Imperia Lake Union

e 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.

n. 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!

his 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.

ious 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.

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!

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.

or 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.

g 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.

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!

Definitely, a wonderful place that lived up beyond what I could think of!

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!

tions 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!

rs 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. ;)

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.

l. 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.

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

s 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.

awesome and made a beautiful and delicious cake for our wedding. We will definitely be back for more cake!

was made with fondant. It was still delicious and we just pealed it off. I was a little disappointed as they told me they would set up the cupcakes and cake but they forgot to do that. Luckily my wedding coordinator (day-of) was able to do it.

-of coordinator. The bakery was an added bonus. Tasia gave us many useful suggestions during the planning process. She and her team did not hesitate to answer every question we asked as we prepared for the wedding. Our guests were impressed with every aspect of the venue, from the art deco style to the dance floor to the food. I highly recommend this venue.

issue yet and am so excited to have our reception here!

kly responded to questions we had during the planning stages. We would definitely recommend LUC for others!

at represented who we are and deliver what we wanted to our beloved family and friends. Tasia, the wedding coordinator, the chef, the pastry chef, the bartenders listened carefully to us and translated our needs/desires into a magical night. Also, Tasia thought of "things" we hadn't considered; knew how to handle the issues; and coordinated the staff so that we could waltz around in a daze, assured all was well. LUC exceeded our ridiculously high expectations and our guests repeatedly let us know they felt cared for. I think all of us had a great time, including - shockingly - the wedding party. Note: Our guests ranged in age from 9 months to 90 years. The staff anticipated needs and provided individual attention throughout the evening. Most of our friends remarked on the excellence and warmth of the staff, the food, the cake and the bartending. We are very grateful to the LUC staff who helped us make this happen. And the venue was beautiful.

ew Park, which is an option provided by Lake Union Cafe. In addition to setting up the ceremony, all of the food was in-house, so the coordination of the event was very easy. The food was great, all the guests were raving about it. Our day-of coordinator, Beth, was extremely helpful and kept the event running smoothly with very little guidance from us. The father of the groom had a medical emergency during the reception -- Beth and her staff not only were extremely attentive to his needs, but they kept the party going inside the venue as well. This space offered wonderful value, and I would definitely recommend it.

n grand marnier! Everyone raved about how good everything was. Over a month later, I still keep hearing how amazing the food was at our wedding. The buttercream on the cake was AMAZING! I still dream about how good the ravioli was! I highly recommend this vendor for their food. I did not get married at their venue, so I can't speak to that, but I've heard it's lovely.

d I finally started looking for venues it was our first and last stop. The inside is so beautiful, with gorgeous chandeliers, copper ceilings and stunning details. Our event planner was Lauren, she knew exactly what she was doing and made the wedding night move along smoothly. I feel like I would have been completely lost without her. The food was beyond amazing and my husband and I are still getting asked where we bought our cake! I am truly happy that my husband and I chose the LUC as our venue, I still get giddy every time I drive by it :).

e thought their prices were reasonable compared to other bakeries in the area, and when we wanted to stay within a certain budget they had some ideas to help us do so. They also offer a variety of dessert options if you were looking to do a dessert table/buffet. Also, we found out we were expecting a baby mid-wedding planning, and asked them to surprise our guests by coloring the inside of our cake pink to reveal to everyone that we were having a baby girl. It was such a huge surprise and everyone loved it, not to mention the cake tasted great :)

