At the time, I had no idea
how much work planning
a wedding actually was.
Katie made everything so
much easier."
"
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A week aer I first called Catering, I was back at
the WAC meeting with Senior Catering Sales Man-
ager Katie Takahashi. Katie was extremely helpful at
every step. She helped us choose our menu, plan the
wedding and rehearsal dinner, coordinate vendors,
and keep on track with necessary deadlines.
Just a few weeks earlier, Erwin had proposed
during a birthday trip to New York City. At the time,
I had no idea how much work planning a wedding
actually was. Katie made everything so much easier.
And having the Inn at the WAC and Spa at the WAC
right inside the same building was truly ideal.
Looking back, it seems like our wedding day arrived even
more quickly than my mom's approval of Erwin. Waking up on
our wedding morning in the Elliott Bay Suite felt almost surre-
al. Aer a quick workout in Coed Fitness, Erwin and I parted
ways for the last time before the ceremony.
While he went for a celebratory brunch with his grooms-
men in Torchy's, I joined my bridesmaids in our suite for hair
and makeup. Having the Spa at the WAC pros come right
