Downtown Bend has so many things to offer and all relatively a short walk anywhere. I decided to take my ladies from A Sweet Event out for a night just to relax from the busy whirlwind of wedding planning season. This would also be a great idea to do with your bridesmaids, mothers and other girl friends just for fun OR anytime of the year. Our night included a make up and photo session, dinner & cocktails and a luxurious hotel suite to relax and unwind at.
We all met up at the Oxford Hotel known for their unique and colorful restaurant 10 BELOW and luxurious suites located in the heart of downtown Bend. Also a very popular spot for photo sessions.
- Oxford Lobby
They also have meeting space for corporate meetings, concerts, weddings and others events. Call Staci Carsten, stacic@oxfordhotelbend.com, to get a property tour or more info about having your event at the Oxford.
Our make up artist Terri was all set up and ready to go upon our arrival.
- Motives Cosmetics
She is very wonderful at giving us one -on-one makeup lessons during our makeovers. After we were all “Beautiful by Terri” we stepped outside for a photo on the balcony.
I do have to say that modeling is HARD work!! Smiling and posing for countless hours can sure tire a girl out!! LOL. But Richelle did a great job directing us and instructing us on how to get the best pose on camera.
- Angela D, Angela S and Shannon Lee
Tower Theatre Lights
After all that hard work taking photos we needed to refuel and have some dinner so we took a brisk walk to 5 Fusion.
This has been one of my favorite places to dine and entertain my friends. Not only is the food incredible but their service is also exceeding my expectations. Lilian, the owner is always a pleasure to work with.
- Shannon, Angela S, Lilian and Angela D
- The view from upstairs at 5 Fusion
5 Fusion & Sushi Bar features distinct menus melding key elements of Asian and European cuisine into a tantalizing “fusion” of flavors. Try the hot fusion menu, or sample the extensive sushi bar offerings along with an inventive cocktail list. This award – winning restaurant offers guests a unique and memorable dinning experience at a reasonable price.
- Just some of the incredible food we were able to enjoy.
Planning a celebration dinner or a party with appetizers and drinks? The award – winning 5 Fusion and sushi bar is the place for your special event!
With our beautiful, private upstairs space, we can accommodate up to 50 guests, and can seat up to 100 in our combine dining rooms.
- Bar, upstairs loft & downstairs
Executive Chef Joe Kim will work with you to create the perfect custom menu for any occasion and budget.
Next stop was VELVET, a local hang out just a few doors down from Tower Theatre and 5 Fusion.
Known for their large glass “Bubble of Trouble” ; 1 full bottle of house infused blueberry vodka, house lemonade and Oregon Yerba Maté. Great for groups of two or more delivered in your own self-serve bubble.
- View from Upstairs
Velvet is a great place to bring business partners, friends or just go grab a drink and some food after you hit the slopes.
While playing videos of snowboarding upstairs or listening to some hip music downstairs in the small gathering spaces/booths, Velvet has an urban, mountain, swanky feel and everyone treats you like family there. Check out their menu at http://www.velvetbend.com/pdf/menu.pdf .
Upstairs balcony seating
- Shannon, Angela D, Angela S and Austin “Da Bartender”
- The Bar
Overall, we enjoyed the treatment and refreshments from every establishment and being able to walk around downtown on an October fall day was a nice touch too. I want to thank everyone who was involved in our Ladies Night Out and I would highly recommend any of these businesses to anyone who wants to have some fun and unwind during any of the planning process of a wedding or other event. I can’t wait til next year!!
A BIG THANK YOU to a new and upcoming photographer who put a LOT of time and effort into capturing this night for all of us to remember. Richelle Millsap, who is also recently engaged was able to get some questions answered about wedding planning from 3 wedding coordinators…How lucky was she!!??
Photography by Richelle; http://photorichelle.blogspot.com/2011/11/sweet-event-ladies-night-out_16.html
Thank you to Cori Hamilton and Austin at Velvet for their hospitality and tasty cocktails.
Velvet; http://www.velvetbend.com/
Thank you to Lilian Chu and her exquisite staff at 5 Fusion. Contact them for catering needs.
5 Fusion; http://www.5fusion.com/5/Home.html
Thank you to Terri, not only a friend but a fantastic makeup artist extraordinaire.
Beautiful by Terri; http://beautifulbyterri.com/
Thank you to Davis Smith (former GM) and Staci for the hotel accommodations and OUTSTANDING service.
Oxford Hotel of Bend; http://www.oxfordhotelbend.com/
MOST OF ALL – my girls; Shannon and Angela D. I wouldn’t have made it without you this season. Cheers and here’s to next year and the years to come.
