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When you want to tie the knot with that special someone, there is not a more majestic and beautiful setting than Portland.  The backdrop of the rolling mountains set against one of the most beautiful natural places in the world, creates a spectacular and memorable destination for you to say "I do."

In Oregon, the counties (not the state or city) are charged with the distributing and certifying marriage licenses.  The city of Portland is made up of three counties: Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington, with each having different rules and regulations.  Depending on which county you are getting married, you will need to find out the laws and requirements that govern each.  To find out the requirements for each county click on one of the links above.

Portland Wedding Articles

It’s a Nice Day for a Green Wedding

Green Weddings

In honor of the impending wedding season, The Nature Conservancy offers tips to make your special day one Mother Nature will celebrate. Something old, something new, something borrowed, something … green? It’s really not a...

Save 40-50% on the Cost of a Wedding with These Helpful Tips

Money Saving Wedding Tips

As the average cost of a wedding today has risen to over $25,000, there are many money saving tips a couple can use to save at least 40-50% — meaning more money for the honeymoon or for a downpayment on a house. We’ve ...

Tips For Producing a Unique Wedding Video

Unique Wedding Videos

Many brides shop for a wedding video and don’t realize that there are so many options today that will make your wedding video so very unique. Wedding videos today look more like a reality television show and there are so man...

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