience some Oregon rain on your wedding day – no worries, the lodge provides a beautiful option for your indoor ceremony and reception too!

Capacity: 350 people, additional charges for guest count over 200

Location: Gresham, OR

Cedarville Lodge Wedding Pricing 2026: $5000 – $6000 for Friday/Saturday/Sundays May-October, with hourly rates available on weekdays and discounts on November – April dates

Cedarville Lodge – Photos by Marissa Solini Photography

Leach Botanical Garden

The Leach Botanical Garden is a 16 acre garden tucked into the city of Portland, and a gorgeous spot to tie the knot. There’s a manor surrounded by woodlands and botany, perfect for couples who love the outdoors! Leach Botanical Garden features 3 main areas – the Fireplace Room, Covered Arbor, and East Terrace. Bonus – check out the tree walk built above the terrace for incredible views amongst the Evergreens!

Capacity: 80 people

Location: Portland, OR

Leach Botanical Garden Wedding Cost 2026: $2400 – $8700 for weddings of different packages. Elopement packages are available for $1500-$2500.

Leach Botanical Garden – Photos by Marissa Solini Photography

Loloma Lodge

The Loloma Lodge is one of the absolutely stunning forest wedding venues in Oregon, featuring a rustic lodge, riverside cabins for you and your guests, and the perfect place to celebrate, surrounded by stunning woodlands and the sounds of the rushing river. You can book an entire weekend to extend your Oregon wedding experience here!

Planning Tip: This venue is very on-top of updating their weekend availability for this year and next on their website!

Capacity: 125 people

Location: McKenzie Bridge, OR

Loloma Lodge Wedding Cost 2026 – 2027: *Inquire with venue directly for pricing info*

Loloma Lodge – Photos by Kayla Cindy Photography

Horning’s Hideout

Just 35 minutes west of Portland, Horning’s Hideout offers a convenient location, while providing a secluded spot away from the hustle and bustle. There are actually three separate venue options here, as well as package options to add on group camping sites! The venue location pictured below is the “Creekside Location”. This ceremony area is nestled in towering trees, next to a creek and a small pond – and it’s the perfect serene setting to kick off your marriage!

If you want to learn more about Horning’s Hideout, you can check out my article here.

Capacity: Dependent on which venue site you choose but it can vary from 250 – 700 people!

Location: North Plains, OR

Horning’s Hideout Wedding Pricing 2026 – 2027:: Packages start from $4500 – $5000 (depending on day) and includes 80 chairs, 10 six ft round tables and a white arbor. Package amenities also include a changing room, an arbor, as well as tiled and flushing restrooms. Each site has its own private group camp site that can hold up to 80 people!

Each location has a spacious covered area that can seat up to 130 people complete with a dance floor area, built-in buffet tables, water access, BBQ grill, and electric power. Horning’s Hideout offers one of the more generous rental lengths I’ve seen at an Oregon wedding venue.

Horning’s Hideout – Photos by Marissa Solini Photography

Springwater Lakes Estate

Springwater Lakes Estate is an awarded event venue with a16-acre lakeside, laidback country setting. They offer indoor and outdoor ceremony areas as well as a stunning antique barn reception space.

Capacity: 150-175 guests, depending on the season

Location: Oregon City, OR

Springwater Lakes Estate Wedding Cost 2026: All-day venue rental starting at $4850 for weekday events

Silver Falls State Park

If you’re looking for a wedding venue that’s a little untraditional, Silver Falls State Park makes the perfect backdrop! With gorgeous forest scenery, and four waterfalls that you can walk behind, it’s an incredible place to tie the knot out in nature. Rustic cabins are available in Smith Village to rent for lodging and getting ready. There are a few sites you can rent for intimate weddings, but if you have a small elopement ceremony, you’ll likely be able to tie the knot just about anywhere in the park!

