The Victorian Belle Mansion

We love hosting our events at the Belle! The staff is so kind and accommodating. The entire premises is kept up very well keeping everything gorgeous and the guests wanting more! A true gem of Portland.

Beautiful House! I went on a history tour, Amy -:who gave the tour was amazing! I loved everything about this place. The architecture, the history, the stained glass windows. There was even a connection to McMenamins. I recommend visiting this place if you can, it is truly a hidden history gem of Portland.

Went to a lovely party here. It’s very cute and a great venue for parties. They kept the esoteric of the integrity of the era. The staff was professional and attentive. The food and drinks were good. I especially liked the mushroom sliders

The Victorian Belle was everything we dreamed of for our wedding and more. The mansion and gardens are absolutely breathtaking, magical, romantic, and full of flowers. During our ceremony, bunnies even popped out of the hedges to watch, which felt straight out of a fairy tale! The lighting in the reception tent was warm and enchanting, and the whole atmosphere made the day unforgettable. The staff were phenomenal from start to finish. They were kind, professional, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was stress-free. They set everything up for us, kept us on track with the timeline, and even brought drinks from the bar without us having to ask. Communication was excellent throughout the entire planning process — Diana, the coordinator, was the friendliest, most helpful person we could have hoped for, always quick to respond and endlessly accommodating. As a bride in a wheelchair, accessibility was a big concern for me, and I can’t say enough about how thoughtful and inclusive they were. They rearranged furniture to ensure ease of movement, set up the bridal suite on the ground floor so I could get ready comfortably, and made every adjustment possible to ensure my day was just as easy and beautiful as it would be for anyone else. That level of care meant so much. The catering, which comes with the venue, was absolutely divine. Guests raved that it was the best wedding food they’d ever had. The staff let us fully customize the menu, including vegan options for things that weren't listed as vegan, and everything was delicious. They even packed up leftovers for us to take home, which we loved. Flexibility was a huge strength of this venue. They let us customize décor, set up special tables for speakers and a memorial area, and made the whole day feel like it was truly ours. Our guests are still telling us it was the most beautiful wedding they’ve ever attended, and we couldn’t agree more. If you’re looking for a venue that’s gorgeous, affordable, accessible, and filled with caring, professional staff, I can’t recommend the Victorian Belle highly enough. They gave us the wedding of our dreams.

My husband and I are so grateful for our experience getting married at the Victorian Belle. From our first informational meeting to the end of our wedding day, we were so impressed with the level of organization, thoughtfulness, and approachability of the staff. We loved that there is so much included with our booking -- food and drink, furniture, decor options -- it really helped take all of the stress out of both our planning experience and our wedding itself. Our guests loved their meals served on the lawn, dancing in the gazebo, and exploring the beautifully decorated home (as did we!). They also boxed up all of our leftover (and incredibly delicious) food for us to take home at the end of the night. We can truly say that we wouldn't change a thing about our wedding, and we largely owe that to this incredible venue.

This was my first time attending the Burlesque show. It was fun and a show stopper! Adults only. I would highly recommend their shows!! Food / drinks are available for a fee. Recommend to purchase tickets ahead of time. Assigned seating. Well organized! Parking is very limited. Go early to find parking. Suggest to bring lots of $1 bills or extra cash to tip the performers... They really do deserve it! They are amazing and beautiful!

This place is pure magic. I have NEVER been to a more pleasing event in my life. The staff was exceptionally courteous, the guests were all smiling and the atmosphere was nothing short of ethereal. A perfect venue for weddings and whatever you might have a need to dress up for. Went to a sword and veil Yule ball and had a splendid time. Highly recommend giving the event calendar a parooze. 12/10 would be a shame not to do again....cheers

Been to this place a couple times and have always had a fantastic experience! I use a wheelchair because I have Spina Bifida and the staff always make sure that I'm well accommodated and don't treat me like a burden! The big thing here is the Sword And Veil Balls and those are a blast with friendly staff and fun activities. Overall an amazing and enjoyable experience!

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!

