The Troutdale House by the Sandy River

411 East Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, OR

About This Vendor

The perfect place for your wedding and reception!

The Troutdale House by the Sandy River is a popular vintage and rustic-style wedding venue located in downtown Troutdale Oregon. It is just minutes from I-84 and it is easily accessible for your guests. The three-story building is spacious but cozy and can accommodate small intimate ceremonies as well as large, lavish receptions. Your guests can watch your ceremony in one of our seven (7) ceremony locations, with plenty of indoor and outdoor options available. The Troutdale House allows freedom and flexibility by offering each client ten (10) hours of event time as well as allowing an open vendor policy at no extra charge. Couples can accommodate up to 200 guests at this gorgeous venue. With four (4) outdoor locations available, you can exchange your vows in the Wisteria Courtyard which features a beautiful wooden trellis and an expansive wisteria plant that covers the entirety of the Courtyard and blooms with purple and white flowers in April/May. There is a permanent cover and heaters over the Wisteria Courtyard that allows couples' to use the area year-round, even during Oregon's rainy season. The cover is clear and lets in plenty of natural light, so your photos will always look fantastic. There is also Bridal Park, which is shaded and covered by mature trees and surrounded by arborvitae bushes, making it feel like your own private spot in the forest. Bridal Park has two (2) ceremony spot options; you can either choose to exchange vows in front of vintage-style doors or under a beautiful metal arch. The Rustic Lodge features a lodge-style setting with a gas fireplace, overhead heaters, and a covered roof. This allows for intimate ceremonies, even on some of Oregon's coldest days. Indoor ceremonies can choose between the main floor of the building, the Enchanted Ballroom which features spacious 11-foot ceilings, multiple crystal chandeliers, and enough room for up to 200 guests. The Wine Cellar features brick walls with wine barrels, giving you that fresh from-the-vineyard feel. On the opposite side of the Wine Cellar is the Victorian Room that is perfect for those small intimate ceremonies. Featured as an award-winning venue since opening in 2008, the focus is on making your day a success. The Troutdale House by the Sandy River provides exceptional customer service, onsite staff, tables, chairs, linens, lighting, sound, decorations, cleaners after every event, free parking, WIFI, air conditioning, open vendor policy, ice machine and so much more! -- all to make your day a bit easier to plan. There are two (2) separate dressing rooms for the bridal party. The Bridal room encompasses the entire top floor and features several stations for make-up and hair as well as walls lined with full-length mirrors. There is a downstairs dressing room for the groom to change as well as a game room featuring air hockey, foosball, and a pool table. There is a large industrial kitchen that comes with everything you would need to make your day a success!

Amenities + Details

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Liability Insurance

Business Attributes

Woman-owned Business

Guest Capacity

Up to 200

Settings

Ballroom, Beach, Waterfront, Garden, Historic Venue, Park, Trees

Venue Service Offerings

Destination Weddings, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff

Awards and Affiliations

The Troutdale House by the Sandy River Reviews

Reviewed On 7/12/2022 by Abby W

We were married here July 2022 and it was fantastic! The whole process from touring the venue, booking, selecting decor and arrangements, rehearsal, and then having the wedding was incredibly easy and stress free. Every decoration, sign, flower...

, table, chair, linen, and dishware that we wanted they set up and cleaned up themselves, leaving us free to enjoy the night without extra work and saving us the money of paying for a florist. The staff was incredibly helpful and answered every question I had. Yes, there are trains, but if you're inside the building you can hardly hear them. They're very communicative and organized, professional and fun. Would absolutely book this venue again and highly recommend!

Reviewed On 10/16/2022 by Kelly C

The Troutdale House was the perfect venue for our small late summer wedding. It has amazing amenities, professional staff, great value, and it provides a really cozy intimate feel while still having room for large crowds if needed.

Reviewed On 9/13/2022 by Belinda H

You couldn't pick a more beautiful venue for your wedding. They have so much to offer no matter the time of year. The also have decorations that you can use at no extra charge. The coordinator was extremely helpful. We had to change our dat...

e 3 times due to COVID and they were very accommodating every time. There are so many different locations to take photos as well.

