venues...menus...and other stuff that doesn't rhyme

Okay...so we know Hollywood is the theme we're working on right now...and we know colors are gonna be Black and White with bits of Red and Silver...

VENUES:

With that information in mind, try to visualize along with my on my tour of these potential rooms...

The most plausible idea at this moment is to have both the ceremony and reception the same place...however, at the end, I'll include the one and ONLY photo of a possible ceremony option that fits ever so perfectly with the whole Hollywood Movie thing...

So for your viewing and imagining pleasure...

Picture this room, with out the tables...no throw in some comfy furniture in the appropriate colors, a few full length mirrors, some vanity tables, some bits of decor and fancy, the leading lady, her supporting cast, and the entourage getting ready.  In my dream production, the is the bridal party's ready room...larger than it needs to be, but...when you see how it connects to the rest...I figure you'll understand...

You see the balcony railing outside those open french doors???  And pay close attention to those walls across the way... 

If you head out the doors, and hang a right, you'll find a staircase that leads down to this room...  Add some up-lighting, dim the main lights, add a rented theater like curtain for the back wall to turn it into a theater, and the rest, you don't have to imagine.  The bridesmaids and groomsmen would be standing as they are in this picture...just add one more on each side and take out the string trio, and the MOH and BM along with the officiant, and myself and toy would be front and center.

There are currently 2 reception room ideas being looked at here...I have a tour on Saturday and I'll find out some important information that will come into play in that part of the decision, but I'll show you both rooms for now...

Based on the room itself...my first choice...and just 2 doors down from the ceremony room...  It's already got

the stage, the dance floor, plenty of sq. ft. for my intended guest count, and I love the style of the room.  The DJ we're planning to go with will take care of all the lighting effect, up-lighting, mood lighting, dance lighting...you name it, he's got it covered...so with some gossamer, some flowers and some killer Hollywood style decor, this ballroom could lend it self rather nicely to a star-studded, movie premier after-party.  Is your imagination seeing the same things as mine???

And of course the other option...  In my readings of Hollywood parties and nightlife scenes of the 40's and surrounding decades, I came across a site with this statement... Nothing was more glamorous than visiting the most elegant hotel in town, riding the elevator up to the rooftop ballroom and dancing the night away...  That being said, I present reception room option # 2...

 

and just out side the doors and windows on the left...

And there you have the all in one location...from the dressing, to the drinking and dancing, it could all be happening here. :)

And...if the timing of normal operating hours can be worked around, this is another possibility for ceremony location...the Blue Mouse...what could be better for a Hollywood movie themed wedding than an actual Movie Theater...complete with Box office, Marquee and Concession stand :)

MENUS:

Regardless of the Blue Mouse, if the reception is in fact held in the pictured location, the catering will be done by them...they are after all a catering and convention center...so for the actual dinner portion of the evening...and please keep in mind, that this is my dream day setup...no guarantees...

CHOICES...CHOICES...CHOICES...what sounds good???

Each of the following served meals include choice of a Classic Caesar Salad with grated Parmesan Cheese,  or Spinach Salad, Chef Select Vegetable du jour, rolls and butter, coffee & Iced Tea. 

    **side note...I may talk to them about a choice of  Soup or Salad instead of 2 Salad options...it's gonna be October and the PNW can get a bit chilly...soup might appeal to some...dunno...**

Dinner Selections - Each guest will RSVP for their choice...

Stuffed Chicken Mascarpone-  Chicken Breast stuffed with Mascarpone Cheese, Sun-dried Tomatoes & Pesto, topped with a Roasted Red-Pepper sauce.  Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

NW Cedar Plank Salmon- Pacific Northwest Salmon baked on a real cedar plank for a special NW flavor.  Finished with Sun-dried Tomatoes and a special White Truffle Oil.  Served with Wild Mushroom Risotto.

10-Ounce Prime Rib with Yorkshire Pudding- USDA prime cut rubbed with garlic and seasonings.  Slow roasted and accompanied with creamy horseradish and  au jus on the side,  Yorkshire Pudding and served with a Baked Potato topped with Bacon, Chives & Butter.

 Are you hungry yet???  

Lemme know what you think!!!  Comments welcome and appreciated :)