FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Rooftop Deck includes 3 areas: a fully-enclosed second bar, a covered area with a fireplace, heat lamps & lounge area, and a fully-exposed outdoor deck area furnished with outdoor patio furniture. All have a fantastic view of the city.
The Ballroom includes the catering kitchen, bar service window & area, and a restroom.
The Lounge includes the A/V System with a 20-foot projection screen, projector, a restroom, and a VIP / green room / bridal suite.
The Gallery & The Mirror Room are raw open spaces with original wood floors
The Parlor provides entry via 1st Avenue, a large built-in bar, two single-stall restrooms, and light seating.
In February 2020 we renovated the Ballroom & Lounge to have a removable wall between the 2 rooms. When closed it is comprised of twelve 4-foot wood panels that look a lot stylistically like the barn doors that used to be in place. To combine the rooms, these panels slide along a rail they hang from and “accordion” neatly near the Ballroom bar. This creates a completely open area as if it were one great room. Please note: there are still 2 load-bearing posts spaced evenly across the expanse which cannot be moved. Check out our photos page for this new feature!
The full ground level is ADA accessible, but stairs are currently the only way to access the Rooftop Deck.
When we receive your request via the website’s contact form, we will be happy to tell you what our availability is.
Due to the volume of requests and our current events schedule, we give site tours by appointment only.
We wish we could do this but it just doesn’t work for our schedule to run smoothly. Once you’ve seen the space and had all your questions answered, we’ll receive a signed contract and a deposit and then the date is yours!
The booking process is as follows: withinsodo.com/process-summary. As the total rental costs are determined by the configuration of rooms you rent, we will send a link to our contract and invoicing system after your tour. At this point, you would automatically enact a "soft hold" on your date of choice - or technically the first right of refusal - as you have the contract in hand.
A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is required for all events. You may purchase a one-day policy (we are happy to provide suggestions) or add to your existing insurance.
Parking is usually very easy in our neighborhood! We have seven spaces at our Utah Street address for you use as you see fit. There is a Diamond Parking lot 1/2 block down from us that offers all-day secured parking. Outside of Seahawks game days, street parking is ample on the weekends and after 5pm. Let your guests know that they can park anywhere on Utah St. except in front of a garage door after 5pm or all day on the weekends. The No Parking signs are only enforced Monday-Friday from 9-5pm by the businesses themselves.
We have light seating on The Rooftop Deck, in the wedding suites, and in The Parlor.
Tables, chairs, and any furniture will be up to you to rent separately by your preferred vendor or check out some of our favorite vendors.
While we exclusively provide alcohol and all bar services, there are no restrictions on any other vendors as long as they are properly licensed and insured.
If you’re looking for suggestions, you can view some of our favorite vendors here.
Our caterers kitchen comes with rental of The Ballroom, and includes: *
Concrete countertops
Plenty of shelf space
Kitchenaid convection oven with broiler
Four-burner gas cooktop, oven, and hood
Three sinks (one triple-basin)
Side-by-side fridge/freezer
* all other kitchen instruments, cookware, and dining ware need to be provided by the client or caterer.
Please refer to the PHOTO GALLERY for additional photos of the Kitchen.
Yes, but all food must be prepared by an establishment with a catering license and/or a restaurant license. All caterers must have a catering license and be insured. All food handlers/servers must have their Food Handler’s Permit. All licenses & permits must be presented no later than 1-week prior to the event. WithinSodo provides all bar services.
You may use fasteners (fine gauge nails usually - prefer 16-gauge and lighter) in our raw surfaces like the grout between the bricks and unfinished wood paneling. Only temporary fixtures like command strips or painter’s tape are allowed on the finished surfaces.
We have a 13' ladder onsite for you to use, but do be sure to bring your own tool kit and gaffers tape, please! One other bonus: if you forget something of that nature, Home Depot is right up the block :)
Potentially damaging fasteners (e.g. heavy gauge nails, staples, or screws) may not be used to hang signs or other materials on walls, ceiling, or doors.
All candles must be in containers that will catch wax and used with safety in mind.
Use on the Rooftop requires a fully enclosed flame.
Rehearsals are booked no earlier than 60-day prior at our scheduled consultation, as to not interfere with an event. In the summer months we often have events scheduled Wednesday-Sunday, so having a rehearsal within a few days of your wedding is sometimes not possible.
Also, a quick reminder that rehearsals count as an additional time and are $150 for 1-hour.
Google image search of "WithinSodo" and you will find many images and links to photographers' blogs and event pages of weddings at WithinSodo. Our Instagram also has lots of examples, including the “tagged” page.
Sparklers are allowed on Utah Ave but not inside or on the Rooftop due to the fire codes.
If you opt for sparklers, you must have a bucket with water or sand to fully extinguish them prior to placing the wire handles into the dumpster!
There is NO confetti or glitter. We don't want anything that will leave debris behind that is difficult to clean or cause environmental harm.
Monkey Loft, located at 2915 1st Avenue South, is an eclectic nightclub celebrated for its energetic atmosphere, featuring talented DJs and live music that bring the community together through themed parties and events. In contrast, WithinSodo specializes in hosting beautiful weddings, brand launches, and milestone gatherings, with both venues sharing a commitment to quality and a unique industrial-chic aesthetic that enrich Seattle's vibrant cultural scene.
Please know that we can’t wait to make your event a reality!
Our total allowed capacity is 625 – 450 downstairs and 175 upstairs
LOUNGE AND BALLROOM:
Seated (ceremony / presentation / auction-style) – 200 in each room (with sides and an aisle).
Seated (reception) – We have seated 90 in each room using 9 10-tops (round). We have seated 120 in each room using long banquet tables.
When used in combination, we can seat up to 300 for a formal ceremony, 160 on rounds, or 200 on banquet style tables using both rooms.
GALLERY:
Seated (ceremony) - 120
Seated (long banquets) - 100
Seated (rounds) - 70