Sharon was AMAZING to work with! We had our wedding at Belle Chapel on March 30, 2024. We started…read moreplanning two months prior! Sharon was all hands on deck with everything we could possibly want and or need. We truly lucked out finding such a special place that was not only in my home town that is very special to me, but also was also so beautiful for our 50 guest wedding. This venue captures the simplistic beauty of a historical chapel while also highlighting the well thought out details that Sharon has put so much effort into. This place is so. special and it now a key location of our love story! Thank you so much Sharon! Photography by Arlene Chambers

Sharon was a pleasure to collaborate with and ensured our special day was both delightful and…read morestress-free. The chapel served as a magnificent backdrop for the occasion.

If I could give them 10 stars, I would!!…read more I got married at Parties on the Terrace two weeks ago and it exceeded my expectations. The owners - Patti and Jeff - are SO kind, welcoming, and thoughtful. They have done an amazing job creating this venue and thinking of every amenity possible to elevate the guest experience. I really appreciated that they already had tables and chairs and that I didn't need to spend extra money to rent those. Patti was also super responsive to my million+ questions and always answered in such a kind way. My favorite part about the venue was how customizable it is. You can literally choose any spot for your ceremony, dinner, cocktail hour, etc. I loved this so that I could execute my vision and be creative. 10000% recommend them.

We attended a wedding at Parties on the Terrace tonight, and the property itself was beautiful. The…read moreoutdoor fire pit, cornhole setup, and well-kept grounds made for a great atmosphere and a really nice wedding setting. The terraced outdoor space is definitely a highlight. Unfortunately, the bar situation put a damper on the night. The alcohol rules were odd: a three-shot minimum and no neat pours. Later, alcohol service was stopped altogether because someone got sick and puked. I understand wanting to manage the situation responsibly, but shutting down service for everyone was a major buzzkill. Gorgeous venue with plenty of potential, but the restrictive and inconsistent bar experience took away from the event.

I have been to this venue many times. They take such good care of their attendees and bend over…read morebackwards (within reason) to accommodate wedding couples. Beautiful layout and amazing gardens.

We got married at The Carey Gardens last month and couldn't be happier with our ceremony. We felt…read moreall the love and care everyone poured into our event to make it special for us. Doug and Penny have major attention to detail and always have the bride and groom at the center of decision making. We did have an unfortunate event occur at some point during the day. The Grooms Suite was robbed and all the groomsmen (including groom) had items stolen including phones, keys, wallets, and bags. We even had a groomsman get his car stolen. The bridal party kept it from us to make sure we still had the best day ever, but it was still very traumatic and deeply upsetting. It was disappointing to find out the venue did not have any working camera security system (we were told it was an older system that wouldn't connect to their new phones) or secure place for the boys to put their valuables. After speaking with the owners the following day, they verbally expressed that they'd be installing better camera security systems, a safe in the grooms suite bolted to the wall to keep valuables, and barbed wire lining the fence line behind the grooms suite to detract intruders. This made us feel confident they were taking proper precautions to prevent this type of incident in the future. The wedding industry in the greater Seattle area is very small so it didn't take long for us to be put in contact with another couple just a few days later who had also gotten robbed the year prior. After connecting with them, it was clear the incidents were not related. However, they were also told by the venue that they installed new security system and a lock on the grooms suite (which our bridal party was never told about to utilize for our event). We were concerned that if this other couple had been told those things, then why a year later was the "new" security system too old to work or connect to their phones? We reached back out to Penny and Doug to clear the air and get confirmation they actually were implementing the changes they promised us several days prior. We were met with a very defensively toned email placing blame on our bridal party for not utilizing the lock (which we were never told about and never given a code to) and blaming our groomsmen for leaving their valuables unattended (which they did not, our coordinator - who happens to be affiliated with the venue - took all our groomsmen's valuables as they were lined up for the ceremony and placed them in the unlocked grooms suite herself.) They also provided 4 photographs in the email response: - the lock that was installed after last years incident (the lock we weren't provided a code for) - a box of barbed wire that they were planning to install (at the time of the email, it presumably hadn't been installed yet) - screenshots of the view of the security system they installed last year (again, why did it magically not work on the night of our event) - a tiny lock box that's small enough to walk away with (note, it's not bolted to the wall in the grooms suite like they previously told us they'd be doing) My husband and I have remained patient and understanding through this whole situation because we truly understand that this type of incident can happen anywhere. What doesn't sit right with us is the resistance to prevent something like this from happening in the future. It happened to us and it's unfortunate and we're moving on and remembering the good parts of our day. But at the end of the day it would eat us alive if it happened to another couple and we didn't do everything in our power to prevent that because it's been an absolute nightmare (at the time of writing this review, the stolen car has still not been recovered) This is not a review to avoid Carey Gardens. To reiterate, they took the absolute best care of us. However, we felt it would be a disservice not to warn future brides and grooms to please please take advantage of the new safety features that Doug and Penny have claimed they're installing.

Amber is absolutely amazingly to work with. Great communication and the facility looks amazing with…read morethe new deck and paint job.

