I saw you asking about advice on venues since you are planning from CA (don't post here often since I got married!). I got married at the Four Seasons last summer (the new one, not the Fairmont Olympic which many people still think of as the Four Seasons). It was incredible. If you want details I am happy to share - feel free to PM me. Like you mentioned it is $$$ but DH and I both felt the value was good for what they provided and we knew going into it that the 4S was going to be expensive and we were okay with it. Can't recommend them enough! Definitely worth doing if you can splurge - only problem is that you end up spending a lot on other items (flowers, decor, etc.) to keep the entire event on par with the Four Seasons venue since it is so great!