ridge, and doesn't look like much on the outside. But it's stunning inside, and you can't hear the freeway at all once you're past the lobby. We loved the art deco details (chandeliers, wall sconces and revolving door from a Jazz-age hotel in New York that was being demolished); we wanted a venue where we could do both the ceremony and reception, and something with enough personality that we wouldn't have to worry about decorating. LUC is not only beautiful, but also full-service, from day-of coordinator to bartender! AND we were able to supply our own alcohol, a huge bonus since we wanted to use a particular type of Champagne. There's a really cool bridal suite with mirrors, couches, and a sink, which is hidden away behind the kitchen and down some stairs. The groom's green room is on the other side of the building, with a stand-up bar and stools. And the hallway going into the bridal suite is lined with the names of all the other couples who were married there--such a cool touch! The coordinator walks you through all the details, from enhancements like candles (spring for the candle package. It's so worth it!) or in-house flower designs to your cake flavors and menu choices. We were a little worried when our coordinator ended up taking a new position elsewhere 2 months before our wedding, but our new coordinator was also great, and honored everything the first one had done for us. You don't have to use their cake baker, but you really should; she's amazing, and her flavors are fantastic! We had one tier of Mexican Chocolate cake, and 2 tiers of Pumpkin Chai, perfect for our October wedding. And everyone, from the photographer to my 14-year-old cousin, has been raving about the lobster mac'n'cheese. And the coordinator makes sure that you and your new hubby/wife actually get to eat--they plate you both a huge helping of everything and have it at your seats after the ceremony, then strategically release tables to the buffet so that guests are too busy with their own food to bother you! LUC's staff was amazing: gracious when my husband's family arrived 2 hours earlier than the "doors open" time we'd given them; detail-oriented; always smiling; willing to go the extra mile. They set out our centerpieces, favors, and programs, and made up our wedding party snack trays early when we showed up early. The only issue we had was that the tray-passed hors-d'oeuvres we'd ordered were accidentally missed by our new coordinator. As soon as she found out she apologized and immediately sent us a refund check for the missed items. We couldn't have asked for a better venue! A lot of wedding professionals talk about a venue's flow, and LUC has a great flow, with plenty of space for guests to spread out and get away from the crowd/music if they need to. If we ever need to book a big party, we'll go straight back to LUC!

rned exactly how much work was involved in these things. Flowers? Menus? Set-up and clean-up? I’m sure there was more, but I pretty much stopped listening after that…and then along came Lake Union Café. From our first meeting with Victoria, I knew we were in good hands. She assured us that we could have as much or as little control over the event as we wanted, which is exactly what we wanted to hear. We opted for the latter (i.e. little control), and so she basically took care of everything…event set-up, clean-up, decorating, flower assistance, etc. She helped us decide the menu, the layout of the event space, and was very responsive to our questions and concerns throughout the process. We did want more control over some parts of the event, and the level of accommodation provided by Victoria and Jimmie was incredible. Really, incredible. They responded to virtually every request we made with, “No problem. We’ll make it happen.” It was very important that my mom provide the wedding cake for the event. As she was flying in from out of town, Victoria offered use of the café’s refrigerator and freezer space to store my mom’s preparation material. The day before the event, Victoria went so far as to introduce my mom to the café’s pastry chef in order to coordinate shared use of the kitchen. This flexibility is something that definitely sets the Lake Union Café apart from other venues we considered which were bound by rigid policies and procedures, and helped as achieve the wedding reception we’d envisioned. The price quoted was slightly higher than other venues we considered, but after factoring in the included services, the Lake Union Café was very competitive. The venue itself is beautiful – from the antique chandeliers, to the art deco décor, to the calming views of Lake Union. As a result, only minimal (if any) decorations and flower arrangement were necessary. We were required to pay for a minimum of 100 guests, and since only 70 attended, Victoria provided extra food and appetizers to ensure that we received adequate value for the money we paid. The food itself was exceptional, and we continue to receive compliments from our guests to this day. Although we had primarily coordinated with Victoria when planning the reception, Jimmie supervised the event. We were initially concerned about this “shared” responsibility, but our concerns proved unfounded. If any problems arose during the event, we were certainly blind to them. Jimmie and his staff were reactive to every question or concern we raised during the reception, and ensured that our only responsibility was to enjoy ourselves. The event went as smoothly as we had hoped. The staff at the café was unwavering in their congeniality, professionalism, and dedication to provide an enjoyable reception – they were all simply a pleasure to work with. Although our reception was 3 months ago, we continue to look back on it fondly as one of the greatest days of our lives, and one that can largely be attributed to the Lake Union Café.

ion - including bartenders, table linens, renting additional tables, amazing food, and parking. Our 200+ guests raved about the food and the staff at Lake Union Cafe. Not a single thing went wrong the entire day! The best part about Lake Union Cafe is that you're able to bring in your own alcohol and they do not charge a corkage fee! Victoria and Jimmy removed every single bit of stress from the planning process and I couldn't recommend them more highly.

reate a delicious vareity of cupcakes, mini cupcakes, and our cutting cake and also helped deliver and set-up everything beautifully! I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a delicious and amazing desserts that are an amazing value!

