The Victorian Belle Mansion

ional, and experienced, and the in-house catering is great. It was really nice to use their catering and tables, chairs, settings, etc. rather than have to find more vendors. We had our perfect wedding at the Victorian Belle and would recommend the venue to anyone.

since we had an August wedding and it was over 90 degree

ve their own in house catering service and that they provide so many items like chairs, tables, cutlery. It cut down on the cost we would have had to spend on an outside caterer and party rental company. Our party had a lot of dietary needs and they were to handle them all! As someone with a gluten sensitivity, it was so amazing to have a party where I didn’t have to worry about if I could eat something because they were able to accommodate my request to make almost all food gluten free. Everyone at Victorian Belle were also great at helping our guests stay cool during an unexpected heat wave during our wedding. There was plenty of shade and they set up misters and fans. Although the wedding itself was all outside and under covered tents and gazebos, our guests were able to go into the mansion to cool off in AC. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding. I will also be looking at their event calendar moving forward for the different High Teas and performances they offer the other times of the year.

planning from across the country and Diana expertly juggled emails, meetings with our local family and friends, multiple tours, and all of our questions over a year and a half. We had 130 guests and it was a good number for the space; everyone fit in the dinner tent well. The venue was gorgeous and feels private. It was great that guests could roam the full house, gazebo, and lawn. Everyone being able to choose whether they were dancing in the gazebo, playing croquet, or just sitting and chatting gave the day a magical atmosphere. The staff was flexible and happy to accommodate our whims -- a cocktail hour before the ceremony, a jazz band, a trumpet player on the balcony, and a donut truck in the alley. The food was delicious and the chef accommodates dietary needs well. We enjoyed our choices of vegetable pasta, salmon, caesar salad, and mushroom risotto. We also tried some fantastic vegan options at our tasting. Drinks (margaritas, berry mocktail, wine + beer) were great as well. Finally, while we had lovely weather, having full rain and heat alternatives (including AC in the house) was a huge relief during the planning process. Thank you to the staff at the Belle for such a wonderful wedding day! [photos by Betty Boyce Photography]

y and plates were set out perfectly. They cut the cake, mixed delicious drinks, the food was incredible. And the location, THE LOCATION. It's such a beautiful venue. With gorgeous grounds. I highly recommend Victorian Belle for your wedding (or in our case, small wedding/elopement.) It's 100% worth it.

le to relocate the ceremony into the large gazebo without any issues. It was an absolutely perfect day! I couldn't have picked a better venue for our wedding!

e clean up a breeze. Diana and the staff were incredible and saved the day when our florist forgot a basket for the flower girl.

my questions. Getting ready in the bridal suite was a dream. We ended up having sudden rain and the crew was so good about moving the ceremony into the gazebo. Could not recommend more.

icious. Thank you for helping us celebrate our day!

the other part, and then a live band in the gazebo for dancing. They have their own kitchen, and the food was amazing! It was also one less vendor to coordinate. The people who work there are all fantastic, and they were super accommodating with covid issues that made us reschedule 4 times. We also had afternoon tea here one sunday and that was really fun too!

her team were just that good. The Belle team really went above and beyond for a wedding we worked together in May 2022, putting in countless hours before the wedding to get up-to-speed and showing up with positive energy and hard work on the actual day. I was impressed by everyone I encountered on staff, from the main venue lead to the newest employees on the catering team. All were eager to help, kind, and excited to celebrate the couple and their guests. That's notable and I felt worthy of a review so thanks, Team Victorian Belle! I appreciate you.

ve and beyond. I cannot thank the team for honestly delivering something like they would to their own blood- I felt taken care of like family. If you are shopping for a venue...you found it!

not enough time to have all the traditional events (short and sweet ceremony, first dance, special dances, flower toss, garter, cake cutting, ect.) plus getting all the professional photos and a chance to eat the delicious food!

rful house in disrepair. We met with Taylor, the new manager and she outlined what needed to be done to get it ready for all the planned events, including ours. Needless to say I was very concerned as I looked at the mud and destroyed grass on the grounds etc.. We came back for the event planning with her and the staff and during that time they had torn up the lawn, leveled it and placed sod. It was beautiful. Other clean up was done and Doug the Special Project Manager told us what else would be done by the time of our event. We then proceeded to the menu tasting, with the new chef and his staff. The food was delicious and presentation was lovely. We left feeling so much better and I told Taylor that I am so totally amazed on the transformation in such a short time. It shows that she and her staff love the Victorian Belle and want her guests to experience the beauty that it can offer. I will post another review after our event. Thank You Taylor.

