Got overcharged $5 per person from the advertised prize…read more When we showed proof that we clicked on a $65 deal, not $70 deal, the owner still refuses to adjust the bill

Attended a wedding celebration at the venue not too long ago, the food, vibe and service was all…read moretop notch!

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!

A friend invited us to dine at the Grill, our expectations were exceeded. First, the chef and/or…read moremanager was very personable, and he knows his wines. A red blend from Walla Walla was wonderful and affordable. The Burrata was very good, the homemade toast excellent! The salmon was ample, albeit a touch on the dry side. The coconut shrimp was one of the better. And the flourless chocolate cake was for the par. The service staff were very nice. The huge parking lot was empty on a rainy Sunday night. But I hear it fills in Summer.

The people here make the difference. From Carrie in Memberships to Adrianne their Golf Pro in the…read morePro Shop, everyone here is helpful, knowledgeable and professional. Their recent remodel of the Clubhouse is just stunning. The course, as always, 'up to par'. Been out at CECC for about ten years now and absolutely no complaints. Best place to make your home for golf!

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.

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 attended a wedding reception here just yesterday. It was a good time…read more The ballroom is housed in a nondescript building, easily missed when driving by. There is parking right across the street which makes ingress and egress super easy. Once inside the ballroom it's like a step back in time. That's probably due to my lack of familiarity with venues like this but I can tell you it's beautiful. Seating was arranged on both sides of the room with stairs leading to a balcony. Lighting was soft but bright enough to be able to see without straining. The only deficit worth mentioning was that the room was too warm. For pretty much everyone. I can definitely recommend your serious consideration of Adrianna Hill Grand Ballroom for any applicable events you are planning.

What a gorgeous space! The parking is pretty easy as well since its right in the heart of downtown…read moreso there are lots of options for you or just grab the Max which drops you off almost right across the street! The space itself if breathtaking. I came here with a lot of friends for the Vespertine Ball which was winter themed. The space is inspiring but with the additions for the theme it was incredible. For a vintage space I was amazed with the layout as well. Usually you have some awkward transition but the flow in here is impressive so even with the sold out event we were at, you could move around with much ease. I completely understand this as a very popular wedding venue - this would be an incredible space for most events!

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.

Attended the pop up bake sale for mental health awareness. Depressed Cake Bake sale. It was…read morewonderful. I encourage you to attend more events like this. There are so many people that suffer with mental illness..most of us know someone that suffers from mental illness.

I am a local wedding officiant and I have done 2 weddings at The Little Church in the past few…read moreyears. Both wedding receptions were gorgeous and both couples were very happy with the services offered by The Little Church. The space itself is so tasteful and sets the tone for the ceremony. There's the choice of indoor and outdoor spaces, so even if the weather is crummy you are safe! It is a great choice for a small wedding ceremony where you also want to have a place for the reception.