Jessica L.
Yelp
Not only is Bellevue Club tucked away from busy highways but it is very easy to locate right off of the highway. Why more people don't know about Bellevue Club is absolutely baffling to me. I have to admit I was one of those, completely oblivious to the hidden gem off of 405. That is until the day I got engaged and freaked out about finding a venue. All I knew was that I wanted it to be in a hotel and in Bellevue and that is where my good friend Google came to my rescue. I made a list of prospects and after calling all the Wyatts and Chariots of the area and being terrified by their prices I came across the Bellevue Club and immediately fell in love. The venue itself is gorgeous, there is so much greenery and beautiful structures throughout the property that there is no need to offsite to different location for photos! It is attached to a Sports Club with outdoor tennis courts, a yoga studio, a large basketball court, indoor track and Olympic sized swimming pool!
They are very upfront and straightforward about their pricing and different packages for events - everything is spelled out on their website and is updated frequently in their dandy Wedding Planning Guide. I worked with Jill throughout the planning process. She was very responsive to all of my emails and phone calls and despite the 3 hour time zone difference (at the time) it was never an issue for us. She clearly knew what she was doing and gave us a lot of ideas for planning. What I loved about Jill was that she was straight to the point, when I asked her about extras such as flowers and decorations - she would look me straight in the eye and tell me not to waste my money.
For our wedding we went with the Grandview Buffet which included: 2 appetizers, a fruit display, salad, a seafood display, two entrees, a carving station, a side dish, bread, vegetables and chocolate covered strawberries. There were many different food choices that were prepared for us to choose from, but prior to the tasting session we were able to customize and change around different sauces and foods to make it our own.
Another HUGE bonus that Bellevue Club provided me was flowers at each table! They even will customize the colors to match your theme. I had some funky candle center pieces that would have looked strange with an additional vase, so Jill worked with me and provided me with fresh coral rose petals.
Bellevue Club really knows how to pamper newlyweds! Throughout the entire ceremony, the staff ensured that when we had the buffet set up that we were the first ones who did a walk through - they even had a staff member one assigned to myself and the other to my husband to pile food onto our plates. Another awesome perk of holding your ceremony at Bellevue Club is that they also provide the newlyweds with a room - it is worth mentioning that they upgraded us to a suite. WOO!
The suite itself was amazing, not only was it a great setting for photos throughout the day there was 2 separate bathrooms and a living area and a balcony! The bathroom was huge, there was both a standing shower and a bathtub - equipped with bath salts and a loofah. There is nothing better than soaking your screaming feet in the tub after such a long day! Waiting for us in our room after the day of crazy was a bottle of champagne, a thoughtful card from the staff, chocolate covered strawberries and finger sandwiches.
Months leading up to the wedding was crazy and terrifying but Jill and Bellevue Club were so helpful and created my dream wedding! Thank you for everything!
A few things to note:
- Parking is free! No need for validation or membership, parking is open to all.
- If you are a guest at the hotel, you get free access to their sports club.
- For weddings, ask them for their discount packages for your guests.