We have driven from Nevada each year for the past seven years to be able to come to this beautiful house. It was kind of a tradition for us but unfortunately, this place will no longer be offering general admission. Very disappointing for us. Can't help but feel that this landmark will no longer hold a place in so many hearts. It was always a must see but now they will cater to private events. Too bad for those of us that enjoyed it each year. Apparently you must have reservations in one of the private events to gain access. Such a shame.

We've visited the "Christmas House" (as my family affectionately refers to the Victorian Belle) almost every year since my child was young. In years past, Santa and Mrs. Claus would sit in the living room to greet visitors and take pictures, s'mores could be made by the fire pit, crafts took over the top floor, delicious baked goods were available for purchase, Christmas magic flowed through the house and property, lovely staff would wander the halls to discuss the history of the property and share stories, and lights were on beautiful display in the courtyard. Slowly over the years, the experience continues to decline. This year, Santa was an extra $35 (in their outdoor building and no Mrs. Claus), no s'mores for years, no more baked goods, the crafts became coloring pages and 6ft folding table without staff making it magical, teens were scared of the top floor because a group was playing pool like it was their living room and it was not inviting, no staff members eager to share stories, light display has diminished to nothing more than a decorated neighborhood, and the magic is gone. We visited this year (2022) and I fear this marks the end of a family tradition. I've loved this place for many years, and will cherish our memories, and be thankful we stumbled across it a decade ago. I'm heartbroken to admit, I would not recommend as a Christmas experience. For $50 for four people, your family is sure to have a better experience, elsewhere. 2 stars because, if you love old properties and closed restaurant vibes, you may enjoy it.

Wanted to like this a lot, but...Playing phone tag for over a week with someone, Bennett?, who would return the call and not leave a detailed msg confirming date and time was irritating. Reservation confirmed about 1-2 days before our date. The interior space is lovely. We managed to be upstairs in a room when no other parties were seated so it was lovely. There were 4 of us. One loves high tea and barely touched her food, saying she didn't like it. Another mentioned to Bennet that the scones would have been better warm and he pretty much said thank you for the info, no attempt to bring her some warm scones. The offering was plenty but not everything worth eating. Having high tea is about the experience and not much about the food since it is relatively inexpensive to make food for high tea. I would have enjoyed it a lot more were the bill not staggering for what we received. the website does not reflect the add-ons. A party of 4 had a service charge automatically added on and, if memory serves me, a surcharge for the staff was also added. Then an additional amount for being seated upstairs. It ended up $78 a person. For that amount, I expected a whole lot more. Service was friendly but ignored our request for hot water saying "I've brought you your warm water. " Also, one in our party is a bit challenged by the stairs and we did not notice a handicap entrance. This is the second high tea in recent months and I have sworn off them for awhile since I don't find them pampering nor relaxing.

Its so wonderful that in Portland we have a variety of magical light displays for the season which are such a joy to attend. I have seen plenty of photos of this gorgeous house and always wanted to visit. Finally this year I was able to do so. It was such a perfect evening. Friends live about 6 blocks away so we met up on a very rainy and busy Saturday night to wander through together. I'm grateful she lives so close since parking in this area is already normally a bit traumatic BUT the Max stops nearby. I would genuinely recommend that to you. Even with a Saturday before Christmas level busy crowd, we had a great time. Most people were very respectful though there are always that one or two. One of our friends stopped two small children who were trying to destroy an organ seat whose parents were in the Santa line and paying zero attention. The Santa pictures looked pretty worth it and the line actually was not as bad as you would expect but I also noticed most of the people in the house and throughout were adults. There are an incredible amount of spaces specifically for kids which looked super cute. The volunteers were super sweet, adorably dressed and gave great directions. What an amazing view from start to finish. I had a smile from start to finish. One of our friends grabbed us hot cocoas while we waited in line to go into the house which was perfect! Admission this year is $8 or $7 will a non perishable food item which is a great deal!

We came for the Miracle of a Million Lights event and it did not disappoint. We were only able to see the grounds outside because the line to get inside the house was way too long and we didn't want to wait. It was the last night of the season, and a Saturday, so we understood why it was so busy. Even so, it was well worth the $8pp admission for us (you can save $1 on admission with a non-perishable food item). There were plenty of activities available (live music, vintage trains, movie theater with popcorn and plenty of photo opportunities) with the admission price and a food and beverage (for purchase) stand as well. We'll definitely be back during the Miracle of a Million Lights event, to tour the inside and holiday decor.

