Imperia Lake Union

oking for a place to have a fun party that goes late, this place is where you should book! We have been told by multiple people from our wedding that this was the best wedding they have been too and one of the coolest venues they have ever seen. If you are tossing up whether to go with Imperia or somewhere else, your money will be best spent with the folks from Imperia!

it all makes for a fun and memorable venue!

s like photographers, DJs, etc. The entire staff worked tirelessly to make sure our special day was perfect. The venue and the park are beautiful, the food was delicious and the execution of the evening was flawless. Our wedding planner Lisa did a fabulous job. We would recommend Imperia to anyone looking for a top-notch organization that makes organizing and executing a wedding easy and fun.

ded us through all of the steps, and made the daunting process of planning a wedding so simple. They are experts in what they do and made us feel so comfortable. On the day of the wedding JJ brought her calm professional attitude and made me feel at ease with all the moving pieces. As a bride and groom she always made sure we had a drink in our hands or food if we were hungry. Our flowers, put together by Nicole, were absolutely perfect. I gave her colors I liked and she created the most beautiful arrangements. I had no complaints. Every guest that we talked to commented on how the venue is beautiful, historic, one of a kind. They were wowed by the service and quality of the food. The bar tenders were incredible and fast. If you're looking for a place to have your wedding that has food, flowers, candles, bartenders, day of coordinators all in one place, look no further than Imperia Lake Union. You wont regret it.

is your venue. We had our wedding here Oct 2024 and it exceeded our expectations. My vision was 100 precent executed and there were ZERO issues. My guests even made a point to let us know how amazing the venue, food and staff were and said it was the best wedding they have ever been to. I 1,000 percent recommend booking your wedding or event here. Tasia and JJ are rockstars!

professionalism, organization, and responsiveness made the planning process a joy. The Imperia event directors walked us through the process every step of the way. Imperia's food and beverage, floral and decor, along with their list of vendors they love made planning easy and fun. Almost every guest commented on the beauty of the event, many saying it was the best wedding they ever attended. We highly, highly recommend Imperia. Huge thanks to Tasia, JJ, Nicole and the rest of the amazing team. We will forever be grateful. The night was pure magic.

was done in-house and they were upfront with the pricing for every part. The food and drinks were amazing, the in-house florals were beautiful, and the staff were all so helpful. We had the best time, and would get married there again in a heartbeat!

Both our officiant and photographer said it was the smoothest running wedding they've ever been a part of. Imperia was the first and best decision we made when it came to our venue and ease of working with. JJ and Tasia helped keep everything under complete control and were so well organized we were able to have our day exactly the way we had dreamed it would be. Many of our guests were very impressed with the venue, food and decor. ALL OF WHICH WAS INCLUDED! They truly were the one stop shop when it came down to everything we needed for our event. Professional staff, delicious food, plenty of options for alcohol, all floral decor, tables, chairs, linens, ambiance. Everything you would possibly want with no detail left unturned. They were so easy to work with and I can't say enough good things. 10 / 5 stars.

a ton of vendors especially without my own coordinator!) but customer service from start to finish went above and beyond! Tasia was always open and available for any questions we had and JJ was so flexible and creative when thinking through our floral arrangements. During our wedding, Tasia was constantly checking in with us (in a very supportive, not nagging way :)) which we greatly appreciated! And after Tasia left for the evening, her staff were incredible in taking care of us for the rest of the night. Also, the food - wow!! I have been to many weddings and always have low expectations when it comes to the food (even at my own wedding ><) BUT the food blew our expectations out of the water! Besides our guests commenting about the great service and ambiance of the venue, they always followed with 'and the food was excellent!' Can not say enough great things about Imperia Lake Union, so grateful for a stress-free, beautiful and overall fantastic wedding! Thank you!

ood at what they do. Some of our favorite parts: 1) The venue itself is GORGEOUS. The art deco, vintage style hardly needs any decoration, and went perfectly with our 1920s Shanghai theme. Everything is polished and elegant. We loved the secret bridal/groom suites, which makes it convenient for the bride and groom to take a breather and some space for themselves during the chaos of the wedding night. 2) The food and florals are in house, which is SO convenient and saves a lot of time and effort with coordinating vendors. The florals were stunning - JJ is a superbly talented artist and went above and beyond. The food was also amazing - we went with a buffet style (which we would recommend) and guests kept raving about how delicious and abundant everything was. You will definitely not go hungry! Our guests also complimented the bar staff on their drinks - apparently ya'll can make a mean Old Fashioned! 3) The coordination team was extremely helpful at making our vision come to life, and was very inclusive of our nontraditional ceremony. We did a Vietnamese/Chinese tea ceremony instead of a Western ceremony, and Tasia and JJ did an incredible job mapping out the event, offering suggestions, and being very flexible. The planning sessions were helpful, and we left them feeling confident. 4) The day of staff was incredible, making sure we were on track with our timeline and checking in on us throughout the night. Would highly recommend getting the second tier coordination - will make your night go smooth as butter! I could go on and on, but ultimately we are so thrilled with our choice. We had an absolutely magical night, and we owe so much of it to the Imperia Team. Thank you!

