Imperia Lake Union

Imperia Lake Union was incredible -- it exceeded our expectations in every area. Our wedding of 150 guests was beautiful and flawless, better than we could have ever imagined. The professionalism, organization, and responsiveness made the planning process a joy. The Imperia event directors walked us through the process every step of the way. Imperia's food and beverage, floral and decor, along with their list of vendors they love made planning easy and fun. Almost every guest commented on the beauty of the event, many saying it was the best wedding they ever attended. We highly, highly recommend Imperia. Huge thanks to Tasia, JJ, Nicole and the rest of the amazing team. We will forever be grateful. The night was pure magic.

Imperia helped to simplify the whole wedding planning process. We were planning from out of state and Tasia and JJ were so easy to communicate with. We loved that almost everything was done in-house and they were upfront with the pricing for every part. The food and drinks were amazing, the in-house florals were beautiful, and the staff were all so helpful. We had the best time, and would get married there again in a heartbeat!

Incredible. From day one the Imperia team was highly professional, fun and helped make our day run flawlessly. They walked us through the process completely without missing a step. Both our officiant and photographer said it was the smoothest running wedding they've ever been a part of. Imperia was the first and best decision we made when it came to our venue and ease of working with. JJ and Tasia helped keep everything under complete control and were so well organized we were able to have our day exactly the way we had dreamed it would be. Many of our guests were very impressed with the venue, food and decor. ALL OF WHICH WAS INCLUDED! They truly were the one stop shop when it came down to everything we needed for our event. Professional staff, delicious food, plenty of options for alcohol, all floral decor, tables, chairs, linens, ambiance. Everything you would possibly want with no detail left unturned. They were so easy to work with and I can't say enough good things. 10 / 5 stars.

Wonderful location. The staff guided us through the wedding process to create a perfect evening.

Tasia, JJ and their whole staff were absolutely incredible! We initially chose Imperia Lake Union for the convenience of everything being included (I really did not want to handle a ton of vendors especially without my own coordinator!) but customer service from start to finish went above and beyond! Tasia was always open and available for any questions we had and JJ was so flexible and creative when thinking through our floral arrangements. During our wedding, Tasia was constantly checking in with us (in a very supportive, not nagging way :)) which we greatly appreciated! And after Tasia left for the evening, her staff were incredible in taking care of us for the rest of the night. Also, the food - wow!! I have been to many weddings and always have low expectations when it comes to the food (even at my own wedding ><) BUT the food blew our expectations out of the water! Besides our guests commenting about the great service and ambiance of the venue, they always followed with 'and the food was excellent!' Can not say enough great things about Imperia Lake Union, so grateful for a stress-free, beautiful and overall fantastic wedding! Thank you!

Stopping searching right now and book your wedding at the Imperia! From the beginning we were in amazing hands with Tasia and JJ, who were professional, responsive, and very very good at what they do. Some of our favorite parts: 1) The venue itself is GORGEOUS. The art deco, vintage style hardly needs any decoration, and went perfectly with our 1920s Shanghai theme. Everything is polished and elegant. We loved the secret bridal/groom suites, which makes it convenient for the bride and groom to take a breather and some space for themselves during the chaos of the wedding night. 2) The food and florals are in house, which is SO convenient and saves a lot of time and effort with coordinating vendors. The florals were stunning - JJ is a superbly talented artist and went above and beyond. The food was also amazing - we went with a buffet style (which we would recommend) and guests kept raving about how delicious and abundant everything was. You will definitely not go hungry! Our guests also complimented the bar staff on their drinks - apparently ya'll can make a mean Old Fashioned! 3) The coordination team was extremely helpful at making our vision come to life, and was very inclusive of our nontraditional ceremony. We did a Vietnamese/Chinese tea ceremony instead of a Western ceremony, and Tasia and JJ did an incredible job mapping out the event, offering suggestions, and being very flexible. The planning sessions were helpful, and we left them feeling confident. 4) The day of staff was incredible, making sure we were on track with our timeline and checking in on us throughout the night. Would highly recommend getting the second tier coordination - will make your night go smooth as butter! I could go on and on, but ultimately we are so thrilled with our choice. We had an absolutely magical night, and we owe so much of it to the Imperia Team. Thank you!

