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About The Ruins
The Ruins brings videographer services to weddings across Portland, Oregon, working from Hood River. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including LoveNotes and Hood River Event Site. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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How much does a live wedding band cost in Portland?
Live bands in Portland commonly run $2,500–$7,000 depending on size and demand. Many couples split the difference: band for the reception, DJ or playlist for ceremony and cocktail hour. Always watch live or recent unedited footage before booking.
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Wedding venues near The Ruins
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| LoveNotes | 0.3 mi |
| Hood River Event Site | 0.5 mi |
| Best Western Plus Hood River Inn: Gorge Room | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from The Ruins to each venue listed on Lazo.
Portland weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are July, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48° | 36° | 40% | 4:06 PM | 4:53 PM |
| Feb | 52° | 37° | 33% | 4:56 PM | 5:38 PM |
| Mar | 57° | 40° | 36% | 6:37 PM | 7:16 PM |
| Apr | 62° | 44° | 30% | 7:17 PM | 7:57 PM |
| May | 69° | 49° | 24% | 7:51 PM | 8:35 PM |
| Jun | 74° | 54° | 15% | 8:15 PM | 9:01 PM |
| Jul | 82° | 58° | 5% | 8:11 PM | 8:56 PM |
| Aug | 82° | 59° | 5% | 7:37 PM | 8:17 PM |
| Sep | 77° | 54° | 12% | 6:42 PM | 7:21 PM |
| Oct | 64° | 47° | 25% | 5:44 PM | 6:24 PM |
| Nov | 54° | 41° | 41% | 3:54 PM | 4:40 PM |
| Dec | 47° | 36° | 42% | 3:38 PM | 4:27 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Portland International Airport (6.4 mi from Portland). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Portland.
Getting to Portland
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| PDX Portland International Airport | 6 mi | 10 min |
| SLE Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field | 45 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| EUG Eugene Airport | 100 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 145 mi | 3 hr |
Straight-line distance from central Portland; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 13 Railroad Street, Hood River, OR 97031, USA
- Where
- Hood River · 58 miles east of central Portland
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands · Wedding Venues · Live Wedding Bands
- In Portland
- One of 67 live wedding bands we list · 7 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (541) 308-0700
- Website
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From The Ruins's website
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Around Hood River
- Nearest venue
- LoveNotes, 0.3 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 26 wedding venues
- Wedding Videographers nearby
- 7 within 3 mi, 7 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 10 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- White Salmon, Cook, Underwood
Distances are straight-line from The Ruins; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Portland.
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