Amaterra Winery Wedding Photography & Videography
Wine Country Charm Meets City Convenience
For Lauren and Reese, their wedding day at Amaterra Winery felt like the culmination of a love story years in the making. The pair first met as teenagers—Lauren quietly harboring a crush on Reese—but it wasn’t until after college that their friendship blossomed into true love. Over the years, they grew into each other’s best friend and perfect complement (when one is anxious, the other knows just how to bring calm or a smile). Standing hand-in-hand in front of their loved ones, they exchanged heartfelt vows through happy tears, radiating pure joy and gratitude that this moment had finally arrived.
Family and friends laughed and dabbed at their eyes, feeling the warmth of a romance filled with equal parts laughter, loyalty, and deep devotion. It was a day that beautifully honored a shared journey – from a high school crush to a lifelong commitment – set against the most enchanting backdrop. Nestled in Portland’s verdant West Hills just minutes from downtown, Amaterra Winery offers a secluded wine country ambiance within city limits. Set on a forested hillside amid lush vineyards, the venue feels like a world away with its serene atmosphere and panoramic views.
Lauren and Reese’s ceremony took place on the Terrace Lawn, which offers sweeping views extending to Oregon’s distant Coast Range. Surrounded by natural beauty—towering trees, rolling hills, and neatly trellised vines under a sunlit sky—the couple and their guests were fully immersed in the idyllic scenery. This outdoor setting provided an enchanting retreat for their “I do” moment, blending the romance of nature with an air of exclusivity that made everyone feel as if they had escaped to a private vineyard haven. As day turned to night, the celebration moved inside to Amaterra’s airy Skyline Ballroom.
The reception venue wowed guests with dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows and a soaring ceiling adorned with chic, contemporary light installations. Basking in the golden glow of sunset, the ballroom let in a cool evening breeze through open doors to an attached deck, seamlessly blending indoor elegance with the open air of the outdoors. The modern architecture of the space – sleek lines, warm wood accents, and glass walls – perfectly complemented the surrounding natural splendor.
With twilight fading over the hills, friends and family mingled between the polished interior and the starlit terrace, never feeling far from the beautiful landscape. Amaterra’s unique blend of modern design and lush landscape created an ambiance that was both romantic and refined, perfectly matching Lauren and Reese’s style and leaving everyone in awe of the day’s beauty. For couples dreaming of a winery wedding in Portland that combines wine-country charm with city convenience, Amaterra truly offers the best of both worlds.
Beyond the stunning scenery, this venue delivers a full luxury wedding experience – from exceptional estate wines and farm-to-table cuisine to impeccable service. Guests are treated to a gourmet dining adventure with Pacific Northwest-inspired menus crafted by the winery’s own executive chef, pairing perfectly with Amaterra’s award-winning wines.
Every detail—from the panoramic hillside views to the artfully prepared meals— is thoughtfully curated. The result is an unforgettable celebration that delights the senses and reflects the very essence of Oregon’s wine country, all within reach of the city. At Amaterra Winery, couples like Lauren and Reese discover a venue where their love stories unfold in an atmosphere of natural beauty, elegant comfort, and endless enchantment.
Lauren & Reese
For Lauren and Reese, their wedding day felt like the culmination of a love story years in the making. They first met as teenagers in high school—Lauren quietly harboring a crush on Reese—but it wasn’t until after college that their friendship blossomed into true love. Over the years, they grew into each other’s best friend and perfect complement: when one is anxious, the other knows just how to bring calm or a smile. Standing hand in hand in front of their loved ones, they exchanged heartfelt vows through happy tears, radiating pure joy and gratitude that this moment had finally arrived.
Family and friends cheered and dabbed at their eyes, laughing along with the couple’s lighthearted moments and feeling the warmth of a love story that is equal parts laughter, loyalty, and deep devotion. Set on a hillside among lush forests and vineyards, Amaterra Winery offered the couple a secluded, enchanting retreat for their wedding celebration. Though it’s only minutes from downtown Portland, the venue feels a world away, with a serene atmosphere and panoramic views extending to Oregon’s distant Coast Range.
The ceremony took place on the terrace lawn, surrounded by natural beauty—towering trees, rolling hills, and neatly trellised vines—under a sunlit sky. As day turned to night, guests gathered inside Amaterra’s airy Skyline Ballroom, where floor-to-ceiling windows let in the golden glow of sunset and a cool evening breeze, seamlessly blending indoor elegance with the outdoors. Amaterra Winery’s blend of modern architecture and lush landscape created an ambiance that was both romantic and refined—perfectly complementing Lauren and Reese’s love and leaving everyone in awe of the day’s beauty.