Imperia is definitely the place to go. We had our wedding in July 2023, we did the ceremony in the park a couple blocks away (which they organized for us) and then the reception at their location. And wow. We immediately fell in love with the venue the first time we saw it - the vibe, the look, the secret rooms. Months later we tasted the food. We were a little nervous that we’d booked the venue without knowing what the included food tasted like. And oh my. We ended up adding more options than we initially planned because everything was so delicious! It was so good that some of our guests wanted to come back and have a dinner after the wedding! We got so much good feedback about the venue, the location with views of the water, and the food from all our guests. Lastly, the people. Tasia and JJ were one of the best parts of the venue. The amount they love the space, the patience they had answering all our questions, how much they wanted to constantly help make it the wedding of our dreams. This place has the whole package.

This venue was an easy choice.  The vibe, nice bathrooms with gender neutrality option, amazing get ready spaces, wonderful staff, beautiful and flexible/spacious layout, and LGBTQ inclusivity really stood out for us.  The working sessions to confirm details, build the timeline of what happens when, and table layout was a huge timesaver for us. The food tasting session exceeded our expectations, and made us so excited for everyone to enjoy the menu.  We were so pleased with how easy the team accommodated changes, how quickly they responded to any inquiries, and helped us to be prepared.  They clearly worked hard to ensure our wedding day went as planned. Overall, we really can’t think of anything we would have liked the venue staff to do differently.  The day was everything we had hoped and planned for, and numerous guests told us it was the best wedding they have ever been to.  

Thank you to everyone at the Imperia for making my daughter and son-in-laws wedding day such a special occasion! I can't say enough good things about the venue, flowers, decor, staff and food. Hats off to the chef! Many of our guests especially commented on how good the Pam Seared Sockeye Salmon and Chimichurri Shoulder Loin Steak were!

Only a day since we got hitched and we got so many compliments on our venue! Our guests raved about the in-house catering and the venue! The little ones loved finding the secret rooms. JJ took care of me and my husband all night, we didn't have to worry or plan a single thing - right down to if our drinks were empty. Our wedding had so many last minute changes and Tasia and JJ were so flexible and understanding with us. I cannot recommend this team of people and venue enough. They were a pleasure to work with during every step.

The Imperia gave us the most perfect wedding. They worked with us to make sure every single thing we wanted we got. From their food and wine tasting, to the floral design, to the recommended vendor list- they are organized and make the process feel exciting and fun! We feel so lucky to have gotten to have our wedding with the Imperia. They run their business with integrity and love and it totally shows. We can’t recommend them highly enough! Just book it! Do it! You won’t regret it, promise. I will be thinking about our perfect wedding for the rest of my life!

We just got married at Imperia and the entire experience exceeded what we could have possibly hoped for. Tasia and JJ are professionals in every sense of the word, covering every base and bringing up details we would have forgotten, but still being friendly and wonderful during the entire journey. The venue was already so gorgeous that we paid for candles, needed pretty much nothing else for decor, and it looked like something out of a movie! The food was _actually_ good (how often do you hear that for a wedding venue?), the bartenders were on point and just incredible, and there’s also a *secret room* that we got to get ready! Several of our guests commented on how beautiful the location was and how amazing the staff was the entire night, and it’s hard to imagine a better experience. Thank you again Imperia for blowing it out of the water in every way possible!

I have always wanted a New Years Eve wedding and once I toured Imperia I knew it was the place! The classy, art deco gatsby vibes sold me immediately, I particularly loved that you barely needed any decorations, the venue holds its own, (we paid for the candlelight package and the entire space was lit up in candles, STUNNING) The team at Imperia are incredibly professional, Tasia and JJ are efficient, detail oriented, have the best recommendations and want you to have the wedding and experience you want, never pressuring you or making you feel bad about your vision or requests. Food, drink, and decoration options are clearly written out, as well as recommended vendors, who we had great experiences with. Their food and drink options are delicious, I initially resisted a venue that required you to use their food and alcohol but I am so glad I had to use theirs! The guests loved it. I could go on and on but if you want to make your wedding as stress free, beautiful and unique as possible, Imperia and the talented team that goes along with it, is the place to do it!