their location. And wow. We immediately fell in love with the venue the first time we saw it - the vibe, the look, the secret rooms. Months later we tasted the food. We were a little nervous that we’d booked the venue without knowing what the included food tasted like. And oh my. We ended up adding more options than we initially planned because everything was so delicious! It was so good that some of our guests wanted to come back and have a dinner after the wedding! We got so much good feedback about the venue, the location with views of the water, and the food from all our guests. Lastly, the people. Tasia and JJ were one of the best parts of the venue. The amount they love the space, the patience they had answering all our questions, how much they wanted to constantly help make it the wedding of our dreams. This place has the whole package.

inclusivity really stood out for us.  The working sessions to confirm details, build the timeline of what happens when, and table layout was a huge timesaver for us. The food tasting session exceeded our expectations, and made us so excited for everyone to enjoy the menu.  We were so pleased with how easy the team accommodated changes, how quickly they responded to any inquiries, and helped us to be prepared.  They clearly worked hard to ensure our wedding day went as planned. Overall, we really can’t think of anything we would have liked the venue staff to do differently.  The day was everything we had hoped and planned for, and numerous guests told us it was the best wedding they have ever been to.  

ff and food. Hats off to the chef! Many of our guests especially commented on how good the Pam Seared Sockeye Salmon and Chimichurri Shoulder Loin Steak were!

oms. JJ took care of me and my husband all night, we didn't have to worry or plan a single thing - right down to if our drinks were empty. Our wedding had so many last minute changes and Tasia and JJ were so flexible and understanding with us. I cannot recommend this team of people and venue enough. They were a pleasure to work with during every step.

ecommended vendor list- they are organized and make the process feel exciting and fun! We feel so lucky to have gotten to have our wedding with the Imperia. They run their business with integrity and love and it totally shows. We can’t recommend them highly enough! Just book it! Do it! You won’t regret it, promise. I will be thinking about our perfect wedding for the rest of my life!

ase and bringing up details we would have forgotten, but still being friendly and wonderful during the entire journey. The venue was already so gorgeous that we paid for candles, needed pretty much nothing else for decor, and it looked like something out of a movie! The food was _actually_ good (how often do you hear that for a wedding venue?), the bartenders were on point and just incredible, and there’s also a *secret room* that we got to get ready! Several of our guests commented on how beautiful the location was and how amazing the staff was the entire night, and it’s hard to imagine a better experience. Thank you again Imperia for blowing it out of the water in every way possible!

barely needed any decorations, the venue holds its own, (we paid for the candlelight package and the entire space was lit up in candles, STUNNING) The team at Imperia are incredibly professional, Tasia and JJ are efficient, detail oriented, have the best recommendations and want you to have the wedding and experience you want, never pressuring you or making you feel bad about your vision or requests. Food, drink, and decoration options are clearly written out, as well as recommended vendors, who we had great experiences with. Their food and drink options are delicious, I initially resisted a venue that required you to use their food and alcohol but I am so glad I had to use theirs! The guests loved it. I could go on and on but if you want to make your wedding as stress free, beautiful and unique as possible, Imperia and the talented team that goes along with it, is the place to do it!

hen touring, we felt like it was "the one", but it also checked very important logistical boxes too. It was super easy for guests to get to from Seattle, it had on-site suites if we decided to get ready there, it accommodated outdoor ceremonies but could switch to indoor if there was an unexpected weather issue, and most importantly - we had the option for in-house florals, catering, and great bar options. JJ created the most gorgeous florals and went above and beyond to accommodate pick-ups, deliveries, etc. including some unexpected delivery asks that I didn't know about until well after the wedding. She just handled it without hesitation. Tasia was also super on top of every detail. Anything I ever mentioned in email to her would be noted on our file almost immediately. It was super clear what our package included, what add-ons were available, and I always received a response within a day or two. Most importantly, the team at Imperia works hard to bring your vision to life. I'm sure I may have been one of the more particular brides - I had pretty specific visions of what I wanted for decor, food, and florals. But they never made me feel like a nuisance, they just worked with me to get it done. Trusting wedding vendors is hard because you have no idea what's going to happen until it's the big day! And you either sink, or swim. Thinking about how beautifully Imperia executed actually makes me teary. My breath was taken away when I saw our venue and everything managed by Imperia (food, florals, decor) brought a huge smile to my face. I can't tell you how many people complimented us on the food and the decor. I had one vendor tell us it was the best wedding meal they had been given all year. I had other guests (both young and old) tell us it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to. Imperia is truly a unique and special venue. I'm glad we got in when we did, because it's only going to continue to grow. I could easily think of 1000 more great things to say, but the point is - everyone there freaking rocks. From the event planning team to the bartenders, everyone was amazing.

