Your Guide to a Fun (and Well-Stocked) Wedding Bar When planning your wedding reception, there are plenty of big decisions to make. What will the flowers look like? What song will you choose for your first dance? And perhaps one of the most important questions… What’s happening at the bar? A well-planned bar keeps the […]
Category: Weddings
Choosing a Wedding Color Palette (Without Overthinking It)
Don’t Overthink It: Choosing Your Wedding Color Palette Choosing a wedding color palette is often one of the first design decisions couples make—and one of the easiest places to feel stuck. Pinterest boards fill up quickly, inspiration photos start blending together, and suddenly it feels like you’re supposed to choose from thousands of possible combinations. […]
The Ultimate Guide to Planning the Perfect Wedding Menu Experience
The Perfect Menu Experience for Your Upcoming Wedding At the heart of every great story—whether it’s a rowdy family reunion, a holiday, or the grand theater of a wedding—sits the table. The meal is the first moment the two families truly sit down as one. It is the social glue that bridges the gap between old friends and new relatives. From the elegance of […]
Build a Realistic Wedding Budget
How to Budget for Your Wedding Realistically Planning a wedding is exciting — but the financial side can quickly become overwhelming. Between venues, vendors, attire, and unexpected add-ons, costs can spiral before you realize it. The key to avoiding stress (and post-wedding debt) is building a realistic budget from the start. Here’s how to approach wedding […]
Celebrating Diversity Through Food & Drink at Imperia Lake Union
At Imperia Lake Union, we believe that food tells a story — and every story deserves to be heard. One of the ways we celebrate diversity is by infusing global flavors into our event menus and supporting inclusive, community-minded purveyors for our beer, wine, and spirits. A Menu That Reflects the World Whether you’re planning […]
Indian-Style Weddings at Imperia
Imperia Indian-Style Weddings Imperia Lake Union is excited to offer Indian inspired menus to our clients! Whether it’s a day-of wedding celebration, Sangeet, or Bou Bhat, let Imperia cater your creamy curries, delectable vegetarian creations, and savory samosas either here at our stunning venue or at your chosen location. Imperia Amenities include Venue, Catering, and […]
Preferred Vendors – Why and How to Pick Them
Choosing the Right Vendors to Elevate Your Wedding There are a million wedding vendors out there, so how do you choose? The BEST place to start is to look at your venue or planner’s preferred vendors. Your venue and your planner have seen EVERYTHING happen, and would only share the names of vendors that they […]
How to Have a Big Party with a Tiny Guest List at a Luxury Seattle Venue
Intimate Weddings and Private Events in Seattle’s Most Elegant Venue Creating Energy, Elegance, and Intimacy for 20–30 Guests in a Luxury Venue Small doesn’t mean simple. Whether it’s an intimate wedding, a private celebration, or a pre-destination sendoff, hosting a tiny guest list in a large, luxurious venue can feel more like a VIP experience […]
How to Choose the Perfect Menu
How to Choose the Perfect Event Menu: Weddings or Social & Corporate Events No matter what kind of event you’re planning—whether it’s the wedding of your dreams, a high-energy party, or a polished corporate gathering—one central truth holds: you’re feeding a group of people. And feeding a crowd isn’t just about food; it’s about experience, […]
Truly Unique Party Experiences
Things to Do That Defy the Norm Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, gala, shower, or milestone celebration, sometimes you want to make people’s jaws drop. Everyone suggests a photo booth. But what if you want more? If you’re the person who wants your party to be remembered forever, we’ve got some truly inspired ideas for […]