Posts Tagged ‘wine country weddings’

The Wonder of Weddings!

August 11th, 2012 by nicolette

We prepare for wedding season all year long at Youngberg Hill.  The site preparation, the upgrades, the vegetation – the small things that make the Hill such a special place to get married.  From the first time a future bride and groom see the vineyard and the view, there is an energy and enthusiasm that carries through the entire planning of their big day.  Some couples we meet with want everything simple and elegant, while others are working off a list that they have been compiling for years.  They are both equally charming and delightful.  After choosing a venue the next step is choosing the vendors that make the day so complete – caterers, photographers, cake artists, florists – we enjoy helping clients choose from the vast array of talent available in the Northwest.

The first vendor that is typically selected after the venue is the caterer.  There are two full-service caterers that we work with regularly that never disappoint – Willaby’s and Art of Catering.  They both consistently pull all of the details together and perform flawlessly.  Of course other caterers in the area are creative, consistent and impressive as well.  Capturing the wedding day through poignant photography is easy to do with an experienced photographer (and a great setting!), and many offer a variety of packages and options.  The spectacular setting of the Hill seems to capture each wedding as serene and blissful, and every sunset backdrop sets a tone of tranquility and ever-afters.

Then there are music choices to make, florists to hire, cakes to taste.  (To all the grooms, go to the cake tasting!)  Take good notes,  keep a sense of humor, and embrace the random craziness.  And if all else fails, hire a wedding coordinator!

 

 

Wedding Fun!

July 7th, 2012 by nicolette

Oregon Bride Magazine  recently voted Youngberg Hill as the Best All-Inclusive Venue and Best Oregon Destination Wedding Site Statewide for 2012.  We have been honored and humbled to win such recognition in an industry where family-owned locations don’t always garner as much attention as the large corporate venues.  We have been doing weddings at Youngberg Hill for the past eight years and enjoy being part of a couple’s “new beginnings”.  While the images of the bride and the vineyard countryside will take your breath away, it’s our goal to otherwise have everyone breathing easier during a wedding at Youngberg Hill.

There are many components to a successful wedding, and finding the right location is key.  Our spectacular 360 view, the vineyard backdrop and complete outdoor venue all come together to make Youngberg Hill a stunning setting for the perfect wedding.

Like a lot of weddings, those on the Hill have their share of unexpected moments – from the flower girls and ring bearers that make everyone laugh; to the mother-of-the-bride who was asked to hold a glass of wine for a unity ceremony but drank it instead; to an NBA cheerleader’s breakout dance performance!  Other moments, though expected, still draw the emotions to the surface – such as the look of happiness in the faces the newly married couple.  Very few things can top that!

To all of you who voted for us, thank you so much.  It means a lot to us to know that we are a part of so many brides’ happy memories of their special day.  Here’s to love!

 

 

Oregon Bride Magazine Awards

July 11th, 2011 by nicolette

Youngberg Hill Wins 2011 Oregon Bride Magazine Awards for ‘Best Sunset Wedding Spot’ AND ‘Best All-Inclusive Wedding Venue’.  We were also a finalist for ‘Best Venue For Large Weddings’ and ‘Best Oregon Destination Venue’.  These awards have so touched us as it is voted by the public and industry professionals.  If I could reach through the computer and hug you for voting for us I would!  It is a David & Goliath story as Youngberg Hill doesn’t do as many weddings compared to others in these categories, so it is all that more special.   It has truly been an honor to host weddings throughout the years.  We know everyone personally and take great pride in greeting every guest as family and friends.  Oregon Bride Magazine is the leading bridal publication in the area, with a readership of 95,000 per issue.  A full listing of the 2011 Best of Bride winners is also available online by clicking here.

This has been an outstanding year as we received a Gold Medal for our 2008 Pinot Noir from Oregon Wine Award, an Award of Excellence from TripAdvisor, and now the Oregon Bride Awards.  Our whole team is so proud to receive these awards.  Thank you SO much for all your support!

Oregon Bride Magazine Best of 2011 Awards

June 24th, 2011 by nicolette

Oregon Bride Magazine Best of 2011 Awards are being announced on Thursday June 30th. Youngberg Hill is a proud sponsor of our vibrant wedding industry and will be pouring our wines at this wonderful event.
Thursday, June 30th, 2011  6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
Enjoy cocktails, great food, and an amazing runway show with real Oregon Brides!
To purchase tickets go to https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/179897

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm / Best of Bride winners announced at our exclusive Wedding Professional Appreciation cocktail hour
7:30 pm / Doors open to brides
8:15 pm / A spectacular runway show featuring real Oregon Brides and highlighting the state’s dynamic gown boutiques

Tour d’Brides Wine Country Weddings

June 22nd, 2011 by nicolette

Tour d’Brides Wine Country Weddings stops at Youngberg Hill on Sunday September 11th from 11-4pm. How would you like to be chauffeured through Wine Country to 4 of our most amazing wedding venues and meet with some of Oregon’s best wedding professionals? Go to Wine Country Wedding Professionals website at http://tourdbrides.com/default.aspx to get a full description of the amazing bridal show that awaits you. We are so excited to meet you … space is limited so don’t delay in purchasing your tickets today!

Tickets now on sale through Tickets Oregon!! For parties of 2 or more, use Coupon Code “Weddings” at Checkout to receive a 20% discount. We can’t wait to meet you and show you our beautiful Wine Country and amazing wedding professionals!

Wine Country Weddings

June 8th, 2011 by nicolette

Wine Country Weddings don’t get any more beautiful then at Youngberg Hill.  We where honored to host Dana & Phil’s wedding over Memorial Day weekend.  If your wondering what love looks like check out this photo from Powers Photography.  Ben has a way to capture the heart of Brides & Grooms.  Visit http://www.powersstudiosblog.com/?p=5175  for more photos.