I had to wait a little while to make sure the wedding goggles (see:…read morehttp://www.hulu.com/watch/19123/how-i-met-your-mother-a-memory) were completely off before I wrote this. You know how it goes- happy couple, candle light, 105 degree summer day... enchanting. One can't help being swept up in the moment of a intimate family wedding. Yet after having some time to reflect, I have to say that I adore this little chapel built when times were simpler in 1884. It only holds about 100 people, the entirely white interior clad in custom hammered tin shines in the glowing evening sunlight that passes through the stained glass windows. A little stuffy, but surprisingly cool given the asinine recent temperature highs. The surrounding gardens and reception area makes it a picturesque setting in the outskirts of Portland. From the minister walking down the aisle to the ringing of the bells as the bride and groom walk out the doors, it's really a lovely place for a wedding that goes off without a hitch. Yet a little part of me kind of hopes I never come back here, I'd hate to tarnish the memory I've made.

History is important…read more If you want to get married in a genuine old-fashioned chapel, this is just the ticket. If you're romantic, keep it simple and on a budget; give it a try. We got in before they got noticed and saved a bundle. A winter wedding here on a cold but sunny day. The sunlight glowing through the original 100+ year old stained glass windows and off the white, pressed tin ceiling and walls. Ivory pews, ivory walls, ivory all. We wore ivory, black and charcoal gray. Decorated with only evergreen boughs and silver urns. Just lovely. Good spot for just-the-couple photos on the front stoop. The owner is sweet as wedding cake ("honey", "sweetheart", etc) but just a bit scatter brained so keep notes and get a receipt. Don't patronize their vendor list for photographers, cakes or flowers--you can do far better elsewhere (see my other wedding related reviews). Bonus Tip: Check out The Antonia Ballroom for your reception needs (just two blocks north and one block east) and that's a good deal as well!

We had a great experience at this event space during the recent AAPI Food & Wine Fest. The event…read morespace is located in downtown McMinnville which is so easy breezy to navigate. It's quiet, walkable, and has a surprising amount of hotel, shopping, dining and wine tasting options within a just a few blocks. We stayed nearby and were able to walk to this event space from our hotel. The building has a brick exterior and interior with polished concrete floors and natural wood accents. The event space features large indoor and outdoor spaces. And the outdoor space had several seating options, both covered and uncovered with lots of lush landscape and greenery throughout. For this particular event, food vendors were stationed in the outdoor space with covered tents while the wine tasting vendors were stationed inside. Both low and high top tables were setup throughout to allow for a variety of seating and mingling options. The bathrooms are individual stalls with two access points from the interior and exterior which allows for ease of access and flow. I think the layout of the space is great for a variety of functions and I would definitely attend another event at this space. Special thanks to the AAPI Food & Wine Fest and CHO Wines for another incredible event!

We booked Stillwater for our wedding scheduled on September 20, 2025, but had to cancel in December…read more2024 -- giving them over 9 months' notice. Despite this, they refused to return any portion of our deposit or apply it toward a future event. While I understand contracts exist for a reason, I was shocked at the complete lack of flexibility given how far in advance we canceled -- especially since the venue admitted September is one of their busiest months. To make matters worse, they later booked another event on the same date. That means they not only kept our deposit but also collected full payment from another client -- essentially double dipping on the same date. On top of this, attempts to communicate with Sarah Tynan were very disappointing. After emailing her directly multiple times to appeal for even partial consideration, I was simply ignored. Future clients should be aware: if anything unexpected happens in your life, don't expect compassion, flexibility, or even basic communication. Be absolutely certain before you sign, because once they have your deposit, you will not see it again -- even if they rebook your date and profit twice. This review reflects only a summary of my experience. I have full documentation of the communications and timeline to support the facts shared here.

This venue has a great indoor event space for any type of extravaganza. Lovely indoor and outdoor…read moreoptions with ample parking. I attended a Gala here last night and had a fabulous time. Food was great. They had a buffet style dinner and bar area set up to the side. Dj and dance floor set up perfectly after dinner to dance the night away. They have a nice outdoor area for weddings and other events.

