How to Plan a Modern Indian Wedding in the pacific northwest
Rise of Indian weddings in the PNW
In the last few years that we have seen a vibe shift and trend explosion among couples. Indian couples are still desiring and opting for a one of a kind experience for their guests. While destinations like Cabo, Bali and such have strongly held up their end as coveted spots for Indian weddings, couples are opting out of the “beach” vibe for an experience that simply alters ones brain chemistry- we’re talking group activities for the guests like wine tasting in the Willamette Valley, paddle boarding/kayaking at Trillium Lake or a day trip to see the sights along the Columbia River Gorge. We’re even seeing this in bach trips, Vegas is out, Scottsdale is in. The point is, we all want to do something new.
Great new is that the Pacific Northwest and Oregon Wine Country in particular is still untapped in the destination market, and we’ve made it our goal to convince you to plan your modern Indian wedding right here.
Choosing a venue
We’ve written a blog on how you can plan your wedding in Oregon Wine Country here. We also have a blog that guides you on the best vineyards and wineries suited for a wedding here.
But today we want to mention a few big contenders for couples with groups of 150 or more.
WINE COUNTRY VENUES:
The Allison Inn & Spa - All in one spot for accommodations, luxury spa, wine tasting, restaurant and bar with ingredients from the garden.
The Bindery - A clean and modern industrial style space that can be transformed to your event. Right across the street from this boutique hotel (limit travel and time constraints). Right in the heart of downtown McMinnville, a cute historic Portland-y vibe.
Maysara - Perhaps, you plan the Welcome dinner and Sangeet at The Bindery and plan your wedding ceremony and reception at Maysara, also located in McMinnville. Maysara is a bio-dynamic vineyard on 500 acres, breathtaking views and a stunning cool cellar where dinner receptions are held. One of the iconic moments at this estate vineyard is when they open the doors to the cellar, it’s sure to wow your guests! Check out this wedding and dream with us baby!
THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE:Wind Mountain Ranch - A modern ranch with cabins on site for you and your entourage. See how this couple got married here.
Columbia Gorge Hotel - Accomodations, spa, and so many other amenities, bonus points the views! Group activities galore, so much exploring and relaxing in nature.
Skamania Lodge - On the Washington side of the river, this luxury lodge has it all. This is going to be a fun playground for your planner/designer. The design options can be explored both indoors and outdoors.[For the sake of time, we have shortlisted a few more venues that could be of interest.]
LUXURY/BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN THE PDX METRO:The Ritz Carlton
The Nines
The Sentinel
The Benson
Hotel Lucia
CHATEAU VENUES:
Chateau De Lis
Chateau De Michellia
Chateau Lill
Chateau De Harpe
2. Why Oregon is perfect for intimate, stylish Indian weddings
If you’re dreaming of an Italian villa on Lake Como but the budget is looking like the long lines at a wedding buffet then we’re proud to present Oregon!
Oregon really has a wide range - from Tuscan styled villas and vineyards in the Willamette Valley to one of a kind outdoor venues near Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge. Don’t forget Central Oregon, which is high desert and has many stunning forest venues like Five Pine Lodge, Black Butte Ranch, Juniper Preserve, Brasada Ranch, and Proghorn Resort to name a few.
3. What to look for in a South Asian wedding photographer
Finding a creative team (photo, video or content services) to document your events can be intimidating. So how do you pick the right one for you.
Some of the most important things to know when you book a creative team are -
years of real wedding experience
experience with Indian weddings (even if its just a handful but you can see from their portfolio that they shoot all types of weddings)
some understanding in the customs, rituals of South Asian culture
being bold, team players, approachable and talented
social credibility, reviews, what other vendors say about them
4. Planning for multi-day events
Planning your events in 4-6 hr increments.
Allotting 2-3 hrs for travel, outfit change, hair & make up
Ready to bring your vision to life in the Pacific Northwest or Wine Country?
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Disclaimer- We have opinions and ever so now and then we share them in a blog post. Most references are made on personal experience, others and information found online. Images are mostly ours and in some cases borrowed from stock sites or Pinterest to enrich our articles.
