Black Pearl On The Columbia

Jul 1

Sunset over a riverside marina with a modern building on a hillside, framed by vibrant purple and orange clouds reflecting on the water.

The Black Pearl on the Columbia, Washington Wedding Venue

The Black Pearl on the Columbia is an event venue in the Washougal, Washington neighborhood sitting on the Columbia River with the most beautiful view of Mt. Hood. It is located just 25 minuets from downtown Portland, Oregon. The Black Pearl is the perfect space for weddings, fundraisers, memorial services, proms, auctions, retreats, trainings, parties or to just gather together in a spectacular location. With floor to ceiling windows and concrete floors, their venue is a blank canvas allowing any kind of theme or design. Wanna know more about our wedding photography coverage options for Vancouver Washington weddings, click here to learn more!

Sign for Black Pearl on the Columbia, a wedding venue with modern architecture in the background, surrounded by landscaped greenery and red autumn leaves.

Exterior view of a modern wedding venue in Vancouver, Washington, featuring clean architectural lines, large windows, and a landscaped parking lot surrounded by greenery.

Modern building with large windows and a covered entrance, surrounded by accessible parking spaces and greenery, with sunlight peeking through nearby trees.

Close-up of a modern building’s entrance with a covered driveway, large glass windows, and landscaped greenery, including a tree with red leaves, set against a bright sky.

Pathway leading to the entrance of a modern building with large glass windows, framed by green trees and landscaped greenery, creating a welcoming atmosphere.

Wide view of a modern building with large windows, surrounded by a spacious parking lot and landscaped greenery, overlooking a scenic view of the landscape beyond.

Side view of a modern building with large glass windows, surrounded by neatly arranged greenery and stone landscaping, under a mix of sunny and cloudy skies.

Path leading to the side entrance of a modern building with large windows, surrounded by landscaped plants and a scenic view of the river and mountains in the background.

View of the Black Pearl on the Columbia building overlooking a marina, with a scenic river view, tall grasses, and the sun shining through scattered clouds in the sky.

Side view of the Black Pearl on the Columbia building with a modern design, surrounded by landscaped greenery, featuring large windows and a scenic river backdrop under partly cloudy skies.

Side view of the Black Pearl on the Columbia building, with modern architecture, large windows, and lush landscaping, featuring a colorful sky and a rainbow in the background.

With 12,600 sq ft the venue can hold 1050 people (585 on the upper level and 465 on the lower level. 500 seated at tables with 230 on main level, 270 on upper level) A sweeping staircase or elevator can be used to access the second floor with panoramic views of the Columbia River and Mt. Hood. From the second floor is a 500 sq. ft. mezzanine overlooking the second floor with bird’s eye views of Mt. Hood, Portland, and the Port of Camas/Washougal Boat Basin.

Interior view of a spacious room with large windows offering a scenic river view, furnished with a sofa, chairs, and a small table, under soft natural light.

Spacious, empty room with large windows offering a scenic outdoor view, modern industrial design with exposed beams, ducts, and polished concrete floors, bathed in soft natural light.

Spacious interior of a modern room with exposed beams and ducts, large windows offering a scenic outdoor view of the river, and soft natural light streaming in.

View of a modern spiral staircase with metal railings and concrete steps, captured from above, inside a spacious industrial-style building.

Interior view of a spacious, industrial-style room with an upper loft, staircase, and large windows providing a scenic outdoor view, featuring minimalist decor and natural light.

Interior of a modern room with large windows overlooking a marina, featuring a seating area with chairs, a fireplace, and exposed industrial ductwork, offering a scenic river view.

Overhead view of a modern room with a seating area, large windows offering a marina view, and a fireplace on the wall, surrounded by natural light and sleek industrial design elements.

Black Pearl On The Columbia has been in business for almost 2 years. They have a one of a kind view of the Columbia River Gorge as well as Mount Hood. Their blank slate allows each client to make the space the client own! Clients love that they can do as little or as much with our space and it is beautiful. They love that they can feel like they are outdoors all year long, but enjoy the comfort of climate control.

Evening view of the Black Pearl on the Columbia building with its large windows glowing from interior light, framed by trees and set against a vibrant purple sky at dusk.

Twilight view of the Black Pearl on the Columbia building with large windows reflecting the colorful purple and pink sky, surrounded by landscaped greenery and a peaceful waterfront setting.

Twilight shot of the Black Pearl on the Columbia building, glowing with interior lights as the sky turns purple and pink, with the marina and waterfront in the foreground.

Twilight view of the Black Pearl on the Columbia building, illuminated by soft lights, with the marina and a colorful sky at sunset in the background, and an empty parking lot in the foreground.

Night view of the Black Pearl on the Columbia building, with large windows reflecting the purple and pink sky, illuminated by warm lights, and the surrounding parking lot and waterfront.

Scenic twilight view of the marina with boat docks, reflecting the vibrant purple and pink sky, with the Black Pearl on the Columbia building illuminated in the background.

Couple holding hands and walking together in an urban alley, man wearing black shirt and pants, woman wearing a black polka dot dress with lace detail. — We’re Eric and Amber — a husband and wife photography team based in Portland, Oregon. We document weddings with a photojournalistic approach, capturing the real, in-between moments that tell the full story of your day. We’ll also guide you through a few timeless, fine art portraits to round it out.
Our style is true-to-life, intentional, and focused on what matters most: you, your people, and the energy of the day. We believe your photos should feel like you — not a version of you that was overly posed or filtered.
We celebrate all couples, bodies, styles, and traditions, and we’re here to help tell your story exactly as it unfolds.

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