Our Favorite Wedding FloristsIt's a new year and a fresh start! I want to start 2021 by talking about one of my favorite elements of a wedding celebration, and that's the beautiful floral decor! Whether you're just kicking-off your wedding planning journey or...

Melissa & Austin, T Lucas Photography Can you believe 2020 is almost over? After COVID turned the world upside down in March, our experience of life altered dramatically. It has felt like both the longest and the shortest year imaginable, and created our most...

It’s November and like many of you, we have gratitude top of mind. Abernethy Center just celebrated our 19th birthday, despite the challenges of 2020, we have so much to be grateful for!  Our business has grown far beyond what we ever envisioned, from a single...

THE VALUE OF HAVING A TEAM ON YOUR SIDE Last month we talked about the value of full-service venues. This month we’re honing in on one of the key elements that make Abernethy unique, our detail-oriented team approach to executing every wedding.  Experience has taught...

Have you ever set out to plan a vacation on a budget and thought, “It will be way cheaper if we camp then to stay in a hotel” only to discover that in the end, you don’t end up saving much, and it’s way more work? Maybe you have set out to do a project you’ve never...

Outdoor Weddings in Oregon (and why we love them)!We may be partial, as most of the Abernethy team was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, but we’re thoroughly convinced this is the most beautiful place in the country to live and to get married! As lovers of...

Photography: Jane & Co PhotographyAs intimate weddings have gained popularity we’ve seen guest counts getting smaller over the last few years, and now with COVID, small celebrations will probably be the norm for a while.  I know it can be challenging to narrow the...

Hello Smooch Family! As our venue emerges from hibernation, and our staff returns to work, Abernethy Center is embracing a new normal.  The pandemic has made us all acutely aware of life’s inherent uncertainty and as a result, has brought into focus what truly matters...