The Wedding Session

We sit with Rachelle McBride, the Client Services Coordinator of The Pipe Shop Venue + The Wallace Venue, and discuss how to use your venue when designing your event, and why the Wallace is the perfect blank space.

We start with Rachelle giving us a little history lesson on the Wallace and how it came to be! 
The venue was named after Eliza Wallace, the wife of Wallace Shipyards founder, Alfred Wallace. Eliza was known for throwing amazing events in the shipyards during the early 1900’s, and we thought naming our venue after her would be a fitting homage to celebrate a woman who had such a lasting influence on the development of the area. - The Wallace, Venue Details

So how do you decorate a blank space? Rachelle and the team are big on encouraging creativity. There is nothing that can't be done! Utilize the natural light and the stunning view of the space. The patio is HUGE so why not create a guest experience with the view of the North shore? Rachelle tells us why she loves the venue, some of her favourite events, and she explains the BIG difference between a venue coordinator and a wedding coordinator! Check out their galleries, where you can see how the space can be transformed with any colour and vibe!

The venue could be packed with guests, or be small 10 person events. No matter the size, the wedding still feels natural. Given the nature of the space, and the location, it works!

Tips. It's best to come into the space and get a feel of the space. Come with your list of priorities. If you want an amazing cocktail hour, focus on making an amazing terrace space.

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The Wallace
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The Pipe Shop
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What is The Wedding Session?

Welcome to The Wedding Session with SAY Events
Educational, inspirational, behind-the-scenes, no bullsh$t look into the wedding industry, where we explore topics, trends and regions from around the world. With a combined total of almost fifteen years experience in weddings, listen in, as we pull back the lace and share the inside details on what goes into creating a wedding.