Reviewed On 8/13/2022 by Alexandra H

This is a beautiful venue and the employees here take excellent care of you. Whatever you need done in terms of set-up, even helping you decorate with their spare decor, they will do. They even provided a day of coordinator for us, but we happe...

ned to have our own, so they worked together like a dream team. Just awesome! There are several spaces indoor/outdoor to hold a wedding. Bear in mind its next to trains and the schedule is impossible to prep for, however, none came by during the ceremony for us.

Reviewed On 7/22/2022 by Ashley C

The whole staff was great to work with! A great value for what you get and you can bring in all your own food and alcohol ❤️ We had an amazing time and our guests raved about how amazing the place is!

Reviewed On 7/13/2022 by Kaitlyn Y

This venue was everything we wanted for our wedding! The area with the wisteria is covered so you don’t have to worry about rain and the inside is air conditioned. The kitchen was perfect for our caterer and all of the venue staff were very hel...

pful and friendly. They also have all the appropriate accommodations for any disabled guests you may have, which was awesome!

Reviewed On 4/29/2022 by Teri H

Our son’s wedding and reception was simply beautiful. Troutdale House staff was very supportive throughout the entire event. Many amazing places for a variety of photo backgrounds. It was all just perfect. 🧡

Reviewed On 1/27/2022 by Kendra G

We had a magical time at our wedding and loved all of the different areas we could use in the venue. It gave a great vintage feel that matched my style perfectly. The staff was super helpful and accommodating. Definitely a wonderful place for a...

wedding to never forget!

Reviewed On 7/14/2019 by Hayley T

Amazing venue with so many options for a GREAT price. On top of that, the staff were above and beyond helpful. They even sent me pictures of the decor they had when i would randomly text them just to make sure everything was perfect. If you’re ...

unsure- go visit! They have so many places where you have have your ceremony so it is authentically you. 10/10 would recommend

Reviewed On 3/14/2019 by Amanda N

This venue allows you to customize the space the way you want with your own catering options, on own alcohol arrangements and a "keep Portland weird" fun-yet-funky venue vibe. Casey (onsite contact) was phenomenal.

Reviewed On 10/25/2018 by Shadia F

The staff at The Troutdale House is PHENOMENAL! I had a difficult task of singing as I walked down the aisle and due to timing, it seemed as if it wouldn't work. There was also talk that I wouldn't be able to sing because the microphone wasn't ...

long enough. However, they found a way to set it up where I could sing AND after I gave them the timing of when I needed to walk down the aisle to sing, they assisted and planned it perfectly. They were kind, fun spirited and a lovely bunch! I love that they allow any decorations (for the most part) to be used (I used black lights downstairs - I am sure not many venues would allow that)! The only part I wish I knew ahead of time was real flowers needed to be used for the outside prior to the wedding (months prior). Otherwise, communication was great and they were ready to be of assistance with everything!

Reviewed On 9/27/2018 by Colleen M

This place was absolutely amazing! It's gorgeous, vintage styled with tons of space and in a perfect location. Our guests just loved it. Games downstairs, beautiful bar, beautifully decorated throughout, with plenty of amazing photo opportuniti...

es. It had everything we were looking for at a very reasonable price! The staff were so kind and helpful and genuine... Highly recommend!!

Reviewed On 9/16/2018 by Summer H

Omg not only is it beautiful but they are ready to help! They provided a coordinator to make sure the ceremony and setting up went well and you can bring your own food and decor (and I had trouble finding that at other places!) they have so man...

y amazing venue options and they have their own light and sound system! They are amazing and I am so glad I picked them to host my special day!

