The Columbia River Gorge has some of the most incredible wedding venues, some with views of the gorge, others with views of Mt. Hood. If you’ve found your wedding venue, chances are you’re looking for a place to host a rehearsal dinner in Hood River!
Hood River has an incredible food and wine scene, but finding a place to host a dinner can be a little difficult, especially during peak wedding season! Unfortunately, wedding season coincides with tourist season, making it difficult to find places to stay or things to do if you haven’t planned ahead!
I’ve gone ahead and reached out to different locations in the area to see what their capacities are for rehearsal dinners, so here ya go:
Rehearsal Dinner Locations
Venues Where an Outside Caterer is Required
Stave & Stone – This winery has an amazing view of Mt. Adams, fantastic Pinot’s, and room for up to 80 guests. They do require a licensed caterer, unless you’re doing a small, intimate meet & greet. In that case, they can provide charcuterie!
Wy’east Vineyards – Bocce ball and alpacas… what more can I say? This winery is located just 10 minutes outside of downtown and can host up to 100 guests. They require a licensed caterer.
The Griffin House – You’ve probably heard of or seen pictures of this incredible venue, but you might not have known that they host rehearsal dinners, too! Up to 175 guests are welcome, and they require a licensed and insured caterer!
The Garage Bingen – The Garage is such a unique space, located on the Washington side of the gorge! It can host up to 40 guests for a sit down dinner, but you will need to hire a caterer! They can recommend a favorite!
Hood River Hotel – A great place to host a rehearsal dinner AND a great place to stay! The Emerald Room can seat up to 120, and the hotel is happy to connect you with their favorite caterers.
Society Hotel Bingen – Host your rehearsal dinner in the Gym or Breezeway at the Society Hotel in Bingen! Then head to the spa for a soak!
Venues That Offer Catering
Kickstand Coffee & Kitchen – Kickstand has a full bar, a patio with a fire pit, and the capacity to host and feed 125 guests! It’s pretty much a guaranteed good time.
Riverside / Cebu Lounge – This restaurant has a close-up view of the Columbia River and great food! There’s room for up to 75 guests, or up to 250 guests if you choose the banquet room (no view). The restaurant is also a great option for wedding brunches!
Grateful Vineyard – Grateful has THE best view of Mt. Hood, a huge patch of sunflowers, fantastic pizza… the list goes on. Private events can accommodate 20-50 guests, and guests will be seated along one table in one of their vineyard rows! Events are limited to 2.5 hours. It is about a 25 minute drive from downtown Hood River, so plan accordingly!
Stonehedge Gardens – This intimate setting offers a few different areas for events from 20 up to 120 guests. The space itself is magical… those twinkly lights? Oof.
Gorges Beer – This brewery in Cascade Locks has stunning views of the Gorge, great beer, and even better food. Host up to 110 depending on which indoor space you choose!
If you’re looking for a more intimate setting and you’re one of my couples, reach out and I can refer you to a few more amazing locations!
Need More Help?
If you need help planning your rehearsal dinner in Hood River, let me know! I can recommend some local caterers, and I can also point you in the direction of some good event supply companies if necessary. Any questions that you might have, feel free to send my way! I might not have every answer, but I’m sure I know someone who does!
Hopefully this list will help you find the right spot, but if not, I can share a few more spots that might work! The Columbia River Gorge doesn’t end with Hood River!
More Hood River Info
There is so much to explore in Hood River, but I’m here to help you sort through some of the noise and make sure you have the best time possible!
Check out my blog of things to do in Hood River, and if you haven’t booked a place to stay during your wedding yet, I recommend doing that ASAP! Hood River is such a popular destination, so the very limited hotels and airbnbs book very fast.
