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22 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | JANUARY 2015 BOOKING & SIZE: The WAC welcomes members and member-sponsored guests to hold their weddings at the Club. Inquire with Catering at 206.464.3050. The Crystal Ballroom and Noble Room fit parties of up to 250 people. FOOD & WINE: The Club offers a full range of catering services, from hors d'oeuvres to custom-designed wedding cakes. SUITE NIGHTS: The Club gives brides and grooms a complimentary two-night stay in a suite at the Inn at the WAC for weddings of 150 people or more; a one- night stay in a suite for weddings of 100– 149 people; or a one-night stay in a room for weddings of fewer than 100 people. We can also arrange blocks of rooms with preferred rates for wedding guests. ADDED LUXURY: Bridal parties can enjoy pre-wedding pampering such as manicures, pedicures and massages at the full-service Spa at the WAC. The salon also offers wedding day hair and makeup service. PARKING: Complimentary parking is available after 5 pm for all wedding guests in the WAC Garage, based on availability. "Planning a wedding can be overwhelming," Renee adds. "We like to make it as easy as possible and take out any extra stress." At a small group tasting late last year, Brittany and Greg joined six other couples, each seated at their own table with a few guests. Smooth jazz drifted overhead and champagne glasses touched softly in the middle of tables dressed in white linen. "We took our moms, and they really enjoyed that experience," says Brittany, now a broker with Keller Williams Realty. Mallory Choi and Brian Kim also attended the tasting. For them, the road to the altar began at a sushi restaurant where they both worked. Five years later, Brian arranged a private sailing trip and proposed on the water at sunset. "Our plan was to first find the perfect venue for our wedding and then start from there," Mallory says. "We wanted something elegant with a modern feel. When we walked into the Crystal Ballroom, we just knew—it's gorgeous!" Having everything included in their wedding package, right down to the cake, makes planning easy, Mallory says. Her and Brian's wedding, set for April, will include soft colors—think gold, cream and blush. The ceremony will take place in the Noble Room, followed by cocktail hour in the Johnson Lobby Lounge and a reception in the Crystal Ballroom. "This will only happen once in my life," Mallory says. "I plan to enjoy it as much as I can." For more information about weddings at the WAC, contact Catering at 206.464.3050 or catering@wac.net. Wedding Details For more on WAC weddings, see previous stories in WAC Magazine. "The Perfect Match," January 2014: wacmagazine.com/i/234009/30 "Timeless Romance," January 2013: wacmagazine.com/i/101127/12 LUKE RUTAN (5) Brian Kim and Mallory Choi