astry chef) and Victoria. My cake was unbelieveable! Honestly it was one of the highlights of our wedding and I find myself occasionally craving to eat it again. It was the best cake I have ever had (Pumpkin Spice) and was custom created by Kat to completely fit into our fall theme (red fondant and leaves swirling around the cake). There was so much attention to detail and we were very impressed by all of the different cake flavors we sampled at our tasting. Kat is truly talented, not just in being able to make an amazing tasting cake, but in her true artistry. She will create whatever your heart desires and will do it for a more than reasonable price. We did a lot of research and we found that the Lake Union Cafe was very well priced. Our cake looked like it came straight out of the pages of Martha Stewart or the Knot. I am having a birthday coming up and I will be ordering another cake from them soon and know that for any future events Lake Union Cafe will continue to get my business (even if I live over an hour away)!!! It will always be worth the trip! ~Monica

Definitely spring for the candle package! It was so nice to not have to worry about set up or clean up.

he finished product was beautiful and SO delicious! All of our family and friends made comments about how delicious and creative it was. We appreciate all of the hard work that Lake Union Bakery put into our cake, making it the most joyous event of our lives :) Thank you!!

, it was the same price as almost every other bakery for just cupcakes and cutting cake. The cake tasting was a lot of fun and the delivery/setup was amazing. Thank you LUC, your bakers are wonderful!

e at the tasting, picked out our cake flavors and design, even got some great new ideas and that was it. When the date of our wedding got closer, I spoke to someone at LUC to confirm details regarding how to provide the flowers we wanted on the cake. She confirmed back our entire order, which matched our instructions from the tasting appt exactly. On the day of, the cake was delivered on time and it was so delicious!! We got rave reviews from all of our guests (we chose the red velvet which had a much better frosting than other red velvets I've had) and honestly, my husband and I wish we had gotten a chance to enjoy more of it! Oh and the best part, their pricing was so much more reasonable than other Seattle bakeries. We really feel like we got a tremendous value.

y were even able to accommodate my gluten intolerance and make the top layer gluten-free for me and some of our guests! The cake was delicious as well as gorgeous. The food was outstanding, and again, they went out of their way to accommodate my dietary needs. The service and attention to guests and members of the wedding party were exceptional, as well. The photo ops afforded by the exquisite decor of the venue only added to the overall perfection of the day. We heard from several of our guests that the event was par excellence, and that, I attribute to the outstanding folks at Lake Union Cafe & Custom Bakery. Please consider using them for your wedding, as the experience was excellent across the board, and extremely low-stress for me and the other members of the wedding party.

gie stray has grilled veggies, like asparagus, onions, peppers, zuchini, you get the picture. You get the kind of food you expect from a restaurant, not a buffet, and I got soo many compliments on how it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding. The only sad part is that my husband and I weren't very hungry, luckily for us they packed up I think 4 to-go boxes for us that we were able to enjoy it all in peace at the end of the night. I totally recommend the food at Lake Union Cafe, the cafe itself is a beautiful location, I would've booked their in an instant if I hadn't always dreamed of an outdoor country wedding.

say about LUC – in my opinion, it has more personality and class than any other venue I’ve seen, the layout is perfect (especially for smaller weddings), the plated dinners are AMAZING… but what really sets LUC apart is the staff. Victoria was instrumental in our planning, the catering staff was so helpful and kind, and Dann… well… I’m in love with Dann. I’ve VERY type A, but I couldn’t have been happier to hand the reins over to him! He executed my vision and plans to perfection and made me laugh the whole time. I was able to let go and just enjoy my wedding, which was PRICELESS. And speaking of price – there isn’t a better deal to be had. It’s not cheap, but considering what you get (food, staff, set-up/take-down, a day-of coordinator, a venue that needs very little décor, and the ability to have a stress-free day), it simply can not be beat. I’d recommend this place to anyone and everyone. I’d stand on a mountain and shot it over Seattle… but reviewing them online seems more useful. ☺