Imperia Lake Union has done some beautiful remodeling over the past couple of years. It still has it's intimate, vintage charm but with some added glam and polishing. Immediately when touring, we felt like it was "the one", but it also checked very important logistical boxes too. It was super easy for guests to get to from Seattle, it had on-site suites if we decided to get ready there, it accommodated outdoor ceremonies but could switch to indoor if there was an unexpected weather issue, and most importantly - we had the option for in-house florals, catering, and great bar options. JJ created the most gorgeous florals and went above and beyond to accommodate pick-ups, deliveries, etc. including some unexpected delivery asks that I didn't know about until well after the wedding. She just handled it without hesitation. Tasia was also super on top of every detail. Anything I ever mentioned in email to her would be noted on our file almost immediately. It was super clear what our package included, what add-ons were available, and I always received a response within a day or two. Most importantly, the team at Imperia works hard to bring your vision to life. I'm sure I may have been one of the more particular brides - I had pretty specific visions of what I wanted for decor, food, and florals. But they never made me feel like a nuisance, they just worked with me to get it done. Trusting wedding vendors is hard because you have no idea what's going to happen until it's the big day! And you either sink, or swim. Thinking about how beautifully Imperia executed actually makes me teary. My breath was taken away when I saw our venue and everything managed by Imperia (food, florals, decor) brought a huge smile to my face. I can't tell you how many people complimented us on the food and the decor. I had one vendor tell us it was the best wedding meal they had been given all year. I had other guests (both young and old) tell us it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to. Imperia is truly a unique and special venue. I'm glad we got in when we did, because it's only going to continue to grow. I could easily think of 1000 more great things to say, but the point is - everyone there freaking rocks. From the event planning team to the bartenders, everyone was amazing.

We were just married at Imperia, and I cannot say enough about our experience. Tasia, JJ, and the entire staff at Imperia are incredible to work with. They are detail oriented, diligent, organized, and so enjoyable to be around. Tasia coordinated above and beyond expectation, and JJ's florals were the talk of the night. The venue itself is beautiful, and needs very little decoration to make for a stunning night. Very much a vintage city vibe with views of Lake Union. Our food (which was also in house) was perfect and fit both for vegetarians and omnivores alike. I could continue writing about all of the stellar things about Imperia, but I'll leave it at this-- if you're debating a wedding/event here, just do it.

Imperia Lake Union is fantastic ! Son married 9/23/22 and it exceeded all of our expectations. The place is gorgeous and the staff and event Director Tasia are outstanding. The food is unbelievable and have had five people contact me to find out who the caterer was and Tasia does not miss a thing. Hands down the best in the business. Venue intimate unlike other venues and service outstanding . You feel like you stepped right into Great Gatsby. The entire wedding was seamless! Flowers gorgeous too and parking across the street was great. Fairview park down the street was beautiful for photos. A well run business who are there to take care of you. The last dance at the end of the night for the couple to have a moment capped the stellar evening. Mother of Groom

We could not have asked for a better venue! So unique - we loved it and our guests were blown away. Super cool old time Hollywood/Speakeasy vibes. The staff was incredible and the food was amazing! We had the ceremony at Fairview Park and the reception at Imperia and it was a dream! Also amazing that the Imperia staff took care of set up and take down of the ceremony at the park. Can’t recommend enough - there’s no other venue out there like it!

We are thrilled with how the Imperia handled our wedding and absolutely recommend them for your events if you're looking for an art-deco, glamourous and affordable venue. For context, we signed up for Tier 2 coordination in addition to a customized Elegance Package. Though I'm from the Seattle area, it felt like I was planning a destination wedding since my husband and I live in France full-time. Our pre-wedding coordinator was Tasia, JJ was our day-of-coordinator, and Oscar was our banquet captain. I must have emaild Tasia about 100 times between our first visit to the venue and our post-wedding comms, and she never left an email sit longer than 48 hours and was always super accomodating with our time-zone differences. It was so reassuring to have her available to answer the nit-picky questions and help me ensure that everything was in order for our big day. JJ handled our florals AND our day-of coordination. My husband specifically asked me to call out how helpful she was - and I want to thank her for that glass of wine pre-ceremony to calm my nerves! She set up everything the way we asked! Oscar was our banquet captain and handled everything at the end of the night. From our perspective, it was absolutely seamless and our guests had nothing but positive things to say about their experience. We only have one small feedback point: I wish our MC/DJ and JJ had coordinated better amongst themselves because sometimes they would come find us to ask a question we'd just answered, but that's also on us for not clearly identifying a "chain of command" or explicitly asking them to work together. It therefore has no bearing on our rating or experience, just a note for next time! Overall, our big day was so special and full of joy thanks in LARGE part to the dedication and professionalism of the Imperia staff.

