Destination Portland: Three Unique Reception Tablescapes Inspired By The Rose City

Hipster Heartland

For a reception as quirky, cool and original as Portland itself, the team at Bridal Bliss presents a colorful spin on dive-bar chic.

Beer served in cans and presented in rolled paper bags that double as place cards are a fun and irreverent touch.  A casual menu of fish and chips by Art of Catering sets a relaxed tone. Glassware from Anthropologie. Table and chairs from Vintage Meets Modern in Milwaukie. Menu by HeyHalle. Napkins from Bridgewood Event Rentals. Mocktails by Public Provisions.Ice cream sandwiches by Papa Haydn and chocolate milk mocktail by Public Provisions. Glassware from Bridgewood Event Rentals.Paper goods by HeyHalle.Gift basket favor from With Love, From PDX.

A colorful and quirky floral installation by Swoon Floral Design complements the album-cover backdrop for an exuberantly unconventional vibe.

Culinary Capital

Portland is a culinary destination with a richly diverse dining scene, so it’s no wonder many couples plan receptions that spotlight the best food and drink the city has to offer. Critically acclaimed Ataula in Northwest Portland presents a Spanish-style reception feast sure to delight guests.

Ataula’s Cantimpalo chorizo–stuffed goat cheese and membrillo lollipop, beet tartare and paella.Paper goods by HeyHalle.From top to bottom: Ataula montadito (house-cured salmon, mascarpone yogurt, black truffle honey and glass bread), kanpachi (piquillo aguachile, Hawaiian amberjack, compressed pear, Marcona almonds and avocado), and xeese (Spanish sheep-cheese spheres with quince jam). Table and chairs from Classic Vintage Rentals. Tableware and linens from Bridgewood Event Rentals. Gift basket favor from With Love, From PDX.Mini xuixo, a house-made pastry with hazelnut custard, chocolate and candied hazelnuts; and pa amb xocolata i oli d’oliva, consisting of Spanish chocolate ganache, brioche crackers and olive oil.