Baker Building 5511 North Albina Avenue • Portland • OR 97217
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- The historic second-floor ballroom has an 18-foot ceiling with industrial-inspired lighting hung from exposed rafters, and an absolutely gorgeous wood floor. On the ground floor, you'll find a truly special venue—once a silent movie theater, it's now Suite B, an intimate gathering space for 50 that boasts high ceilings, a built-in bar, and a plant-filled mezzanine that dates back to its theater days.
- Their generous open catering policy is the best in town, ensuring total creative freedom for your event. If you need a little guidance, they're happy to help match you with some of Portland's best vendors: a creative band of florists, caterers, and event designers!
- If the unique building reminds you of a turn-of-the-century shop, that's because it was. Built in 1911 and once home to a pharmacy, it's been lovingly restored and houses a community of retail businesses and nonprofits—including Solabee Flowers, a full-service floral studio!
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $2,300–4,000/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
Rental fees include:
- Access to the 2,000 square foot ballroom and a warming kitchen/bar
- Use of two fully furnished getting ready rooms
- Banquet tables, round tables, and wooden chairs
- Surround sound PA system, wireless microphones, and an overhead projector
- Open vendor and catering policy
The venue rental fee for a rehearsal dinner on a Friday before a Saturday wedding is $1,800.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 100 | 0 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 120 | 0 |
| Reception | Seated | 100 | 0 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 120. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
BYO
The open catering & vendor policy ensures no additional or hidden fees.
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Wheelchair Access
Access limited
Availability
Year-round, daily, 6am–midnight.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Ballroom
- Loft / Warehouse / Industrial
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Forest / Woods
- Hills
Baker Building
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