Accommodations with both indoor and outdoor spaces provide all the beauty and space of the outdoors plus a controlled environment inside. This is especially important for Spring and Fall events in Portland’s wet climate. For weddings, this type of venue is particularly popular. The ceremony is often held outdoors while the reception moves inside the building. This simplifies the set up for the reception and also allows the party to continue after dark.
Historic Overlook House
503-208-7312
3839 N. Melrose Drive, Portland, OR 97227
The Historic Overlook House was built in 1927 and sits on over an acre with views of the Willamette River and Portland’s West Hills. The house is two stories with a 2,000 square foot main floor. The interior of the house can accommodate parties with up to 75 guests. The house has a beautiful garden that can accommodate outdoor events with up to 150 people. The house makes an ideal setting for all sorts of events, including bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, weddings, receptions, birthdays, anniversaries, memorial services, holiday parties and corporate functions.
Lakeside Gardens
503-760-6044
16211 SE Foster Road, Portland, OR
Lakeside Gardens is an elegant indoor outdoor facility located on seven acres. Lakeside schedules events year-round. Lakeside is a wonderful setting for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate parties, business meetings, and memorial services. The beautiful gardens include a lake with swans, weeping willows and tall cedars. Inside, the facility has chandeliers, a baby grand piano, a fireplace and a panoramic view of the lake and gardens reflected on a mirrored wall. The facility can accommodate between 160 and 300 guests depending on the set up desired. Lakeside Gardens offers a wedding consultant and coordinator as well as catering services.
Portland Art Museum
503-226-2811
1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR
The Portland Art Museum has facilities available for all sorts of events including weddings and receptions, corporate events and private parties. Facilities include an outdoor sculpture garden, two ballrooms, an auditorium and meeting rooms. Catering is provided by the museum’s exclusive catering company.
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