So I am trying to organize two different things to take place the weekend of my wedding and hoping I can get some recommendations as I am still somewhat new here and really haven't gotten out as I haven't found myself a paying job yet. I am getting married on a Sunday so looking at options for Friday evening (not too late as hike Saturday, probably 6-10pm would be ideal times for places to be open) and Saturday post-rehearsal for another meetup (Starting around 8:30 and I am not planning on staying past 11 but if it stays open later I am sure others will). I suspect 30 people each evening but it could easily range from 10-50 so it could be quite a take over. We are based in Everett and the wedding is in Arlington which makes downtown Seattle a bit of a drive. For Friday I am looking at putting together a small brewery/distillery/pub crawl. There will be a number of good beer drinkers who want the opportunity to try local beers, either from a brewery or a good pub. We prefer places with room in case our numbers are large, and bar food is never bad especially if it is done well. I would prefer a few places within walking distance of each other and have nothing against hitting a distillery for a few quick orders. We don't want any place which will be insanely loud music or would be against such a large moving crowd. From my experience, hitting the Fremont area is probably best for this but I also worry it will be packed on a Friday and it is a bit of a drive. Woodinville also has a small concentration of breweries but doubt it would last for the time we want and the locations are not really in walking distance of each other from what I can tell. I don't want anything too insane but I do want good drinks, 3 or so locations, and an atmosphere we can enjoy. For Saturday I am looking at a place to meetup for people who aren't at the rehearsal, not so much for a crawl but to have a few drinks and hang out and talk. Again good beer is key but also we want to stay close to Arlington. Skookum would probably be ideal as it has the size and location but they close at 8pm. Any suggestions? I am currently honestly thinking Tulalip casino as I am sure a number of my friends will be happy getting some blackjack playing and, while I suspect the beer will not be great, I don't think people will be too worried, I just won't drink. If anyone has any suggestions I greatly appreciate them.
