Industrial Garden Party

If you’re looking to host a classy and modern indoor party with lots of greenery and natural colors, look no further! Erin and Cody’s wedding was designed perfectly to fit this vibe and we hope that their vision helps to inspire your own.

They began the day by getting ready onsite with their nearest and dearest. Erin + co got pampered in the Greenroom and Cody + co relaxed in the Clubroom. Their ceremony was held in front of the large windows of the Greatroom and afterward, guests met in the Clubroom to mingle while the upstairs was transformed for the reception.

Vendor Credits: Photographer: Kate Ames Photography | Venue: Leftbank Annex | Floral: One Haus Creative | DJ: Noteworthy DJ’s | Catering: Pearl Catering 

Art of Catering

Art of Catering will execute your meal flawlessly with a blend of talented staff, beautiful presentation, and dynamic dishes. They believe that food is more than nourishment; it provides a way for people to come together, celebrate, and share an experience.

• What lead you to open a catering company? Our founder, Larry Grimes, wanted to have a catering company that could offer guests a restaurant-quality experience with food cooked on-site and amazing service.

• What type of events do you cater? We cater all types of events from intimate dinners in clients’ homes to large formal galas. Fun casual bbq’s to mind-blowing culinary experiences.

• Is there a certain type of service or cuisine you specialize in? We customize all of our events to meet the needs of our clients.

• What sets you apart from other caterers in the area? We are known for providing the highest quality food and best service experience in our area.

• What is your favorite thing about the event industry? We get to work with an amazing group of event professionals—Portland is very lucky to have such a high caliber of event vendors.

• Fun fact about you and/or your company: We are constantly challenging ourselves to be the best!

Photography Credits: Ben Pigao Photography (photo 1 & 2) | Mosca Studio (photo 3)

Socially Distanced Clubroom Event

While the world of events continues to evolve each day with updated guidelines and information, there is one constant — the pandemic itself. Initially that may seem daunting while you are trying to plan your event. Many clients are left wondering “What will my event look like? Will it still feel normal?”

Our answer is yes, it will! The tables may be spaced out a bit more and group sizes different, but the event itself will still be beautiful and your guests will have a great time. Take a look for yourself!

For those of you (like me) who love fully set tables, you are probably pretty bummed that right now only centerpieces, chargers, and flatware rolled napkins can be pre-set. My recommendation is this — rent an extra set of place settings and stage a table or two for photos, prior to guests arriving. This way you can get those beautiful shots, but have time to remove them before guests come in (and remember to put them in the “dirty” pile and not use for the service). We did just that for this event; see below!

Venue: Leftbank Annex | Catering & Planning: Elephants Catering & Events | Photographer: Simple Joie | Florist: Blüm; Design In Flowers | Rentals: The Party Place and Sperry Tents Oregon | Menu Cards: Blue Bonsai Printing 

Artemis Foods

Artemis Foods has been providing local, organic, and sustainable meals to the Portland area for over 20 years. Their commitment to the environment doesn’t stop with their menu selections, but also expands into the decisions they make for their everyday business needs — electricity, marketing materials, transportation, and more!

We are proud to say that Artemis Foods is one of 9 exclusive caterers at Leftbank Annex. Here are some fun facts about Artemis, from owner Lauren Carr!

• What lead you to open a catering company? I had been cooking professionally in restaurants in my early 20’s then opened a small catering business Lauren Carr Catering, which eventually led me to buy Artemis Foods 4 years ago.

• What type of events do you cater? Weddings, corporate meetings and functions, fundraisers, private events in homes, wine dinners, and more! There are not a lot of events we won’t try to accommodate.

• Is there a certain type of service or cuisine you specialize in? We specialize in local, organic, sustainable NW cuisine. Cooking within the seasons and partnering with local farms and purveyors to highlight the bounty of the NW.

• What sets you apart from other caterers in the area? We are a full-service catering company that helps our clients make the vision for their events come to life. Our event planners assist with arranging rentals, staffing, bar services and décor. We pride ourselves on giving clients attention to every detail to make their event unique and successful.

• What is your favorite thing about the event industry? We are in the business of making people happy with food and events, which is very rewarding and never the same day-to-day.

• Fun fact about you and/or your company: We have a tradition of celebrating the birthdays of our kitchen and office staff with a fun lunch in our catering kitchen, either cooked by the Chef or from a favorite restaurant, complete with dessert and singing happy birthday!

Featured Vendors - Venue: Leftbank Annex | Planning & Design: Under the Veil | Photographer: Sierra Storm Photography | Floral: Lush Floral Design | Food & Beverage: Artemis Foods | Rentals: West Coast Event Productions | Flatware: The Party Place

Black Tie Affair

Whether you are planning a wedding or a gala (or any other type of event), a “black-tie” theme is always a great choice. Your guests will be in awe, you will feel elegant, and the event photos will be timeless! Below you will find examples of the Harolds’s take on a black-tie affair during their March wedding. 

Clients used the Greatroom for their ceremony and then moved to the Clubroom for cocktail hour. While guests mingled, the Greatroom was transformed into the reception area where guests spent the remainder of the evening.

Venue: Leftbank Annex | Photographer: Rebecca Rizzo Photographics | Catering: Elephants Catering + Events | Ice Cubes & Display: PDX Ice | Gown: Badgley Mischka | Floral: Flowers by Nancy Joslin | Hair: Jhane Shephard-Howard | Makeup: Yur Girl Ken | Couple: Charles + Kristina Harold