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JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2017 | 35 AN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR J OONG KIM AND ABE LE WERE DRAWN TO THE glittering lights of the Crystal Ballroom aer attending a friend's wedding at the WAC. e couple took advantage of the Club from top to bottom, holding three separate ceremonies in one day. at meant multiple outfit changes and decor for each gathering. ey began with a traditional American wedding in the Noble Room, where family and friends witnessed their vows. A Vietnamese tea ceremony followed in the Johnson Lobby Lounge, where Joong and Abe prayed at an ancestral altar and served tea to their parents. eir day concluded with a Korean wedding ceremony in the Crystal Ballroom followed by a night of dinner and dancing. "Everything was so well-organized—from the big plans down to the smallest of details," Joong says. "It allowed us to enjoy what really mattered." —Mae Jacobson is Associate Editor of WAC Magazine. CROSS-COUNTRY CONNECTION K ATI RUTHERFORD AND DENNIS SILLS OF Washington, D.C., traveled across the country to wed at the WAC. Kati, a Seattle native, knew about the WAC from her time as a local, and Dennis was eager to show his New England family Kati's hometown. "We wanted a spot that captured the best of the Pacific Northwest," Kati says. "e WAC's experience with wed- dings—as well as the great location and reputation—made it an easy decision." Traveling guests stayed at the Inn at the WAC, Kati and Dennis enjoyed a morning workout in the Club's fitness facilities, and Dennis relaxed with a shave from WAC barber Michael Small, who even helped him knot a perfect bowtie. "No one in the wedding party knew how to tie one," Dennis says. "He saved the day." A T R I O O F W E D D I N G S D I S P L AYS WA C S T Y L E A N D S E R V I C E angle WEDDING DETAILS BOOKING & SIZE: The WAC welcomes members and member-sponsored guests to hold weddings at the Club. The Crystal Ballroom accommodates parties of up to 250. FOOD & WINE: The Club offers a full range of catering services, from appetizers to dinners to wedding cakes. Most amenities are included. SUITE NIGHTS: The WAC offers a complimentary one-night stay in a luxury room at the Inn at the WAC for weddings of 100 people or more. The Inn can also arrange room blocks with preferred rates for wedding guests. ADDED LUXURY: Wedding parties can enjoy pre-wedding pampering, such as mani- cures, pedicures, massages, and the full services of the Spa at the WAC and barbershop. PARKING: Complimentary non-overnight parking is available after 5 pm for all wedding guests in the WAC Garage, based on availability. CONTACT: Catering at 206.464.3050 or catering@wac.net. A L A N T E P H O T O G R A P H Y