so happy that they took care of the set-up and breakdown of tables, chairs, linens, etc. The staff is so helpful, accommodating, and kind. Joe (director), Jessica (day of coordinator), and Jeff (chef) were all quick to answer questions, assist in any way possible, and help us have a beautiful, stress-free wedding day. They went above and beyond to make sure we had a perfect experience. For example, they provided vegan dishes for some of our guests, and hunted down the mother-of-the-groom’s lost glasses. Our guests continue to comment on how gorgeous the Victorian Belle was, and they really enjoyed exploring the inside of the house as well as the amazing grounds. We would definitely recommend the Victorian Belle!

the grounds as well as the well- maintained Victorian house are incredible, the staff makes the whole day run smoothly, all because they care about making it the perfect day for the bride and groom. Extremely reasonable pricing for all that we got. There were no complaints at all and the entire guest list had a great time here today.

le felt it was a hidden gem. You won't be disappointed with pictures at this place! Jessica (day of coordinator) and Joe (director) helped us from the beginning. They were both fantastic, not only at their job, but also very personable. We felt comfortable emailing them questions and they were quick to respond as well. Jessica made notes of every detail and even suggested a few ideas we didn't even think of. She was the sweetest and offered to help us in anyway possible. Their in house chef Jeff is AMAZING! His homemade croutons are one of the best we've ever had. It was perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Almost everything we tasted were so yummy, it made it difficult to decide what to serve at our wedding. Fantastic job!! Victorian Belle's entire staff went beyond our expectations, from making sure everything went smoothly, to the wait staff, and the bartender. Everyone was so nice and helpful, our wedding couldn't have gone any better than this!

director), Jade (day of coordinator), and Chef Jeff were great and so wonderful to coordinate with, which was critical since we had to plan the wedding from out of state. Have your wedding here and you won’t be disappointed! ❤️

mony are the most spacious and beautiful out of all of the venues we looked at. Our guests really enjoyed exploring the house and the beautiful gardens. The food was delicious (cooked right in the kitchen the day of so the house smelled wonderful)! The whole wedding was orchestrated beautifully. Jessica and Joe did an outstanding job making sure everything went to plan and even when there were slight hiccups, they worked them out seamlessly! I could not be happier! I have never planned an event like this and they really helped me cover all of my bases. Thank you, Victorian Belle!

outstanding. And was nice the entire time.

ere accommodating with options, and the house and grounds are beautiful. My friend ended up having her wedding here and I was one of the bridesmaids. From the perspective as a wedding party member, the staff were great and super knowledgeable. They clearly had done events dozens of times because they had great input, feedback, and general direction. Attendees I talked to thought the space was beautiful, and thought the food was delicious! They also loved that everything was on the same property - the ceremony, the cake cutting, the reception etc. Most weddings I have been in or attended have required everyone to go from one location to another - I also appreciated that wasn't the case at VB. Everything went perfectly for my friends big day. I would definitely recommend VB to others, and if a wedding every becomes a possibility in my future I would consider having it here as well. Thanks VB staff - we had a great time!

t think it was in my price range. However, Joe, the event director, went over different options with me, and I found out getting married during the week and off season meant I could have my dream wedding at the Belle and stay within my budget. In regards to communications, Joe and my wedding planner, Jade, always got back to me within the same day. Let's face it; having a wedding is expensive. But if you can swing it and have a venue that provides a wedding planner and most everything is included, it's well worth it! I couldn't imagine having to coordinate it all myself because as a bride, you are supposed to just enjoy your day! And that was the case with Victorian Belle on my wedding day. Several of my guests said it was the most beautiful and fun wedding they ever attended- no joke! The entire event went off without a hitch other than some wardrobe malfunctions that had nothing to do with the Belle. Lastly, as a vegan, I was told that vegan food was possible, and the chef made some amazing dishes and at the price point that worked for my budget. Several omnivores mentioned they loved the food, especially the gnocchi with the squash and coconut cream sauce - that dish was a home run. I honestly can't think of anything to criticize. I will recommend this venue to friends . It was lovely getting married outside of this gorgeous Victorian house that is impeccably maintained both inside and out. Then the grounds surrounding are just beautiful. Even in October, there were hydrangeas and other flowers in bloom, which provided a lot of color and beauty. Because of the sheer beauty of the venue, I spent next to nothing on decor; it just wasn't necessary. Control freak or not, this venue will take care of your needs, wishes, desires, etc as long as you keep an open line of communication. Thank you Joe, Jade, and other staff for making my wedding day a fun, non-stressful day where I could just enjoy myself and my guests.

