Gladstone, Oregon, which is situated at the junction of the Clackamas River and Willamette River, is a scenic, family-oriented community with some unique resources to help you with the wedding planning process.

The Gladstone Safeway is a great place to start, as it can help you with many of the essentials on your wedding checklist, including wedding cakes, bridal bouquets and other floral arrangements, and deli trays for bridal luncheons.

For you wedding reception, try Two Girls Catering, which can provide you with high quality food at an affordable price, including a la carte specialties and buffet spreads.

Finally, Professional Ice Carving can add a special touch to your big day with its spectacular made-to-order ice carvings from award-winning sculpture and owner, Christopher Huessy.

Gladstone has plenty of parks, trails, and recreational facilities for you to enjoy during your free time, including Abernethy Lane Trail, Dahl Beach, Gladstone Nature Park, High Rocks Park, and Glen Echo Wetland, just to name a few.

If you want to plan a picnic, try Max Patterson Park or Meldrum Drum Park, both of which offer several covered picnic shelters and pavilions.

Gladstone is also conveniently located just 10 miles south of Portland, so you can easily take a day trip to visit attractions such as the Portland Art Museum or the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.

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