A Seattle Wedding Checklist
Seattle is a bustling city that is not only the largest in the Northwest of America, but also boasts a variety of cultural draws, and a variety of landscapes and cityscapes. With a variety of venues, sights and service industries, the city is a the perfect spot for a wedding in the Northwest. Rentals, decor, hotels and anything else needed can be found in the city; however, just ensure you plan for a summer day if you do not care for a rainy wedding.
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Caterers
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A delicious caterer that can satisfy a variety of tastes is integral to any successful reception. Caterers in the Pacific Northwest often capitalize in regional fare, from fresh farm fare to a variety of seafood, including regional salmon. Serve local foods to show your guests what the Northwest cuisine of the country has to offer. Herban Feast uses local organic produce and simple fare. However, if you are wanting a more elaborate showing of Northwest food, Ravishing Radish Catering uses local produce but adds artful displays to their settings.
Venues
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To really show off the city, use venues that are within six miles of downtown Seattle. Capitalize on the downtown core as a site for a reception area as it allows guests to explore the downtown before and after the reception. For a classical building, the Washington Athletic Club adds historic value to your reception, and has been a landmark since 1930. To have a private reception space which overlooks the Chittenden Locks, a main tourist attraction in the city, consider The Canal, which offers gardens and a park that can be used for wedding photos.
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Photographers
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From the traditional to the funky, wedding photographers abound in this artsy city. The prices can range as well, from student photographers to some of the most highly regarded shutterbugs. From Seattle University to the Academy of Art, student photographers can be hired for an affordable price. Contact the schools themselves to have them direct you to their best students. Professional photographers can also be hired for a variety of price ranges. J. Garner Studios are considered some of the best wedding photographers in the world, and their prices can be quite high while La Vie's hip photographic style is considered more affordable for most budgets.
Flowers
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Almost any flower can be found in Seattle due to perfect growing conditions or greenhouses scattered around the region. Floral arrangements can be found in romantic styles to funky arrangements. Romanza Floral provides traditional floral designs for weddings, reminiscent of older times. For floral arrangements that are seasonal and distinct, TJ Montague at Garden Party Flowers creates a variety of arranged flowers for weddings.
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