Real cool Victorian house. Great venue to rent for events. Man, a wedding here would be pretty gorgeous!

The holiday lights are really disappointing compared to what they used to be. Not worth coming anymore sadly.

I have been here twice now for their Afternoon Tea events. First at Christmas was really nice and lots of good food and pastries provided for the Tea. There were about six selections of Tea to choose from. I was there again for a Spring Tea and again we had nice food, 3 tea sandwiches- cucumber, egg salad and salmon and creme cheese. Scone and 3 small deserts. I chose the lord Bergamit first time and the Black Lavender this padtvtime and really enjoyed it. You must be vaccinated and show proof which was a plus for us. Highly recommend this event!

The Victorian Belle is a mansion, built by the original owner, David Cole as a wedding gift (what a gift!) for his wife back in 1885. This home was one of the first homes in Portland to have running water, central heating, electricity and a windmill powered water pump. This mansion can be rented to hold weddings and events. My husband and I came to the Victorian Belle on a Friday evening (Dec 23, the last day of the event), 2 days before Christmas to check out The Miracle of a Million Lights (http://www.victorianbelle.com/the-miracle-of-a-million-lights.html). Admission is only $6 per adult (same $1 off admission with a non perishable food donation). I loved seeing all of the many light displays throughout the backyard (very large backyard, perfect for an outdoor wedding ceremony and/ or reception) and also the decorations inside the actual mansion. There was also a tent outside in the backyard with heat lamps, playing a movie on a projector screen. Horton Hears A Who was currently playing when we arrived and so we stayed to watch the rest of it (Dr. Seuess was a brilliant author). Small bags of popcorn ($1) and various hot drinks were being sold inside the tent. Inside, I really liked that each room was decorated differently and some were very creative. On the first floor was the gift shop. On the 2nd floor was a handful of decorated rooms and a few photo ops for children. I believe on this floor, children can take photos with a person dressed up as a ninja turtle. Right next to him was a Christmas tree decorated in all things ninja turtle. On the top floor was another photo op for children to take photos with another person dressed up (can't recall the mascot at this moment). There was also an arts and craft section for children to make their own ornament to take home and hang on their own tree. Restrooms are also available on all floors to use. I loved seeing the hardwood floors, antique furniture and clothing throughout this mansion. I was also surprised to see how kid friendly this mansion was in which you are able to touch everything. My husband and I have been on tours for historical homes and they were very specific on reminding everyone not to touch anything because the oils in our hands may ruin the original furniture, etc. This was definitely a wonderful evening and would love to come back if I happen to be in Portland again during the end of the year.

Cancelled confirmed reservations twice with no explanation and no consideration. My credit card was required to confirm a reservation.

It's been a tradition to visit this wonderful mansion for the Miracle of a Million Lights. This year was an absolute disappointment. Maybe 1/4 of the outside decor and lights. Always had so many lights in the trees, many figures in the yard, amazing bridge of lights with a flying star at the exit, a movie watching room, train with a conductor, employees dressed as elves and this year NON of the above. Figured we would get a several yearly traditional ornaments at the gift shop but nothing.... no gift shop. This year the price increased to $10. I was completely ok with the entrance fee as I knew the work and dedication that always was shown. With how much was taken away this year, I wouldn't even pay $5 to go in. After a 15 year tradition, this year sadly now is our last. All 4 of our party left in disbelief and sadness. Actually ruined our festive day that we were having. IF you are a traditional visitor, you have been warned of the disappointment.

Miracle of maybe like.. 5000 lights? Seriously like half the lights this year then any other year. The rooms aren't themed at all this year, just a fake Christmas tree in each. There's no miniature train, there's no movie to stop in and watch. The top floor wasn't even open... Like what? Probably new ownership or something idk. It just sucked all around but somehow was more expensive... Basically like 10% as cool as every other year we've ever been. Super disappointed but somehow costs more. 20 minutes through and we were done. Don't go here it sucks now.