Capacity: Depends on your location in the park

Location: Sublimity, OR

Silver Falls State Park Wedding Cost 2026 – 2027: $1989 for Davidson Ranch or Foothills Ranch, both are big indoor/outdoor facilities with capacity for 100 guests during the day and bunk beds for 75 guest overnight. $800 for an 8 hour rental of Smith Creek Meadows (outdoor only space). $700 for Bigleaf Courtyard. Visit all of the pricing info here!

Silver Falls State Park & Smith Village – Photos by Marissa Solini Photography

Camp Colton

If you want to get married by a waterfall, and be surrounded by magical forest scenery, Camp Colton is the venue for you! The rustic wooden Gathering Hall is surrounded by the enchanting forest, and there are cabins, yurts, and more to stay in for you and your guests.

Capacity: 275 people

Location: Colton, OR

Camp Colton Wedding Pricing 2026 – 2027: *Inquire with venue directly for pricing info*

Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge

Looking for a forested venue where you & your guests can feel like you’re in your own private pocket of nature? At Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge you get access to 200 acres of forest trails, Trout Creek, and Molalla River, featuring a sandy beach equipped with kayaks available for complimentary use. With hundreds of acres to choose your perfect wedding site. The two main outdoor spaces – a River Deck overlooking the Molalla River – and the Lodge Grove (featured below) include use of 12 custom-made cedar wood tables amongst lots of other amenities. Their lodging in the form of tiny homes, cabins, and sleeping tents can sleep up to 19 people in the rainy season (Oct 1 – May 30) and up to 59 people in the sunny season (June 1 – September 30).

Capacity: 120 people (seated)

Location: Molalla, OR

Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge Wedding Cost 2026 : Inquire for full pricing but buyout rates start at $6950 (in Rainy Season) and $16,650 (in Sunny Season).

Highland Farms

Highland Farms is a hillside forest farm between century-old pines. Five acres of forest perfect for gatherings and reunions, with exclusive access to the on-site lodging, property grounds, Nordic spa, cedar hot tubs, and farm animals. Imagine getting to hang out with highland cows, Icelandic sheep, and goats on your wedding day!

Capacity: *Inquire for guest capacity* but they do have on-site lodging accomodations available for up to 20 people!

Location: Brightwood, OR

Highland Farms Wedding Pricing 2026 – 2027: *Inquire with venue directly for pricing info* *Inquire with venue for pricing*

FivePine Lodge & Cabins

This unique, romantic destination provides a cozy place to tie the knot, and an incredible forest wedding venue in Oregon! With suites in the main lodge, as well as private cabins, and a stunning ceremony site surrounded by ponderosa pines, Fivepine has everything you need for a magical day. 

Capacity: 300 people

Location: Sisters, OR

FivePine Wedding Cost 2026 – 2027: $3800 – 6200 for full wedding packages, $1949 – 2549 for elopement packages

Important Considerations for Planning Your Oregon Forest Wedding

As both an Oregon Wedding photographer and someone who’s helped many couples plan their forest weddings, I want to share some insights to help you create the perfect day:

Forest Wedding Venue Logistics

• Ask about power sources for lighting and music, especially for outdoor areas
• Confirm restroom facilities and their proximity to ceremony/reception areas
• Understand the venue’s policies about decorating trees and natural features
• Inquire about parking capacity and shuttle options if needed
• Check cell phone reception and wifi availability
• Ask about bug control measures during peak seasons, especially for venues that include bodies of water

Wedding Guest Experience

• Provide detailed directions as some forest venues can be remote
• Research hotel and lodging options nearby
• Plan for guest comfort in varying weather conditions and consider providing amenities like bug spray, handheld fans, or umbrellas
• Consider mobility and accessibility needs when choosing ceremony and reception locations
• Think about shoe recommendations for guests, some venue grounds may not be the best for high heels
• Plan clear signage to help guests navigate easily to parking, ceremony and reception sites

Ready to Plan Your Oregon Forest Wedding?

As someone who got married in an Oregon forest myself, I understand the magic these venues can bring to your special day. I’d love to help you document these moments and create lasting memories in these enchanted spaces.

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