Jumpstart to Your Wedding Plan
Schedule
Sat Feb 21 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Imperia Lake Union | Seattle, WA
About this Event
A three-hour hands-on training with activies, tools, expert advice, and fun! Grab your bridesmaids, your mom, or your fiancee and join us to gain insights into making your wedding perfect for you.
You'll leave with time and money-saving resources: budget and planning tools, how to pick your vendors, when to make certain decisions, and so much more:
- Welcome drink, snacks, and wine
- Complete Guide to Planning your Wedding
- Expert Advice and Insights
- Free tools, vendor recommendations, and resource guides
- Activity: Make your own moodboard
- Interactive Tour: to help you pick your venue, caterer and bar
- Free gift - a Wedding Day Keepsake Box & list for your Maid of Honor
About the Experts
Tasia Fisher, Imperia Director of Events
Tasia Fisher has worked in the restaurant industry since age 14 and has worked in weddings & private events for 16 years. She has been the Director of Events at Imperia Lake Union for the last 11 years. She grew up in Seattle and has lived in Hawaii and California but came back to the PNW for college and to raise her daughter. She enjoys cooking, volunteering, and reading as well as spending time with close friends.
Tasia has always loved working with people and being creative. This is why she excels in client and vendor relationships, creating original and fun parties, and thinking outside of the box. She has been in a managerial role for many years and has meaningful relationships with the staff which in return work hard to make every event a success.
JJ Jones, Imperia Sales & Event Manager
Jennifer “JJ” Jones Is the Sales and Floral Manager with Imperia Lake Union and has worked in the wedding and event industry for over 21 years. JJ provides tiers of service for her clients, including day-of coordination during events, providing stunning floral and decorative arrangements, and is a key contact for tours and pre-event client support.
JJ is an avid vinyl collector and is always playing music wherever she is, at work and at home. As part of Imperia, JJ brings a love of weddings and a positive, enthusiastic approach to all events.
Lisa Sotelo, Imperia Sales & Event Manager
Lisa Sotelo is the Sales and Event Manager at Imperia Lake Union, bringing with her 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Over the course of her career, Lisa has honed her expertise in a variety of areas including café operations, restaurant management, and the planning and execution of weddings and events. With a commitment to exceptional client service, Lisa excels in creating tailored experiences that transform her clients' visions into reality. Her passion for event management shines through in every project, as she strives to exceed expectations and ensures seamless, memorable occasions.
Nicole Paniagua, Imperia Event Design & Floral Manager
Nicole Paniagua initially fell in love with flowers as an organic flower farmer. She combines her seasonal grower’s knowledge together with an artistic approach and 8 years of design experience – bringing joy, color, and texture to all spaces. She loves working with clients to bring their unique vision to life, and is always following what's on trend and avante garde. She finds fulfillment in connecting with someone else’s vision and bringing it to life with unforgettable design florals.
Agenda
Venue & Vendors
Moodboards
Catering & Bar
Timeline & Ceremony
Q&A: Ask the Experts
Where is it happening?
Imperia Lake Union, 3119 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 39.58



