We had a Roaring 20's themed wedding at Imperia Lake Union that surpassed all our expectations and wildest dreams. Tasia, JJ, and their team were impeccable-- from communication for the 1.5 years leading up to the wedding to the details of the day of, they made sure we were happy. Multiple guests told us it was the best wedding they'd ever attended. We had no idea it could be so fun and seamless, and we are SO grateful to the Imperia team for hosting a truly perfect day!

I can’t say enough positive things about Imperia. On top of every last detail in this venue being absolutely gorgeous, the staff is amazing to work with. Tasia and JJ are so sweet and professional, which was especially appreciated while we were trying to navigate the logistics of hosting a wedding during a pandemic. Our wedding was the best night of our life, and Imperia was the perfect setting for it.

Tasia was excellent in both planning the event and executing the event. The day of the event she made sure everything ran smoothly allowing us to enjoy the day. The food was fantastic. The venue and the floral arrangements were gorgeous.

5 stars isn't enough. Tasia and team rolled with us through many reschedule due to covid. When through it all Tasia made all the planning incredibly stress free and easy. On the day of, JJ was simply masterful at running things. The whole thing was nothing short of perfect, and our guests had a wonderful time. Thank you Imperia team!

We had our wedding at Imperia Lake Union on 11/13/2021 with 115 guests and it was absolutely the best day of our lives. They did an absolutely incredible job with the decorations, florals, and food. Their staff is truly the best. I worked with their event planner Tasia for over a year planning the event. She was so on top of everything and made the entire experience extremely enjoyable. Their in house florist, JJ, is so incredibly talented and took our vision and made it so much better than we could have ever imagined. The chef they have in house and the catering they provide is a 10 out 10. Every single person who attended our wedding commented on how good the food was. It is honestly hard to find food this good at a wedding and they had tons of options. They have a tasting before your wedding where you literally try everything and let me tell you, everything was so delicious.. Choosing our final selection was so hard because of all the great options. We had a full open bar with their top shelf alcohol and the wine selection were delicious. We had a speciality cocktail and the bartenders were great. Another 10 out of 10. The whole team really made our wedding better than we could have ever envisioned. I would recommend anyone and everyone to have their wedding here. The venue is newly remodeled and extremely warm, cozy, and inviting. An Art Deco feel with a lot of modern touches. It was the most amazing wedding experience from start to finish and I’m so thankful we found them to make our dream wedding come true. Thank you everyone at Imperia Lake Union! You truly made our dreams come true and we loved working with you guys!!

If you are looking for a place to get married, look no further then Imperia Lake Union. From the time we booked up until our big day they had undergone major renovations which took the 1920’s old school glam to the next level. It is a stunning venue for pictures. There is a secret, tucked away bridal suite and a larger downstairs suite which were fantastic for before and during our wedding for some private time The coordinators, Tasia and JJ were amazing to work with, every step of the way we felt taken care of and confident in the planning of our wedding. We gravitated towards the convenience of catering and alcohol being include and were able to have a lunch and tasting before the wedding, the food sold us. We had guests days later talking about the food. We also ended up doing our floral through Imperia and JJ put together some truly beautifully bouquets and centerpieces. Overall, it’s a beautiful location, with amazing food, and enthusiastic and skilled coordinators. It’s a magical place for a wedding.

We had the best experience possible working with Tasia and JJ at Imperia Lake Union. We had to postpone multiple times, and they were wonderful throughout the entire process. The food is amazing, and we had so much fun. All of our guests also talked about how much fun they had and how beautiful the place looks after the remodel! I would 100% recommend having a wedding here.

