The Edgewater
2411 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 728-7000
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Average Base Cost: $24,000
Average base cost for an Edgewater wedding is calculated by figuring a 125-person guest list for a Saturday ceremony and reception using applicable rental fees and food and beverage minimums, below. Entertainment, flowers, valet, additional decorations and rentals, DJ, wedding coordinator, and photography are not included. Price is rounded up to the nearest thousand. Gratuity and tax is included.
*Prices subject to change
How it Breaks Down
Facility Rental Fee: None
What’s Included:
- Complimentary 1-night stay for the Wedding Couple
- Complimentary full menu tasting of selected menu prior to wedding
- Complimentary cake cutting
- Dance floor (18’x18′)
- Decorative candles
- Selection of linen colors
- Place settings, including china, silverware, and stemware
- Reception Facility for up to six hours
- Set-up, clean-up, and tear-down of the room
- Complimentary rehearsal
Food: A sample of their menu items along with prices is below
Hors D’Oeuvres
Minimum order of two dozen per selection. Priced per dozen*.
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp with cocktail sauce / 51
Tuna Tataki with cucumber and red curry aïoli / 49
Dungeness Crab Salad with black truffle avocado mousse / 56
Fried Coconut Shrimp / 50
Moroccan Chicken Lollipop / 50
Mushroom Profiterole / 50
Miniature Crab Cakes / 54
Plated Dinners
vine ripened tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil oil and aged balsamic vinegar
toasted almonds, goat cheese and tangerine-honey dressing
Salads
Caprese Salad (May – September)
vine ripened tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil oil and aged balsamic vinegar
Mixed Field Greens
toasted almonds, goat cheese and tangerine-honey dressing
Caesar Salad
romaine leaves, shaved reggiano cheese, focaccia croutons, eggless caesar vinaigrette
Apples & Watercress with double cream brie, granny smith and red delicious apples, shaved red radishes, apple ale vinaigrette
Entrées
Maximum of two entrées selections. Price point based on higher priced entrée selection.
Includes: salad, entrée, fresh rolls, Zoka coffee, decaffeinated coffee, assorted Tazo teas
Pepper Crusted Filet of Beef / $76 per person
parsley horseradish puree, heirloom carrots, glazed shallots, black peppercorn sauce
Roasted Pork Tenderloin /$67 per person
shiitake bread pudding, caramel granny smith apple, calvados sauce
10 oz. Garlic Brushed Sirloin Steak / $69 per person
goat cheese potatoes, caramelized garlic, buttered baby carrots, black truffle essence
Crispy Breast of Chicken /$62 per person
goat cheese dumplings, midnight tomatoes, roasted asparagus, tarragon wild mushroom cream
Pan Seared Alaskan Salmon /$72 per person
lemon risotto, asparagus spears, fennel confit, cherry tomatoes, butter sauce
Spice Crusted Tuna Ahi /$76 per person
coconut rice, napa cabbage, oyster mushrooms, pineapple relish, soy reduction
Vegetarian options
Truffle Risotto & Goat Cheese Cake
smoked tomato ratatouille, balsamic syrup, micro basil
Black Truffle Beggars Purses
asparagus tips, candied tomatoes, herbed 5 cheese fondue
Cedar Plank Tofu
rainbow potatoes, forager mushrooms, asparagus, tomato, truffle cream, blackberry honey
NOTE: Reception displays and carving stations are also available in addition to the plated-dinner options. You may bring in your own cake.
*You can expect to average around 3-4 appetizers per guest. So if you’re having 125 guests and you need 4 apps per guest, you would need around 41 dozen appetizers
Beverage: They currently offer a consumption bar, with prices ranging from $8-$11 per drink. For a 5-hour reception you can expect an average of 6 drinks per person.
More Stats
Space Type: Inside/Outside (the Ballroom has a large terrace)
Size: Up to 200 guests. You can see the floorplan for the Ballroom and Terrace, below.
Bridal Suite: This would be your room
Parking: Valet parking is available for $20/car for the duration of the event
How Will Grandma Get There? Ideally Grams would stay at the hotel, which is a short walk from Bell Harbor International Conference Center, the Bell Street Pier, and lots of shops. Rooms start at around $170/night.
Party On! Events can go until midnight in the Ballroom
The Report
The Edgewater is Seattle’s only waterfront (and over-water) hotel, with views of Elliott Bay, Mt. Rainier, the Olympic Mountains and the Seattle Skyline. The four-story building was initially built for Seattle’s World Fair in 1962, and actually hosted The Beatles in 1964 during the height of “Beatlemania.” A famous photo of them fishing from their hotel rooms was actually captured here.
Woman Getting Married Says
I like the non-corporate, modern yet still rustic vibe of this hotel and the rooms. It’s a combo you don’t often see in bigger hotel chains, which means it will have more of an Inn/Lodge feel while still offering size for your guests (it has 223 guestrooms). And while I’m not a big fan of carpet in ballrooms, the amazing view pretty much guarantees nobody will be looking down! I would stick to a smaller guest list for this venue (125 and under) so you can take advantage of the terrace as much as possible in the warmer months.
Even though there is a consumption bar vs. a flat hourly rate (my preferred choice), the total catering costs are on par with the area. And the no venue rental fee is a big plus. Keep in mind, however, that there is also a valet fee of $20/car that you would most likely want to cover for your guests, so be sure to budget for that as well.
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