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Marriage on the McKenzie: Wedding Venue Open House Tour

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Join us for a fun fall day exploring the beautiful wedding venues along the McKenzie River – it’s like a mini wedding planning adventure!

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Vida McKenzie Community Center

90377 Thomson Lane Vida, OR 97488

 

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  • 5 hours
  • Under 18 with parent or legal guardian
  • In person
  • Free parking
  • Doors at 11:00 AM
 

About this event

 

💍 Marriage on the McKenzie: Wedding Venue Open House Tour

Discover where your dream Oregon wedding begins! The McKenzie River offers a warm, welcoming setting surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty — just 30 minutes east of Eugene.

Join us on Sunday, November 2, 2025, for a self-guided tour of eight stunning wedding venuesstretching from Walterville to McKenzie Bridge. Each stop will feature venue hosts ready to walk you through their spaces and introduce you to local vendors who can make your celebration truly unforgettable.

✨ Participating Venues open from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm:

 

Eagle Rock Lodge • Vida McKenzie Community Center • Gate Creek Ranch • Vida View Resort • Millican Ranch and Timber Company • Loloma Lodge • The Wayfarer Resort • McKenzie Valley Presbyterian Church (12:00-4:00 pm only)

Drive along at your own pace to explore venues that accommodate all styles, sizes, and budgets, enjoy sips from McKenzie Crest Wines and farm-fresh nibbles from talented caterers while you meet florists, photographers, DJs, musicians, officiants, adventure outfitters, wellness practitioners, and more — all dedicated to bringing your love story to life.

🎟️ Don’t forget the raffle!
At each venue, pick up free raffle tickets as you meet vendors and enter to win fabulous prizes — from rafting and paddleboard trips to golf passes, hot springs visits, and local gift baskets. Drop off raffle tickets at the Vida McKenzie Community Center. The more venues you visit, the more chances you have to win!

Whether you’re newly engaged, planning your perfect celebration, or simply dreaming ahead, this open house tour is your chance to see, connect, and fall in love with the McKenzie River.

We can’t wait to welcome you!

👉 RSVP today to get your map and start planning your tour!

Where do I drop off my raffle tickets?

Drop off raffle tickets at the Vida McKenzie Community Center, which is one of the venues on the tour. Be sure to put your first and last name, phone number, and email address on each raffle ticket.

Do I have to visit every venue?
No. Pick and choose which venues are of interest to you. All venues will have their doors open to visitors from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with McKenzie Valley Presbyterian Church open from 12:00 to 4:00 PM.
How will I find each venue?
When you RSVP, the Marriage on the McKenzie campaign will email you a Google map link with each venue pinned so you can follow the entire route using your phone. And, during the tour look for the roadside signage indicating a participating venue.
How many miles does the tour cover?A
The tour covers a 38 mile stretch along the wild and scenic McKenzie Highway between McKenzie Presbyterian Church in Walterville to Loloma Lodge located in the community of McKenzie Bridge. Plan your route to prioritize visiting the venues that are of most interest to you!
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    The McKenzie River offers some amazing wedding venues that in my opinion are so much better than just a church in larger city. Create stronger memories with a destination wedding that doesn’t require a lot of travel and won’t break the bank.

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  • 90377 Thomson Lane, vida or 97488, Vida, Cedar Flat | Walterville | Leaburg | Vida, Oregon, 97488, United States
February 6, 2026 @ 11:00 am - March 19, 2026 @ 4:00 pm

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