Built within a beautifully restored 1922 Oddfellows Lodge, The Arc Light offers more than a place to host your wedding.

The spaces where meaningful moments unfold have a way of becoming intertwined with the memories themselves. Years later, we may forget the details of a conversation or presentation, but remember the feeling of the room, the people gathered there, and the place where it all happened.

With historic architecture, flexible gathering spaces, vintage-inspired interiors, private lounges, and a distinctive Oregon City setting, The Arc Light offers something increasingly rare: a sense of place.

Where Moments Become Part of the Story.

Some places simply hold memories. Others become part of them.

Make your memories at The Arc Light.

Get-Ready Suites

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Premium Furniture

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Flexible Spaces

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Custom Layouts

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Full Service Catering

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Historical Character

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Celebrations to Remember

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Get-Ready Suites 〰️ Premium Furniture 〰️ Flexible Spaces 〰️ Custom Layouts 〰️ Full Service Catering 〰️ Historical Character 〰️ Celebrations to Remember 〰️

The Details, Already Considered

Get-Ready Suites
Begin your wedding day together under one roof. Private suites offer comfortable spaces to get dressed, relax, and enjoy those final moments before walking down the aisle.

Premium Furniture
A curated collection of venue furniture is available to support your ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and celebration.

Custom Floor Planning
Every wedding is unique. Couples receive access to a digital floor planning tool to visualize and customize their layout around their celebration.

Audio & Visual
Bluetooth and line-in connectivity to our surround sound system, with microphones and a projector and screen available for ceremonies, speeches, and celebrations.

Full-Service Catering

Create a seamless guest experience with full-service food and beverage offerings through The Hive Catering Co.

Bar Service

From signature cocktails to champagne toasts and late-night drinks, professional bar service is available through our exclusive beverage partner.

In-House Planning

From early ideas to the final moments of your celebration, in-house planning services are available to provide thoughtful guidance and support throughout the process.

Vendor Flexibility

Bring your wedding vision to life with the freedom to work with vendors you love, alongside a curated list of trusted professionals familiar with our space.

Check out our Preferred Vendors List

Parking
Ample street parking is available within two blocks of the venue in any direction. Additional parking is available in the large gravel lot at the corner of Washington Street & 8th Street, as well as in the City Hall public parking lot at the corner of Center Street & 7th Street.

Accessibility

Accessible venue entry is available through our Washington Street entrance, with elevator access to the second floor.

From your most intimate celebrations,

to up to 140 guests

A Space for Every Moment

From the quiet anticipation of getting ready to the excitement of the final dance, The Arc Light offers thoughtfully designed spaces that allow your wedding day to unfold seamlessly under one roof. Give each part of your celebration its own moment while keeping your guests together throughout the day.

Designed Around Your Celebration

Every wedding unfolds differently, and your layout should be designed around the way you want to celebrate. From your ceremony to dinner and the final dance, The Arc Light transforms alongside your day. While guests enjoy cocktail hour, a seamless transition prepares the space for the next chapter of your celebration—supported by a professional full-service catering team that keeps the experience flowing effortlessly.

Explore a few sample layouts below, then make the space your own. Every couple receives access to our digital floor planning tool to visualize, customize, and collaborate on a layout designed specifically for their celebration.

One space, beautifully transformed.
Say “I do,” then enjoy cocktail hour while the ballroom seamlessly transitions into your reception.

Featuring 108 guests

Ceremony

Reception

Everything in its place.
A thoughtfully designed layout that allows your ceremony and reception to flow effortlessly within the same space.

Featuring 108 guests

Intimate Wedding

Designed for meaningful connection.
A warm and intentional layout that makes smaller celebrations feel beautifully at home.

Featuring 50 guests

Full Celebration

Room for everyone you love.
Make the most of the ballroom with a layout designed for a full guest list, dinner, dancing, and celebration.

Featuring 140 guests

Cocktail-Style Celebration

Celebrate your way.
A relaxed, social layout designed for mingling, connection, and an unforgettable party.

Featuring 50 seats

A Seamless Celebration, From First Course to Final Toast

Your wedding day is about more than the moments themselves—it's about enjoying them without worrying about what happens behind the scenes. When your venue and catering team work together, every part of the celebration can flow seamlessly.

Located alongside The Hive Catering Co., The Arc Light offers full-service food and beverage experiences thoughtfully designed around your celebration.

From cocktail hour and champagne toasts to beautifully served dinners and late-night bites, our teams work together to create a seamless experience from your first guest's arrival to the final toast.

Arc Light wedding clients receive 10% off food and beverage services through The Hive Catering Co.

The Hive Catering at The Arc Light

Every Celebration Needs a Plan

Your wedding day should be spent celebrating—not managing timelines, vendor arrivals, and the countless details happening behind the scenes. Because of the many moving parts involved, all weddings at The Arc Light require a professional planner or day-of coordinator. Couples are welcome to bring their own trusted professional or explore our in-house planning services for additional support along the way.

Photo by Gabi Choiniere

Rentals

Our Preferred Rental Partner is Arden Event Collective, they have exclusive access to the space for pick up & drop off outside of your venue access hours. All other vendors must arrive and depart during your selected venue access hours.

Note: The Hive Catering Co. as our exclusive vendor for bar + beverage services includes basic bar glassware such as Collins, Rocks, Stemmed Wine glasses, and Coupes. Commonly outsourced rental items include plates, flatware, linens, linen napkins, and water goblets

Moments Worth Remembering

A glimpse into the celebrations, quiet moments, and unforgettable stories that have come to life at The Arc Light.

Bride and Groom at The Arc Light
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Begin Your Story

Tell us what you envision for your day at The Arc Light. From the moments you've been dreaming about to the details that matter most, we'd love to hear how you see your celebration coming to life.

Love Notes from Our Couples

  • "If you are considering having your wedding or big event here, I highly recommend that you do! We chose to host our small wedding ceremony and reception here and everything went perfectly. The venue is gorgeous and served as the perfect setting for our big day. Trust me- even though the venue looks great in pictures, it is STUNNING in person. I cannot speak highly enough of Violet Jensen and her planning services. I can confidently say we would not have been able to pull off the wedding without her expertise. She is an absolute ray of sunshine and a delight to work with. She understood our vision and worked within our budget to make our dream wedding come to life. Violet’s knowledge and organization were instrumental in making our special day perfect."

    Jack & Hannah Habegger

  • "We had our wedding at the Arc Light last weekend and wow it turned out great! We love the space so much and knew it was the right place 30 seconds after walking in for the first time. The space looks beautiful even without decorations. We have heard nothing but compliments from our guests about the venue. We are so pleased that we chose the Arc Light and have nothing but good things to say about the experience."

    —Tyler Shults

  • "My wife and I had our wedding at The Arc Light and had such an amazing time. Working with Violet and Rachel was a joy. They were incredibly responsive to any questions we had and made sure every detail was taken care of so our day went off without a hitch. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous. The separate rooms where we got ready were thoughtfully designed and made the whole experience so comfortable and stress-free. The main hall is timeless and beautiful on its own and really doesn’t need much additional décor at all. It looked incredible both in person and in photos. Our guests couldn’t stop complimenting the space and how smoothly everything ran. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue or team to help make our wedding day so special. We highly recommend The Arc Light to anyone looking to host their next event!"

    —Cole Watson

  • “Violet was pivotal to making the wedding perfect. The service, venue, food..... everything was done with expertise and ease. I would highly recommend this venue.”

    —Monika Krieger