This was great fun to do for me and my group of four friends. Absolutely a delight. I have never toured the home before and what a huge bonus with all the incredible Christmas decorations and store at the end. I bought a gorgeous ornament in the store that was remarkable. The grounds had everything for kids and adults to enjoy. A MILLION lights, Santa, ornaments to decorate, face painting, hot chocolate and cider, letters to write to Santa and more. My only regret was that we should have purchased our tickets online before we arrived for a nice discount. The staff was very very welcoming too. Thank you for the fun memories and fun experience. We took lots of pictures to keep for later.

Charming Christmas experience. Best Santa House decorations fabulous, especially inside this mansion! Holiday treat for all ages!

My daughter had her fantastic wedding here on August 17, 2019. Food was delicious and hot for 120 guests. Staff was on top of schedule. Beautiful setting. I would highly recommend this spot. Large or small. Best wedding ever and NO snags.

My wedding was here at the end of February and it was perfect. I did not want a big wedding, I wanted to run off and elope with just a few close friends and family members. I was terrified of the idea of having to plan such a grand event. Our wedding included around 75 guests, which may not be big for some but it was for me. I found the belle after doing some Google searching and we just had to go and see it. The first tour was so detailed and Joe was so nice and welcoming, it was almost a right away decision for me. We looked at a couple other venues and finally took a second tour with my maid of honor who was as in love with it as I was, we booked it then and there. Everything was so simple! They set up a menu tasting after we picked out a catering option. We choose the Victorian Charm package and received so many compliments on the food. Chef Jeff was friendly, helpful, and so genuinely nice. There was a meeting to pick out linens, dishes, and all those other details and there were so many beautiful options available! My colors were red & turquoise and it was no problem picking things that fit my theme. We did not have any vendors deliver anything so I can't comment on that process! There was plenty of parking available! I had the gazebo flipped from the ceremony to the reception and it was done so quick and smooth. The guests enjoyed the house inbetween while the bar opened and everyone seemed to love to get to explore the house. We got so many compliments on this as well. Paperwork and payments throughout the whole process were simple and easy. Communication was great and they were both so helpful. I couldn't imagine doing all of this without the help of Joe & Laura! This venue may not be the perfect fit for everyone but I encourage you to check it out if you think it might! Also! The Miracle of a Million Lights during Christmas is so awesome and beautiful, every room is different and it is such a joy to visit. Christmas is my favorite holiday so I might be bias but the lights, having s'mores with Rudolph, and having cocoa while seeing a cool train set is pretty much the perfect holiday outing to me. All photos provided by Suma Jane Dark (http://www.sumajanedark.com/)

This is an absolutely amazing house with gorgeous decorations inside and out. Last year was not decorated this wonderful. Thousands of lights in garden outside but the inside is spectacular including the beautiful period furniture, mirrors, paintings, Christmas trees, table setting, garlands, bedrooms, and more. So nice!

I was the maid of honor for my girlfriend whom got married here in July. Her wedding was beautiful! I was also there during the planning session and experienced the professionalism of Joe and Laura first hand. They are awesome and definitely know everything you need to know about a wedding, making the event planning so much more fun and the bride was not stressed at all! The food at Victorian Belle was all made in-house, and they were pretty good food. The staff was attentive, friendly, and polite. Everyone seems to be very happy working here, making it a comfortable environment for the guests. Parking is actually not bad, plenty of space on the street. The garden itself is GORGEOUS. if you are looking for a garden/victorian wedding, you won't be disappointed. My friend had a morning wedding, but I am sure this place will be super romantic and fun during the evening!

If you've gone previous years you will be disappointed. They have new owners and it's 100% clear these people do not care. All the activities are gone. All of them. It's only lights and the rooms in the house are not themed anymore. They increased the price. Especially if you have children it's not worth going. Save your money.

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.

I have zero regrets or hesitations about having my reception of 289 guests at the Victorian Belle. Everyone enjoyed the venue so such. There was plenty of space for a ceremony, 29-30 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!

