Welcome to Portland's Alternative Wedding Fair
March 08, 2025 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
March 09, 2025: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Browse local alternative companies who don't say "I do" to the traditions of older times. Meet LGBTQQIA vendors, local artists, and professionals who like to do things a little differently!
Plan your perfect wedding or celebration of love with these talented and trusted wedding pros. Who says things have to be done the way your parents did it? This is Portland after all, and we like to keep it weird.
We are still accepting vendor submissions for this event. General admission will go on sale soon, so stay tuned, and join our newsletter at the bottom of the site, to get the latest updates.
Rae Loft at the bakery building is a new light and bright bohemian-inspired event venue with beautifully restored hardwood floors, views to the East, architecturally inspired design, high arched ceiling, and plenty of cozy amenities. Rae Loft is the perfect event space for any intimate to mid sized gathering, meeting, or celebration. We offer 3,100 square feet including a kitchenette, modest furnishings (including tables, chairs, linens, glass wear...etc), two gathering rooms, green room, small stage, sound system, and projectors. We’re here to ensure everyone looking for a hassle free, turn-key event venue in the Portland Metro Area can find a home with us at an accessible and affordable rate. We offer Memberships for those looking for repeat rental opportunities and discounts to nonprofit organizations.
Learn more at www.raeloftpdx.com.
Vendors - are you someone who considers yourself part of the wedding industry, but offer something niche or different? Are you a BiPOC wedding professional or an LGBTQQIA Vendor? We want to hear from you and represent you at this event! Here are some ideas of what we'd like to see:
Vendors please apply here: https://forms.gle/k6t6kkq8UodxvLM66
Gluten Free, Vegan or Alternative Bakeries & Desserts
Local Bartending Services
Bands, DJs & Musicians
Local Gowns Purveyors and Designers
Custom Tailored Suits
Party Excursions
Catering, Take Out & Food Carts
Ceremony Officiants
Mobile Bars, Coffee, and Drink Carts
Florists
Food & Beverages
Hair / Makeup & Glam
Honeymoon & Travel
Tinsel or Fairy Hair, Henna, Tattoos, etc...
Local Invitations & Announcements & Stationary & Custom Printing
Jewelry
Shuttles & Transportation
Photo Booths
Equipment, Tent, & Furniture Rentals
Photography & Videography
LGBT & BiPOC Wedding Planners
Intuitive or Tarot Reading
Specialty performances such as Drag, Lyria, Silks, Fire Dancing, B-Boy, B-Girl, stilts, ...etc...
Specialty Art or Live Art
"Other"