Reviewed On 8/12/2018 by Casey d

The Troutdale House was amazing! Martin and Laura and their staff made every aspect of our big day exactly what we hoped for. Martin doubled as our photographer and the pictures turned out incredible! When we did our sunset pictures, it felt li...

ke we had our friends taking the pictures for us. They were laughing and telling jokes with us. I am sure whoever is reading this knows that with weddings comes a long to do list that can make things stressful. Martin and Laura did a great job taking away a lot of those stresses. My wife, Ariel, and I highly recommmend the Troutdale House to anyone that is looking to have their wedding in or around the Troutdale area. Thank you, Martin and Laura!

Reviewed On 7/20/2018 by Samantha D

The Troutdale House by the Sandy River is the perfect venue for couples who are looking for an eclectic, rustic, vibe on their wedding day. It is very reasonably priced considering you have access to the entire venue so there is no need to book...

separately for a place to conduct the ceremony. It has both outdoors and indoor options (which is great for Portland weather) and it already comes beautifully decorated so there is very little you need to do. I loved that we both had our own space to get ready; both the bridal and groom suites were perfect for spending time with the wedding parties and doing some pregaming :0) Most importantly, though, the staff was wonderful and offered a lot of day in preparation for and on the wedding day. Everyone was easily accessible, friendly, and easy to communicate with. Casey was fabulous and really made sure everything ran smoothly. It was the best day ever!

Reviewed On 5/12/2018 by Erika S

I have nothing but the best to say about the Troutdale House! From the price to all of the features they offer, you really can’t beat it. On top of that, they were incredibly flexible the day of my wedding when we had a very last minute decisio...

n on where the ceremony would be! Not only that, but the decor is fantastic, and there is plenty of room for people to hang out. I would recommend this venue to anyone getting married in Oregon because it is a great venue! Oh, and the bridal suite is to die for! Thank you again to all the people that work there and helped make my wedding day perfect!

Reviewed On 2/20/2018 by Sam S

We love the Troutdale House! Very flexible, affordable, offers a lot of perks that other venues do not. It is already beautiful enough, you don't need to buy a whole lot extra to decorate with

Reviewed On 9/11/2017 by Haylie O

My husband and I just had our dream wedding at The Troutdale House and we couldn't be happier. The venue is gorgeous and the staff is wonderful. The owners, Laura & Martin, are amazing people and did everything in their power to make sure we ha...

d the best day ever. The manager, Jolynn, was awesome and was always very quick to respond to emails and questions and allowed for us to come see the venue as many times as we needed during the planning process. Our day of coordinator, Crystal, was also very helpful for both the rehearsal and the big day. We had a ton of decoration and special set up to do (even though the venue really doesn't need it as it's beautiful all by itself) and she was great at assisting my set up crew and really helped to make the day go smoothly. The venue is mainly a one stop shop and so much is included in one reasonable price (tables, chairs, linens, centerpieces, microphone, ice, etc). We are so happy that we chose The Troudale House and you will be too. Everything was just perfect and we can't say enough good things about it.

Reviewed On 8/27/2017 by Jessie C

Great venue, staff was amazing and it was nice to have options of things to borrow. I wish I would have had a few other things that came with the price like dishes and glasses etc. I feel like the coordinators weren't all that helpful prior but...

the day of they were beyond amazing and helpful and made our day run smoothly.

Reviewed On 3/03/2016 by Jessica G

This place is so beautiful. When me and my fiancé took a tour of the venue, I was on the phone with the owner and he comes running up to me telling me that this is the place we are gonna get married at. Made my heart melt. The place is mostly a...

lready decorated and the staff is incredible. There are so many options to choose from and themes in every room. This place is everything I have been dreaming about and I love that there are always little upgrades that the owner does to make the venue even better. I really like that there is specific spots for the DJ booth that is hidden so they don't end up in your pictures. I really liked the vintage appeal to everything. There were really great memorabilia showcased and the photo booth is awesome. My fiancé loved the grooms suite. My dad is a huge car fan and so he was really excited when he heard there are vintage cars at the venue. LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!!

Reviewed On 5/05/2015 by Erin K

We were married in April 2015 and we loved the all inclusive feel to the Troutdale House! The initial price tag was a little higher than some other venues we looked at, but we more than made up for it in not needing to do any additional rentals...