30 tables, space for guest photos, a photo booth, 4 buffet lines, a dance floor, and more. The house was amazing and people really enjoyed the pool table area on the upper floor. As the bride, I had a roomy private area for outfit changes. Leading up to our wedding date, Joe and Jade answered all my questions and were very assuring that thing would go smoothly - they did not disappoint ! Joe, Jade, and the whole Victorian Belle crew were working it and made the reception a success! Thank you guys so much!

ng questions and ensuring everything went smoothly on the day. Jade and Jessica also helped during the reception to fulfill our vision of the evening. The catering is all in house and the food was delicious! Jeff helped us cater to a number of guests with allergies or vegan preferences. The grounds are beautiful as is and nearly everything is included from linens to tables and dishes (we did end up renting a tent in addition). This made the planning much less stressful as they had everything we needed in house and took care of all set up and breakdown. Ours guests loved the uniqueness of the venue and everything turned out stunning! Definitely a special spot for any occasion.

exactly as described. The weather changed up on us last minute, and they were very helpful in making arrangements to adjust and prepare for it. We were married in the gazebo, which was perfect for the weather and the number of guests we had. I would highly recommend the Victorian Belle! Thanks Joe and Laura!

great I've had a lot of people tell they enjoyed the food and that it had been the most elegant wedding they had ever been to. Easy choice!

perfect for a Saturday afternoon wedding. We had our wedding ceremony in the gazebo and the reception on the lawn and it was perfect. However, it was comforting to know that Laura had alternate plans ready in case of rain- that really put me at ease. We had a brunch and the food was sooo good- the chef did an amazing job and really worked to come up with a menu we could all agree on. I cannot recommend this chef enough. Joe and Laura were so helpful and made the entire wedding process easy. They made sure things were running smoothly on the day of the wedding and made life easier during the planning process. I am very thankful for all of their hard work.

nder completely different ownership and these people are ROCKSTARS. We can't say enough nice things about the Victorian Belle and the staff there. From the beginning, Joe and Laura made us feel so welcome and at home. Through the whole experience they were quick to respond and make us feel reassured in our nerves pre-wedding. We actually had a whole plan in place to do the wedding fully outdoors and utilize the gorgeous venue completely. However, due to this bi-polar Portland weather, it ended up raining the weekend of our wedding and we had to change plans. Laura was quick to do so and reassured us throughout. We were so nervous but they made us feel like everything would be AMAZING, and it was. :) This venue is gorgeous and our guests have told me how wonderful it was over and over again. The wrap around porch was perfect to host our bar. They even included smores in our package when we booked, which made a fun addition to our dessert table! The chef was wonderful, creating dairy free pasta for us that was beyond delicious. Our guests left raving about the food! So good (even if I only got a few bites between talking to people). The house itself has the best hangout spaces to get ready. We wish we could have utilized it even more than we did, as it gets pricey to add on extra hours to hang out there in the morning, but the time that we did have was perfect. The space for the ladies to get ready was spacious, as well as the grooms quarters! They even have a pool table in the groom's quarters. I was jealous. Haha. The guys said they had fun up there waiting for us to get ready. I appreciated that the men's and women's spaces were separated so we couldn't see each other until we were ready. All the architecture and design of the Victorian Belle made beautiful pictures, and those cafe lights hung throughout the venue were a dream. The staff is so friendly and quick to make you feel at home. Joe and Laura took full interest in our wedding, and in us as people. They aren't just there to do business, but to do it well and with so much heart. I literally can't say enough about our experience here. It was a dream and we would recommend it to anyone looking for a venue in North Portland that is right off the freeway but feels like a secluded wonderland when you step in. Thanks guys! We SO SO SO appreciate you making our wedding that much more wonderful.

