Imperia Lake Union
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Imperia Lake Union is a historic wedding venue situated in Seattle, Washington. Originally built in 1927, this elegant reception hall has been operating as a wedding venue for over 20 years. It features a 1920's-inspired, art-deco aesthetic that harps back to the Gatsby era. Here, amidst stunning views of Lake Union, you can celebrate your love story in sophisticated style.
Facilities and Capacity
Imperia Lake Union is home to a 6,000-square-feet event space that was made for decadent occasions. The space is characterized by 10-foot chandeliers, a copper ceiling, and a spacious dance floor for all your entertainment needs. You can host every stage of your romantic journey here, from engagement drinks and showers to rehearsal dinners and receptions. Ceremonies are held indoors or outside in Fairview Park nearby, depending on your preferences and the weather conditions. Guests can enjoy a vibrant cocktail hour in the lounges or outside while you explore the grounds and characterful building for photo ops with your love.
Services Offered
The dedicated staff at Imperia Lake Union helps couples to achieve their wedding vision. They offer a range of event packages to make the planning process seamless and stress-free. You can choose from all-inclusive packages or á-la-carte options to suit your needs and preferences. A snapshot of services and items available at this venue include:
- Floral design
- Gourmet catering menus
- Tables and chairs
- Linens
- Glassware and flatware
Cuisine
Lead chef Ian Hoyt designs gourmet menus inspired by Pacific Rim and Northwest cuisine. Together with a talented culinary team, he tailors his delicious dishes to match each couple's theme and tastes. You can avail of exclusive in-house beverage services, with everything from champagne toasts and signature cocktails to fine wine and beer available.
- LGBTQ+-owned
- Veteran-owned
- Woman-owned
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Neil G. Married on 10/01/2021What a time!
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.
Imperia Lake Union's reply:
Thank you so much for this amazing review! It was so great working with you two. What a beautiful wedding it was. Wishing you all the best in your future together!! -
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Sarah M. Married on 05/29/2022Great service and great value
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.Imperia Lake Union's reply:
Thank you so much for this incredible feedback! We are so grateful you chose Imperia for your wedding. We are glad to hear that even planning from afar, was seamless for you! Unfortunately, some wedding DJs also want to be wedding planners and don't understand that that is what WE do. We will be having (another) discussion with the DJ service you hired to make this clear. Thanks again for choosing us and we are so glad to hear that everyone had a wonderful time! -
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50% off outdoor ceremony fee for June-August 2022
($1500 value discounted to $750)
Fairview Park is an idyllic option for that perfect outdoor wedding, followed seamlessly by an indoor reception in our main venue just one block away. Leave it to us to provide altar, décor, seating, refreshments, and permitting. Plus, with unpredictable Seattle weather, rest easy knowing that if the worst happens, our staff will seamlessly move your outdoor wedding inside.
Professional Network & Endorsements
3 Endorsements
I love this venue! Victoria and Jimmie are fabulous and every event I film there is flawless! I would highly recommend all soon-to-be-wed couples check out this venue! Also- if you're looking for an amazing cake that will WOW your guests without the high price tag these guys are it! I can't believe how great their prices are for the quality and detail in each of their cakes. My mouth is watering just thinking about them! Yum!
Lake Union Cafe & Custom Bakery Rocks! The Bakery does a majority of our brides wedding cakes and desserts! She does awesome individual cheese cakes, which you can make into a cheesecake bar with 3 different toppings! SOOOOO GOOD!
Lake Union is a one of the most unique venues in the Seattle area. Its a great venue for an average sized wedding & has an amazing staff. Don't forget to try their cakes!
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Open for tours most weekdays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and most weekends 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. See our Book a Tour link at https://imperiaseattle.com/contact/ to schedule a visit today!
