If you’ve ever taken a stroll through this picturesque garden in Southeast Portland, you may have wondered if this venue is available for weddings. In this guide we’ll be walking you through everything you need to know to get married at Leach Botanical Garden in Portland, OR.
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Why Should You Get Married at Leach Botanical Garden
Leach Botanical Garden is a beautiful, picturesque venue perfect for intimate celebrations. With nature surrounding you on all sides, it’s the perfect choice for a nature filled venue with room for celebrating. They have a number of different packages available no matter what your needs are; keep reading for a list of their rental packages.
Leach Botanical Garden Rental Packages
Ceremony & Reception
- Choice of Ceremony Location (Covered Arbor or East Terrace w/Market Lighting
- Manor House Use
- Dinner Reception (Food & Drink Allowed)
- Tables & Chairs
- 6 Hour Rental, Up to 80 Guests
- Available Daily, Seasonally (May-Oct)
- After Hours Only
- Full Garden Photography Access
- Onsite Venue Representative
- $8,600
Private Celebration
- Choice of Location (Manor House, East Terrace or Covered Arbor)
- 6 Hour Rental, Up to 80 Guests
- Dinner Reception (Food & Drink Allowed)
- Tables & Chairs
- Available Daily, Seasonally (May-Oct)
- Full Garden Photography Access
- Onsite Venue Representative
- $5,000 to $6,800
Micro-Wedding
- Choice of Ceremony Location (Covered Arbor or East Terrace
- Cocktail Reception (Food & Drink Allowed)
- Tables & Chairs
- 5 Hour Rental, Up to 40 Guests
- Available Year Round
- After Hours Only
- Full Garden Photography Access
- Onsite Venue Representative
- $4,800
Ceremony Only
- Choice of Ceremony Location (Covered Arbor or East Terrace)
- Tables & Chairs
- No Food or Drink
- 4 Hour Rental, Up to 80 Guests
- Available Sunday-Friday, Seasonally (May-Oct)
- After Hours Only
- Full Garden Photography Access
- Onsite Venue Representative
- $3,800 to $5,200
Elopement
- Choice of Location
- Full Garden Photography Access
- 2 Hour Rental, Up to 25 Guests
- Ceremony Seating
- Power & WiFi
- Onsite Venue Representative
- Available Daily, Year Round
- Can Book Up to 6 Months in Advance
- Both Private After-Hours or Public Daytime Elopement Options Available
- $1,200 to $3,000
FAQ’s About Getting Married at Leach Botanical Garden
- What happens in case of rain?
Leach Botanical Garden is open to the elements for groups over 40. The garden recommends a Rain Tent to place on order through Arden Event Collective, the only tent rental company permitted to set up on the East Terrace. The set up time is from 9am-12pm on the event day and pick up is permitted the following day from 9am-12pm with the exception of Mondays when the garden is closed.
- Is there parking available for guests?
Yes, parking is included in the rental fee. The main garden lot located at 12323 SE Claybourne St. is available for guest use. The creekside lot located at 6739 SE 122nd Ave. is available for vendor, overflow, and accessible guest parking options.
- How do I reserve my date?
Leach Botanical Garden requires a non-refundable 25% deposit and a signed rental agreement to hold a date. Contact rentals@leachgarden.org for questions on available dates.
- What is the noise policy?
Leach Botanical Garden has a policy of no music after 9pm. The hour from 9-10pm is for vendor and guest pack up and pack out only. All DJ’s and small live music ensembles need to keep the sound level between 70-80 decibels per Portland Parks guidelines.
- What decorations can I bring?
Leach Botanical Garden does not permit glitter, balloons, bubbles, fireworks, or noisemakers as these harm wildlife. All candles must be LED indoor and outdoor, no flames allowed. Tape, tacks, glue, pins or other adhesives are not permitted. Please check with the Leach Botanical Garden Event Team to determine the best options for decorating. The Leach Event Team advocates for sustainable decorating options and encourages utilizing the natural beauty of the garden. Sustainable garden favors are available for bulk purchase in the garden Gift Shop, contact awinn@leachgarden.org
For more information visit the Leach Botanical Garden Website here
Best Time of Year to Get Married at Leach Botanical Garden
If you want to make the most out of the garden with as many flowers blooming as possible, you’ll want to shoot for Spring and summer. The garden has a focus on native plants and Spring is the best season to see them. The photos included in this post are from a wedding shot in mid-June when pink flowers were blooming on many of the trees.
If you prefer the gorgeous oranges and reds of Fall you may want to pick a date in October instead, when the air is perfectly crisp but not too cold, and you have all the colors of Fall on the trees.
However if you’re wanting a snow covered outdoor wedding that can be a little bit trickier as snow in Portland can be a bit more random and isn’t guaranteed. You may want a location closer to Mount Hood if a Winter wedding complete with falling snow is what you’re looking for.
