A friend invited me to join her for Enchanted Spellbound Sunday Brunch & Crafts that was held at…read morethe Rae Loft venue. It's a pretty cool event space. We had to wait out in the hall for a bit while they finished setting up. I wandered around checking things out, which was fun. The craft experience was crafting glass ornaments using materials with intention, which was fun. I really appreciated that the brunch items had many vegan items. Even the coffee station had the small individual cream from Silk. Bagels with Kite Hill cream cheese, hummus, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers and other veggies. Vegan croissants. There was a bar where they had mimosas and other beverages. I enjoyed the experience and look forward to future events!

We hosted a monthly game night in this space and it was an absolute hit! This venue is a dream. The…read morestaff is warm and professional, the space is gorgeous, and the location is convenient. I would tell anyone who will listen that this versatile event space is a must-see!

We had our wedding here last weekend and we couldn't be more pleased! Morgan was a breeze to work…read morewith and our event went off perfectly! I would recommend this venue a million times over. Plus it doesn't hurt to know that your hard earned money is going to a good cause!

What a gem we stumbled upon when we found The Village Ballroom!! Connected to The Oregon Public…read moreHouse, The Village Ballroom is a nonprofit event space where 100% of the profits are donated to a local charity!! Pair this with the fact that it ended up being the most reasonably priced venue in town, and my husband and I were absolutely sold. The space is beautiful, with very little need to decorate because it is so lovely on its own. The entire event staff was so helpful and responsive, getting us answers right away and clarifying with us along the way. All the costs were explained very clearly and they were up front with us in how cost might be affected whenever we wanted to add something or change something. For a very reasonable fee we opted to use their staff for bartending, as well as the purchase of non-alcoholic beverages. Additionally, we chose to pay their staff (again, a very modest fee) to take care of clean-up after the event, as we didn't want to burden our parents and friends with that task. The venue has very nice chairs to use as well as a good variety of tables of different sizes (included in your rental fee). They also have linens which can be rented through them, saving the hassle of renting from another company and paying for deliver/pickup fees. The venue coordinator even worked with my wedding coordinators, offering suggestion for ways to expedite setup and the flip (we did both ceremony and reception in the ballroom). I really feel like this space is an under-appreciated treasure, and can't imagine why more people haven't caught on. Because my husband and I met working with a homeless community, we felt so good about our choice to go with The Village Ballroom, considering their direct connection to social justice and giving back to the community. It was the absolute perfect setting for our perfect day.

We just had a photo shoot @ this venue and it was a wonderful experience! Kyle the venue…read morerepresentative was extremely accommodating with our last minute questions / requests & the location was incredibly beautiful at sunset! I highly recommend this space for any event you might be hosting!

Just had a business event at the Exchange Ballroom with about 120 people and it was such a great…read moreexperience for our guests. The space is very easy to customize and make it your own look and feel. It can accommodate much larger group too. Staff was great all the way through. As far as catering goes, we worked with Vibrant Table and the food was amazing, staff was very nice and service was excellent. I would strongly recommend it!

What a great place to have an event, casual or formal. I've attended two galas here and really…read morelove the space, especially the acoustics. The actual physical space gets 4- stars but unfortunately the food wasn't very good and the wait staff was very un-organized and not well managed, so rating that 2.5 stars (assuming catering is in-house?) There is decent street parking and a small parking lot 1/2 block away.

This review is on the location versus the service…read more I did not have anything to do with renting the place so do not really know how that process went. I went for a Mardi Gras Ball. The place is very large and spacious. The location has a stage, restrooms with multiple stalls, and plenty of seats. For those wanting to get away from the majority of the noise, there is a balcony where you can sit. At the event there was a bar. It appeared to be part of the venue. These were in the back so did not get in the way of the dance floor. The location was clean and restrooms were functioning (very important). Basically, if I had to find a venue for an event, I would consider this place. There is public parking only a block away which is nice.

This beautiful chapel was recently opened as another jewel in the Abernethy Center bridal tiara…read more I had a chance on Saturday to explore this newly opened wedding site. From the outside, it appears as if this beautiful church with 65-foot bell tower was plunked from some picturesque village and lovingly placed in the midst of our little town. I haven't noticed but heard some of the other guests mention that you can see it as you travel north on I-205 across the Abernethy bridge. The chapel itself seats around 200 guests and has an ADA accessible elevated area at the front. There is also a balcony so those who are video-taping the ceremony have an elevated vantage point. Downstairs there is a reception area for about 70-80 people complete with elevated stage, dance floor and a buffet area. The kitchen looks to be strictly used for beverage service and clean up as there was no oven or stove and only a small-ish fridge (this resulted in a 1-star deduction). Just off the seating area are 3 sets of double doors that lead to an uncovered patio area with outdoor speakers and, I can only assume, can also accommodate additional seating. Cobblestone paths from the patio lead to the Veiled Garden below. A gazebo and waterfall tucked into this natural setting make you forget for just a moment that you are less than 30 minutes from downtown Portland. I believe this was available strictly during the Chapel Open House and is not part of the amenities offered with the Chapel. Also downstairs was a generous sized bridal suite and groom's room. I believe the only restrooms were on this level as well.

