Gorgeous place to have your wedding or just brunch on a Sunday morning. We took my mom here for Mother's Day brunch. While it was a little spendy, it was a great morning to celebrate moms. Very special. The staff were wonderful, and food was delicious too. I know a couple people who have gotten married here. read more

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We had a fabulous experience for today's brunch. Wide variety of options, the food was excellent and staff was constantly monitoring and restocking. Great value for the cost. Excellent service...servers checked in frequently and plates were taken away quickly. The grounds are also gorgeous read more

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Noel and the staff at Lakeside made our wedding run like clockwork. They guided us through the event planning and made sure our wedding went flawlessly. The grounds are beautiful and make the rest of the world seem miles away. read more

We were excited to find out the venture we got married also served a weekend brunch. Upon arriving brought back a lot of nostalgia. Taylor even greeted us and welcomed us back! The brunch was quaint and plentiful. There weren't an overs abundant amount of choices but still some really solid spread. We had the prime rib, scallop carpaccio, lots of shrimp cocktail, chicken and beef skewers, salmon, and salmon croquettes. There was also some breakfast items I didn't get too much of as I was indulging on the other items. They had Benedict and omelet to order so definitely had a couple Benedict's. Dangerous item. Overall the food was great and we really enjoyed all the memories being at the venue brought. Also nice to walk around the lake after brunch. read more

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I had my wedding plan there until my husband was deported. It's beautiful they've swans and lakes. It's gorgeous. Highly recommend it to many weddings there. It's a wonderful place and I one of my wedding there, but I got married overseas in an old Spanish church where my husband's family and his family after that his family after that got married, but this place is beautiful read more

My cousin chose Lakeside Gardens for the venue of her daughter's graduation party. This venue is a hidden gem! It is just gorgeous - the fountains, bridges, gazebo, natural plant life and even the swan and wildlife make this place a memorable venue. It was also a lovely summer day so that leant to the beauty of the festivities. The building venue itself is also gorgeous! They did an amazing job with the table place setting, drink station and food display. You can tell they take great care in their presentation. The staff was service oriented and happy to help anyone! The food was good too - it was a buffet service serving fettuccine alfredo, caesar salad, rolls with butter, breaded chicken, chocolate mousse and cookies. Thai venue has a special place in my heart as my high school sports banquet was held here each year. It is wonderful to see the beauty both now and then. Keep it up! read more

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I thought this was a beautiful venue. I attended a wedding and while I was not part of the planning process from all observations as a guest everything seemed very organized and on point. I didn't really have an expectation with the food, but I thought the meal was decent. I think the appetizer menu/presentation could use some help. Everything was clean and well presented. I liked the fact there was a parking lot and it was free to park. Overall the grounds were well maintained and beautiful. read more

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We got married at Lakeside Gardens, and we are so glad we chose them as our venue! Not only are the grounds beautiful, but the staff was amazing. As part of the "all inclusive" nature, we got a coordinator and Noel was simply the best. Our day wouldn't have been as smooth or amazing as it was without her. She made sure everything was organized and taken care of, from wrangling our vendors to making us plates of food and sneaking us appetizers. read more

The Lakeside Gardens - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This hidden gem is pure magic! Words can't describe just how much I love this place. I felt transported to a different dimension. One of serenity and peace. It got my guest take a quick, long needed for some, romantic date. To feel young again without a care in the world Taylor and Noelle were so helpful in the process. The food everyone raved about! They just made everything easy and stress free. It rained on my wedding day...yess it did. They were able to set up the ceremony indoors and magically turned it into the reception. They even had clear umbrellas for is to use for our wedding photos! The studio was like a fairy godmother in disguise. Hair and make up was just as I imagined and more. I looked and felt just like a princess! Thank you all for making my wedding dreams come true! read more

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Lakeside Gardens is set in a beautiful natural park like setting. We worked with Noel from the Lakeside staff. She was awesome! Kindra assisted Noel with our wedding. Lakeside Gardens support of my husband and me was beyond our expectations. Lakeside Gardens support of us as members of the LGBQT+ community was so important. Noel and the entire team made Aaron and me feel like family. Lakeside Gardens offers three bakers, three florists, multiple menus of food options and color schemes. Lakeside Gardens was the one stop wedding venue that we were looking for but had a hard time finding. If you are straight, LGBQT+, or something in-between, definitely meet with the Lakeside Gardens staff. Noel, Kindra and the other staff go above and beyond other venues. We toured 5 other venues; Lakeside Gardens beat them all! read more