(tables, chairs, and tablecloths are all included). We've both been a part of so many weddings that end up being lots and lots of work for the bridal party and guests (we've all had to take down christmas lights from a ceiling at 12am or roll away tables to a distant closet), so I wanted something as easy as possible for my family and friends. That's the Troutdale House! The venue is booked for 10 hours that day, and you can buy more hours. Included you get a wedding day manager with extra staff, all the tables and chairs and tablecloths you need, and they do all the set up and tear down (bonus!!!). They will also let you bring in any caterer so you don't spend the rest of your money on an expensive "venue approved" caterer list. From the very beginning the staff were professional and friendly. If I had questions they would get back to me right away, and they had answers for everything! It was supposed to rain on our day, and had poured all day the day before, but it was sunny that morning so they set up for an outdoor ceremony anyway (which we had discussed before hand). The only thing that went wrong was the speakers for the downstairs portion did not work, which we were told they would. So anyone downstairs couldn't hear emcee announcements or toasts. Not a big deal for us, but could be for somebody else. If you book I would ask about this specifically. I would highly recommend the Troutdale House for anyone, but it especially for anyone with a large guest count looking for an indoor venue.

Reviewed On 10/04/2013 by Ariana M

The Troutdale House is incredibly beautiful, with so many sweet spots for both fun and romantic pictures. The wedding coordinator was extremely helpful and I never realized how much I would want that calm, knowing presence until our rehearsal w...

hen she showed up and took care of everything. My family was able to leave less than an hour after we did, as the Troutdale crew took care of all the cleanup as well. It was a wonderful day and I couldn't have imagined a more perfect place to get married. I have nothing but good to say for them.

Reviewed On 9/16/2013 by Ann M

I fell in love with this venue the first time I saw photos on their website. When my fiance and I went and visited, we were very impressed with the owners (a couple) and with the venue itself. It was perfect for us! The location is stunning....

There are now multiple locations on-site where you can choose to have your ceremony. We chose the new Bridal Park, and used the end with the wooden-covered archway. The venue is very beautiful as a background in our wedding photos. I took one star away from my overall rating due to what I felt was a lack of attention from the on-site coordinators during the wedding, particularly the reception. I think our expectation of the assistance we were going to get from the coordinators was higher than what we actually received. We certainly take responsibility for this... but it was disappointing nonetheless.

Reviewed On 8/21/2013 by Joanna E

I had so many questions and Laura the owner was always so nice and responded quickly. She let me come out to see the venue anytime I wanted or needed. Not only is it a beautiful venue, they provide the flowers, table cloths, center pieces and s...

ome extras. I really feel that our wedding was meant to be there. That any other place would not have been as perfect. It may look small, but we has 200 guests and it was more than big enough!! :) I loved having our very special day at the Troutdale House! Especially with such a Special couple. Thank you Martin and Laura!!!

Reviewed On 6/09/2013 by Cindy G

My husband and I looked for the perfect place to get married and hold our reception. Once we found the Trout dale House we knew it was the perfect place for our special day. Laura, the owner, is so incredibly sweet and has thought of everything...

. The price was very reasonable for all that was included huge bridal suite, lots of room to dance, plenty of comfortable seating for guests, game tables for the kids. Everyone said they loved our wedding and thought the Troudale House was perfect. The wedding coordinators was absolute angels, they made the day run smoothly and calmed my nerves, with everything taken care of for the day. It was truly the wedding of our dreams!

Reviewed On 3/13/2012 by Adreana B

This venue is already decorated beautifully (felt like home) and they were very reasonably priced. Laura, the owner of the venue, was very flexible and had lots of great advise to give us. We were able to buy our own alcohol and choose any cate...

rer we wanted so we could stay within our budget. I am SO glad we held our wedding here. It was absolutely perfect.

Reviewed On 12/29/2011 by Betty F

The Troutdale House is not only a great place for a Wedding but after My Daughters Wedding, I can see that it could be used for any type of party or get together! The Help there was great and stay all though the wedding to make sure that every ...

thing went will!! A beautiful place to have pictures also!