I've been to Victorian Belle in its former existence as the Queen Anne Mansion. It was said that it took a million lights to adorn it for Christmas, and by the way it lit up the surrounding area when driving by, I'd say that a million is correct. A couple of Christmas parties I attended there were spectacular. There was room for a dance floor, but no band, so we did have a DJ. We were allowed to bring in our own caterers, and I believe they had no difficulty serving us on time and with beautiful table settings and delicious entrees. Wine and champagne (my favorite) flowed freely. What I thought was really the best part of having the "company prom" (more about that later) here was the existence of several small spots where groups of four or five could gather for conversation and rest up after dancing. I don't remember any problems with parking. We called it the "company prom" because we got quite dressed up with the ladies in cocktail attire and the gentleman in tuxes. The surroundings were such that it was very enjoyable to live up to the standards of the mansion. I loved shopping for the dresses I wore to the parties. After reading the various reviews here, I have no doubt that while the name has changed to Victorian Belle, and various other changes made, that booking a party or wedding here would be wonderful, and I feel confident in recommending the Victorian Belle as a wonderful place to hold an event due to attendance at events at the Queen Anne Mansion in the past. The mansion does have an interesting history (was owned at one time by members of Daniel Boone's family). Interesting history can be found here: http://www.ghostweb.com/oregon.html

*Update * December 22, 2019 This year was rather disappointing. If we hadn't gone in the past, I might have been impressed, but this year failed in comparison. We showed up right at 6:00 and there was a long line down the sidewalk and around the corner. This is not a place you want to be when it's crowded so if you pull up and there is a line, I'd suggest go somewhere else. $10 for adults and $8 for kids. First we went into the house to get Santa pictures. Santa wasn't set up in the same place. We were told he was in the gazebo. I thought that might be good if they decorated it cute. Nope. The tree wasn't the beautifully decorated Victorian style tree we got two years ago. The Santa pics were $10 each and you can purchase them online later that night. The gazebo was lacking trains and snacks. Instead, they had crafts that not many kids were excited about. The only reason kids were doing it was because parents were directing them to. The snacks from last year moved to a tent outside and sold things like chili dogs and popcorn. This year they also had a tent with a movie playing. Why would I want to sit in the cold and watch a movie? The space the extra tents took up could have been used for light displays. After roaming the grounds and hoping to find some characters, which we didn't, we went inside to see the rest of the house. It was pretty but had less than our last visit. The top floor that had the Star Wars stuff was closed this year.

What a BEAUTY! My daughter and her new husband just recently got married at' The Belle'. What a gorgeous piece of property inside and out. The events and day were fairly well organized,and the Event Coordinator Jade, kept everything on-time. The food was very nice for an event of this size (~75+), and the whole place lit up for the evening of dancing and enjoying one another's company. I will say it wasn't without it's "learn from what happened" and see if that could be improved upon (a few logistics with cake plates needed,and having the aid of perhaps 1 more person instead of just the Event Coor.,and the Assistant)...but all in all...have you ever heard of a wedding starting on TIME???? This it the place you've probably not heard of,but should check out and consider for your next event.

We had a wonderful time. The house is beautiful and was nicely decorated for the holidays in every room. The outside was a wonderland of lights. There were propane heaters all around the property to keep you warm. There were spaces for children to make ornaments and pet bunnies. There were snacks available. Try the 3-D glasses. The pair that I had turned all of the lights into hearts. It was amazing! The price was very reasonable. The hosts were very nice. I would definitely recommend it and will plan to go again next year.

OH this was really bad. If you went last year or any of the years, you are going to be let down. It is not the same and the change is NOT good. Where to start...it's like they didn't even try. Gift shop is awful, bare and like they threw it together. I spent so much money in there in the past. Litterally 100's. The staff looked sorrowful and lacked major cheer. The price doubled! They had some excuse that the mansion was damaged and the grounds so the had to modify. Then why in the world would you charge more!? WHAT A RIP OFF. The food is mediocre at best. Santa only on weekends? So don't you think you should lower the price for weekdays? This was a major dissapointment and will not be coming back!!! Lastly, reading the reivews, I was appalled/embarrassed to see an employee or someone affiliated to this event give themselves 5 stars!! (cringe face, insert meme here.) No photos to post becasue my family was not happy. We left in 20 mins. We normally stay all night in the past. Back to the Grotto we go.