Lakeside Gardens met every one of my expectations! I highly recommend this venue!!! I had my wedding here in June and it was the best possible experience I could have asked for. The staff at Lakeside Gardens set the gold standard for hospitality. Every detail was meticulously handled, thanks in large part to our dedicated wedding coordinator, Kindra. Her expertise and attentiveness ensured that our special day flowed effortlessly, allowing us to relax and savor every moment. I really appreciated how quickly everyone at Lakeside Gardens would respond to any of my questions, and I asked a lot! The hair and makeup team at Lakeside Gardens added to the joyous atmosphere. Their skill and warm personalities made getting ready a fun and memorable experience, setting the perfect tone for the day ahead. Stephen Hamilton did an amazing job capturing our wedding day! He has a real talent for capturing candid moments and making everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. The photos turned out stunning--truly exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend him for your special day! We were thrilled with the wedding treats provided by Lakeside's in house baker! The desserts were not only beautifully crafted but also incredibly delicious. We highly recommend for any wedding celebration! Lakeside Gardens surpassed all our expectations and delivered the wedding of our dreams. If you're searching for a venue that combines natural beauty with impeccable service, look no further read more

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The best location ever! Beautiful venue. I think I knew it was the one the first time I visited and we looked at 3 other venues. EVERYTHING went as smooth on the wedding day. The ceremony (which is the most important to me) and everything else went the way I wanted it to so I was very happy about that. I thought it was perfect! THANK YOU especially to our Coordinator, Noel. She was just a delight to work with! Anyone would be so lucky to have you as their coordinator. We just felt at ease with you. I will definitely recommend you guys for anyone planning their weddings or other events. You are just simply the best! Their in-house vendors are fantastic to work with as well. Everyone, from Noel to their vendors all really listened to my vision of the wedding and made it all happen read more

The Lakeside Gardens - Even the weather was celebrating with us because it rained for daysss straight after the wedding - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I attended a wedding on April 12. Wedding was beautiful but there were a few things that were disappointing. The flowers were beautiful but there were mason jars on the table as the center piece but a chain was attached and looked very tacky, food was very bland and took forever. The ceremony was wonderful but we had to stand the entire time in wet grass. read more

Our wedding at Lakeside Garden was amazing! The beautiful landscape, bridges, gazebo, and the swan made our wedding setting lovely. Our wedding planner (Noel) kept our wedding on schedule, and my husband and I didn't have to worry about things. We truly were able to enjoy every moment. Our guests said the food and cake was delicious. We hired Bright Eye Doves to have a dove release for our ceremony. We highly recommend Lakeside Garden for your wedding venue! read more

We held a celebration of life here for a dear departed friend and all I can say is Wow!! Yes, the place is beautiful and awesome but what made the event more memorable was the event coordinator, Angie. She was just so organized and helpful that you don't need to worry about anything being missed. Once the event was "Live", she was always very watchful on the need of all the guests. Will definitely hold other events here if we have other events. read more

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I attended a wedding as a guest. It was held outside, and I have to say out of the many weddings I have attended this was the best venue. Not only were the grounds immaculate, but I found myself walking around the whole property. The entire grounds were beautiful. I made friends with a swan during my walk about. Food and drinks did not disappoint. Would absolutely recommend! read more

If you want a gorgeous indoor and outdoor wedding venue that does it all flawlessly, do yourself a favor and choose Lakeside Gardens. Even though it rained, ours turned out to be the most easy, dreamy wedding a couple could ask for. From the very beginning planning stages with our organizer, Taylor, to a beautifully executed function, I truly don't know if there's another venue that would have handled our wedding better than Lakeside Gardens. When our original venue closed down in 2020 due to the pandemic, we kept our contracts with some of our original vendors. The only exception was a florist. We hadn't secured one yet so we used Lakeside Gardens' florist and she took my succulent and plum dahlia floral vision and made it all come to life while saving us a ton of money. On the day of our wedding, Taylor and her crew were adaptable with switching our outdoor ceremony to an all indoor ceremony and reception due to the rain. There was even a power outage when the bridal party arrived and, thanks to a generator, none of our guests had a clue the power was out. The DJ played on, the kitchen still cranked out amazing food and the whole service staff was on point. We never worried or wanted for anything on our big day. Taylor was right there, the whole evening, with us until the end, keeping things rolling and gently reminding us of our timeline. She seemed to be everywhere, all the time. Our guests were awestruck at how beautiful the venue was and how on top of everything the staff was throughout the night. I have nothing but the highest recommendations for the venue, Taylor and her staff. If you want a professionally executed, easy wedding that will impress your guests, choose Lakeside Gardens. read more