We used the Redmond Ridge Community Center for our wedding in October. From the start, Amber and…read moreSandy were nothing but helpful. They were always ready to problem solve and made sure all our questions were answered. We appreciated how relaxed they were with the building and how willing they were to allow us to have our day how we wanted it. They don't require professional vendors or force you to use an in-house caterer, which saved us thousands in planning our day. The building and area itself are beautiful. We got tons of compliments on how beautiful the venue was. We can't recommend this place enough. Book your wedding here!

I am so delighted to be the first to review Arborea Falls here on yelp…read more My husband Leo and I appreciate the celebration of diversity and the focus on community that the owners of Arborea Falls value. I e-mailed with Kelly to set up our holiday photo shoot here, and she was super sweet and a pleasure to communicate with. We're still pretty new to the East Side, so we were looking for a small outdoor venue with lovely scenery. This venue fit our needs perfectly. We got super lucky on the day that our photo shoot was scheduled. The grounds looked gorgeous with a thick blanket of pristine snow covering everything, but the waterfalls were still running! The lighting and the natural backdrops were so perfect that we did absolutely zero photo post-processing, color corrections, line corrections, or any other type of photoshopping or editing - we simply posted the photos exactly as they had been taken. My husband, who is an amateur photographer by avocation and a physician by vocation, commented repeatedly how much he appreciated the natural lighting that the snow illuminated the photos with. He had brought photography umbrellas and other lighting equipment with us, but he didn't have to use any of it! I formerly worked as a Stylist Assistant for photo shoots for major magazines, including Seattle Met. So it's always enjoyable to put my professional experience to work on something fun like this. The vibe of the photo shoot was fun and laid back. We really enjoyed traipsing around the grounds in our all-white outfits. The owner, Kelly, came by to say Hi, and it was really nice to meet her. We would've wanted to talk longer but we had reserved the grounds for 2 hours and the 2 hours flew by, especially including setting up our tripod in 6 different locations on the grounds. Kelly said we could use the area behind the house, but we didn't have time to do that either. The suggested donation for our 2-hour photo shoot was $200, which we thought was very fair. We chose to donate $200. I think I remember reading on this venue's website that the grounds rent for 10 times that (or more) for larger events, so we thought this was quite a reasonable price to pay in order to have the grounds all to ourselves for this time period. This may become a yearly tradition! The only change I might make next time is to rent the space for 3 hours instead of 2 hours. Even without setting up our lighting equipment (which was happily not necessary since the snow naturally provided the desired lighting effects), we didn't have enough time to take photos with our fake snowball accessories or our white battery-operated candle accessories. However, we are both very happy with our experience here, and we enjoyed doing our December 2022 Holiday Photo Shoot on the grounds here.

We attended a lovely celebration there. We we're so surprised at how large the space is. The…read moreexterior hides a large updated venue with nice bathrooms and kitchen and vaulted ceilings. I was surprised our hosts didn't take advantage of the extensive grounds! So many cool spaces to expand the party to! I hear the rental price is really affordable. I would definitely rent this space especially for a Summer or Autumn party.

Roomy, tasteful, practical. Cherry Creek Falls Center was the perfect place for our family's…read morememorial. I shopped around in Seattle and Bothell--and Cherry Falls had far more ambiance at a better price than the big city offerings. We liked the large windows in the back that showed the trees and forest (our family member who passed was an avid hiker and outdoor lover). There is a kitchen that includes a 30-cup coffee maker, as well as two lovely water dispensers, and much more. There is a large screen with the electronics and speakers to show a slide show or movie. The parking lot is huge, the place is easy to find, right off the road, but it feels peaceful and secluded. The proprietor, Autumn, met us there to go through the electronics and the other details, and before I showed with all my snacks and flowers, she'd already put white tablecloths on all five (huge) tables, and pulled out additional smaller tables for pictures and memorabilia. Everything was spotlessly clean, including a large bathroom and cloakroom. Really, we couldn't have asked for more. I whole-heartedly recommend this venue!

Pam & team make every event so fun!! Unique games & all have a great time! Pam keeps everything on…read moreschedule & professional. She assisted with my day of wedding details and also my son's third birthday. The adults actually got to socialize because Daisy kept their attention!! She doesn't miss details whatsoever. I highly suggest Square One Events for your get togethers!

Pam and her crew helped to arrange a short notice wedding reception for my daughter. She took care…read moreof the bartenders,music,face painters,balloon artists,Caricature artist, tables,chairs, and decorations. We were going to go without a tent but she suggested a large tent which was the best advise. It was hot and sunny that day and the guests would have melted without it! Thanks Pam! Your great!!

I am so grateful to have found this community! I love meeting other women and learning together…read more I have had so many opportunities to give back to the community and volunteer my time! This club is part of the GFWC (General Federation of Women's Clubs) and focuses on Arts & Culture, the Environment, Education & Libraries, Health and Wellness, Civic Engagement & Outreach among other committees. I highly encourage any ladies from the Eastside to join!

If you are looking for the best value in a venue- Kirkland Woman's Club is a hidden gem in a…read morebeautiful historic building right in the heart of Kirkland! The space features an open floor plan perfect for any group gathering, from piano recitals ( they have a Steinway!) to birthday or anniversary parties! What really sets the place apart is the team! They are super responsive, organized, and helpful- made the entire process a breeze. I highly recommend this for your next event!