where else my husband and I looked at is the staff. Dann, Victoria and the rest of the Lake Union Cafe staff are absolutely amazing! I am not a person to pass along responsibility easily, but I felt more than comfortable handing over the reins to Dann and his team. They had every single thing I could have thought of covered and before I knew it even needed to be done. Not only were they great to work with on rehearsal and wedding day, but they were so helpful throughout the planning process. They gave me advice on how to save money, help things to run smoothly, etc. The dinner and cake were also amazing! Everyone I spoke to at and after the wedding raved about how much they enjoyed the food and how attentive the staff was. At the wedding not only was the staff attentive to my husband and I but they made sure both our parents and grandparents were very well taken care of and comfortable throughout the entire evening. Dann was on top of everything from offering to plate dinner for my husbands grandpa, doctoring up my mother in laws shoes to make them walk-able, quickly tracking down my lipgloss before being introduced as husband and wife, busting out safety pins to fix my bustle when a button ripped off while dancing and I'm sure hundreds of other things that went over my head. I would recommend Lake Union Cafe, Dann and Victoria to everyone I know! I would not have changed a single thing and could not be happier with how everything turned out. Thank you for going above and beyond to make our day!

ting. Some of our friends had actually worked for Dann and Victoria at the Lake Union Café many years ago, so we immediately felt comfortable with them as we reminisced about our friends upon our first look at the venue. The venue itself is gorgeous with its vintage/classic décor and view of Lake Union. Initially, we were worried that noise from Interstate 5 would be audible inside, but this was not the case at all. Both Dann and Victoria are extremely friendly and helpful, and together, they make a wonderful duo. They both kept us smiling and laughing during all of our meetings. I cannot tell you how many times I called or emailed as the wedding approached, and they were timely and so helpful in their responses. I had many exchanges with Vitoria about a food issue with one of the guests, and she finally said something to the effect of, “Tell this person to call me so I can talk to them directly. You should take yourself out of the equation so you don’t have to worry about this. Let me take care of it.” That was exactly what I needed to hear at that moment. Dann was very similar in his approach. He said on a few occasions that if I had any stresses on the day of the wedding to let him know, and he would take care of it. Dann handled our rehearsal, and he was so organized and thorough. Our rehearsal ran like a well oiled machine. Dann was amazing on our wedding day as well. (When you go with the Lake Union Café, you have a coordinator on your wedding day). He kept everything on schedule and running smoothly, he reminded us to eat multiple times throughout dinner (which can be difficult when so many people come by to say hello), and he kept us moving as we were greeting our guests after dinner (to ensure we would say hello to everyone). He even bustled my dress, and this was no small feat as I had a complicated bustle! Finally, I cannot say enough good things about the food. It was amazing. At the tasting, the food was very good. Victoria had told us that the wedding food would be better because at tastings, the chefs are preparing so many different dishes in large quantities that their attention is a little more divided. She was right. The food on our wedding day was phenomenal. We got (and continue to get) so many compliments on the wedding food. Several people have said it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had. We also got our cake from the Lake Union Café bakery, and that too has generated a lot of compliments. Our wedding here was absolutely wonderful!

ns that weren't offered at the tasting and all of our guests (all 180 of them) raved about the food! ALL the food turned out to be amazing and although the tasting didn't quite meet our expectations, the food the day of the wedding blew us away! Thank you Lake Union Cafe!

ensured that the reception went smoothly. They do their own catering. We went with the buffet and the food was delicious, not to mention the beautiful cake that their in-house baker made ! LUC answered all of our questions throughout the planning process and were always available to help before and during the event. Their skill and expertise allowed my husband, family, and me to enjoy the reception without stressing about any little details. The venue itself is stunning with views of Lake Union and an intimate feel. Highly recommend!!

wedding was "the most beautiful wedding they had ever been too and that they had never had great food at a wedding before!" I am so grateful to The Lake Union Cafe for not only their beautiful space, but their amazing food that I hope I get to eat again!!!

value was great! The location was central and easy to get to! The venue is stunning and so charming! Dann & Victoria took care of every little detail and we knew that we had nothing to worry about if it related to the venue. They even were willing to deal with other vendors regarding coordination and questions. We are forever thankful to them for helping us create our perfect day and making it unforgettable! Everyone should check out this venue!

such good care of us throughout. It was service I couldn't even have imagined. Everyone had a wonderful time and the venue was breathtaking with all of the candles. I would recommend the Lake Union Cafe to ANYONE!! It's spectacular in the evening and you can't get better personal service anywhere.

