The Orchard Hood River
At George Street Photo & Video, we consider ourselves pretty good matchmakers.
At George Street Photo & Video, we consider ourselves pretty good matchmakers.
If there is one special day in life when you do not want to compromise a bit, it is your wedding. Obviously, you deserve to make this occasion as beautiful as the sunset with everything just spotless. What about announcing your love at the largest city in Oregon- Portland- a gem located in the Pacific Northwest? You must be thrilled to enjoy the whimsical backdrop of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams with the gorgeous rolling hills of Hood River Valley orchards all around. And this is not a fairytale scene but an impressive view from The Orchard Hood River- a stunning wedding venue in Portland.
Conveniently located five minutes from town, the natural beauty of the Hood River Valley makes The Orchard Hood River a perfect place to wed. At the very first instance, you and your guests will feel grounded sitting in such an old, abundant orchard with plentiful corners to get pretty pictures of you clicked by your Portland wedding photographers. It got you covered from the epic views you got straight from the Pine Grove orchard.
Deep in the Pine Grove pear orchard, the place greets you with a gorgeous secret garden with double mountain views and big, blue sky that makes it a truly unique spot. Picture yourself getting hitched amid the gorgeous scenery of Mt. Hood as your backdrop and dance under string lighting in front of Mt. Adams. Want something really extravagant? Treat your guests to the ultimate farm-to-table experience as they dine around a breathtaking panorama of the Hood River Valley.
When it comes to counting the perks of this gorgeous property, a brand new barn with surrounding meadow and orchards set your wedding party apart from others. It lets you accommodate about 200 guests, inclusive of a built-in bar, a dressing room for bride and groom plus a dedicated catering space. The second story of the barn is a kind of farm out-building, brought in teepees for daytime lounging where you can bring plenty of good music and beer to set the mood. Opening onto a big, green reception and ceremony lawn and garden, the venue lets you plan your wedding based on your preferred style.
If the fresh aroma of nature soothes you, let’s make your “I do” moment reflects the same charisma. Nothing feels more like summertime bliss than fragrant peach and butter-toned garden roses, a perfectly sunset-colored dahlia, tree-ripened cherries from the farm and abundant, wildly arranged flowers. Imagine yourself walking down the aisle amid this flawless pathway with a pretty smile on your face and stars in your eyes as you see you are enjoying the last moments of your singlehood. And the cherry on the top is to frame this scenic view into your wedding pictures as you exchange your vows and have your first kiss with your brand new spouse. Seems like life cannot be more beautiful than this!!
The night is beautiful and warm as the pure black sky that holds the stars and lets them shine all the brighter. Imagine the spectacular photos amid this special kind of blackness at The Orchard Hood River and an innocent inborn spark that hugged you so close that you could feel your own soul. It is pure black that makes the moon so beautiful! So, you can imagine how gorgeous pictures you can find here giving a preset stage to stand upon and shout out to your love.
The tranquil ambiance at the barn looks a thousand times beautiful as the white linens Chiavari chairs wrapped around the adequate space for all of the reception tables you choose to dine outdoors. To make the celebration grand, the big lawn can be a nice spot with shimmering string lights adding a pinch of romance to the day. After all, this beautiful time makes you feel like everything else becomes hazy and it is just you and your beloved sharing the lovely moments together. This is when you can think of the romantic journey you have passed together and it is still on!!- Only the titles have changed- from girlfriend to wife. And guess what you will find here? This is what every girl waits for since the day she starts dreaming of the love of her life.
A synthesizing aroma of lavender, wisteria, rambling white roses and pee gee hydrangeas that are overpowering the mature pear orchard trees- an ultimate combo to get some fascinating photos of the day at this incredible spot. As you exchange your vows, the bees buzzed all around the bouquets with old silver teapots and pitchers, trailing ribbons and depression-era glass votives -all stood to salute you two- just heavenly.
If you want to have drinks at the outdoor, a cocktail hour garden greets you with immense passion and charisma to accentuate the mood. When it is about accentuating the aroma of your special day, music does the most. You can dance the night away with string lighting overhead adds more to the romance.
Being officially declared as a husband and wife is not a tiny event to be celebrated just one day. It is a lifetime event that demands every moment to be celebrated like the world will end afterward and you have to live to the fullest. To make your nuptials worth remembering, just make it a full-fledged occasion and the city’s attractions. And you know what, you will going to praise yourself for the rest of your life- for sure!
Nestled on the picturesque banks of the Columbia and Willamette rivers, the city is earthy yet trendy, quaint yet larger than life. Needless to say, there’s no shortage of epic natural wonders when it comes to eccentric Portland wedding photography. You can count from the majestic Cathedral Park featuring the gothic archways of St. John’s Bridge to the Eastbank Esplanade featuring a panoramic view of the city skyline and riverfront. This is not it. Other than so many parks, you can find classy urban vibes at the popular microbreweries, coffee houses and cultural hotspots of the Portland city.
Just start with the most peaceful places in the city- Lan Su Chinese Garden. It is a Suzhou-style garden that was built to honor the sisterhood between the city of Portland and the city of Suzhou, China. The majority of the plants in the garden are indigenous to China, but they were grown in the United States. As you will have a romantic stroll with your darling, the garden will awaken all your senses and fills you with so much of the calm air and aroma to your newlywed life.
Portland Japanese Garden is yet another beauty of the city, also known as one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan where couples can plan their engagement photography session. With amazing ambiance to visit any time of the year, this garden brings you plenty of backdrops for the pretty pictures of you as a couple. The various pathways are interesting to walk over and enjoy the essence of the Strolling Pond Garden, the Tea Garden, and the Sand and Stone Garden. The endless beauty of the koi pond and Heavenly Falls makes you fall in love with it.
Adding one more to the bucket, The Eastbank Esplanade is a river-hugging walkway- a scenic location for Portland engagement photography that stretches for 1.5 miles along Portland's eastern waterfront. With a beautiful view of the Hawthorne Bridge and the Portland skyline,
The Eastbank Esplanade, a river-hugging walkway that stretches for 1.5 miles along Portland's eastern waterfront, is a scenic location for Portland engagement photography. You can enjoy a passionate stroll along the floating walkway while the sky showcases a beautiful view of the Hawthorne Bridge and the Portland skyline. The longest of its kind in the country, this buoyant stretch makes you very close to the water's edge feeling like walking on water. The Stone arch of Echo's Gateway is made for iconic Portland wedding photography snapshots and undoubtedly one of the best Portland engagement locations.
If historic beauty captivates you, Pittock Mansion is an incredible turn-of-the-century treasure that is the home to Portland pioneers Henry and Georgiana Pittock from 1914 to 1919. With the fully-furnished mansion that looks stunning, the grounds are utterly lovely as well. The sweeping views of Portland and the Cascade Mountains let you make the best of Portland wedding photography.
If you are a traveler by nature, you will feel awesome to enjoy the River city by boat. The Portland Spirit offers cruises down the Willamette River with sheer entertainment and a catered meal. Choose lunch and a dinner cruise, or a brunch cruise or simply have a sightseeing tour to gaze the beautiful panoramic city views.
If you want every eye of the feast to get awestruck not only on just you two but also on the decor all around, just visit the mesmerizing and vibrant atmosphere of The Orchard Hood River- just perfect from every nook and cranny to make your wedding a piece of beauty that every guest of yours cherish for a lifetime.
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