Venue Reviews

Pickering Barn in Issaquah is a great all-season wedding venue

Seattle Area Venue Review – Pickering Barn in Issaquah

Wedding venue review – Pickering Barn in Issaquah The Pickering Barn in Issaquah was once one of Issaquah’s largest dairy farms, with more than 100 cows. Construction on the hay barn began in 1878, and the large dairy barn area was added in 1906. Today the barn is on the National Register of Historic Places. […]

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Venue Review – Ballard Bay Club

Seattle Wedding Venue Review – Ballard Bay Club This is my review of the Ballard Bay Club, located on Puget Sound just outside the Ship Canal.  Known for years as the Shilshole Bay Beach Club, the venue was re-named a couple of years ago and is now operated by Jewel Hospitality.  This has been one […]

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Venue Review – Clise Mansion in Redmond

Seattle area wedding venue review – Clise Mansion Clise Mansion is a wonderful all-season venue suitable for both weddings and receptions.  Situated in the Willowmoor farmstead area of Marymoor Park, Clise Mansion offers sweeping views of the surrounding gardens and lawns. On the National Register of Historic Places, “Willowmoor Farm” was owned and developed by Seattle banker […]

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Wedding Venue Review – Ray’s Boathouse in Seattle

Seattle wedding venue review – Ray’s Boathouse Ray’s Boathouse (now usually just called “Ray’s”) has been a Seattle institution since the early 1970s.  Anyone in Seattle who wants the best in seafood knows that Ray’s is always a great choice. Located in Shilshole Bay at the entrance to the ship canal, Ray’s not only has wonderful […]

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Wedding Venue Review – Robinswood House in Bellevue, WA

Bellevue Wedding Venue Review – Robinswood House Because I am frequently asked by couples “What are great places to get married in the Seattle area?” I have decided to do a series of reviews of some of my favorite local wedding venues.  All of the venues that I review will be places with which I am […]

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