This venue was absolutely perfect! Tasia and JJ were on top of everything and the food was utterly amazing. Our guests just kept raving about it too. The layout is great because it had the dance floor in the middle and it was the center focus of the wedding. We had to postpone our wedding due to COVID and they were so supportive and made the change of date smooth. I hate planning so we chose this venue specifically because almost everything is done in house. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough!

Tasia and JJ were great! The catering staff and Oscar were also amazing. Very straightforward, they are pros! The remodel looks fancy and the food was delicious. Everyone was impressed. For those who are looking for a no-fuss venue, I didn’t use any florals and barely any decorations. This place already has a vibe built in 😄

As the mother of the bride I can say our daughter's wedding and reception were lovely and fun! We enjoyed working with Imperia. They handled everything superbly. Flowers were gorgeous, food was delicious, and the room sparkled! Our wedding was outdoors and Imperia did all the setup. Our guests loved it. I highly recommend!

If you are looking for outstanding services and attention to detail in a beyond beautiful atmosphere...Imperia Lake Union is definitely THE place to go!!! I can't say enough about the staff there...from the cuisine, to flowers, to planning and vendor suggestions,to attention to every little detail...they were all truly amazing!! We're planning on going back for anniversary party and would recommend this location to anyone who is planning a wedding or special event.

Our daughter's wedding at another venue had a Covid outbreak and we had to make other arrangements in one week! We contacted the Lake Union Cafe and they were incredible. Tasia was not only extremely competent but had such a calming influence for which this mother of the bride is very grateful! The venue itself is so beautiful and it was clearly the right choice. Thank you Tasia for making this special event perfect in every way!

Lake Union Cafe and their staff were my knights in shinning armor! My husband (omg!) and I were one of the many couples affected by the Monte Cristo Ballroom closure- luckily we had a few months to recoup and replan. Luckily Lake Union was free on our date and once we signed we were able to hit the ground running and plan an AMAZING event. They answered all my questions quickly and were very accommodating when I asked for things like "can we play the superbowl after the ceremony"? Day of: the venue was gorgeous and the food was delicious. Once the day began I was able to just let go and see all my plans unfold and it was magical. I have nothing but positive things to say about my wedding day and I attribute that to all my vendors but I definitely couldn't have done it without LUC.

LUC was PHENOMENAL for our wedding! Their one-stop shop approach to weddings (in-house catering, bakery, floral design, bar service AND planning/coordination) made it a no-brainer for us to choose them as the venue for our ceremony and reception. We had very little vendor-wrangling to do by the time we chose them. Both Tasia and JJ were so great in guiding us through wedding planning. They laid out lots of options, explained whatever we had questions about, thought of and asked us about nitty gritty details we wouldn't have thought of, made helpful suggestions, and were professional, super friendly, and very flexible with our schedules when it came to meeting in person. Our wedding day was smooth sailing thanks to them. The event staff flipped the room from ceremony mode with seating for 125 guests over to buffet dinner service and an open dance floor lightning fast during cocktail hour. The transitioning from moment to moment was effortless. We were always kept in the loop with JJ checking in on how we were doing and asking if we were ready to move onto whatever the next event was. We were well taken care of. Their food is DELICIOUS. They do a tasting event for couples to come in and eat all of their food options for their wedding ahead of time to help couples make informed decisions about their menus. They have to-go cake tasting trays if you decide to go the route of using their in-house bakery. (We went with their tuxedo cake. YUM!) As a bride who's heard horror stories about other brides not being able to eat during their weddings because they were too busy as well as someone who gets hangry every once in a while, I can say that being fed was not an issue at all. We opted to do snack trays in the Bride's Suite and Groom's Room, which were filled with delicious munchies as well as the tray passed appetizers our guests were being served during cocktail hour. My husband and I were served a plated meal to give us a chance to eat while our guests were going through the buffet line. We opted to do a late-night snack since we chose ahead of time to add the extra hour on to our reception (ending at midnight instead of the standard 11 pm). Wedding cake. Our pie bar. Whew. So much good food. When it came to wedding flowers, it was so easy working with JJ. The space is beautiful enough to stand on it's own without a ton of added decor (Get the candle package, it adds the perfect touch!), but JJ's floral designs for the tables and entryway were a gorgeous addition. We went the more greenery-dominant route as opposed to having a really flowery wedding, and JJ was great about taking the inspiration photos I sent and translating it for our wedding day! You'll be in the best care with LUC. They provided the coordination and perfect backdrop to make our wedding the party we wanted it to be!

