Dress Code

Black-tie optional

If you’re like us, you might be confused as to what all these terms for dress codes usually mean. If so, here’s a breakdown.

Suits

  • Dark suits - black, navy, or other darker shades, or a tuxedo (if you’re so inclined)

Dresses

  • Mid-to-floor length, dressy

  • Jumpsuits okay! Just not too casual.

Colors to avoid

  • Please do not wear white, gold, or red!

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Things to do

There are quite a few things to do around Seattle! Here are our stomping grounds and suggestions.

Eat

  • Pacific Inn Pub - fish and chips, certified excellent by Anthony Bourdain (and Nate and Miranda).

  • Fort St. George - Japanese comfort food.

  • Big Mario’s - fulfills Miranda’s craving for New York pizza.

  • Red Star Taco - our first date spot!

  • Dick’s - classic Seattle burgers.

  • Ezell’s - famous fried chicken.

  • Grappa - classy and chic with lovely food and wine in Queen Anne, Miranda and Nate’s old neighborhood.

Drink

  • Add-a-ball - merry arcade bar in Fremont.

  • Octopus bar - located in Miranda’s old neighborhood of Wallingford.

  • Fremont Social (aka Mischief) - lovely cocktails and a view of the water in Fremont.

Be Merry

  • Downtown:

    • Chihuly Museum - where we spent our first Valentine’s Day.

    • Seattle Science Center - while we got to see the last day of the animatronic dinosaur exhibit, there’s still plenty to explore here.

    • Space Needle - dined at the top in their 360 degree rotating restaurant for our 3rd anniversary.

    • Waterfront - we spent a lovely afternoon on the ferris wheel and wandering around the eclectic collection of shops.

    • Seattle Aquarium - Valentine’s Day circa 2023 and a favorite, frequented spot for us.

  • Neighborhoods:

    • Fremont - Nate’s neighborhood when we first met, filled with personality and Seattle essence. Check out Gasworks, the troll, walk along the water, and explore the numerous shops and restaurants.

    • Ballard - our new home neighborhood! Check out Ballard Ave, or if you really want to feel free to ring our doorbell and see our new house.

  • Nature:

    • Discovery park - located in Magnolia, Nate’s childhood neighborhood. Absolutely gorgeous and expansive with nature abound.

    • Arboretum - one of Miranda’s favorites when they first moved to Seattle.