It was actually an amazing experience planning my wedding and having it at the Foundry! With the…read morelast week changes to guest numbers, etc, Ashley was flexible and so kind. With the planning over months, I never felt rushed or pressured. She thought through the way we organized the room so it fit best as to what I was looking for. She had great solutions to how to make the reception flow and to arrange the room. I sent emails with my many questions and she would answer each one. I never felt like I was being annoying emailing her so much or so often and was always available. I was so impressed with how she organized and set up the wedding and catering and it was the most perfect wedding day. It's a beautiful venue - we used the decks and the inside and it was beautiful. It's a great location on the river (Willamette) in Lake Oswego. It was amazing for guests to be inside and outside on all the decks and to be able to utilize them this June. I will always recommend the foundry for any event especially weddings! The food and the service was impeccable. The dance floor was an easy transition in the night and they were so easy to work with. I highly recommended the Foundry for any wedding or special event! I had the most perfect wedding and the best day of my life! Thank you to The Foundry!

The wedding venue owner will convince you to pay for more than what you need even when you insist…read moreon having a specific timeline for your wedding. She will lurk and weirdly in all of your photos. She also will not provide professional contact, will forget your scheduled booking and leave the setup completely to you, even though it's listed in her contract as something she would do. Highly recommend picking any other venue but this one

This was the perfect garden wedding venue! The scenery was breathtaking, the grounds were…read morebeautifully cared for, and the atmosphere was so romantic. Our guests were amazed by how beautiful everything was, and our photos turned out incredible. Highly recommend to any couple looking for an outdoor wedding venue!

We held a charity benefit at the Melody, and it was a very good venue for a large event. Two…read moreauxiliary spaces were good for the silent auction and volunteer staging areas. The main ballroom was also pretty nice. I have hosted and attended many dozens of large charity events, and the space was fine. However, the in-house catering was the worst I have seen. Food quality and quantity were very poor. The salad was anemic, and the dinner was served lukewarm to cold. Portions were miniscule, and no vegetarian option was offered. I wouldn't mind doing an event here again, but I would not use their in-house catering.

Alan was friendly and showed us the whole venue. He had patience to answer all our questions. We…read moreare looking forward to our event at this venue

My favorite park in town! Beautiful grounds, beautiful estate. There are a couple different…read more"themed" trails and areas that make this an awesome weekend trek. During the spring and summer you'll see all sorts of events here- birthdays, weddings, summer camp. I especially like the master gardener area. It's a separate fenced off section that you can go in and take a look at different gardening methods. The playground is neat too!

Beautiful place to roam!…read more We've driven by the entrance so many times, and I always wondered what was behind the gate. We stopped by Sunday afternoon and parked, fairly empty lot, planning to take the longer unpaved trail and knowing virtually nothing about the estate. When we ended up back at the estate we were very pleasantly surprised. The unpaved trail was just okay, but the grounds surrounding the estate are so lovely. Little paths everywhere, sweet garden areas, a large green yard, and beautiful trees. Looked like there was a lot more to see next visit. Really a fantastic estate. Seems like a fabulous place for an event and definitely an enjoyable spot to wander on a lazy afternoon.

Absolutely wonderful experience! My bestie was in a jam after her venue for her wedding canceled…read moredue to the ice storm. She contacted Mary and was able to move the wedding there. She totally helped and rearranged the layout to accommodate. So greatful for amazing people like her!!

Ainsworth House & Gardens was the absolutely perfect place for my step-daughter and my new…read moreson-in-law to have their wedding! Such a gorgeous place with immaculately kept grounds. They had the ceremony under the shade of a huge, beautiful tree. The "coordinator" had great control over the entire event from cuing every person, including the participants for the ceremony, DJ, caterers, etc. and that made everything seamless. She knew exactly what the bride and groom had wanted, in all aspects. Everything, everywhere was clean and tidy and overall it was such a phenomenal wedding. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ainsworth House & Gardens for any event.

The Ainsworth House & Gardens was the perfect place to have our wedding reception. We chose a…read morechurch wedding, then came to Ainsworth for the reception. The help we received from Elizabeth, our assigned planner was EXCEPTIONAL. All I can say about Elizabeth is to trust the expert! She was so good at "herding cats" keeping things on task and making sure we (bride and groom) were always taken care of. They want your vision to come true and bend over backward to make it happen. You first think maybe the pricing is a bit much, but believe me, when you add up all that's included and the care you receive, it's a bargain, seriously! I would recommend the place to anyone holding a special event, it's gorgeous! Thank you, Team Ainsworth!!!!