Reviewed On 12/27/2011 by Alex B

My husband and I are so pleased with our experience with Martin and Laura! They were so helpful from the first time we toured the venues to the fifth time we walked through with our planning crew. They were so great about letting us come walk t...

hrough and plan out how we wanted to decorate and letting us come through with our florist so she could fit her vision to the reality of the venue. We were worried that it would be awkward having the reception split upstairs and downstairs but it ended up being so nice having a downstairs! We hired a few babysitters and got some crafts to create a children's area downstairs and the game area was great for the teen/young adult crowd. Our other concern was the size of the dance floor but we actually ended up enjoying having it be rectangular because we were able to use in numerous ways. One great bonus was being able to bring in our own food and drinks. After touring numerous venues we truly realized the benefit of this. In fact, our cost for the space rental and food/drinks was less than many of the other venues food and beverage minimums. (My dad has a few chef friends who offered their services so we saved a lot there) I would definitely recommend this venue to friends who are getting married.

Reviewed On 10/27/2011 by Tiffany A

No bride wants to plan an outdoor wedding and then have the ONLY day the whole month that it rains be your wedding day. All I can say to that is THANK GOD for the Troutdale House! From the moment I saw it, I knew it was the perfect venue. My hu...

sband and I were planning and paying for everything ourselves, and the Troutdale House was perfect. Then when I got to my rehearsal time and Kim was there... It made my day! I thought we would have to do the run through all by ourselves, but she made everything go smooth. Then there was waking up to the rain... The pouring rain.. Everything was moved inside, and no one missed a beat! Kim set everything up perfect and was SO helpful with everything! SHE WAS AND IS AMAZING! I never saw the few kids at the wedding because they were playing downstairs on the Fosse Ball, Air Hockey, or pool table (with parental supervision). I was lucky and smart enough to book Laura's husband Martin of Martini Photography for my photographer, so I also had them there helping and making sure everything went off without a hitch! I am actually happy we moved everything inside... Walking down the stairs and seeing my husband waiting for me... The best feeling ever. If you are a bride and want the perfect venue... THIS IS IT! Inside or outside... The Troutdale House By The Sandy River is just PERFECT! Thank you Kim, Laura, and Martin! Tiffany and Forrest

Reviewed On 10/16/2011 by Rachel P

I could not have asked for a better place to have my reception! We have the best pictures from the river and train station. Laura was a great host, very professional!!!

Reviewed On 9/21/2011 by Christina S

Laura is amazing. This venue is awesome! They let you bring in all your own vendors, so you are not forced to use a vendor that you might not want. Overall, the experience was wonderful.

Reviewed On 9/21/2011 by Nikki B

Brides stop looking!! The Troutdale House has so much to offer at a get price. My ceremony was in the court yard with an indoor reception. The only decorations I had to buy was wedding party flowers! They have silk center pieces, white linens a...

nd the space is beautiful on its own that we didn't feel the need to flare it up! Laura and Kim were so responsive and I loved working with them!! Make an appointment and take a look!

Reviewed On 9/03/2011 by Jessica S

I loved my wedding. It was awesome.

Reviewed On 4/05/2011 by Liz M

We had our wedding at the Troutdale House on 3/19/11. It was the most amazing experience we could have asked for. Laura, the owner, was there with her photographer husband and so they still had another staff person on site. The place was comple...

tely ready for us when we arrived for the rehearsal as well as the day. Laura was so sweet and helpful and gave us great vendor ideas as well as ways to use the space. Everything turned out perfect! The value for what you get in terms of all-in-one location and hours of rental is unmatched. My husband and I could not have chosen a better venue! Go check it out today!

Reviewed On 4/03/2011 by Cecilia H

The Troutdale House is a wonderful idea. I met the owner and had a tour of the facility. They include a lot of things in the wedding package and the big draw is that you can bring your own food and not be tied to any specific caterer if you w...

anted. It was our second option but we decided to use a church.