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We just had our wedding at Lakeside Gardens and it was an incredible experience! Taylor was so helpful in planning and prepping along the way and was always very quick to respond to any questions. The day of execution was perfect and the venue is so beautiful!! Lakeside Gardens made our day so special, I would highly recommend! read more

Awful rude staff I attended a wedding this past weekend and the event staff was incredibly rude. I hope I do not get invited to events here in the future. Also the ac does not work in the building so it was miserable read more

It's been almost 15 years, but when we got married at Lakeside Gardens, Yelp wasn't really a thing. My husband had been lobbying to get married on a rock wall, but I didn't think that was practical for elderly family members. He was skeptical about using a wedding venue but he was quickly sold on the huge old trees he wanted to have as a backdrop for our wedding photos. The process was so smooth - it made our wedding day a breeze, and our photos turned out amazing. read more

The Lakeside Gardens - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Absolutely loveee.. this venue! I first fell in love with this location when my husband threw a surprise baby shower for me ! We then celebrated our kiddos first birthday here and it was sentimental and perfect! As soon as you enter the gardens, serenity greets you. A picture perfect bridge, water fountain, the gazebos, swans , outdoor seating and a spacious indoor area, make it a perfect venue for all season. Taylor, our event co-ordinator was prompt, cordial and efficient. She made time for us even when we were late in booking the venue and only gave her 2 weeks to help us plan the birthday. Staff is amazing! Food is good. Plenty of space indoors for different ideas and stations for your parties if you like a theme. I look forward to celebrate more events here in the future. read more

I am never disappointed when I get to photography a wedding at Lakeside Gardens! Not only are the grounds just beautiful, the staff is amazing and kind, you can tell they love what they do. And the food is great also! I am a huge fan of their punch and their amazing beautiful punch bowl! It's the little details that can add so much sometimes. This is a perfect venue for your wedding or any other event! I would highly recommend them. read more

The Lakeside Gardens - A beautiful summer wedding at Lakeside Gardens. Photographed by Photography by Cambrae. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Sometimes everything goes exactly the way you want. This venue was the perfect location for my mother's recent celebration of life. Planning was seamless, Taylor and Angie were incredibly helpful and supportive. The grounds are beautiful, calm and peaceful. Audio visual was set up and easy to use, all the food was delicious and plentiful. The room set up was comfortable with large open doors (wall!) to provide maximum air flow, a nice safety measure during Covid. Servers handled the food service at the buffet as a additional safety measure during Covid. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lakeside Gardens . read more

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We recently got married at Lakeside Gardens, and it was just Perfect!! Taylor helped us plan our wedding and was there for us through every step, patiently answering our questions and easing our anxiety. Such a beautiful venue, wonderful hair and makeup services, beautiful flower arrangements, and delicious food/ superb servers! Highly recommend! read more

We had our event there, they charged an arm and a leg they turned off the air conditioner because the ovens did not work along the air conditioner. They did not care or provide a discount for what they did.... we had 200 people inside a hundred degree room, very unprofessional/unsafe!! read more

I don't often leave reviews but I really could not praise Lakeside Gardens and our coordinator Taylor enough! The venue is well cared for, the grounds are incredibly beautiful and so well manicured which is what sold us. From start to finish the team at Lakeside went above and beyond to make our day absolutely perfect! They were always immediately responsive, accommodating to all our unique asks, and provided helpful suggestions if we were at a loss when making decisions. The day before, we decided to switch our ceremony to be inside rather than outside due to the historic heatwave and they didn't blink an eye. Everything went so smoothly and Taylor was calm, caring, and couldn't be more perfect in coordinating and managing all the details that made the day truly perfect. So grateful to have found a gorgeous spot with the most professional, hardworking, and spot on staff! read more

My fiancé and I recently chose this as the venue for our summer 2020 wedding. We spent countless hours viewing other venues from West Linn to Washington. Right off the bat, lakeside gardens stood out. Within their pamphlet of helpful papers was a spreadsheet with all the information I needed! During our tour, I had goosebumps. Everything was beautiful, clean, updated. On the day of your wedding, you have access to the whole venue and are not constrained to any particular spot. I love having different spaces for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Truly beautiful and can not wait to update my review after our special day. read more

