Sanctuary Hall
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $300
Packages
Prices start at $300
Guest capacity
Up to 700 seated guests
About this venue
The Sanctuary Hall is a stunning, historical landmark in the heart of Portland's Art District. Step back into time as you bask in the warm glow of historic stained glass and run your fingertips along the hand-carved 130 year old pews. The Hall's rounded and layered design allows for every wedding to feel like an intimate affair, be it seven people or 700. Beneath the ceremony room are many more multi-use spaces, including a Reception Hall that seats 150, a commercial kitchen, Ch,apel, Library, multiple dressing rooms. The venue is equipped with modern sound, lighting, and video capturing and live streaming equipment. We have a fully functional pipe organ, one of the largest in Oregon, and a 7' Steinway Grand piano at your disposal. As an all-inclusive venue, we include staffing, setup, use of tables, chairs, linens, plateware, clean-up, and a wedding coordinator to assist you all the way!
Our event spaces
Sanctuary
Where History Meets Your Love Story.
A breathtaking, historic sanctuary with hand-carved pews, soaring 100' ceilings, and stunning 20' stained glass—timeless beauty for your big day.
Guest capacity
1-700 Seated
1-700 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Warm and cozy
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
-Seating for up to 700 -Built in PA system -Live streaming and video capture (no need to hire a videographer!) -Steinway Grand Piano and Pipe Organ -Adjacent dressing rooms
Room cost
$300 per hour
Reception Hall
An Elegant Reception Space in the Heart of Portland
Our spacious Reception Hall combines historic charm with the flexibility to make it your own. High ceilings, graceful arches, decorative columns, warm lighting, and an open floor plan create an elegant setting for dinner, dancing, cocktails, and live music. Its neutral palette works beautifully with everything from classic and romantic to colorful, modern celebrations.
Guest capacity
1-150 Seated
1-200 Standing
Square footage
1,500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
-Dimmers for total light control -Built in sound system with microphones and music -Tables, chairs, linen provided and set up to your design and needs -Adjacent rooms include library, chapel, and kitchen
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Portico
A beautiful, historic entrance.
Our portico overlooks Portland's beautiful Park Blocks and is an incredible space for photos and creates a grand entrance for your wedding day.
Guest capacity
1-50 Standing
Square footage
250
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Chapel
A cozy sanctuary
Our wedding chapel is a small cozy room with warm window light cascading across the floor. It seats 50 and is perfect for small ceremonies or to be used as overflow from the Reception Hall.
Guest capacity
1-50 Seated
1-100 Standing
Square footage
800
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
"Minsiter's Office" Green Room
A historic room for dressing and relaxing.
Formerly the Minsiter's Office, this room has been full renovated and restored to an elegant and chich space to dress and relaxe during your wedding or event.
Guest capacity
1-10 Seated
1-10 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Basement Green Room
A Modern, Spacious & Private Green Room
Our modern, spacious basement green room space offers a quiet and private retreat away from the event spaces above. With two separate entrances, private bathrooms, strong Wi-Fi, comfortable couches and chairs, and plenty of mirrors, it’s an ideal space for getting dressed, preparing before the ceremony, or simply relaxing and recharging throughout your event.
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Up to 120 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Included in this room:
-Two bathroom areas -Separate Kiva room with piano -Couches and chairs -Privacy from the rooms above -Strong wifi -Quiet, soundproofed spaces.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Library Green Room
Our comfortable library connects with the women's lounge with warm lighting and lots of mirrors for getting ready.
Our comfortable Library connects directly to the Women’s Lounge, creating a warm, private space for getting ready, relaxing, and spending time together before the celebration. Comfortable seating, warm lighting, and plenty of mirrors make preparing for the day easy, while its convenient location keeps you close to the ceremony and reception spaces without being in the middle of the activity.
Guest capacity
1-12 Seated
1-15 Standing
Square footage
221
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
-Lots of counter space and mirrors -Located in the heart of the venue
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Kitchen
A commercial kitchen at your disposal
Our licensed and inspected commercial kitchen is fully equipped with three warming basins, two ovens, a flat-top grill, two dishwashers, a large refrigerator, and separate freezer. You’re welcome to store food during the week before your event, and guests or caterers may prepare or warm food on-site. Our dishware and utensils are also available for your use.
Guest capacity
1-8 Seated
1-20 Standing
Square footage
400
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Licensed & inspected commercial kitchen 3 warming basins 2 ovens Flat-top grill 2 dishwashers Large refrigerator Separate freezer Advance food storage available On-site food prep & warming Caterer-friendly workspace Dishware included Utensils & serving ware included
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Sanctuary
Where History Meets Your Love Story.
