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About Salem Convention Center
Salem Convention Center is a wedding venue serving couples across the Portland area from Salem. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The BAD Space, 620 Collective. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
Hotels near Salem Convention Center
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Salem, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- Grand Hotel
- Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
- Shilo Inn and Suites
- Holiday Inn
- Mill Creek Inn
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book Salem Convention Center through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Portland
How much do wedding venues cost in Portland?
Venue pricing in Portland spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Portland?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
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
- 200 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97301, USA
- Where
- Salem · 44 miles southwest of central Portland
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Portland
- One of 207 wedding venues we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (503) 589-1700
- Website
- Visit site
Around Salem
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 9 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 22 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Keizer
Distances are straight-line from Salem Convention Center; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Portland.
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