I can't say enough amazing things about Victorian Belle and the awesome people who continue to make it amazing (Joe, Laura, chef, etc.) We got married at VB back in September and everything about it was magical. Things went smoothly and guests oooed and awwed at the built-in decor in the mansion and throughout the gardens. The venue was affordable, with great food and drink options! Also - tons of good energy- if you're into that sort of thing :) The owners and staff were incredibly accommodating, helpful, friendly, and funny! All the things you want before and on your wedding day. As a bonus, the million lights at Christmas is also a must see for you and your family. Love this place and Joe, Laura and chef!

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

I attended the Victorian Belle's Christmas event Miracle of a Million Lights last night. I had the pleasure of singing Christmas songs and sharing my story Christmas the Stuff of Love. The most spectacular Extraordinary display of lights I've ever seen. The mansion itself was bedazzling outside but the grounds, the trees, the pillars, walkways, flowing fountain were beyond delightful. Many activities for kids & parents to enjoy aside from the visual joy I experienced from the lights alone - the atmosphere oozed Christmas spirit. Inside the mansion absolutely indescribable how every nook & cranny of the elegant opulent interior was decorated - no detail missed. I will definitely return it was an unforgettable evening. Staff was awesome informative & added to the enjoyment!

Victorian Belle is a gorgeous place! We got married two weeks ago and our guests continues to rave about how beautiful the venue was. It is such a romantic atmosphere and most people 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!

What a major disappointment this year. I think that the mansion must have a new owner because this year's Holiday display was severely lacking from previous years. The lights were much less, no more decorated theme rooms, miniature train, kids theater, characters, smores, entertainment. They even blocked off the 3rd floor of the house. And they raised admission to $10! Sadly, I will not return again to this now poor holiday event. It's a shame because I usually look forward to it every year.

Beautiful! This is a must see during the Christmas season. Great for all ages bit can be challenging for those that are handicapped.

The venue is amazing,beautiful,the perfect place for a fairy tale to happen but the event coordinator was totally out of her depth and there were not enough staff.Guests were served their cake before their entree plates were cleared and one table never did get their cake! Venue gets 5 stars but........................

Wow. We have been attending this event for years; always having an incredible visit and leaving full of Christmas cheer! The owners then were incredibly kind and joyful. This year had almost zero of what we looked forward to seeing every year; AND they hiked the price. Staff was dressed in all black - which gave a rather depressing feel to it. No train setup, no movie tent, I would say 1/4 of the lights. The rooms used to be over-the-top decorated (which was incredible and we would spend a good hour just looking at those!) The upstairs where they had more decor and a fun room to hang out and get pictures with whatever character they had up there was blocked off, and that was once such a highlight! They replaced a big chunk of the lights with a crappy food tent. The horribly written paper signs all over the walls is a giant turn off as well. Always looked forward to getting a fun ornament at the end of the tour, and was sorely disappointed. All repeats from the years prior. We paid $20 for 2 people and it took us exactly 20 minutes to walk the entire event (used to spend hours) and we couldn't stop talking all night long afterwards about how incredibly saddened we were that our favorite Christmas event was totally ruined. PIR is terrible and I wish we had thrown our $20 at that.

Miracle of a Million lights is Enchanting, romantic, so beautiful! What a perfect way to get in the holiday spirit. Thank you Carla for taking such good care of us!

Change is good. I don't always want to see the same lights so I like that it's different than past years. The house is beautiful with traditional themed decorations in each room. We'll definitely be back to see what's new next year.

What a great place and space. Beautiful, accommodating. I wanted to take my students to see the lights but I worry about crowds and weather. The staff was so understanding and give us a small preview almost like a sensory night. The lights were beauitful. My students loved all the rooms! Everything so glittery and wonderous. My students couldn't stop talking about it. What a warm, kind, beautiful place with people to match. WE will be back! And hoping to book them for fundraisers!

