We have a venue that is not at all what we thought it would be! The Theater Off Jackson just never got back to us, so we gave up hope. After scouring the city multiple times for places to get hitched, a random new place popped up in my searches. Within Sodo is an event space within Sodo (hur) that looks like a warehouse with an art collection in it. It has a rooftop deck with a view of downtown Seattle and the Starbux building, and enough random things hanging from brick walls that it doesn't feel empty. Also there is a fish tank full of koi!
We started talking to the manager, Brian, back in August and he's been great to work with. The date we booked is July 14, 2012. Here are some reviews.
It was thanks to Within Sodo that I stumbled across photographers that we are going to reserve before anyone steals them away. I was searching for pictures of the venue because I can't complete my OCD-level accurate floor plan without a vision of what the walls will look like or whatever, and I came across this wedding inspiration shoot that had happened right there AND WAS GORGEOUS.
We're still deciding on a package with them, but we met them in person and I was overwhelmed by adorableness.
You know who hasn't completely impressed me with their personalities or at bare minimum an interest in my business? Caterers. I understand that my price point is only slightly higher than Taco Bell, but if I were to serve 120 people Chalupas and fountain drinks, that would still be $400 that CATERERS WILL NOT GET FROM ME.
Celebrations Catering was my top runner because they catered a baby shower I went to and the food was delicious. Also the price was not awful. I had talked to them at person during my last job, and when I emailed them an inquiry for the wedding they sent me the standard response with pricing info and etc, including a lovely note that the consultation and tasting would be included in the cost of the event. I reminded the contact that I had discussed all of this with her in person and asked how much those would set me back if we decided to go with someone else. Two days later I got an email telling me that tasting dates were available in January and completely ignoring my question. I don't think there was even a salutation.
I get that it's the pre-holiday season and caterers are swamped. But I would have liked a quick "Sorry, can't talked, up to my neck in cranberry sauce, will get back to you soon with more details!" I don't think I'm a priority for them, and now I'm paranoid that my previous employer blacklisted me from all the caterers she knows, and I will truly have to serve Chalupas at my wedding.
Also, Dear Ravishing Raddish, I filled out your e-form a week ago. You are now also off of my list.
Next try: Shooby Doo Catering. They were recommended by a friend who ate their awesome appetizers at Wine World. I have filled out their online form justnow, so we'll see what response I get. I hope they want to talk to me - their food looks amazing.
And I really don't want to have to resort to Taco Bell.
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