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A little bit of history
I got confirmation from the coordinator at our ceremony site today, so I can finally reveal where we’ll be saying our vows!
After we booked the Sequoia Grill, we were hoping to have our ceremony there too. There is a great public greenspace right outside the restaurant, but the City won’t allow tents or chairs there, [...]
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How we chose our venue, part 3
So after outlining our criteria for a venue, and knocking out some great venues because of our budget, we ended up with 3 fantastic venue options.
The first venue we visited was the Uber Lounge at Steamworks Brewing Company in the Gastown area of downtown Vancouver. The Uber Lounge is a swanky private room off the [...]
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How we chose our venue, part 2
Over the long course of our venue hunt, we had a lot of letdowns. Luckily, they were balanced by a few venues that were so ludicrously out of our budget range, that I couldn’t help but laugh.
Each of these would be a fantastic venue for someone else – either someone with more money, more time, [...]
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How we chose our venue, part 1
We started off thinking that our requirements for a venue were pretty simple – no churches, good food (or the ability to bring in a caterer), no minimum or a low minimum, a nice view or location. Preferably in Vancouver, North Van, Burnaby, or Richmond – in other words, our city and the three closest [...]
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Introducing…
… our venue!
The Sequoia Grill at the Teahouse is located in Stanley Park, one of the most beautiful parts of Vancouver. The food is delicious, the staff are friendly, and the view is unbelievable. We’ll have two of the restaurants three rooms, the Tea Room and the Conservatory. The Conservatory is stunning, because it’s surrounded [...]
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Pending the submission of our deposit tomorrow or Friday, WE HAVE A VENUE!
Details once it’s official!
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Yesterday was what one friend of mine called our “-1 anniversary.” If all goes according to plan, and we get the date we want, we will be married this time next year!
I’m excited and panicking and a little giddy. In one short year, we should be married. That’s heavy stuff!
We’re still looking for The Venue, [...]
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Taking a Peek
On Monday after work, we’ll be rushing across town to visit another venue. We’re looking at this venue at my parents’ request, and I think it has great potential. At first, I wanted to be true to my stubborn nature (I am a Taurus born in the year of the Ox, after all) and not [...]
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The two that got away
Like most couples, we’re functioning on a budget. We decided early on that, while we want to throw a great party for our loved ones, we have no desire to spend beyond our means. We’re grateful (so grateful!) for the financial assistance of my parents, but we also don’t want to abuse that help. I’m [...]
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A room with a view
After our site visit that wasn’t in August, I was feeling really discouraged about finding the perfect venue for our wedding. Our first two venue choices had been taken out of the running early on because they were far beyond our budget. I had accepted that, and moved on, but I think I missed out [...]
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