Lighting Makes a Difference! (Video)

Lighting can completely alter the feel of a ballroom. Here columns are uplit in magenta. Black drape enhances the effect.

Bridal Veil Lakes

Washes of Color

Lighting can completely change the feel of a ballroom. Here the off-white Fields Ballroom assumes the color of a tropical sunset.

Tropical Celebrations

Trumpet vases filled with dendrobium orchids and topped with tropical and local blooms.

Portland Art Museum

Fields Ballroom

Gorge Crest Vineyards

Reception on the lawn.

Interview with Kurt Beadell (Video)

Creative Director Kurt Beadell shares his inspiration behind "Riches of a City", gala celebrating the opening of an exhibit featuring local Portland Artists.

Zenith Vineyard

Grand Ballroom

Portland Art Museum

Kridel Grand Ballroom set up for an auction. A large, 4-sided bar means no one has to wait in line.

A Walk Through Versailles

Vibrant Table angled tables and topiaries to imply distance. Add a fountain and projected image and The Grand Ballroom is transformed into this famous Parisian garden.

Portland Art Museum

Kridel Grand Ballroom

Monochromatic Intrigue

A monochromatic color scheme does not need to be boring – as demonstrated in this holiday party at The Portland Art Museum.

Portland Art Museum

Fields Ballroom with black drape between columns, fuschia up-lighting, and gobo of "pins".

Holiday party at Leftbank (Video)

A modern winter wonderland holiday party that is far from boring.

Dimension

Draped walls, hanging Chinese lanterns, newspaper topiaries and colorful pomander centerpieces create layers – adding dimension to this ballroom.

Portland Center Stage