Where to Stay Near Leach Botanical Garden
Airbnbs
- La Petite – Elegant urban oasis
- Private Greenhouse Suite
- Adorable Portland Retreat
- Bright Entire Guesthouse
- Cozy Charming Apartment
- Victorian Garden Apartment
- The Tiny Big Guest House
Hotels
- The Nines – A Luxury Collection Hotel
- The Ritz-Carlton
- Sentinel
- McMenamins Crystal Hotel
- Mark Spencer Hotel
What to Do in Portland: Fun Activity Ideas
- Hopscotch – an immersive art experience
- Oregon Zoo
- Portland Japanese Garden
- OMSI – Oregon Museum of Science & Industry
- International Rose Test Garden
- Rent a hot tub boat on the Willamette River with Yacht Tubs
- Portland Art Museum
- Powell’s City of Books
- Get a massage or take a dip in the heated pools at Knot Springs
Where to Eat near Leach Botanical Garden
- Takahashi – sushi and Japanese standards in a homey, charming eatery (one of my fave spots for sushi).
- Migration Brewing – award winning Portland brewing company.
- Coquine – cozy corner kitchen serving polished, farm-to-table New American dinners & casual cafe fare by day.
- The Observatory – stylish neighborhood eatery with a creative take on American classics & craft cocktails.
- Nostrana – seasonally influenced Italian dishes, including popular thin-crust pizzas, in lodgelike digs.
- The Heist Bar and Food Carts – Woodstock’s premier bar and food cart pod
- Casa Italia – authentic Italian cuisine
- Oma’s Hideaway – Relaxed restaurant with 70s style decor offering Singaporean and Malaysian dishes alongside cocktails, craft beer and wine.
- Sakura Yakitori & Sushi – Sushi and other Japanese fare served in a hip space featuring a cherry blossom tree.
- Hale Pele – (I know it’s not super close nearby, but it’s just so fun!) Atmospheric tiki bar with lots of rum, artisanal syrups, a themed menu & pufferfish decorations.
Leach Botanical Garden Wedding Photographer
Hi there, I’m Olivia! An lgbtq+ affirming Leach Botanical Garden wedding and elopement photographer based in Portland, Oregon. I’ve always been inspired by fairytales and fantasy growing up, with my work evoking that of a storybook romance come to life.
I specialize in images that truly capture the beauty of the nature around you; not only documenting events but weaving them into captivating visual stories that celebrate love in its most enchanting form.
From breathtaking landscapes to intimate, candid moments, I help couples plan their dream day in nature’s most magical settings. If you envision your day as a harmonious blend of intimacy and natural splendor, you’ve come to the right place.
Let’s make your day feel like a fairytale come to life! Click here to inquire with me
Leach Botanical Garden Wedding Packages
Elopement packages start at 4 hours of coverage at $2,500 and include a high resolution online gallery with printing rights, over 200 digital images, with no cap set on the amount of photos you will receive.
Wedding packages start at 5 hours of coverage at $2,875 and include over 250 digital images (there’s no cap on the amount of photos you’ll receive) with high resolution images available in an online gallery with printing rights.
My most popular package includes 6 hours of coverage at $3,500, over 400 digital images, a high resolution online gallery with printing rights, and a complimentary engagement session.
To see more of my packages and offerings click here.
Sample 6 Hour Leach Botanical Garden Wedding Timeline
- 2pm Photographer arrives at airbnb for getting ready and details photos
- 3pm ish first look
- 3:30pm leave for Leach Botanical Garden
- 4pm-5pm couples photos
- 5pm Ceremony
- 5:20pm Wedding Party and Family photos
- 6pm Leave ceremony venue and head to dinner venue
- 6:30pm dinner at Migration brewing
- 8pm photographer leaves
Recommended Leach Botanical Garden Wedding Vendors
Planners/Coordinators
Rental Companies
Dress Alteration
- Silhouette (this was the vendor used for the photos in this post)
- Portland Alterations
- Charlotte’s Weddings
Hair/Makeup
Florists
- To You Inspire Flowers (florist credited with creating bouquet in this post)
- Momo Flower Farm
- Flowers by ALMANAC
- Starflower
Dinner
- Migration Brewing | migrationbrewing.com
Final Tips for Getting Married at Leach Botanical Garden
I recommend getting ready at an airbnb nearby as the traffic in Portland can get pretty hectic, especially in the summer months when there’s usually construction going on. Choose an airbnb with lots of natural light options that you may also be happy doing your first look at. You can opt to book a package to have dinner at the Leach Botanical Garden with your guests, or save by reserving a space at Migration Brewing and enjoy post ceremony burgers and brews.
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