held our ceremony and reception here and both were fabulous. LUC was very communicative and fairly priced. There is ample room to get ready downstairs in the seperate bridal/groom "suites." They allow you to bring your own alcohol, which saved us TONS of money. They took care of every detail, start to finish. Our wedding was flawless! Victoria helped us order apples as part of our decorations and Dann helped repair my disasterous bridal bouquet (it was heinous!) without batting an eye. I felt like I was in fabulous hands from planning until the reception. Not to mention the food was FABULOUS! We had the bbq pork shanks and mushroom ravioli, among other things and our guests RAVED!! We also used their in-house bakery for our wedding cake/cupcakes. They were delicious and totally willing to do any flavor we dreamed up! We are thrilled about our choice to use LUC for our wedding!

nts even months later.

n we finally came across this amazing little gem! Victoria and Dan are amazing. They are friendly, upbeat, helpful and most of all listen to what you want and help you obtain it. I am so excited to get married there! I most definately would recommend this little gem to anyone getting married in the Seattle area. The food is yummy, not to expensive. The atmosphere is laid back and depending on how you decorate can be upbeat or romantic. They also have a bakery and do free cake tasting!

t anything! I was much more disorganized than I thought I would be the month before the wedding, and they helped it all come together with minimal stress. They gave great recommendations for vendors within my budget. On the day of the wedding there were a few little wrinkles that Victoria quickly and calmly took care of so I didn't worry about anything. The food was fantastic. They do tastings several times per year so got to try a lot of different things--my husband LOVED the BBQ pork shanks. I was hoping for something fancier at first, but so glad we went with it because everyone raved about the food. The staff on the day of was professional and helpful. They allow you to bring in your own alcohol which saved a ton on that budget. We had about 160 guests which fit comfortably. The layout is great--the dance floor is in the middle of the venue so during the reception it felt like everyone was included. I would strongly recommend this venue to anyone without reservations.

s for our October 30th wedding). The ability to bring our own alcohol saved us literally thousands of dollars over some other venues we were considering. I definitely recommend you keep that in mind when pricing out a reception option. The food was great, and with two buffet lines the guests were able to get food and get back to their tables very efficiently. It's generally difficult to get good chicken at a buffet (trying to keep it warm tends to dry it out), but the panko chicken was a crowd favorite. The appetizers were incredible: we went with the lobster bisque and pork tenderloin on a cracker. We had roughly 210 guests, which was fine, but beginning to push the limits for the location. Perfect for between 150 and 220. I think it'd be tough to get above 220 comfortably. All in all, an awesome place for a reception, and literally everything went off without a glitch. Ryan & Clare

ng, chandelier lined ceremony space becomes a dance floor for the reception. They do their own catering there, and the food is delicious. Dann and Victoria are wonderful to work with. Everything came together perfectly, and I was able to relax and enjoy the special day that turned out even better than I imagined.

control and they deliver. they will do whatever it takes to insure your wedding is beautiful, fun and runs smooth. the venue is breath taking and just beautiful. the food is mouth watering and delicious- chef ian really out does himself!!! the staff is super sweet and very efficient. over all this was one of the best days of my life and dann was truly the man- giving my husband a last min pep talk, using his (very nice) shirt to wipe my tears at rehearsal and on the day of the wedding he even dropped everything and brought me my flowers to the photography location. five stars is not enough stars to rate this place. all of my guests enjoyed themselves and had a full tummy and a great time!!!

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was incredible, several of our guests raved that it was the best food that they had ever had at a wedding. Dann and Victoria did a great job in the months before the wedding helping to plan the decor and event so that nothing went awry. The only complaint that I had was that I really wanted to see the venue set up when I arrived (I had sent some people hours ahead of me with instructions to set up) and they had left without really doing anything so that by the time I got there, the place still wasn't all together. This wasn't so frustrating as the fact that there were people touring the venue to see if they wanted to get married there... hours before my event, and taking up the event staff's time from me. Everything did eventually get put together of course and the rest of the night went off without a hitch. We had a great time at our wedding and had an overall wonderful experience working with the Lake Union Cafe. I would definitely recommend them highly to anyone else!

a unique and fantastic reception. They truly helped us create a night to rememeber!!!

ive it that extra touch. The staff was dressed in white tuxes and extremely professional with service. My favorite is how Dan held my hand through it all, he was my right hand man and made me feel like he was familar instead of a stranger. He protected me from falling a few times and even kept a close eye to folks stepping on my dress... now that is true dedication! He also decorated the front entrance of the room in an amazing artful style that folks still ask me about. I only wish I had him in my life everyday!