My wife and I were married here, at Lakeside Gardens, in August 2014, and it could not of been a more perfect wedding. Chris Cunningham, our Special Events Director, did an exceptional job in preparing us and guiding us through the events of our wedding day. Chris was so thorough, precise, and absolutely calm throughout the whole process that my wife and I had not a care in the world. We were able to completely enjoy our enchanting day. Chris was the cornerstone in making our wedding day absolutely magical, just as a special life-event such as a wedding should be. As for the facilities at Lakeside Gardens, the grounds are fantastical with well groomed paths and quaint whitewashed gazebos tucked in among giant evergreens and colorful flowering plants. The small lakes on the property work perfectly to enhance the views and add a level of heavenly beauty that is perfect for a wedding. The layout of the event site was excellent. My wife and I were married at the entrance to a beautiful gazebo surrounded by the majesty of the Lakeside Gardens grounds. Following the ceremony, our guests easily made their way into the reception hall, which was only a few feet away from the ceremony. That convenience allowed for smooth flow in the events of the wedding, which Chris masterfully orchestrated. Our guests had an extremely enjoyable time because they didn't have to worry about moving from one venue to another. Everything at Lakeside Gardens is perfectly located, allowing for all parties involved in the wedding and all guests attending the wedding to have an unforgettably enjoyable time. read more

We attended a wedding last weekend at this beautiful venue. The day of wedding coordinator was super helpful and nice to work with. We spoke with the head chef (great food, by the way) who told us that a large part of the reception hall was recently added on. It's a beautiful and important addition to host larger capacity weddings. It was a perfect Oregon Summer evening and the guests were able to wander the grounds in addition to the dancing and photo boothery. read more

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Was just married here on 7/1/2017, in which we had to do most of the planning from Los Angeles. Happy to say, Lakeside Gardens and Jenna (our wedding coordinator) helped to make this the wedding of our dreams. Their professionalism, attention to detail, communication, and calmness during the process helped us to focus on what was most important during a wedding, each other. Just want to thank everyone that was involved and would recommend this venue to anyone getting married in the Portland area (especially in the summer)! Also, the food was fantastic and we received many compliments about how everything was sooooo beautiful! read more

I got married here in 2008 after driving past this venue on my way to my aunts house for 20 consecutive years. When we got engaged and it came time to look at venues we checked dozens of places out, and this one just kept sitting in the back of my mind. I let my husband to be give this place a once over and we even met with the wedding designer. When we walked back to the car, we both looked at each other and said "This is the place". We booked the venue a year in advance, which seams pretty typical for most places. We got a great package with a buffet style dinner, outdoor ceremony and indoor reception. The whole experience was a breeze. We where appointed a wedding planner who walked us through everything step by step and reminded me to book things like photographers and DJ's along the way. We also had the opportunity to taste the food prior to setting our menu and my oh my was everything good! It's been four years and people still remember the roasted potatoes and prime rib that was served. Looking back on my wedding day, there are a few small things I would have tweaked, but the food, the venue and the ceremony was perfect and I am so grateful 4 years later that we choose lakeside gardens. read more

We just had our company holiday party at Lakeside Gardens this past weekend and it was an absolute success! All anyone can talk about this Monday morning is how wonderful Lakeside was! Taylor and Angie were immensely helpful when it came to communicating by both phone and e-mails in the weeks leading up to the event. Even though our event was at night and in the chilly December weather -- the venue was perfect! It was decorated thoroughly for Christmas, the swans were right outside the window and the lights outside on the deck and bridge were great touches! The Lakeside staff were all phenomenal and they worked well with the entertainment staff who we brought in as well. Thank you Lakeside! read more

We chose this venue because it was absolutely beautiful and fit our idea of an outdoor wedding. However, my groom and one of my wedding party experienced severe health issues and we had to postpone the wedding. Lakeside Gardens refused our request to postpone to the next year (the timing was important for the flowers). They stated that they would return our deposit if they booked the date with someone else. However, in reality, they have no incentive to book that date and even if they did, how would we know? So we are out $1000.00 and we will never go back to this venue so they are out the additional $2000 or $3000 we would have spent there. Also, they could not even be bothered to respond to my email requesting that they do whatever they could to re-book our date. I am very disappointed and unhappy with them. read more