Patterned after a famous park in Berlin Germany the Columbia Park in Portland Oregon features beautifully kept grounds, a variety of trees and the iconic Columbia Cottage. Originally built in 1940 the Columbia Cottage has served as a field house, dance hall and national guard command center. In the 80s when the city wanted to demo the building in favor of a pool the neighborhood banded together and saved the magical cottage. Now often host to intimate wedding receptions, Columbia park and cottage proffer a wide variety of wedding options for Portland couples. As Portland photographers we have been surprised by this gem of a venue and it’s charming past.
COLUMBIA PARK WEDDING
Brooke & Michael
Brooke and Michael first met over a glass of pinot at a cute little wine bar in Manzanita, Oregon on the coast. They connected instantly with their mutual love of food, wine and travel. They are both high school English teachers so it only makes sense that they courted each other with Shakespeare sonnets over…