As a coordinator, I spend a lot of time looking at different
venues & vendors so that I can confidently match my clients with the best
people, products, services, & places to meet their needs. There are so many great providers in &
around Portland!
Yesterday I visited The Empress Estate in Woodland,
Washington. It was a nice drive out that
ended on a gravel road. I was driving
slowly since I’d never been there before & I was so surprised when I turned
the corner & saw it! It’s like
finding a castle hidden at the end of a country road. Plenty of room for parking, which is one less
thing to worry about for your guests.
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| Photo from The Empress Estate Facebook page - William James Photography |
I talked with Zoe & Stevie Saleem, who own the
Empress. Their goal is to provide a
venue that provides convenience, class, & versatility. It’s truly a getaway from city life &
almost like you’re transported to a dream home.
I love the privacy of the location & all the choices there are for
using the space they have.
First you walk through the winged lion gates & down to
the entrance. As you look up at all the
details, you know that this place is special!
There’s a small balcony above the front door, which would be a great
place to take pictures. I had so many
ideas already running through my mind!
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| Photo from The Empress Estate Facebook page - William James Photography |
Once you walk in the doors, you’re greeted by a beautiful
entryway that’s surrounded by the most beautiful staircase coming down on the
right & left side in a semi-spiral – another awesome photo opportunity that
has so many possibilities.
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| Photo from The Empress Estate Facebook page - Entrance with Beautiful Staircase - Powers Studios |
The next room we went in had a dancefloor…on water!!! There was plexiglass over the top &
lights underneath that can be set to colors you like. The lights reflect off the water & it’s
just surreal. Next to this dancing area
is a nice dining area. The Empress has
their own tables & chiavari chairs, so that’s another thing you don’t have
to worry about (paying to transport rentals).
They can also provide some décor items & linens for the tables. There are French doors that go out to the
paved patio, so your reception seating can be inside & outside. They also have a nice tent that can be set up
out there with drapery & a chandelier.
They’ve truly added things to their venue to make it easier for those
planning events there! They even have a
chef on-staff, so you can avoid catering transport & reheating.
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| Photo from The Empress Estate Facebook page - Water Dancefloor |
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| Photo from The Empress Estate Facebook page - Chiavari Chairs, banquet tables, linens, decor, & more availlabe onsite |
Outside of this reception area is a grassy area surrounded
by beautiful views of rolling hills. This
is a potential ceremony area…of the many potential ceremony areas
available. Next we went to the other
side where there was a piano & lounge area with a huge fireplace! Next to that was another dining area.
All of these areas are so versatile! Furniture can be moved in & out to
accommodate what you’d like to use the space for & you can really get
creative! The walls are all a white
color, so you can easily bring in your theme & color scheme & not have
it look awkward.
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| Photo from The Empress Estate Facebook page - Large Grassy Area |
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| Photo from The Empress Estate Facebook page - Lounge room with many possibilities - William James Photography |
There are 3 restrooms downstairs for guests to use &
several suites upstairs for those who may like to stay overnight. There is a beautiful bridal suite & a
groom suite for getting ready & both are very spacious & nicely
decorated. The bridal suite even has a
vanity & a large bathroom with lots of mirrors.
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| Photo from The Empress Estate Facebook page - Bridal Suite - William James Photography |
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| Photo from The Empress Estate Facebook page - Lounge room transformed to ceremony space |
There’s so much more to say about the possibilities of The
Empress Estate, but I think you just have to go there & see for yourself…tell
them Allison at Reverie sent you J
460 Empress Lane, Woodland, WA 98674
T: 360.225.5555, M: 503.866.0970
Thanks for visiting & reading,
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