2024 Recap: Favorite Moments from the DSquared Hospitality Company Team

As 2024 draws to a close, we can hardly believe how quickly the year has flown by. It's been a whirlwind of growth, laughter, hard work (and late nights), and, most importantly, beautiful connections.

Here are a few of our favorite memories from this incredible year:

2024 Hall at Fauntleroy Showcase

For our 2024 Hall at Fauntleroy showcase, members of our community came together to experience a fun and informative fundraising-style event that provided them with a glimpse into their special day, whether it be a future fundraiser or wedding. We were thrilled to hear from our Event Manager Libby Williamson, that she “received wonderful feedback from vendors and guests that they loved this experience and couldn’t wait for next year’s event.” We can’t wait to do it all over again for our 2025 showcase!

Hosted by DSquared Hospitality

Catering: Tuxedos & Tennis Shoes

Venue: Hall at Fauntleroy

Rentals: CORT Party Rental

Lighting: Crimson Haze Event Lighting (Emerald Room)

Event Design & Planning: GFS Events

Florals: Flora D’Amore

Soft Seating: AFR Furniture Rental

Display Wall: Blue Ink

DJ: Integral DJs

Photography: Mandee Rae Photography

Videography: Magnus Media Group Video Production (Vashon Room)

Event Design, Planning, and Florals: Shine Event Design

Soft Seating & Décor: Vintage Ambiance

Cake: Flour Lane Bakeshop

DJ: LD Techniques

Photography: Steven Zhang

360 Photo Booth: 1000 Word Events

‍Getting Creative with Mandee Rae

We’ve had the pleasure of working with Mandee Rae this year for menu photoshoots, spectacular events, and more. Each time the experience exceeded our expectations! As a published portrait photographer and creative director, Mandee’s artistry makes each project a dream. We’ve built a wonderful relationship with her and are beyond excited to continue working together in the years ahead!

Catering the Seattle Opera’s 60th Anniversary Concert & Gala

We had the honor of catering the Seattle Opera’s 60th Anniversary Concert and Gala earlier this year, and the experience was nothing short of magical! Our longstanding relationship with this organization makes every celebration with them exceptionally meaningful. We are especially proud to have won the "Best Team Effort" award for the 2023 gala through ILEA Seattle this year! The 2024 gala will definitely go down as one of our all-time favorites.

Launching our Refreshed Family of Brands and New Website

We were beyond thrilled to unveil our reinvented website and refreshed family of brands to our industry friends, family, loyal clients, Seattle community, and beyond this year. After over a year of dedicated work, there’s no greater feeling than sharing our true selves with the world! As we look ahead to 2025, we couldn’t be more excited to embrace this fresh new look and all the possibilities it brings.

Washington Wedding Day’s Best of 2024 Awards Gala

We were beyond thrilled to win two major awards at Washington Wedding Day’s Best of 2024 Awards Gala for Best Catering and Best Seattle Venue (Tuexedos & Tennis Shoes and Hall at Fauntleroy)! This year’s awards gala took place at the stunning National Nordic Museum, with the evening planned and designed by the immensely talented Your Perfect Bridesmaid. Inspired by the artist Henri Matisse, the event featured vibrant hues, bold prints, and lively florals. The joy of the gala could be felt throughout the night and our team soaked in every minute! We can’t wait for next year’s celebration.

Aura Photography | Create Within

Celebrating the Grand Opening of 4105!

One of our proudest—and most exciting—moments this year was the grand opening of our newest exclusive venue, 4105! We’ve already had the privilege of hosting magical galas in this space, including WIPA Seattle’s Inaugural Gala and the Master Builders Association’s Installation of Officers & Awards Gala. We’re thrilled to continue bringing weddings, fundraisers, and celebrations to life at 4105 in 2025!