Wedding planning, week two
We went to look at the Skansonia last weekend--it is an old ferry boat moored at the north end of Lake Union.  And while it would certainly be quaint and have a great view, it unfortunately looks and smells like what it is--an old boat.  The best part of the tour was when I asked if a sound system was available for ceremonies, because of a wedding I had attended there several years ago where nobody on the boat could hear the ceremony over the wind and seaplane and passing boat noise.  There was another couple on the tour who had already booked the boat and were showing it to a friend, and they exchanged a nervous look!  Maybe I saved their wedding?

Then, on Tuesday, we looked at the Sanctuary at Admiral, which is an old church in West Seattle that has been converted into a venue.  It is very cool inside, and they actually have dates available in July!  The only problem we could see is that it might be a tad small for the number of guests, and also, the layout of the stage and dance floor is a bit odd.  There would be some ceremonial logistics involved.  Nonetheless, it is the current leader and will be difficult to beat!

On Thursday, we looked at the Uptown Hideaway, which is an old loft converted into a space.  It would be like getting married in someone's hip downtown loft, and that falls into the "'basketball court" category for me.  It just isn't the "right place" for a wedding and reception.  Art opening?  Check.  Software launch?  Go.  Wedding?  Um, no.

Today, on the way out of town for the weekend, we're going to stop and look at the Lake Union Yacht Club, which is actually the home base of the Ravishing Radish catering people.  We are still trying to reach the Moss Bay Events Center, but once we've seen it, we'll probably be ready to decide.  I'm worried that Moss Bay will look like a corporate conference room inside, and I think the decision will come down to the Sanctuary vs. the Lake Union Yacht Club.

Oh, and the Shilshole Bay Beach Club wrote yesterday to ask how our planning was going and to let us know that they wanted to offer us "selected dates" for 40% off, which is--to say the least--compelling.  We'll see what their "selected dates" are and decide from there.