Reviewed On 1/12/2011 by Melissa S

My husband and I were married at the Troutdale House this winter, and it was wonderful. They have a ton of extra features included in their price. We didn't have to pay a cent more for linens, tables, chairs, a chunk of the decorations or even ...

the archway! The main floor served as the ceremony and reception area, with a lovely bar, lots of room in the kitchen and a separate room for the buffet. The basement, with its pool tables and Foosball was a nice place to herd guests during the changeover. It even has a great groom's room down there. The attic is accessible two ways - from the outside and the curving stairway onto the main floor. The entire space is the bride's room. For what we paid I was amazed at everything that was included. There are great places to take pictures or even hold your ceremony outside. I was very pleased... I loved our wedding! The only notes I would add would be to make sure you bring all the kitchen stuff you need (i.e. towels, dish soap, sponge for dishes, serving and prep spoons, knives, etc.) as the place doesn't have any. The owner, Laura, was always wonderful for us. If her assistant is the one helping you on your big day, you need to give her a bit of a shove out of the office where she likes to hide. My mom was really working herself up about not being able to find the mirrors for our table decorations and it wasn't until we knocked on the closed door that we even knew she was in there. We hadn't seen her for five hours! But those were only two little things, and now you know! I really do highly recommend this venue. My wedding was everything I dreamed it would be, and the venue played a lovely role in that.

Reviewed On 10/28/2010 by Caitlin T

Our overall experience was wonderful. We rented the space on Sunday October 10, 2010. We had options for outdoor or indoor ceremony, and in Oregon that's a great thing. I originally wanted an outdoor ceremony, but the weather didn't cooperat...

e; it was great to have the back-up plan. We brought in our own food, liquor, cups, plates, serving ware, utensils, ect. You name it, we brought it with us. We weren't bound to any catering minimums, or alcohol pricing. It was great! And, not to mention, it was a BEAUTIFUL location. I couldn't have been happier with the wedding. On site they have wonderful bride and groom "getting ready" rooms. The bride's room comes complete with a steamer for the gown and the girls dresses. The boys comes with a pool, Foosball, and air hockey table. It made the day so much less stressful. The only negative I have to share is the person working the day of wasn't the owner. It was someone else who hadn't worked very many weddings. She tried really hard, but didn't have a lot of answers or ideas. I would have liked to have seen the owner there on the day, but duty calls :) Overall, it was a wonderful experience!

Reviewed On 10/05/2010 by Jennifer S

I just had my wedding here in Sept. It is a great place for an indoor or outdoor ceremony & reception. The only draw back is the decor is a bit dated. Otherwise I loved that we could bring in our own food, alcohol, decorations, etc. Lau...

ra who runs the venue is a great help, very friendly & easy to work with. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a romantic and affordable place to say their "I do's"!

Reviewed On 5/27/2010 by Brianne O

I could not be more pleased that my husband and I got married at the Troutdale House. Everything was perfect. Laura, the owner, was very easy to work with and very accessible by phone or email, a plus for busy brides. The staff member that help...

ed us on the day of the wedding, Sarah, was a great help in setup and details. The venue itself is gorgeous with great places for both the ladies and the gents to get ready. It even has a foosball table and pool table for the guys to spend their time while waiting for the girls to get ready. The main floor is beautiful with old hard wood floor and beams. There were many outdoor spots for beautiful pictures. I was worried about the trains (the tracks are right behind the building) but I can't say I even really noticed one train on the day of our wedding. In actuality, some of my favorite wedding pictures were taken with us standing on the train bridge! In the price you get 10 hours on your wedding day so you're not rushed to set up. You also can bring in any vendors that you want, which seems to be rare in wedding venues. I could not have seen myself getting married any place other than the Troutdale house. Go check it out, you won't be sorry!

Contact Info for The Troutdale House by the Sandy River

411 East Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, OR

(503) 481-9449

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Laura

Owner

I fell in love with weddings when I was 9 years old as a flower girl at my oldest sister's wedding. I truly am living my dream so that I can create yours :) My staff of 5 want to help make your day perfect!

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