The Baker Building

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,300 for off-peak dates, and $1,800 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 50 seated guests

About this venue

Centrally located in the heart of North Portland, The Baker Building is available to host your wedding, reception and ceremony. This historic building has been thoughtfully updated, keeping many of the original details while adding a modern touch. The building features a second floor ballroom with exposed rafters and hanging café lights, elegant hardwood flooring, and tons of natural light. A large kitchen and serving room is conveniently located just next to the ballroom as well as two private suites for guests. *All tables and chairs are included in the rental fee, surround sound PA system, wireless microphones and overhead projector. *We offer an open vendor policy which means that you may bring in outside caterers and alcohol for no additional fee.

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-50

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Industrial Spaces
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Indoor
5511 N Albina Ave, Portland, OR 97217

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Baker Building Ballroom

The Baker Building is a historic wedding and event venue in Portland, Oregon

The 2,000 square foot ballroom features 18 foot ceilings with exposed rafters and solid oak floors with a stunning herringbone design. The ballroom features two attached private suites and a 600 square foot catering kitchen complete with serving stations, sinks and refrigeration. A professional sound system, an HD projector, microphones, tables and chairs are included in the rental fee.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Square footage

2,600

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

-Tables and chairs -Cafe lighting -All cleaning fees -2 Private suites -Serving kitchen -Professional sound system and projector, 2 wireless microphones

Room cost

$3200 for 12 hours, $150 for each additional hour

Available services that can be provided by The Baker Building

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Pet friendly
  • Set up
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Rentals

  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

Accommodations

  • Bedroom suites
  • Double bed rooms
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Luxury suites
  • Single king rooms
  • Single queen rooms
  • Twin bed rooms

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  • Highly recommend!

    •Verified review
    •Beth Kramer•Jan 6, 2022

    As a wedding planner, I've done a few weddings at Baker Building and always been impressed by the team. Jen and Mark are friendly, professional, and work hard to help couples. Thanks, Baker Building!

Preferred vendors of The Baker Building

Caterer
Sprig & Spread
Florist
Solabee Flowers and Botanicals
Portland, OR
Photographer
Bryan Rupp Photography
Dundee, OR
Decor
Interstate Special Events
Portland, OR

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