I cannot say enough great things about this venue and their staff. We had an Art Deco/Great Gatsby themed wedding at the Lake Union Cafe and it was absolutely incredible. We had considered having this theme for our wedding, and once we toured this historic venue, we knew it would be perfect! From our first visit, we were greeted and given a very informative and friendly tour of their beautiful space. They have very well laid out pricing information, and they are extremely responsive and answer any and all questions. It is very clear they are experienced and their professionalism is outstanding. Throughout the planning process, the LUC kept in touch with us and helped us handle all the details. Having the venue, food, and dessert all from the same place was amazing and so valuable! JJ was the coordinator for our rehearsal and wedding day and she kept in contact with me, the DJ, the photographer, and our florist/decorator throughout the evening. Having her there was a life saver! She took SO much stress away from me! The LUC team is amazing to work with and it is clear they truly care about making sure your wedding day is fantastic! The guest all raved about how beautiful the venue was, and how awesome the food was! I would 100% recommend this venue and their team.

LUC is one amazing venue! Not only are all staff members professional and kind, but they are also helpful, flexible, creative, and extremely generous. We held both our ceremony and reception inside of LUC, while they also catered the most delicious appetizers/dinner, bartended, decorated (with our brought-in items), provided seating/linen/cutlery, baked our mouth-watering cake/cupcakes, had day-of coordination, and customized our drop dead gorgeous florals! Lastly, as a bride, LUC provided me a peace of mind throughout the entire planning process and I will be forever grateful for that. My husband and I highly recommend LUC... it is one special place to hold your most special day, xo.

Lake Union Café made every step of planning our wedding effortless and fun!! My husband and I booked a Friday night wedding and used their on site bakery and floral as well. We couldn’t believe that booking the venue got us a day of coordinator as well! The LUC team was professional, kind and they put us at ease. I can be a bit of a stress case but the team fielded all of my questions and really made me feel so confident about our big day. Our favorite part of LUC was the layout of the venue. It was so beautiful and intimate. It made every guest feel like a they were a part of our ceremony. The candle package is, in our opinion, a must! The natural sunset light from the beautiful windows coupled with the numerous candles made for a truly spectacular backdrop. We would certainly recommend LUC to friends and family!

The staff at Lake Union Cafe made event planning and the day of stress free! I was able to relax and enjoy the entire wedding because they have the timeline down and manage it for you. Highly would recommend LUC!!

Great winter wedding venue. The staff was wonderful and efficient. The venue was gorgeous and the food was amazing. We highly recommend it especially in the winter, it's so warm and cozy with the gorgeous light fixtures.

Five stars aren't enough for how we felt about our experience with LUC as a venue, wedding coordination, and a bakery. After a particularly terrible experience at another area venue, I reached out to a dozen other vendors. Lake Union Cafe came back with availability, an amazing customer service angle, and was able to accommodate our budget. From the time we first met with Tasia through our wedding day, we were well taken care of. Her attention to detail and quick response time were amazing. On the day of our wedding, she was my lighthouse and kept me calm when I started to worry, was on top of everything that we needed, ensured our glasses were always full and our food was always nearby. I am so grateful to her for making our day as perfect as possible, even when it came to accommodating some of my requests (like removing the Christmas tree so I didn't have Christmas wedding photos). Additionally, the bakery is TOP NOTCH. While neither of us really had more than a couple of bites of our cake, we knew from the tasting that it was incredible. All of the feedback we got from our guests indicates that they felt the food and cake were out of this world. We will definitely order a small cake for our one year anniversary so that we get to indulge and enjoy it. I sincerely hope to be invited to another function at LUC because I can't wait to go back.

