Portland Wedding Venue: The Victorian Belle Mansion featured in The Oregonian

Historic Victorian Belle Mansion featured in The Oregonian

Historic Portland Wedding Venue: The Victorian Belle Mansion featured in The Oregonian

We were honored to have been visited by Janet Eastman, a journalist for The Oregonian, for this wonderful feature that shares the storied history of The Victorian Belle Mansion while celebrating its current incarnation as a Portland wedding venue. Today, this fully-restored Queen Anne sits regally on 2.5 acres of immaculate gardens and is considered one of Portland, Oregon’s most enchanting wedding and event venues.

Historians believe that Victorian Belle, also known as the David Cole House, “was the first Portland-area residence to have indoor electricity and hot-and-cold running water supplied by a windmill-powered water pump. Another first: Rooms were vented to a wood-burning stove to provide central heating. A voice-powered intercom, similar to tube systems found on ships, summoned servants…

We invite you to learn more about the origination and history of the Victorian Belle, as well as explore photographs of many of the intricate details that make the estate so special, in the published article: Storied 1885 Queen Anne mansion finds new life as wedding and prom venue.

To learn more about hosting your wedding or other special celebration at the Victorian Belle, please contact us.

So many beautiful moments from Kyle and Katelin’s August wedding!  Elegant photography courtesy of the wonderful @catalinajean  #pdxwedding #pnwwedding #pdxweddingvenue #portlandwedding #victorianwedding #victorianhouse #gardenpartywedding #gardenparty
Looking for a Wonderland-themed fully inclusive micro-wedding package for next Spring? Contact us for details!  Email us at hello@victorianbelle.com or fill out the contact form on our website at victorianbelle.com/contact/  We’re partnering with @littlebananabakery , @coy_and_co Curatorial Florals, DJ Dawn Grischow, and Officiant Charlsy Affuso to offer a stunning Tea Party themed wedding package on select dates in March of 2024.  #microweddingsinwonderland 
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With 2 1/2 acres of gardens, vintage gazebo, classy tent and a historic mansion at your disposal on wedding day, dining at the Victorian Belle can be open air or sheltered. We also offer a variety of in-house table décor options to customize your place settings.  Contact us at hello@victorianbelle.com or visit our website at victorianbelle.com/contact/ to request rental info.  #pdxwedding 
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#bridgertonwedding  Photos: Victorian Belle
If dramatic flowers, vintage furniture, and stained glass rainbows are your vibe, we have the venue for you!  Email us for rental info at hello@victorianbelle.com or visit our website: victorianbelle.com/contact/  Photography: @megangallagherphoto 
Flowers: @wildflower_hill_floral 
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One of Portland's best wedding venues, the Victorian Belle Mansion is a private 2.5-acre estate located just 10 minutes from downtown, and 20 minutes from Portland International Airport (PDX).