Hood River Wedding In August
Hood River, OR, USA, August, 2007
"Getting married in Hood River was a dream come true in terms of location, scenery, atmosphere, and general enjoyment. Our guests really made a weekend of it, and enjoyed the surrounding area during wedding events and between. It was a bit difficult logistically because there arent hotels willing to block off enough rooms for a large guest list. Our guests were therefore spread out. The most beautiful venues for weddings are off the beat-track, a few miles from Hood River itself, so while Hood River is a good base, your guests need to have mobility."
Vendors
- Bands/Live Entertainment: Vagabond Opera
- Cakes/Candies: Polly's Cakes
- Caterers: Celilo Catering, Restaurant & Bar
- Florists: geranium lake flowers
- Invitations: Crave Design
- Photographers: Blaine and Bethany Photography
Bands/Live Entertainment
Vagabond Opera
Hood River, OR, USASmashing hit...everyone loved them! they can really get a party going, but play all their own stuff, so a great choice if you feel like letting go of one element and letting these experts coordinate for you.
Cakes/Candies
Polly's Cakes
Portland, OR, USAdelicious and beautiful...one of the most photographed elements of the wedding. her trademark whimsy cakes are unique and custom designed.
Caterers
Celilo Catering, Restaurant & Bar
16 Oak StreetHood River, OR, United States
the coordinator for the catering branch of this restaurant is like a wedding planner in herself! super organized and easy to work with, she plans and executes the perfect meal for your event. delicious and great presentation.
Florists
geranium lake flowers
Hood River, OR, USAstunning floral arrangements. they like to do their own thing, so another area where you have to have trust in the experts. we were really pleased with how it all came out!
Invitations
Crave Design
Hood River, OR, USAShe designs your perfect invitation, going through several drafts with you until its exactly what you want. Easy to work with from a distance and very responsive to your artistic whims as well.
Photographers
Blaine and Bethany Photography
216 Cascade Ave. Suite 26Hood River, Oregon 97031, USA
541-716-6008
We cant emphasis enough how important it is to have good photographers and these guys were incredible. Not only talented and organized, they were fun to work with. And of course we love the outcome: beautiful albums and online slideshows and framed prints...
Venues
- Ceremony: Mt. Hood Bed and Breakfast
- Reception: Mt. Hood Bed and Breakfast
- Hotel: Best Western Hood River Inn
- Hotel: Inn at the Gorge B&B
- Hotel: Oak Street Hotel
- Hotel: Riverview Lodge
- Hotel: Vagabond Lodge
- Hotel: Villa Columbia
Ceremony
Mt. Hood Bed and Breakfast
8885 Cooper Spur RdParkdale, OR 97041, US
A stunning location to get married...views of Mt Hood behind you. The hosts are great and accommodating, and its easy to work with a variety of your own vendors using this site.
Reception
Mt. Hood Bed and Breakfast
8885 Cooper Spur RdHood River, OR 97041, US
Ceremony in the front yard and reception in the back. Dance floor surrounded by flowers and a barn and other rustic feeling elements. Really fun and easy going/casual. Drawback: you have to stop the party by 10pm because of local noise ordinances.
Hotel
Best Western Hood River Inn
1108 E Marina WayHood River, OR, United States
(541) 386-2200
Best option for booking large blocks of rooms. Functional and comfortable...suites are nice, and back deck is fantastic for a pre-nup celebration (with views of the gorge and river).
Inn at the Gorge B&B
1113 Eugene StHood River, OR, USA
Small and charming...good for overflow hotel options.
Oak Street Hotel
610 Oak StHood River, OR 97031, US
Small and charming...good for overflow hotel options.
Riverview Lodge
1505 Oak StHood River, OR 97031, US
Mid sized, cheaper option for guests. Not the most helpful staff for organizing group bookings.
Vagabond Lodge
4070 Westcliff DrHood River, OR 97031, US
Mid sized and good for guests who want to bunk together (save money). A bit further out of town. Large suites where the party can spill over. Administration system is a bit archaic, so a bit hard to coordinate group bookings with the staff. Make sure you double check everything.
Villa Columbia
902 Oak StHood River, OR 97031, US
Not many of our guests stayed here...small and nice, but more expensive option.





