Blue Ribbon Catering

A great celebration began with a lovely ceremony at Sunset Hill Park in Ballard. It was one of those Seattle days where we couldn't figure out where the rain was coming from. The nice and sunny day featured random gusts of wind and rain. Wacky weather notwithstanding, everything went without a hitch, thanks in part to the new battery powered PA system we are using and a well-placed umbrella.

The reception that followed at Blue Ribbon Catering featured DJ Sean and a very lively crowd. They danced to some classic old tunes, including Stevie Wonder's "Signed, Sealed" Delivered" and the Isley Brothers version of "Shout" mixed in with newer hits by Pitbull and Rihanna. One of those groups that sang loudly to every song and had to be dragged off the dance floor once the witching hour was up. Lots of fun for a DJ!

The food is one of the main reasons for Blue Ribbon's popularity. Any place that doubles as a cooking school better have great food, and they deliver time and time again. Wonder why we always like being there so much...A bonus is being right on Lake Union, with some nice views and lake breezes. Luckily DJ Sean had a wedding there the following day as well, with the ceremony inside at Blue Ribbon. Good thing, because the weatherman had the wrong weekend forecast, the supposedly sunny Sunday turned rainy and a bit gray. The second wedding at Blue Ribbon was no less fun, though. The night was topped off by a surprise exit by the bride and groom via a sea-plane. Can't get much better than that!

Semiahmoo

We've booked a lot of weddings up at the Semiahmoo Resort this year. Although a two hour drive from Seattle, the scenery and excellent staff make the trip always worthwhile. A fantastic couple from Surrey, B.C. tied the knot on one of the first truly amazing days of the year - and on a Thursday! The lawn behind the hotel lobby provides a stunning view of Drayton Harbor, the Blaine border crossing, and the southern tip of British Columbia from a pristine beach. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day for the lovely couple and their friends and family who travelled from all over the world for the celebration.



The reception moved from the post-ceremony outdoor cocktail hour to the main tent for dinner and dancing. After a stellar meal, as par the course at Semiahmoo, an ice cream station added to the dessert array of various cakes. A fun photo booth was set up for quick costume and chalkboard-quote snapshots. Soon enough, high energy dancing erupted on the dance floor as DJ Sean was hitting all the right notes. Later fireworks were blasted off the deck onto the water separating the US and Canada. Everyone was literally having a blast!