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We converted this historic theater into a gorgeous downtown Portland event facility with two beautiful ballrooms, a large bridal suite and a gorgeous fireside foyer that is perfect for cocktail hour! The entire building is yours for the day and includes two outside patios… One looking out at Portland lights (next to our classic lit up Marquis) and a completely private internal patio built patio decked out with café lights and cozy outdoor furniture.

The West End has a fantastic state of the art lighting system which you can customize to fit your perfect design needs. We also included everything you need to make the space uniquely yours! No need to rent anything more!

We are so excited to show you around and would be honored to be part of your day!

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,995

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,995

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,995

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,995

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

February
March
April

Reviews of The West End Ballroom

Hannah
Hannah Sent on 01/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue, professional and friendly staff

This venue is gorgeous! There are so many options for a wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception within the many spaces and rooms. The small side alley is super unique as well. Natalia, and Meagan on the catering side, have been very helpful, friendly, and communicative throughout our planning process and postponement. Our initial wedding date was June 2020, and Natalia made the shift to a new date extremely smooth.
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Liz Sent on 10/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Everything I hoped for!

The West End Ballroom was a fabulous venue for our January wedding. We wanted a wedding downtown Portland, with a warm and elegant feel and I could not have been more pleased with the venue and the staff! Natalia was fabulous and was very attentive and so easy to work with. Meagan with Pearl Catering was very organized and wonderful to work with as well. Her execution the day of the wedding was outstanding. The food and set up were phenomenal. Our guests were very complimentary and some said the best wedding food they have ever had. My family and I cannot be more grateful for their expertise and desire to make our wedding so special. It truly was “The best day ever”. Thank you West End Ballroom and Pearl Catering for being part of our Wedding Team!

Lindsay
Lindsay Sent on 10/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing historic venue with outstanding staff!

I am professional wedding photographer in Portland, and I LOVE shooting at the West End Ballroom. The historic building is photo worthy itself, but when you add a love story it becomes pure magic! I have been photographing at the West End for years, and it has truly transformed. While it has always been beautiful, the recent renovations have made this venue one of my favorite places to photograph weddings. There are so many options with this space to fit a variety of weddings, big to small. From the fireplace room, to the grand ballroom and back alley way, this is one of the most visually inspiring venues I have photographed in my career.

Aside from my love of the venue, the outstanding staff is what really makes the West End stand out. I have been privileged to work with Natalia Barwegen many times over the years and the experience is always memorable. She is the perfect balance between professional and FUN, which has put my couples at ease for their big day. I can’t recommend the West End Ballroom enough!
Brenda
Brenda Sent on 09/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

SO flexible and easy to work with

We unfortunately had to cancel our May 2020 wedding and change to a wedding celebration in June of 2021, but Natalia and Meagan have both been incredibly flexible with allowing us to change dates without any hassle at all. We have greatly appreciated them in making this switch as easy as possible and can't wait to celebrate at this gorgeous location!
K
Kate Sent on 06/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!

My fiancé and I had to postpone our November wedding to next spring due to COVID-19 and other unforeseeable life events. However, the West End Ballroom has been an absolute DREAM to work with! Natalia is unbelievably kind and has gone out of her way to make sure the postponement went smoothly. We couldn't have asked for a better result to a difficult situation. The West End team has made us even more excited that we chose their location!
Madeline
Madeline Sent on 03/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Such a wonderful venue!

I just wanted to thank you again for all you did for our wedding. We had so many compliments about the venue and the service and everything that The West End provided. You guys were all beyond great and Logan and I can't thank you enough for making our day so memorable. And thank you so much for working so hard on the bridal suite! It was a perfect set up for the day and we had a blast getting ready in there! Thank you again for everything and making this planning process go so smoothly!
Noel
Noel Sent on 06/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The West End Ballroom is so beautiful and unique

We had our wedding reception at the West End Ballroom on April 26th 2018 and it was amazing!!!. Working with Natalia was great!! She kept the lines of communication open so that we could have the wedding of our dreams. We used the bottom space as our cocktail hour and the upstairs ballroom as our reception area. The whole building was gorgeous and elegant we could not have asked for a more beautiful space. The included up lighting really set the ambiance and lit up marquee was so unique and charming. Natalia and the West End ballroom were flexible and willing to accommodate our ideas and make this wedding awesome. During the night of the wedding Natalia was present and attentive making sure everything went well. We are so grateful for the awesome wedding and the great experience we had.
Amy
Amy Sent on 12/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Classic Meets Modern

I have had the pleasure to coordinate a Wedding at The West End Ballroom. Their team is extremely professional, detail oriented and efficient. The West End Ballroom is versatile, with a blend of classic Portland architecture, but can seamlessly transform into a modern wedding and event space. Its location is perfectly situated in the heart of Portland's vibrant downtown culture. With a marvelous staff, stunning space and amazing location, The West End Ballroom is a phenomenal choice.
K
Kelsey Sent on 10/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The West End is a beautiful venue with lots of charm. It worked out well for my daughters wedding. We liked that this venue has a space for the ceremony and a separate space for the reception. We worked with Lauren all the way through the process. She was always so helpful and professional. Great experience!
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Matthew Sent on 10/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
From our initial tour of the venue through to our wedding day, Jennifer, Amber, and Lauren with West End Ballroom were nothing short of amazing. They guided my wife and I through every stage of the process, including connecting us with Susan at the Portland Clinic across the street to rent their lot for our guests, and we can't thank them enough for connecting us with our incredible caterers, Catering Beyond Borders, and Powers Photography Studios, easily the best photography studio in Portland!

The venue itself is stunning both inside and out, and, being a former movie theatre, suited both our guest count and our Bollywood theme perfectly. We had been committed to having our ceremony outdoors, only utilizing one of West End's two ballrooms for our reception but, after the confusing, convoluted nightmare of working with Portland Parks and Recreation and their long list of nonsensical rules and regulations, we opted to have our ceremony there, as well, and Lauren and her team were happy to accommodate us at no additional cost.

They were beyond kind, even going so far as to stay camped at the front door the whole evening to ensure no uninvited guests wandered in and helping us, our family, guests, and caterers clean up at the end of the evening. We couldn't have been happier with our experience at the West End Ballroom and thank them for hosting our wedding and making it even better than we could have imagined!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
Bridal Bliss Bridal Bliss Wedding Planners

Great staff, great service, great venue!

As Good As It Gets Catering by Cheryl's on 12th As Good As It Gets Catering by Cheryl's on 12th Wedding Caterers

The West End Ballroom is a beautiful venue and extremely customizable to every event whether it's a wedding, holiday party or corporate event. The preferred caterers are excellent and the staff go above and beyond to guarantee every client is 100% satisfied. We love working with the West End Ballroom!

The Wedding Judge The Wedding Judge Wedding Officiants

I love the West End Ballroom! One of Portland's best venues!

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The West End Ballroom frequently asked questions

The West End Ballroom includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Tables
The space offered by The West End Ballroom for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
The West End Ballroom offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The West End Ballroom offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
The West End Ballroom offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
The West End Ballroom is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in quality of service.
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