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About The Academy
The Academy brings venue services to weddings across Portland, Oregon, working from Vancouver. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Hidden House Event Space, Uniquely You Event Venue. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Hotels near The Academy
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Vancouver, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Comfort Inn & Suites
- Hilton
- AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront
- Hotel Indigo Vancouver Downtown – Portland Area
- Holiday Inn Columbia Riverfront
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Vancouver-Portland
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book The Academy 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
- 400 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA
- Where
- Vancouver · 8 miles north of central Portland
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Portland
- One of 207 wedding venues we list · 7 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (360) 694-3271
- Website
- Visit site
From The Academy's website
“Explore rental and event options at the "Providence Academy" property. Established in 2006, The Historic Trust preserves and manages city-owned historic properties that are dear to the people of Southwest Washington.”historictrustproperties.org
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Tables and chairs included, Free parking
- Capacity
- Up to 225 guests
Read from historictrustproperties.org in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with The Academy before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Vancouver
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 7 within 3 mi, 40 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 36 within 5 mi
Distances are straight-line from The Academy; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Portland.
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