A breathtaking, historic sanctuary with hand-carved pews, soaring 100' ceilings, and stunning 20' stained glass—timeless beauty for your big day.
Guest capacity
1-700 Seated
1-700 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Warm and cozy
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
-Seating for up to 700 -Built in PA system -Live streaming and video capture (no need to hire a videographer!) -Steinway Grand Piano and Pipe Organ -Adjacent dressing rooms
Room cost
$300 per hour
Reception Hall
An Elegant Reception Space in the Heart of Portland
Our spacious Reception Hall combines historic charm with the flexibility to make it your own. High ceilings, graceful arches, decorative columns, warm lighting, and an open floor plan create an elegant setting for dinner, dancing, cocktails, and live music. Its neutral palette works beautifully with everything from classic and romantic to colorful, modern celebrations.
Guest capacity
1-150 Seated
1-200 Standing
Square footage
1,500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
-Dimmers for total light control -Built in sound system with microphones and music -Tables, chairs, linen provided and set up to your design and needs -Adjacent rooms include library, chapel, and kitchen
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Portico
A beautiful, historic entrance.
Our portico overlooks Portland's beautiful Park Blocks and is an incredible space for photos and creates a grand entrance for your wedding day.
Guest capacity
1-50 Standing
Square footage
250
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Chapel
A cozy sanctuary
Our wedding chapel is a small cozy room with warm window light cascading across the floor. It seats 50 and is perfect for small ceremonies or to be used as overflow from the Reception Hall.
Guest capacity
1-50 Seated
1-100 Standing
Square footage
800
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
"Minsiter's Office" Green Room
A historic room for dressing and relaxing.
Formerly the Minsiter's Office, this room has been full renovated and restored to an elegant and chich space to dress and relaxe during your wedding or event.
Guest capacity
1-10 Seated
1-10 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Basement Green Room
A Modern, Spacious & Private Green Room
Our modern, spacious basement green room space offers a quiet and private retreat away from the event spaces above. With two separate entrances, private bathrooms, strong Wi-Fi, comfortable couches and chairs, and plenty of mirrors, it’s an ideal space for getting dressed, preparing before the ceremony, or simply relaxing and recharging throughout your event.
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Up to 120 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Included in this room:
-Two bathroom areas -Separate Kiva room with piano -Couches and chairs -Privacy from the rooms above -Strong wifi -Quiet, soundproofed spaces.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Library Green Room
Our comfortable library connects with the women's lounge with warm lighting and lots of mirrors for getting ready.
Our comfortable Library connects directly to the Women’s Lounge, creating a warm, private space for getting ready, relaxing, and spending time together before the celebration. Comfortable seating, warm lighting, and plenty of mirrors make preparing for the day easy, while its convenient location keeps you close to the ceremony and reception spaces without being in the middle of the activity.
Guest capacity
1-12 Seated
1-15 Standing
Square footage
221
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
-Lots of counter space and mirrors -Located in the heart of the venue
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Kitchen
A commercial kitchen at your disposal
Our licensed and inspected commercial kitchen is fully equipped with three warming basins, two ovens, a flat-top grill, two dishwashers, a large refrigerator, and separate freezer. You’re welcome to store food during the week before your event, and guests or caterers may prepare or warm food on-site. Our dishware and utensils are also available for your use.
Guest capacity
1-8 Seated
1-20 Standing
Square footage
400
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Licensed & inspected commercial kitchen 3 warming basins 2 ovens Flat-top grill 2 dishwashers Large refrigerator Separate freezer Advance food storage available On-site food prep & warming Caterer-friendly workspace Dishware included Utensils & serving ware included
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Sanctuary Hall packages
Wedding Package
1-700 guests
Peak pricing $300
Off-peak pricing $300
Pricing: $300/hr Our Standard Wedding Package provides access to all three floors of our historic church - the Sanctuary Hall where ceremonies take place can seat up to 700. The Reception Hall can seat up to 120. Other amenities included are a PA system, tables and chairs for up to 150 people, plate ware for up to 150 people. There are numerous spaces that can serve as dressing rooms, and a full commercial kitchen at your disposal.
- Wedding Coordinator
- Two building/event staff
- Sound System
- Tables, Chairs, Silver and diningware included
- Live Stream/High Def Recording for additional $500
- Full building access
- Commercial Kitchen
- Piano and Organ use
- Bar Services
Available services that can be provided by Sanctuary Hall
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
5 reviews
- TE
Taylor E.