Honestly such a dream wedding venue! I found them on instagram and began my 22 month journey of…read morewedding planning. They made it so easy to come up multiple times to get a feel for the venue and Jennifer was always responsive. Keep in mind that you'll want to hire vendors that worked this venue before so they can navigate it. I had a great coordinator team that was able to ensure that the day flowed seamlessly. Loved the flower and lake. Such a perfect vision for the pnw wedding!

I attended a wedding here as a bridesmaid less than a week ago and I am still thinking about how…read moreamazing it was. Bridal Veil Lakes is so dreamy, it is the perfect spot to tie the knot if you're a lover of forests, all things green, nature, and beauty. My review does not do this place justice. The nature alone is the perfect backdrop for pictures. It felt so peaceful and calm while being there. There's plenty of space for all the activities. There's a bathroom on site. Everything from the exotic flowers to the glass mirror lake is all well maintained. You can tell they take very good care of this place. It shows. The staff was also very friendly before the wedding and during. The only bad thing to say is the parking. Because of its private location tucked up in the mountains, it's quite the journey to travel to. I'm talking, no paved roads, fences, you're off of a ledge sometimes which could look scary and I don't remember seeing much light there either. Our shuttle drivers were new to this venue and it was a headache getting. Guests there. Just be prepared for the parking and commuting situation. Know it's not easy and will take time. Other than that, I highly recommend this stunning venue.

Kylan and her staff at Moonlight Events did a FANTASTIC job for our Double Celebration event!!…read more We had nearly 200 guests to celebrate our 40th Anniversary and 60th Birthdays. From start to finish, Kylan worked closely with me and the vendors I contracted with, for photography, videography, and deejay services (Jon); decorator (Lori); caterer (Tina), cakes and desserts (Laura & April), and also our emcee (Jinkee). Kylan provided many of the venue decorations, and final touches. She worked within my budget. Kylan even provided the centerpieces, balloon garland, head table backdrop, flowers, table list, table numbers, event program, and menu programs. My decorator Lori, provided the red carpet entrance, complete with ropes and stantions. And she created my party favors. Kylan coordinated with my husband and I, and a group of friends and family, to set up our party. Plus, Kylan worked with Jon and his staff, to prep the entertainers (rehearsals), and to have them set up their AV and sound systems, as we also had a slideshow. Friends flew from the East Coast, the Southwest, and all over the West Coast, to join us for our special event. Many guests commented how elegant the venue was, and that our party was the best party they had ever attended!! If you are looking for a venue to have a wedding or vow renewal, look no further as there is chapel on the property too. Our event couldn't have been more joyous and successful!! Our guests said that they could feel the love in the air, and the feeling of being one big family. Largely because of Kylan and her staff, our party was the BEST DAY EVER for us!! KUDOS to Moonlight Event Space!!

Our daughter's wedding day went flawlessly. One location for everything was great. The owner and…read moreassistant was there almost all day ( rehearsal in the morning and wedding in the evening) and very knowledgeable and helpful. Beautifully remodeled and well set up for the wedding, pictures, and reception.

I had my wedding reception at The De Soto in August of 2010. Arrangements and catering for this…read morevenue are through The Art of Catering. I have reviewed them (5 stars) separately. This review is strictly on the De Soto venue itself. It was a lovely space. Large enough for our 100 guests plus a 4-person gypsy jazz band and a dancing area. The terrace has a wood deck. There are trellis' and plants in big pots. White chairs and sunbrellas are available for use. The terrace was looking good already and then was transformed into a magical place by my florist, Adria Sparhawk of Lavish. The rooftop is about 4 floors up. It has a nice view of trees in the north park blocks as well as some of downtown Portland. Looking to the west, you have to look over AC equipment on the roof in order to see the trees. Adria came up with a great solution to that eyesore - she made gates out of willow and decorated them with vines and ribbon and placed these along the western railing. Problem solved! We had temps in the 90s. The roof was very hot with the sun beating down until it set over the west hills around 7 pm. After that, the temperature was perfect. If it is going to be a hot day, I recommend renting tents to add shade. We rented one 20x20 foot tent to cover the eldest and youngest. It looked fine and we could have used an additional one. There is no indoor space. Keep that in mind. The bathrooms are on the bottom floor so your guests will be up and down the elevator but that didn't seem to be a problem for anyone. The roof is wheelchair accessible. The entrance to the rooftop is on a pleasant block that has nice character. I'm taking a star off because of the AC eyesore, lack of indoor space and location of the bathrooms. Of all the rooftops and outdoor spaces I explored in Portland proper, the De Soto was the only one that met all my requirements. Still, I give 5 stars only if it's perfect!