Victorian Belle Reviews

We used Victorian Belle for our wedding and are so glad that we did. From the beginning everyone we worked with there was helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. I loved that they have 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.

We can't recommend the Victorian Belle highly enough. Every staff member we interacted with was kind, accommodating, and professional. We were 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 felt like a good number for the venue; everyone fit in the dinner tent well. The venue feels very private and it was great that guests could roam the full house, lawn, and gazebo. The vibe is so relaxed -- looking out and seeing everyone 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 the Pip's Donuts truck in the alley. The food was delicious and accommodated a range of dietary needs. We enjoyed all of our choices of vegetable pasta, salmon, caesar salad, and mushroom risotto. We also tried vegan options at our tasting and they were fantastic. 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 also 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]

Victorian Belle is such a wonderful location. It's not too expensive, and Diana was so amazing in helping us plan our perfect day. The chairs were all set up, the linens and cutlery 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.

Everyone at the Victorian Belle was knowledgeable, helpful, and took care to make sure every detail was in place! It unexpectedly rained, and they had tents, umbrellas, and were able 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!

My husband and I had our elopement here. It was a great experience even with being stressed. They were SO wonderful with having a person who could help be a witness. They also had cheese and crackers, water, sparkling cider, and Champagne! My husbands mom took photos and a video. I mostly have pictures of the place more than anything at the moment.

This place could not have been a better match for our wedding. The mansion is beautiful, the staff is so sweet and accommodating, and the food was phenomenal! It was a beautiful location and there was plenty of shade to keep us cool in the august wedding. I definitely recommend, especially those on a budget, it was much more affordable than most venues I looked at!

I had the pleasure of working with Kylie and many others at the Victorian Belle Mansion this weekend and I was blown away by the service they provide. For couples that are looking for (almost) all their needs to be met in one spot the Victorian Belle is an excellent choice! Incredible staff, catering and rentals onsite, gorgeous grounds, and a seemingly endless supply of assistance and resources. It is truly a dream from a planning perspective.

I was honored to be the officiant for a wedding that took place last weekend. I met Kylie and her team during the rehearsal. Kylie was so professional and personal! She gave us a tour of the mansion while we waited for the wedding party to arrive. She is such a sincere and real down to earth person. I greatly appreciated being a part of this wedding that her and her team hosted. Love this place!

We recently had our wedding here, and it was the most magical day! The venue is so beautiful- we easily had 160 people there. We had a ceremony in one part of the garden, dinner in 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!

Place was amazing! Highly recommended

My wedding planner was Taylor and she was a dream come true for my Hallowedding. The food was spectacular, everything went off without a hitch. The grounds are beautiful and soo spooky after dark when they lights dim.

I absolutely feel like one of the best choices we made was to have our wedding at this venue. To begin with, it is STUNNING. All of our pictures turned out amazing from the beautiful scenery and all of our guests raved about how beautiful it was. Our wedding was also a huge blast. I had several people tell me it was the most fun wedding they'd ever been to. Part of this was the space, which allowed for a lot of movement and activities (exploring the amazing house, yard games, dancing, etc).

Also, the staff was really incredible throughout the process. They were very responsive to all my questions and inquiries and made me feel like I was in good hands the whole time. Also, I have a very large and loud family and the staff handled them with grace and efficiency and I appreciate it so much. Thank you Taylor and staff

Our guests could not get over how they missed this gem! we had a 50th Vow Renewal and the Venue made sure it was every bit as beautiful as a wedding. The food was delicious and the staff was so accommodating. It was a special day . I am trying to think of something so we can use the venue again. This beautiful mansion is a must see for a venue.

Beautiful Venue with outstanding staff! Loved the food and the extras! We added the French fry bar, the s'mores firepit and the Italian soda bar and it was so worth it. We also had outdoor games and the children (and adults) socialized much more than is usual at weddings. The bride and groom spent that night at the venue in a gorgeous old-fashioned room and had breakfast there the next morning. It was a wonderful experience for the couple and for all of us!

The Victorian Belle is the perfect wedding venue! We had such an amazing experience. We loved that it is not only a gorgeous setting, but that they do the catering as well. We were 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, how much they enjoyed the food, and how they loved exploring the inside of the house, as well as the amazing grounds. We would definitely recommend the Victorian Belle!

Usually, I don't write venues reviews but I'm making an exception for The Victorian Belle because Kylie and her team were just that phenomenal. I say that as a wedding planner with more than 50 weddings under her belt.

The team at the Belle 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 wedding day.

I was impressed by everyone I met on their team, 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.

Joe, Jade, and Jessica are absolutely wonderful! The property is just stunning, my husband and I toured it a year in advance, and knew it was "the one". Our guests couldn't stop raving about how beautiful the garden and house were. I knew I wanted a location where guests could mill around doing various things (and not have the attention focused solely on my husband and I), and the Victorian Belle was just that. The huge garden, patio, gazebo, and the house itself, take you on a tour. The chef was fantastic when we had our meal tasting there, and definitely delivered on the day of our wedding. I couldn't be more pleased with the way things went. Jade kept everyone on schedule, and kept the day flowing smoothly. As nervous as I was, Jessica brought me ginger ale and various snacks in bed, and left me with a pep-talk and her phone to play music to calm my nerves before I got ready. I would recommend the Victorian Belle to any and everyone.

I got married here about two weeks ago, and everything went perfectly! Catering was delicious, wished we could have taken some home with us! The grounds were beautiful and flowers bloomed just in time for us! I had no complaints about the venue itself. It was beautiful and the staff is all very kind and helpful!

The Belle exceeded all of our expectations! We wanted a local venue that was convenient for people to get to, had a beautiful landscape, would rent us tables/seating, and served great food. It's all about the food! Wow, were we stunned. The Belle is a great near-one stop shop. It has a fantastic setting with trees and flowers perfectly manicured around the property which helped alleviate our need to buy more flowers and decor, the house is in immaculate condition and feels like a luxurious walk through the early 1900's, the tables and linens that come standard were beautiful, and all of our guests said it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. As the bride, I must say I agree. After having looked around pretty extensively in Portland, the Belle was a great value and incredibly convenient. We had so much fun with the planning process, the sampling, and picking out linens/colors. And the day of, the staff was absolutely on top of it. My husband and I loved it, and our parents couldn't have been happier.

If you're looking for a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere for your wedding, look no further. Both the venue and staff at Victorian Belle are amazing - easy to work with, professional, responsive, and full of helpful recommendations. Cannot say enough great things about this venue!

our wedding wouldnt have been the same without you guys!!

We chose The Victorian Belle for it's unique & beautiful atmosphere as well as the great location in Portland. We were also very excited that they cook all their own food onsite (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.

We just had our wedding reception here and CANNOT SAY ENOUGH NICE THINGS!!! The staff was lovely, the food was spectacular, the grounds and facilities were beautiful!! We strongly recommend the Queen Anne Victorian Mansion to anyone. They helped us out at the last minute and were a delight to work with. It was a wonderful experience!

Debra was wonderful. She was so helpfull, and her venue is beautiful. We are so happy we chose the Queen Anne. Debra and he day of wedding corridinator were so helpful. I even got a txt the night before letting me know the tent I had rented stood up wonderully through a freak monsoon.