The Location Hunt
As soon as we got engaged and figure out how many people would be invited/attending we starting looking for venues. We really wanted something that we could do the ceremony and reception and preferred they had all of the supplies (tables, linens, etc.) This shouldn't be a problem, however our list came out to 370 people, and we are expecting around 200. There are not many places in Seattle that can hold this amount of people, for an ecomical price. Thus the search began...
The Edgewater Hotel
The Pros
+ The feel of the hotel - log/wood cabin in the middle of the city
+ The view of the sound and being right on the water's edge (hence the name of the hotel)
+ The ballroom was beautifully decorated and their books of photos were amazing.
The Cons
- The terrace that we would have the cocktail hour would be too small, and over looked the parking lot, not the water.
- The ballroom was just barely big enough for 200, that meant putting the cake and buffet in cubby holes and having a small dance floor.
- The price for food was pretty expensive (85/person)
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+ The feel of the hotel - log/wood cabin in the middle of the city
+ The view of the sound and being right on the water's edge (hence the name of the hotel)
+ The ballroom was beautifully decorated and their books of photos were amazing.
The Cons
- The terrace that we would have the cocktail hour would be too small, and over looked the parking lot, not the water.
- The ballroom was just barely big enough for 200, that meant putting the cake and buffet in cubby holes and having a small dance floor.
- The price for food was pretty expensive (85/person)
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Shishole Bay Beach Club
The Pros
+ On the waterfront
+ The lady helping us was very attentive and listened to all the details we wanted
+ The beach front was beautiful for a ceremony
+ They had all their tables, white linens and flatware
+ Large Parking lot
The Cons
- The dining room was shaped weird in that we won't be able to have a large space for dancing or a head table
- The beach was just that, a beach and I knew I wanted a fall setting
- They nickle and dimed for everything
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+ On the waterfront
+ The lady helping us was very attentive and listened to all the details we wanted
+ The beach front was beautiful for a ceremony
+ They had all their tables, white linens and flatware
+ Large Parking lot
The Cons
- The dining room was shaped weird in that we won't be able to have a large space for dancing or a head table
- The beach was just that, a beach and I knew I wanted a fall setting
- They nickle and dimed for everything
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The Renaissance Hotel
The Pros
+ Beautiful ball room that had our colors!
+ Even the enterance to the ballroom was beautiful
+ Beautifully appointed rooms that had views of the water
+ No room rental fee if met the catering minimum
The Cons
- High catering prices, cheapest was $70/person before appetizers
- Only 5 parking spots paid, and not a very large garage
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+ Beautiful ball room that had our colors!
+ Even the enterance to the ballroom was beautiful
+ Beautifully appointed rooms that had views of the water
+ No room rental fee if met the catering minimum
The Cons
- High catering prices, cheapest was $70/person before appetizers
- Only 5 parking spots paid, and not a very large garage
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Tulalip Resort & Casino
The Pros
+ Beautiful pool with a 2 story water fall. The feel was outdoors, but it was still inside.
+ Grand bridal suite to get ready in
+ Had chocolate brown linens built into the cost
+ Cheap catering - starting at $30/person
+ Free valet parking (and LOTS of it)
The Cons
- Outside of downtown - 40 ish mi north
- At a casino...can seem cheap
- Charge for weird little things, $5 to deliver guest bags
- not very seculded, meaning anyone can come to the cocktail hour
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+ Beautiful pool with a 2 story water fall. The feel was outdoors, but it was still inside.
+ Grand bridal suite to get ready in
+ Had chocolate brown linens built into the cost
+ Cheap catering - starting at $30/person
+ Free valet parking (and LOTS of it)
The Cons
- Outside of downtown - 40 ish mi north
- At a casino...can seem cheap
- Charge for weird little things, $5 to deliver guest bags
- not very seculded, meaning anyone can come to the cocktail hour
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The Decision
We have made a decision and have the deposit down. I am keeping the name quiet for security reasons. But it is a beautiful venue and hope the food is just as delicious!
