Sweet, Owl. This is exactly what I'm talking about... I know there are ways to cut corners in this business!
And yeah, my family's actually in Mill Creek/Bothell, so we're staying the hell away from Seattle because of the cost. We're not even sure if we *want* a proper reception place, since it's a HUGE expense to rent something. If I can fit 50 people into my mom's new house, I will do it.
(It's pretty tight, though.)
I will check out the places you mention, Owl.