Imagine you're sitting in the congregation with your 4 year old son. Its his first service and you…read morewant him to learn to appreciate church. Lately he's been cursing, using the F word and such and you're trying to get him to stop. "It's not right to use those words" you keep telling him. Imagine then the priest gets up to the podium for his sermon. All of the sudden he starts dropping bombs. You're shocked, you start feeling uncomfortable next to your son, but you stay because you think maybe he'll stop and maybe there is a point. But they don't stop. They just keep coming. You look down at your son feeling helpless. Obviously you don't want him getting the message that men who are supposed to be spiritual leaders speak this way. But there's more when the sermon ends the congregation applauds, even whoops. I've never been in any church service where people applauded ANYTHING, and there's a spiritual reason for that. Well that's what happened to me when I attended a service here. Awful. As people applauded I got up with my son and left feeling very disappointed that that was his first introduction to church. A priest who shows no respect for the tender ones who may be in his audience. A priest who speaks with crude language and is more interested in showing off and writing a nice piece than in passing along anything spiritual. Sadly we will never be back again. This happened many months ago, but I have been meaning to write a review since then because it has stuck so sharply in my mind.

I found Trinity Cathedral over 7 years ago and have enjoyed my experience throughout this time…read morebecause it is a warm welcoming congregation and I love the services which help me with my connection to God and provide me an avenue for worship and prayer. The choir is stellar and the whole music program is superb! The Rosales organ is so beautiful and such an amazing instrument. The Dean and all the clergy are truly welcoming and make themselves very available to all congregants. Sunday sermons are always thought provoking and interesting. They have been a great help throughout the pandemic in helping people to carry on. The outreach ministries are a very important part of who the Cathedral is in the community. Food Pantry and other food provisions made available to the less fortunate are wonderful examples of "faith and love" working to help our neighbours. I first went to Trinity because it was the closest Episcopal church to me when I first moved to Portland and I am delighted it has become my church home. I couldn't have found a better fit for me. Please come to see this welcoming open hospitality community! All are welcome no matter who you are, what you believe or not, what sexual orientation or where you are in your life journey.

This was the most beautiful little church. Affordable, well-maintained, and so easy to make the…read morespace look gorgeous. We are not religious, but we just loved the inclusive atmosphere. To top it off, the staff were so friendly and kind!

My husband and I were married here recently, and I am so glad we chose this venue for our nuptials…read more The space is classic but not overly religious, architecturally gorgeous, but snug which suited us and our small group of 25. Pews comfortably seat 3 adults. I would not recommend this space for more than 50 people Lorraine, the venue coordinator is an absolute sweetheart. One of the church's volunteers, Jim,who I had the pleasure of meeting on a couple of occasions, was extremely helpful and pleasant. Tips for brides -definitely reserve for at least 3 hours. Between setting up, ceremony, and photography you will need the time. -better to book outside peak wedding season. They do 3 weddings a day here at times eek!

I know why Affordable Dream Wedding won the Gold and voted: Best Wedding Venue three years in a…read morerow. It because the Wedding Chapel, the People and the price were all outstanding. It's very hard to win a trifecta of good service and value, and they have been exemplary in all three. Thank you

From the owner: Hubbard Chapel is a beautiful historic building perfect for any event. We offer onsite, our main…read morechapel hall, our reception hall, and a fully fictional kitchen. Along with a prep room for getting ready for your special event. Hubbard Chapel is where you can make your affordable dream wedding a reality.

Even if your timing isn't perfect enough to coincide with the handful of hours each week where the…read moremill is "open" for business, this volunteer-run "living museum" is worth a visit alone for its rustic exterior and picturesque surroundings. It's one of the best places in the greater Portland area to experience the full spectrum of autumn arborea, from late September through November, including the scenic drive when approaching from either direction. It is, perhaps unsurprisingly, one of the most photographed structures in the Pacific Northwest. If you do happen to luck out and arrive in the early afternoon hours on Saturday (and maybe Sundays again, in the future), you're treated to a handful of volunteers demonstrating the operation of the milling machines, and providing inexpensive bags of fresh flour and other milled materials for purchase by "donation", the proceeds contributing to the maintenance and operation of this historic site. There are also hands-on opportunities for kids (and adults!) as well as informative posters and infographics that give a glimpse into the history and operation of the mill during its heyday. Private tours are available, as well as booking options for weddings, rehearsals, and similar events, with information available on-site, and on their website.

Arrived around 12:40pm on a Saturday for a special event (occurs every last Saturday of the month)…read more The volunteers had baked an array of desserts using the flour from the mill. The parking lot was all full and we parked along the side of the road. Make sure to download an offline map from Google Maps because there's no service (at least for Verizon). The treats were free but they accept donation. They were quite good. There's a short trail along the creek.

This place has become a part of my forever story. I had my wedding there last night and it was a…read moredream come true. Cristi was AMAZING! She's so kind and caring. She did everything to make sure we had anything and everything we could have needed. She's become apart of my family and I will be forever grateful. Cristi thank you for everything and being so flexible with his leave dates. We love you so much and anyone would be blessed to have you and your chapel apart of their story.

