What could be more romantic than getting married in a blanket of fresh snow with white lights highlighting the elegant surroundings?  Then being able to come inside and relax by a warm roaring fire? 

Winter is a fabulous time for a wedding ~ the seasonal ambiance...

What's a fun and different way to bring your guests together and create lasting memories? With lawn games at your reception!

Bringing back the old tradition of lawn games at outdoor parties is becoming popular again at wedding receptions.  Set up the croquet, bean bag t...

The Empress Estate Wedding Venue is proud to be featured in an article by WeddingChicks.com! We are so thrilled that they came to our Estate and we are so in love with the photographs that were taken! Here are a few of our favorites~

These photos really showcase...

It is the day that the bride and groom get to share their love for one another in front of their family and friends.  So why not create customized ceremony seating for your guests to be able to share your vows in a personalized way? Here at the Empress Estate Wedding V...

Every Bride and Groom want to remember their special day and who was able to share it with them.  Wedding Guest Books have been a traditional staple at weddings so that the newlyweds can do just that! However, more non-traditional options for the Guest Book have been b...

With the Autumn and Winter wedding seasons just around the corner here at The Empress Estate, we thought it would be an ideal time to showcase a few of the wedding dress trends for brides that will be saying "I Do" in the upcoming months.  Here in the Portland and Vanc...

As we transition into 2014, one of the big questions we get at The Empress Estate is, "what are the trends for the New Year?" Well today we are going to focus on one aspect that we find VERY important to making your big day a success... FOOD! Everyone loves to eat afte...

It was such a pleasure meeting all the lovely couples at the Portland Bridal Show! It was so exciting to discuss everyone's upcoming nuptials, wedding visions, and about The Empress Estate! Our ladies were so excited to see so many happy faces and of course... SPARKLY...