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There are wedding venues, and then there are places that make you stop in your tracks the moment you step inside. The brand-new Palais de Leon wedding venue is the latter!
This recently remodeled mansion sits on three acres alongside the Willamette River. From the bronze cavalier statues welcoming you to the Hollywood-style pool overlooking the river, every corner of this venue feels considered and truly photogenic.
Palais de Leon blends elegant European architecture with resort-style living and modern comforts. It offers couples luxurious amenities and a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces to help create your dream wedding.
Keep reading to learn more about Palais de Leon and why I think it’ll be one of the most desired and unique private estate wedding venues in the Portland area.
Palais de Leon Venue at a Glance
Palais de Leon is a three-acre gated estate with a mansion and poolhouse on the Willamette River. It offers easy access to Lake Oswego and Portland.
The property spans nearly 20,000 square feet, with 10 guest suites to host 20 of your closest family and friends. That way, your whole inner circle can stay together and celebrate the entire time and never feel crowded.
The plentiful indoor and lush outdoor spaces also make the Palais de Leon the perfect wedding venue for multi-day celebrations! You can have a poolside rehearsal dinner, a ceremony and cocktail hour on the lush grounds, and a reception in the ballroom. Then, you can even host brunch the next morning overlooking the river.
Close to Everything, Feels Like a World Away
For a property that feels this secluded, Palais de Leon is surprisingly accessible and close to many different Portland hotspots.
It’s mere minutes from the shops and restaurants of downtown Lake Oswego, and Portland is just a short drive away.
There’s also easy access to the Portland International Airport. This makes it super convenient for your out-of-town guests flying in for the celebration.
You essentially get the privacy of a gated estate, without anyone feeling like they’re traveling far to get to it.
Host a Full Wedding Weekend at Palais de Leon
Part of what makes this private estate wedding venue so special is that your entire celebration, from rehearsal dinner to post-wedding brunch, can happen all in one place.
The resort-style pool and poolhouse, equipped with an indoor BBQ, is hard to beat for your rehearsal dinner.
Then, you can host your ceremony on the Palais de Leon’s elegant front grounds or riverside. During cocktail hour, you and your guests can move inside or stay outdoors to enjoy the lush landscaping.
If the rainy Oregon weather decides to make an appearance, there are more than enough beautiful indoor spaces to pivot without missing a beat.
When it’s reception time, you and your guests can dine in the Versailles-inspired dining room and ballroom.
And the morning after, there’s nothing quite like enjoying a relaxing brunch as you watch the sunrise over the Willamette River.
With so many spaces to choose from, you can customize every moment of your wedding to make it your own!
Inside the Palais de Leon Wedding Venue
Hosting your wedding at Palais de Leon means your closest friends and family can stay right on the property with you. That way, nobody’s rushing to and from a hotel or missing any of the special in-between moments, which are usually the ones worth remembering most!
This really makes your whole wedding experience feel more like an intimate gathering than a huge event.
The main floor features an elegant living room, dining room, and ballroom with interior Juliet balconies and a stage – ideal for wedding receptions. The dark-paneled, moody library is a fantastic spot for dramatic bride-and-groom portraits.
Couples, you’ll especially love this one: the primary suite boasts French decorative ceilings, wainscot paneling, and a rich wood surround. This suite is a truly spectacular and cinematic getting-ready space!
Between festivities, you and your guests can enjoy a movie night in the private theater room. Or mingle in the billiards room, which features a full bar.
There’s also a home gym and various lounge areas throughout. This private estate wedding venue has so many different spaces for you and your guests to enjoy.
Breathtaking Outdoor Spaces at Palais de Leon
The luxurious private resort feel continues into Palais de Leon’s outdoor spaces.
A resort-style swimming pool and in-ground spa sit overlooking the Willamette River. Next to it is the poolhouse, which has an indoor BBQ and is set up for year-round catering.
From there, tiered landscaping leads you down to the private dock with direct river access. You can even take a short paddle across the river to Elk Rock Island.
Expansive terraces and courtyard spaces are sprinkled throughout the lush grounds. These are practically made for cocktail hour or a relaxed rehearsal dinner.
There’s also a private pond, wildlife, and natural beauty to make it feel like you’re in the European countryside!
Plan Your Private Estate Wedding
Palais de Leon checks a lot of boxes that are genuinely hard to find in one wedding venue: a stunning, secluded setting, room for you and your people to stay, and a host of diverse spaces so every part of your celebration feels intentional and personalized.
There’s a lot to love about this venue, but what I keep coming back to is how naturally it lends itself to a multi-day celebration that’s both intimate and grand. From a pool party rehearsal dinner and riverside ceremony, to cocktail hour in the courtyard and dinner inside the ballroom, you can really do it all here.
If you’re planning a wedding at Palais de Leon and looking for a photographer who’s familiar with the space and loves a venue with this much character, I’d love to hear about it. Reach out to learn more about my wedding photography packages, and let’s start planning.
Keep scrolling to get inspiration from a wedding photoshoot of mine at Palais de Leon!