current chef used to work at Portland City Grill), they have their own day of coordinator, the gazebo & walkway are covered (just incase it rained) and all linens (with different color options for napkins), tables, white chairs, glasses, plates etc. are included. With such a beautiful location I only needed a handful of decorations! Which makes wedding planning so much easier. Both Joe & Laura were very responsive with all the questions I had during the process and sent emails to remind me when certain decisions had to be made. They were ROCKSTARS on the day of the wedding and made sure everything went smoothly. I did not have one thing to worry about! There were things I didn't even ask them to do but they just got it done. This was extremely helpful as I was able to experience my wedding day stress free and soak it all up. The FOOD! It was simply delicious. Do not pass up on the shrimp & fruit cup appetizer and the mac 'n cheese. The salmon and chicken were perfectly cooked and not dry at all. The vegetables were fresh. The salads had a great combination of flavors. The chef truly takes a lot of pride in his work. Also, they let you take the leftovers home! They do not let anything go to waste. I HIGHLY recommend The Victorian Belle for any special event. They provide a truly unique and beautiful experience that we will treasure for the rest of our lives. p.s. There is a pool table in the grooms room. At every other establishment I visited the groom kind of gets forgotten, but not here. They have a fantastic area to hang out in while getting dressed and waiting for the festivities to begin.

it really fun. I loved the venue so much, I decided to book my client party there this December (2015). Again, Laura and Joe hit it out of the park. They venue was spectacular and all of my clients had the best time. It is a beautiful venue and the staff is amazing. The prices are a great value for what you get. I am already booking them for my client party in 2016.

onsive and accommodating for the various needs that were required for an Indian wedding. They have a beautiful house and a wonderful large gazebo that can be converted into an indoor or open air space, holding about 130 people. It was an easy choice for us.

y wedding anywhere else. It was the perfect ethereal summer evening. They require you use their catering, which I found limiting, but that said, they provide everything .. tables, linens, serve-ware ... it's really an excellent deal and a day-of coordinator. I paid extra to have more time for set up.

it rains, and the whole place is lit up with hundreds of twinkly fairy lights. It's a dream venue. The venue comes with a day off wedding coordinator too. The catch: You HAVE to use their catering, their bar and that's how they are making their money. BUT, the food is DELICIOUS and I felt their beer and wine was reasonably priced. It's just something to account for in your budget. Disappointing: We had the venue booked until 11pm and they started cleaning up the tables at 9.30pm. That is not ok and I'll still have to talk to the manager about this. It was a real turnoff. That's why I'm knowing off a whole star. It puts a damper on the whole experience.

r wedding as we would have taken a much different approach to working with Deb through the process. It’s unfortunate that the experience with Deb is this excruciatingly painful as the grounds are so beautiful and provide a wonderful atmosphere for what could be a dream wedding. Every person in our wedding party that interacted with her (even the nicest, sweetest of our friends/family who were determined to “win-her-over” and have a positive interaction no matter what) have commented on how horrible she was to work with. I don’t feel it’s necessary to detail out everything that went wrong, but overall this is what we experienced: 1. Rules change frequently depending on Deb’s mood. One day or minute she will tell you one thing and the next day/minute her rules have already changed. The contact was merely a “loose guideline” and several “house rules” made an appearance throughout the process that we didn’t know about initially (and always seemed to serve Deb’s wavering habits). 2. Deb is extremely unprofessional in written and verbal correspondence. I’m still flabbergasted by some of the things she thought were alright to write/say to me, our family, our friends, and our guests. She is also unreliable in responses to questions/inquiries. It took several follow-up attempts and often would take weeks to get an answer. 3. Deb is over controlling. We had to describe in miniscule detail every minor thing we wanted to do with decorations, etc. Her reaction to our normal plans was oddly irregular and improper. Without being there the day of to decorate, we wouldn’t ultimately know in detail what would look best or what decisions would need to be made. These were merely ideas for our decorating team to utilize. 4. The inclusion of their “wedding coordinator” was one of the selling pieces for us at the mansion. However, we were actually forbidden to correspond with her until the rehearsal dinner or day of our wedding. We were also told the coordinator couldn’t make any decisions. It is hard to properly prepare a coordinator that you can’t talk to before the event. (The coordinator was actually very nice.) 5. Although the grounds are overall beautiful, the white fences are moldy and the roofs of the house, gazebos, and white tents are covered in a plethora of debris which is highly unattractive. 6. Several items that were discussed and agreed upon to happen on the day of the wedding, DIDN’T. Deb is very unorganized and items had to be discussed/answered multiple times. As a bride/groom, you want your experience with your vendors to be precise, easy, and stress free. This portion of our wedding experience added SO much stress it was horrendous! The only way we could handle it was with help from our friends and family who shielded us from Deb’s craziness (oh the stories we have heard afterwards…). If you are set on having the QAVM as your wedding venue – PLEASE proceed with caution and be sure to have EVERYTHING in writing. Be prepared to be very flexible as Deb changes her mind frequently and it will put wrenches into your plans (even on the day of your wedding). Please learn from our experience – it will at least be something positive that comes from it!

