Claire Beaumont
01Founder & Creative Director
With over 20 years in luxury hospitality, Claire founded Lumière to create the kind of venue she always wished existed — one where every detail matters and every guest feels genuinely welcome.
About the House
Where memories are made
Our Story
From warehouse
to landmark
Lumière was born from a simple belief: that the right setting transforms an event from ordinary to unforgettable.
In 2010, founder Claire Beaumont walked into a vacant waterfront warehouse and saw past the dust and neglect to what it could become — Portland’s most elegant event venue.
Over the next two years, Claire and a team of architects, designers, and craftspeople transformed the space meticulously — preserving its historic bones while introducing the warmth, light, and refinement that define Lumière today.
Since opening in 2012, we’ve hosted thousands of celebrations — each one unique, each treated with the same care we’d give our own family’s. That philosophy has earned us a reputation as the Pacific Northwest’s premier event destination.
— Claire Beaumont, Founder
What We Stand For
Three principles
I
Excellence in Every Detail
Extraordinary events are made of a thousand small, perfect details. From the fold of a napkin to the timing of a toast, nothing escapes our attention.
II
Your Vision, Our Craft
Every event is a collaboration. We bring decades of experience and trusted relationships; you bring your personality, preferences, and dreams.
III
Warmth & Hospitality
A beautiful room means nothing without a genuine welcome. Our team is known for making every guest — and every host — feel truly at home.
The People
Behind every evening
A small, devoted team — the hands and minds behind every extraordinary event at Lumière.
Marcus Rivera
02Head of Event Planning
Marcus brings a decade of high-end event production experience, having orchestrated everything from Fortune 500 galas to intimate celebrity weddings. His mantra: 'If you can dream it, we can plan it.'
Anya Patel
03Venue Operations Director
Anya ensures every space at Lumière is in perfect condition and every event runs seamlessly. Her background in hotel management and passion for sustainable practices shapes how we operate.
Our Journey
Fifteen years, in brief
- 2010
The Vision Begins
Claire Beaumont identifies the perfect waterfront property and begins transforming a historic warehouse into Portland's most elegant event space.
- 2012
Grand Opening
Lumière opens its doors with the Grand Hall and Garden Terrace. The inaugural wedding season books out within three months.
- 2015
Expansion
The Rooftop Pavilion and Gallery Suite are added, expanding capacity to 400 guests across four distinct venues.
- 2018
Award Recognition
Named 'Best Event Venue in the Pacific Northwest' by EventPro Magazine and featured in Brides, The Knot, and Portland Monthly.
- 2021
Full-Service Launch
We launch our in-house planning, photography, and catering coordination services, becoming a true end-to-end event destination.
- 2025
200+ Events Annually
Lumière now hosts over 200 events each year — from weddings and galas to product launches and corporate retreats — with a team of 25 dedicated professionals.
Now reserving the coming seasons
Let us create
something unforgettable
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