we're so glad you said
…yes!
A great team is crucial for success. Thank you for joining ours :)
Feel free to share the link here: www.withinsodo.com/showcasewith anyone you'd like to invite :)
There is no cost for participating and has the bonus of a great networking opportunity - a lot of wonderful friendships (and referrals) come from these!
For our Open Houses, we invite all of our upcoming and prospective clients, as well as open public advertising, for them to see the venue and meet with prospective vendors. Attendance is usually between 100-150, though we are adding features and are hoping for more. We have some RSVP's already in (you can see the current list here: withinsodo.info/051526-RSVP).
We always invite only one vendor from each "category" (so you would be the only one in your micro-industry to be featured that evening) and request you showcase your previous work, along with providing your services for the day's event. Our photographer for the evening has been requested to provide at least 2-3 images featuring you/your team!
NOTE:There is a full design brief and link to the promotional assets below!
We have three main goals for this Open House vendor showcase:
Create
We love offer guests new ideas that challenge traditions as they plan for their wedding day and give you the opportunity to try your hand at something without creative restraint.From unique vendor categories to exciting decor elements, we want guests to know that their wedding day should be unique to them.
Inspire
We want to provide inspiration to our clients! Many have never planned an event before and love seeing your unique example.We want to showcase your stellar work in action and provide an opportunity to try something new or work without client constraints.
Connect
The vendors will be promoted on our instagram, shared with client’s on our recommended vendor’s page, and credited in all images shared.
We also encourage networking among the vendors, as we know these relationships are what can truly sustain a business :)assets + promotion
An elevated open house exploring atmosphere, design, and collaboration across our creative partners.
The Art of Celebration @ WithinSodo
Creative Direction Summary
The Art of Celebration is a design-forward open house exploring how events come to life through atmosphere, texture, and collaboration. This iteration leans slightly more wedding-inspired, while still remaining open across event types and creative interpretation.
Guests should feel welcomed into a space that is expressive, layered, and alive, where lighting, design, food, and energy come together naturally. This is not a traditional showcase, but a relaxed, immersive evening designed to spark ideas and connection.
Food, Beverage & Experience Direction
The evening is designed to feel cohesive without being overly structured. Each element, from food and beverage to design, music, and lighting, should complement one another without competing for attention.
Thoughtful bites, curated cocktails, and well-paced moments should encourage guests to move freely, linger, and take in the space over time.
Each participating partner plays an equal role in shaping the overall experience. Contributions should feel natural, intentional, and aligned with the shared tone of the evening.
Styling Inspiration
• Warm, ambient lighting with depth and contrast
• Color that feels seasonal, sun-softened, or slightly unexpected
• Layered, textural materials rather than overly matched sets
• Editorial, lived-in styling rather than staged décor
• Sculptural or art-forward moments integrated into the space
The goal is an environment that feels cohesive, elevated, and expressive.
Concept Keywords
Expressive, layered, warm, artful, textural, inviting, social, slightly unexpected
Tone
Creative, collaborative, design-forward, and easy
MEET YOUR TEAMMATES
please be sure to credit everyone in any shares!
Websites:
Catering : Act 3
Coordination : VEVENTS
Floral + Plants :
Photography :
Venue + Bar : WithinSodo
Instagram:
@vevents_pnw
@withinsodo
floor plans
*The Rooftop Deck will be open, but given our time of year, no vendors will be featured up there ;)
TIMELINE:
3pm-5pm | Set-up at WithinSodo
5pm-6pm | Styled Photo Shoot
6pm-8pm | Open to the Public
8pm-9pm | Clean-up
*if you need a longer set-up time, connect with kate@withinsodo.com
Digital & printable flyers my be downloaded here:
A link to RSVP is here: withinsodo.com/showcase
getting to know you
One of our favorite perks of this collaboration is the shared connections! To add you to our vendor’s list we need a bit of information (feel free to skip if we already have you listed):
Please add your logo and 2-3 photos to share!
managing expectations
We know this is an important day to you! We want to do all that we can to help set the tone for a fun and stress-free evening, and we ask that you work towards that goal as well.
Things we discourage: competition, comparing yourself to others (or others to yourself!) & inability to be flexible.
Things we encourage: teamwork, complimenting others, social media love, going with the flow & dancing!
If you need to collaborate with another vendor ( like finding jewelry to match the gown or making place cards to match the head table decor, for example) you can ask our Production Manager for an introduction or you can contact a vendor directly by clicking through our team roster: withinsodo.info/teamoh
about WithinSodo
WithinSodo is an almost infinitely flexible event space in the heart of Seattle’s vibrant Sodo (South of Downtown) neighborhood. Featuring dramatic views of the Seattle skyline from the 3,000 square foot rooftop deck the space also includes four configurable rooms of 900-1,500 square feet each, five bathrooms, a caterer’s kitchen, three bars, an 80″ projection screen, and audio ran throughout.
With a capacity of 625, WithinSodo is perfect for almost any event including (but not limited to) wedding ceremonies & receptions, milestone & holiday celebrations, corporate functions, conferences & workshops, catered events, fashion & art shows, photo & video shoots, and automotive showcases.