fairy tale. The food was wonderful and place was just perfect. I had many people mention this to be the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended, I had to agree. The place is wonderful. I heard many people including my mother how rude the staff was to her. I did not have much interaction the day of so I can't confirm. But the fact I heard many people express the same concern, so I'm sure it was valid. It did not ruin my day and it was wonderful.

lk down the isle (minutes before I was to be married) Deb the owner chose this time to approach me about hard alcohol in my dressing room. So instead of me walking down the isle excited to see my soon to be husband I was telling my dad about what happened,super stressed. She took my moment away from me and I will never get it back...I think about it daily. I have never in my life wrote a review but I just cant get over this. Now I will say maybe she did previously tell me no alcohol was allowed BUT my Bridesmaids did bring it in AND it was the last thing on my mind!! Deb should not have approached me before walking down the isle...she could have found a better time or just talked to my wedding party NOT the bride. I also had the worst coordinator assigned, I cant remember her name because I really never spoke with her. (Purple hair is all I remember) Can not for the life of me figure out what it is she does?? But returning calls/texts was not part of her job since she has a day job and made it clear I was not a priority! Thank god for an awesome DJ that did her job for her!! He made sure everything was taking care of including making sure we (bride/Groom) ate and kept asking if I needed anything. BTW..Frank from Bust a Move is the BEST DJ ever and made my wedding!!! We met with Deb a week before our wedding to discuss what we wanted and I am not sure why since she didn't listen to a thing we said. We wanted the over flow seating in the yard so when people came late it wouldnt interupt the wedding but when I walked down the isle she had out the seats in the ISLE ouside the gazebo (looked way TACKY)! She didn't have the beers at the bar we requested INCLUDING the GROOMS favorite beer (that he had been drinking in his room getting ready). Also the bar RAN out of beer at our wedding...so no one could order beer the last 1 1/2 hr of the wedding. A few other things: We were suppose to have unlimited lemonaid but we never saw that. The glass was not suppose to be in the Gazebo but it was. No one was suppose to be allowed up into my room and Deb said she would make sure of that...and Sooo many guests made there way up and saw me in my dress before walking down the isle a couple even saw me in my bra while getting ready. Grrrr...I could go on but I am just getting upset thinking about it. Good Luck to you Bride's if you get married here. Watch out for Deb and Purple hair!!

any photo opportunities. The house is so charming with all of its victorian details. The white gazebo made it absolutely amazing. I believe it's an 42 ft gazebo so it can be used for multiple things (wedding ceremony, dinner, or dancing). Since we got married somewhere else, we used it for dancing and it was very nice. One of the major things I liked about this venue was even though it was very pretty naturally, Deb (owner) will let you come out and decorate. It was nice to be able to go on the property and add a personal touch (special for our wedding). The reception dinner was set up outside and the food was really good! :) We had pasta with red and white sauces, garlic bread and salad. It was a simple dish but very good (since it was hot outside). Deb (the owner of the place) is very nice. She was VERY helpful and did whatever she could to make our day amazing. Once it got closer to the wedding, she will have a day of wedding coordinator to help everything stay on schedule. Depending on the time of year, I know this place books up. My one negative thing I would have to say is because we had our reception at such a busy time of the year, sometimes it would take her a while to get back to me via email/phone. However, when the day came, everything was amazing and simply PERFECT! :)

e didn't listen to much of what I said I wanted for the day of which was upsetting but the place it's self was beautiful. Just wish I didn't have to deal with the owner.

it to them to do your decorations you will get just that plain and simple. Deb the owner was great to us and let me create my own vision. The food was good and Kiki our coordinator was on point and friendly. I had the most amazing wedding there, you just have to be willing to do some extra work.

lutely fabulous and worked with us more than any other person probably would have! The food was prepared by Deb, and was amazing! We had it the next morning too, before our flight, and I couldn't have asked for a better "breakfast" :). You cannot find a better value for your money either - if you only have 100 people like we did, you can do a wedding for under 7500 - and that is for an evening ceremony! I can't wait to be there at a special anniversary to celebrate all over again!

Beautiful in the bridal room for getting ready. Gorgeous photo oppurtunities in garden with many flowers and fountains throughout the property.