Absolutely Beautiful Venue
Sanctuary Hall was such a wonderful setting for our wedding. The historic architecture and beautiful woodwork gave the ceremony an atmosphere we couldn’t have found anywhere else. The space was comfortable for our guests, everything was well organized, and the staff were friendly and accommodating throughout the process. Having so much included with the venue made planning much easier. We’re so happy we chose Sanctuary Hall!
- M
Melody
Sanctuary Hall is the best!!
Sanctuary Hall was the venue for our June wedding, and it was absolutely perfect. The interior and exterior are both gorgeous and is very close to multiple parking garages and lots, so parking was no problem for our guests. There is a park across the street so in addition to our photos inside we had an outdoor option! In the extreme heat it was still cool inside which was a big bonus for us. The staff and coordinator Steve were very helpful and accommodating! They let us use their tables and chairs for free and even set them up for us. On the day of, they helped problem solve and work with us to create a beautiful day. The organ sounded AMAZING! The sanctuary was beautiful and the video they took for us of the ceremony turned out great. The downstairs reception hall could have seated 150 I believe but we had 115 and it was great, even room for a dance floor! With all the extra spaces and rooms they had available we never had to move anybody or anything during the reception, but there was room for the caterers, for guest book and photo booth, in addition to the bridal suite and grooms room. Another thing I loved was that the coordinator of the church was very reachable. He answered my messages and texts quickly and was very helpful answering questions and sharing knowledge. Overall, it was fantastic and I could go on for ages on how great it all turned out. Can’t recommend enough!!
Stephen Eggers•Sep 3, 2026Thank you Melody!!!
- AT
Ashley T.
Gorgeous Venue, Amazing Staff
We got married at Sanctuary Hall and it was absolutely magical — like, actual fairy tale vibes with a hint of medieval mystery and zero stress (which is rare for weddings, right?). The building is this beautiful Gothic style church smack in the middle of downtown Portland, right by the Park Blocks with all these majestic trees that made our photos look like we got married in a European forest... without leaving the city. The staff were total gems. Friendly, helpful, and never once made us feel like we were bothering them (even when I had 37 questions about candle placement). Our coordinator was a legend — calm, organized, and somehow always one step ahead of us. He made it feel like he was getting married and we were just lucky enough to show up. The sanctuary where we had the ceremony is stunning, and they livestreamed and recorded the whole thing so our family in Iowa could still watch, and we'll have the recording for posterity. Our reception was just downstairs and we were welcome to use their giant kitchen (seriously, it’s huge), and they didn’t charge extra for chairs, tables, plates etc. unlike some other venues we toured. Nice to not feel nickel and dimed. The whole building was ours for the day, which meant we had space to get ready, chill out, wrangle children (there’s a nursery in the basement — genius), and just breathe. It felt like hosting our wedding in a castle that also happened to be super welcoming and low-key. We loved Sanctuary Hall so much and can't recommend it enough!
- M
Marion
10/10 Would Reccommend
Sanctuary Hall was the perfect venue for our wedding celebration. From the moment we first reached out, the team was incredibly helpful, communicative, and accommodating. The wedding coordinator, Steve, was available whenever we needed to plan or troubleshoot anything. The venue itself is a classic, beautiful, and historic space that provided an amazing value for the price. Sanctuary Hall had everything we needed in a wedding package, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure our special day was perfect. This hidden gem in Portland truly is a stunning space that I would highly recommend to any couple looking for a wedding venue.
- NM
Nick M.
Beautiful Venue, Amazing People!
My wife and I wanted to get married in a beautiful space, but we didn't want to be forced into a traditional, religious ceremony. Sanctuary Hall was the perfect venue! It's beautiful, with stained glass, old wood, lots of space, even a balcony. It's a very old building, with a good feeling to it. As soon as we saw it, it was easy to picture our ceremony there. Steve was a joy to work with - he was super-accommodating, the paperwork was simple, and he offered us all the options we needed. Additionally, the price was far less than most other places we had looked at. There was a minister available if we wanted, but we chose to have an ordained friend perform the service, which worked out fine. Steve was willing to move around furniture, let us use whichever rooms we wanted for preparation, changing, signing of documents, and so on. There was also an organist – Grant – available for the service. He was also amazing to work with, coming up with arrangements of music for us. Everyone was able to meet for a rehearsal a few weeks before the ceremony, which helped things run smoothly. The actual ceremony was beautiful, with everything coming together as planned. They even rang the bell for us as we left the church :) I highly recommend Sanctuary Hall to anyone looking for an amazing space in Portland. Easy to get to, garage parking nearby, and just an all-around excellent experience. ----- This review was produced without the use of AI, generative technology, grammar-checking/suggesting software, chatbots, or other assistive tools, other than a simple spell checker. For more information, see https://real-i.org
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