igent, organized, and so enjoyable to be around. Tasia coordinated above and beyond expectation, and JJ's florals were the talk of the night. The venue itself is beautiful, and needs very little decoration to make for a stunning night. Very much a vintage city vibe with views of Lake Union. Our food (which was also in house) was perfect and fit both for vegetarians and omnivores alike. I could continue writing about all of the stellar things about Imperia, but I'll leave it at this-- if you're debating a wedding/event here, just do it.

d is unbelievable and have had five people contact me to find out who the caterer was and Tasia does not miss a thing. Hands down the best in the business. Venue intimate unlike other venues and service outstanding . You feel like you stepped right into Great Gatsby. The entire wedding was seamless! Flowers gorgeous too and parking across the street was great. Fairview park down the street was beautiful for photos. A well run business who are there to take care of you. The last dance at the end of the night for the couple to have a moment capped the stellar evening. Mother of Groom

food was amazing! We had the ceremony at Fairview Park and the reception at Imperia and it was a dream! Also amazing that the Imperia staff took care of set up and take down of the ceremony at the park. Can’t recommend enough - there’s no other venue out there like it!

xt, 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.

r the 1.5 years leading up to the wedding to the details of the day of, they made sure we were happy. Multiple guests told us it was the best wedding they'd ever attended. We had no idea it could be so fun and seamless, and we are SO grateful to the Imperia team for hosting a truly perfect day!

and professional, which was especially appreciated while we were trying to navigate the logistics of hosting a wedding during a pandemic. Our wedding was the best night of our life, and Imperia was the perfect setting for it.

tastic. The venue and the floral arrangements were gorgeous.

day of, JJ was simply masterful at running things. The whole thing was nothing short of perfect, and our guests had a wonderful time. Thank you Imperia team!

florals, and food. Their staff is truly the best. I worked with their event planner Tasia for over a year planning the event. She was so on top of everything and made the entire experience extremely enjoyable. Their in house florist, JJ, is so incredibly talented and took our vision and made it so much better than we could have ever imagined. The chef they have in house and the catering they provide is a 10 out 10. Every single person who attended our wedding commented on how good the food was. It is honestly hard to find food this good at a wedding and they had tons of options. They have a tasting before your wedding where you literally try everything and let me tell you, everything was so delicious.. Choosing our final selection was so hard because of all the great options. We had a full open bar with their top shelf alcohol and the wine selection were delicious. We had a speciality cocktail and the bartenders were great. Another 10 out of 10. The whole team really made our wedding better than we could have ever envisioned. I would recommend anyone and everyone to have their wedding here. The venue is newly remodeled and extremely warm, cozy, and inviting. An Art Deco feel with a lot of modern touches. It was the most amazing wedding experience from start to finish and I’m so thankful we found them to make our dream wedding come true. Thank you everyone at Imperia Lake Union! You truly made our dreams come true and we loved working with you guys!!

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.

food is amazing, and we had so much fun. All of our guests also talked about how much fun they had and how beautiful the place looks after the remodel! I would 100% recommend having a wedding here.

t had the dance floor in the middle and it was the center focus of the wedding. We had to postpone our wedding due to COVID and they were so supportive and made the change of date smooth. I hate planning so we chose this venue specifically because almost everything is done in house. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough!

ssed. For those who are looking for a no-fuss venue, I didn’t use any florals and barely any decorations. This place already has a vibe built in 😄

rgeous, food was delicious, and the room sparkled! Our wedding was outdoors and Imperia did all the setup. Our guests loved it. I highly recommend!

the staff there...from the cuisine, to flowers, to planning and vendor suggestions,to attention to every little detail...they were all truly amazing!! We're planning on going back for anniversary party and would recommend this location to anyone who is planning a wedding or special event.

s not only extremely competent but had such a calming influence for which this mother of the bride is very grateful! The venue itself is so beautiful and it was clearly the right choice. Thank you Tasia for making this special event perfect in every way!