University Club of Portland

I could not imagine having my reception anywhere else after my experience at the University Club. Granted, you have to have a member willing to sponsor your wedding, and it is not an inexpensive place to hold an event. However, it was an incredibly low stress venue, mostly due to the amazing event coordinator Shelly Carlisle. There was no set up or tear down that was needed, which was very important to me. The chairs, linens, and china are stunning and so no rentals are needed unless you want something very specific. The food was excellent (we did a plated dinner as opposed to buffet), and we were easily able to have passed appetizers and two dinner choices. At the end of the night, Shelly even had a box with a split of champage, fruit, cheese and cookies for my husband and I to take to the hotel with us! I could not have imaged the reception going any more smoothly and loved my experience with the University Club.