Lake Union Café was a dream to work with for our big day. Tasia ensured we didn’t have to do much to make our wedding a success but also worked with us on things we did want to do and accommodated our requests. On the day of the wedding, Taylor ensured everything went smoothly. I didn't have to worry about any scheduling or where we had to be. She guided us throughout the evening. Our guests raved about the food, especially the pork shanks and mushroom ravioli, and the natural beauty of the space. If you’re looking for a stress-free venue that looks fantastic and has several in-house amenities, check out Lake Union Café.

We used LUC to cater our wedding at their venue, the Skansonia. The food was incredible from start to finish! We received compliments from all of our guests. Some of the highlights were the whiskey barbecue pork shanks, our Grand Marnier cutting cake, and our "his and hers" individual chocolate ganache tarts and pecan pies. We were hoping to make a contest out of whose dessert got finished first, but they were both eaten almost immediately. I can't imagine how our catering service could have gone better.

We loved working with LUC! Their staff was professional but warm and personable. We had great meetings and they answered all of our questions. We felt confident as we went into our day that everything was under control and taken care of. Our guest raved about how beautiful and classy the place was. The food was incredible. Even months after our wedding, we still get comments on that! The size of your wedding does matter. The space really is best for 130 guests. So, I would keep that in mind when booking. So, if that is around the size of your wedding, I would highly recommend it!

Lake Union Cafe & Bakery made the most amazing cake. The vision of the cake is exactly how I imagined it to be! The food was amazing and all the guests couldn’t stop talking about how amazing the food was and how wonderful the cake turned out! Definitely, a wonderful place that lived up beyond what I could think of!

Words will never be able to fully describe how wonderful it was to have Lake Union Cafe as our wedding & reception venue! The entire staff made the planning process an absolute breeze! We loved how we could book the flowers, linens, cake, food and alcohol all through the venue and also have a day of coordinator included! My husband and I are both full time working professionals and have minimal time to plan. LUC took the time at each meeting to make sure we would get exactly what we want. We loved how easy it was to book a band as well! The free parking for our guests was fantastic as well as the candle package we booked to make our evening winter wedding stunning! All of our guests raved about the delicous food and cake and LOVED the passed appetizers during the cocktail hour. For most of our guests they said it was the best wedding they have been to due to the beauty of it but also the intimate venue space and quality within every element!!! If you are searching for a wedding venue PLEASE do yourself a favor and give LUC a visit!

We got married on 11/19/17 and choosing Lake Union as our venue, caterer and cake vendor was the absolute BEST decision that we made. Tasia was fantastic to work with throughout the planning process and was so quick to respond to all of my questions and inquiries. They were incredibly accommodating and I always felt like I was their top priority. We went to the food tasting and were blown away at how delicious all of the food was - and their cake flavors are to die for. They brought the vision of my cake and cupcake vision to life and matched the pictures I provided perfectly. I have received so many kudos from our guests on how great the food was and how beautiful the venue looked. Anita was AMAZING as our day of coordinator and kept the event moving exactly as the timeline outlined, which I appreciated since I didnt have a coordinator of my own. Words cannot express how much I love this venue and how thankful I am that they made my wedding day dreams come true. The team of folks here know how to run a wedding and do it well. Do yourself a favor and let Lake Union Cafe take care of you!

We had our wedding at LUC last weekend and we are still glowing from the amazing time we had. LUC is such a beautiful, unique space. Everyone was raving about it -- from the beautiful marquee, to the supper club booths, the incredible chandeliers and the amazing candle package. Because the space is so beautiful on its own, it required very limited decoration, which was a huge plus. We went with the candle package (300+ candles) and it was so romantic. Tasia, Melissa and JJ were all amazing to work with. They were so nice and informative and helped us to make the best decisions for our group. They also worked incredibly well with all of our other vendors. We started with two tray passed appetizers (the pork was amazing), followed by a buffet dinner, cake/cupcakes and a late night snack (chicken and waffles). The food has been getting rave reviews from our guests this whole week -- particularly the butternut squash ravioli and the salmon. I personally wasn't a fan of the chicken and waffles but my friends devoured them! :) We also got our cake from the LUC bakery. This was the most economical, since LUC charges a pretty high fee if you bring in a cake from somewhere else. Luckily, the cake and cupcakes were incredible! We had an assortment of chocolate salted caramel, lemon raspberry, creme brulee, and chocolate hazelnut. We had a large group of gluten intolerant folks and both the bakery and kitchen staff were really accommodating -- both in making gluten free versions of items and labeling food clearly. I think my favorite thing about LUC is the dance floor. It's a little smaller than other spaces we looked at, which made it always feel full. There were also tables surrounding the floor, which made it easy for older folks to feel like they were part of the action without being on the dance floor when they needed a break. Finally, while not inexpensive, LUC can hold a high capacity (>200pp) and Tasia was willing to work with our budget to help us figure out where/how to cut costs. We highly recommend. ;)

