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Lakeside Gardens

4.7 ★★★★★ 258 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Portland, Oregon

Weddings Rain backup All-inclusive On-site lodging

Private event facility set on 7 acres with lakes and willows, popular for weddings.

Plan your tour

  • Capacity couples mention 70–230-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
  • Rain plan an indoor or covered backup for the ceremony comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — confirm it holds your full guest list, since this is the one thing you can't reschedule
  • Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 503-760-6044
  • Website lakesidegardensevents.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 10 am–3 pm
Tuesday 10 am–3 pm
Wednesday 10 am–3 pm
Thursday 10 am–3 pm
Friday 10 am–3 pm
Saturday 10 am–3 pm
Sunday 10 am–3 pm

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of Lakeside Gardens in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🌊 Waterside Garden 25 mentions

“We were on a budget and saw an add for lakeside gardens promoting a new location on their venue they were opening this summer and they were doing a giveaway.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Lakeside Gardens — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🏷️ Outdoor Ceremony
Fountain / Water Feature 25 mentions

“We were on a budget and saw an add for lakeside gardens promoting a new location on their venue they were opening this summer and they were doing a giveaway.”

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🛏️ On-Site Lodging

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 258 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 21 mentions

“If you’re looking for a venue that takes the stress out of wedding planning while still delivering a beautiful, well-run event, we couldn’t recommend them more highly.”

😌 stress-free planning 7 mentions

“Everything was seamless, and the entire team was quick to respond to any questions we had and made the planning process feel easy and stress-free.”

📋 day-of coordination 12 mentions

“Our coordinator, Noel, was an absolute dream, ensuring that we were taken care of and that our vision came to be.”

📸 photo-perfect backdrops 2 mentions

“There are so many photo opportunities (especially with the Spring/Summer florals), and our guests really enjoyed it + the scenery.”

🎉 guests raved about it 2 mentions

“Our guests are still talking about how beautiful the venue is and how delicious the food was.”

From the reviews

My husband and I got married here a few weeks ago. It was a total dream come true. Noel took care of all the details and there was absolutely nothing for me to worry about, except having a great time. The food was delicious, the grounds are beautiful, the suggested vendors were amazing.

★★★★★ — Tenalyn, Sep 2023

What a magical place. Not only do they serve amazing food, but quite the experience. From the staff to the venue. Our coordinator, Noel, was an absolute dream, ensuring that we were taken care of and that our vision came to be. It was my dream wedding, and an absolute gorgeous backdrop.

★★★★★ — Ashley, Sep 2024

Such a beautiful venue! From the first time I visited the Lakeside Gardens I fell in love. This was one of the best places I ever performed live music for a wedding. Great group of people working here. Everyone was very helpful and kind! ~ Lockyear Music 🎻

★★★★★ — Lockyear, May 2022

I am so glad that we decided to have our wedding at Lakeside Gardens! Noel was our DOC and a pleasure to work with. We were also able to work with Kindra, who was also great. The whole coordinator staff seem to be on top of it and very professional overall.

★★★★★ — Sheila, Sep 2025

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Getting married at Lakeside Gardens

Lakeside Gardens comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

Check wedding info on their site

Corporate events & private parties at Lakeside Gardens

Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Lakeside Gardens — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.

Where to find Lakeside Gardens

16211 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR97236

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