So if you are reading this, you maybe looking for a wedding chapel. So let me make this useful:…read more 1. The interior has been repainted white, so if you are looking at photos on Yelp, anything maroon is outdated. It actually looks quite simple and charming inside. The lighting through the windows makes for some good photography. The greenery outside will give you a good back drop through the windows. 2. The basement looks newly renovated, and has a full kitchen. They do not have everything in the kitchen you might need, so make notes and take photos to help you plan. 3. If the bride is mean, don't go in the dressing room next to the kitchen. She might be in there. 4. The back entrance is ADA accessible. It has a ramp. You can take some photos here where you lean on the railing, lined up in a row like at a prom. People might not be willing to do that in the rain, but whatever, their loss. 5. There are two bathrooms in the back entrance. One is slightly better than the other; you can guess which one they made nicer. I know because I deserve the best when I am my most vulnerable, even if bridesmaids have to wait. It's not their wedding. Bathrooms are a bit tight, ADA folks may need help. 6. The bell works. You can ring it. I did not. Not my wedding either. It is an euphonious sound. 7. The piano inside works. I am tone death so I don't know if it was well tuned. 8. The place is 100+ years old. It is now well seasoned firewood. I can't tell you what to do, but don't use candles unless you want to make the evening news for the wrong reasons. Which reminds me: 9. I have never seen or felt a ghost anywhere. That includes this place now. It is probably not haunted. Congratulations on your forth coming wedding. May your wedding be joyous and marriage be blessed.

My lady and I decided to finally make it official. Yup, we tied the knot. We moved to Portland in…read moreMay and most of our friends and family are still in SoCal. A big wedding was not going to happen--heck, we were having trouble coming up with the two required witnesses for the ceremony. I found Wedded Your Way on-line. The price for our elopement ceremony was very reasonable. Rev. Leah Light was our officiant and we found her to be very personable and exceptionally nice. She really went out of her way to make our little service something special--not at all like the trip to the dentist my lady feared it would be. I highly recommend.

We choose Leah Light to perform our ceremony for our July 2011 wedding at Elk Cove. Because we do…read morenot live in the area, we wanted to find somebody that was able to do all of the ceremony plans via email and phone. Leigh was a delight to work with. She had many choices for the ceremony and also allowed us to modify it was we wanted. She was very helpful during the rehearsal and made my husband and I feel comfortable that the ceremony would go off without a hitch....which it did. Highly recommended!

This Pioneer Church was very lovely and affordable. We had a dream wedding.read more

Providence Academy seems to be widely under-recognized by the Southwest WA and Portland, OR metro…read morearea for the Academy's significance and impact on the development of the region. When the "House of Providence" was dedicated in September 1873, it was the largest brick building north of San Francisco in the West. The iconic, four-story school and orphanage closed doors in 1966, but, not only is "the Academy" still standing, it has been undergoing a multi-million dollar restoration process since 2015. These days, it is a historic commercial and event space with the Academy Chapel and nearby Ballroom as the site of numerous weddings and ceremonies. In 1856, Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart with four other Sisters of Providence from Montreal, Canada arrived at faraway Fort Vancouver to set up a mission in the Washington Territory. Within a year, the Sisters had established a small one-room school in a flood-prone cabin at the Fort. Through vigorous fund-raising efforts and dedication, the 5 Sisters of Providence built the impressive Academy in 1873 on higher ground to serve as a school, orphanage, and governance offices ... and 16 years before Washington would even become a state. As newer schools from other parishes replaced it in 1966, the first 110 years of community service continued to leave a lasting imprint on the region such as the non-profit organization Providence Health which grew from these simple origins to now have 50 hospitals and over 800 clinics. Providence Academy was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and purchased from the prominent Hidden family in 2015 by the Vancouver Historic Trust thanks to $5 million raised by a philanthropic campaign. Over $2.1 million in renovation efforts have already repaired the roof and porches. An additional $25 million is scheduled to be spent on the chapel, ballrooms, restrooms, parking, accessibility, utilities, and replacing a restaurant built in 1976. Free 1-hour tours are available upon request and I'm glad I got to join one. I had no idea the history, importance, or legacy of the Providence Academy. There is also a free app called the Providence Academy Journey for an augmented reality and virtual tour. If you are new to the region or just interested in learning more about one of the truly historic sites of the Pacific Northwest, I recommend checking out Providence Academy. Otherwise, the building is a memorable choice for leasing office space, hosting a corporate event, or celebrating a wedding, baptism, or other affair.

Many different businesses inside with a chapel i am dying to see. The building is just beautiful…read morebrick with a flower walkway in front. I saw the 'Ne jazz orchestra there. They are excellent but it was too bright in the room. There was a dance floor and snacks, no alcohol.

Joanie wad so professional and amazing. Would recommend her to all my friends and family.read more

LOVE my Ceremony with Joan. She was very prompt to answer all my questions before booking . she…read moreoffered her home(back yard)to celebrate our wedding ceremony which we truly enjoyed and appreciated a lot specially the Spanish and English touch was very helpful for our family! Thank you Joan your ceremony was wonderful my husband and I will always remember it.

Our 50th wedding anniversary was held at the Lake House in Scappoose, which is 20 miles from…read moredowntown Portland. It is a fabulous venue to hold any special event. We had well over 100 people in attendance. The staff, including owner Bart Hafeman, made themselves available for planning, set up and even some very memorable entertainment by Bart himself. Our milestone anniversary was everything we hoped it would be. The Lake House and Bart receive our best recommendation. Check it out. You won't be disappointed. Pete and Debbie McHugh