We absolutely loved working with LUC for our wedding! We booked them about 10 months prior to our wedding. They walked us through every step of the process and were so helpful throughout the entire time. Tasia and JJ helped us plan our event, including key details, and were always extremely responsive to answering our many questions (particularly the week leading up to the wedding). The event ended up being seamless. They coordinated the entire event so well! The venue itself is beautiful - we had minimal decorations, and they let us borrow most of the equipment (staircase to hold name cards, table stand holders, picture frame holders, candles, you name it). We ordered our cake through the bakery (and they let us bring some of our own desserts too!), and we brought our own alcohol. The staff were incredibly kind as well - the bartenders, the kitchen staff, you name it. I wouldn't hesitate to use LUC for any type of event if I have to plan something in the future.

We had a fantastic experience with Melissa and Tasia at LUC. We had a fairly tight timeframe (4 months), and were lucky enough to book a Friday in May. Melissa and Tasia were nothing but friendly, helpful, and responsive in both person and email. They worked seamlessly with our vendors (a photobooth, DJ, and photographer) and were open to requests we had (a wedding pinata!). They also provided Day-of coordinator services, which were invaluable. If you're looking for a venue that's as stress-free as possible, choose LUC. The interior is also beautiful enough that with the candle package they offered, we only brought in flowers, table numbers, and a seating chart. They offer an in-house flower package but we had previous plans, although the package seemed affordable and very pretty. They also have on-site catering (required) and cake services (optional). Our guests loved the food (definitely go with with the fancy mac n cheese), and we brought in an outside cake for a reasonable fee of $150. We also went with the open bar option, which was super fun. They provided a "signature" on the rocks margarita for us, which our guests loved. The bride's prep room is huge and lovely, FYI. We didn't spend much time in the groom's room as we had our ceremony elsewhere and had a reception-only event at LUC for about 80 people. We only used the main room, not the terrace, and it was the perfect size for a 80 to 100 person wedding. I've been to LUC for a larger wedding, which it also accommodates well. We can't say enough great things! Highly recommended.

We fell in love with this venue and booked it because of the beautiful Art Deco details that matched our theme and the amazing menu. This place is a really good deal because they basically take care of everything for you. The food is absolutely AMAZINNNNNNNNGGG. It's been several months and my coworkers still stop and tell me how much they loved the food. I even made my husband learn how to make his own version of the steak balsamico . Our cake was to die for. Our flowers were gorgeous. The whole planning process was really easy and they were very accommodating. We worked with Tasia for that portion who was lovely to work with, unfortunately she wasn't able to be there on the actual day of but we had Melissa helping us and she was WONDERFUL. The venue unfortunately screwed up on a lot of extremely important details (flower order wasn't right, cake flavors were baked out of order, cake topper got thrown away, etc...) but Melissa was so wonderful and made things right with us. Even though a lot of things went wrong that were completely and totally their fault I would still have my wedding there if I could do it over again. Thank you for making our night memorable

LUC was the first, and only venue we looked at when searching for wedding venues. We looked at countless places online, but this won our hearts immediately. It already had so much character. We barely needed to do any decorating. We did flowers and cake through the LUC as well. JJ did an amazing job on our flowers, and Amy did a great job on our cake. LUC was so quick to respond when we had questions, and our big day went so smoothly. We had about 130 guests, which was perfect. The food was fantastic. Our night felt so intimate. It was perfect. Our guests loved it, and I know my husband and I will cherish that night forever.