I just had my wedding at Victorian Belle. It was the best experience I could have hoped for. The venue is beautiful.The grounds are beautiful. The wedding coordinators Laura and Joe are awesome and good humans. They are both intuitive, organized, creative, flexible and warm. They insured that everything ran smoothly. I worked with Laura a little more during the planning phase and she always cheerfully answered my questions and phone calls. She was very knowledgeable and often thought of ideas or solutions I would not have thought of. The chef is wonderful. Everyone is still talking about how good the food way. Also, he brought me a glass of wine and a snack at the end of the night after I was tired and could not find either because we had just come back from taking pictures. Also, if you are skeptical about a gazebo as a place to get married because you cannot picture how it would be big enough, should the weather be rainy, I would recommend that you go see it before you decide. The gazebo it the biggest one I have ever seen. It is huge.

My daughter's wedding was here at the end of October.. what a magical experience. Taylor saw to every detail, and made sure my daughter had the wedding of her dreams. She and her staff are devoted to their couples and their families. We returned last week for the Christmas extravaganza and were greeted like family. The Victorian Belle is unique any time of year... thank you for a dream come true...

This was my first time here. It was beautiful, magical and romantic. The staff was friendly and helpful. I look forward to seeing this beautiful place in the seasons to come

Don't listen to any of these bad reviews, this place is absolutely amazing. This place is a masterpiece. My buddy Alex and I got a picture with the very friendly Santa. This is a must see place in the Greater Portland area.

We had our 50th Vow Renewal at the Victorian Belle and it was amazing. They delivered everything they said down to the detail. The staff is excellent, very professional and got things done very quickly and without being noticed. I can't say enough about how perfect the day was due to the effort of the Belle. The ambiance is perfect. If your considering an event of any kind you should look at the Victorian Belle, it is a hidden gem in Portland.

Tried to see the Mansion today as it has always been one of our favorite Christmas attractions. Very crowded an unorganized. No one controlling the way people go and parking is abysmal. If you are handicapped or on crutches or have a walker, forget it. I have a leg brace and one of the employees who was dressed as an elf pushed my out of the way while I was taking a picture while in line. Didn't ask me to move or say excuse me just pushed me IN THE CHEST. Left breast to be exact. I said excuse me, trying to take a picture do you mind? He said yes I do and huffed through. Almost knocking me over. Appalling. Once inside completely unable to move or get inside the house. Left after about 20 minutes. Would have loved to have seen it. Save your money.

If your coming here for the Christmas lights prepare to be impressed. It was a ton of lights and it was really festive and beautiful. Taking the time to appreciate every light, tour the home, see the movie tent, and the snack tent makes the fee well worth it. I will be bringing my family back every year, we loved it.

An absolutely stunning venue! The staff was creative, friendly, and extremely helpful! They we were very knowledgeable and prepared for every possible scenario rain or shine. It is the perfect ceremony and reception site! I recommend them 100%

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.

I am the Activities Director at the high school where I teach and we just had our Prom at The Victorian Belle last weekend. It was absolutely amazing! The staff was incredible, and every single detail was executed with perfection and professionalism. The kids had a magical evening complete with chocolate fountains, s'mores by the patio fire, hours of dancing in the gazebo (which was already decorated beautifully - we didn't have to do a thing!) and even horse drawn carriage rides around the neighborhood. I already booked The Victorian Belle for our 2017 Prom. Such a lovely venue, and again, wonderful staff. I cannot recommend it highly enough!

The decorations are beautiful and it would have been really fun but way too crowded. We thought that once you got into the house the line would thin out but instead it became more claustrophobic as we barely moved through the narrow halls upstairs. We were a little concerned about fire hazards because there was no way to move. We had to ditch half way through because both of us were having panic attacks due to the right enclosed crowded space. We visited on a Sunday night so were surprised to see it so crowded. The cool thing is you can see the lights from the freeway! The outside is really great!

The Victorian Belle is 100% fabulous!!! We attended the wedding and reception of dear friends at the Victorian Belle last weekend. The home and grounds are beautiful and the staff is just wonderful. Blissfully happy bride and groom, and family too! What a perfect day!