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Starting at $9,400 Starting at $9,400
Couples usually spend $10,500 Couples usually spend $10,500
Reception
$10,000 starting price
Ceremony
$10,000 starting price
Bar service
$10 per person
Reception
$8,000 starting price
Ceremony
$8,000 starting price
Bar service
$10 per person
These prices are available for the months of Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun. These prices are available for the months of Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov.

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Amenities

About

On WeddingWire since 2015

McMenamins Anderson School is a wedding venue located in Bothell, Washington that has been transformed from a 1931 junior high school to an Art Deco-style building. This vintage space is perfect for all kinds of wedding celebrations, providing a unique backdrop unlike no other.

Facilities and Capacity
Anderson School has five private event spaces that can accommodate anywhere from 10 to 600 people. Their largest venue is Haynes’ Hall, which is a combination of indoor and outdoor spaces that can fit 250 to 600 guests depending on your reception style. Haynes’ Square is an outdoor courtyard with the capacity to hold 100 guests for a cocktail hour or ceremony. Wegner’s Garden is an outdoor venue that is perfect for summer weddings, holding up to 62 guests in its 1,300-square-foot space. The Patty Murray Room and Andy’s Room are small gathering spaces that have access to the outdoor deck, accommodating 40 and 25 guests, respectively.

Services Offered
McMenamins Anderson School is located just 20 minutes from downtown Seattle and is surrounded by small bars and restaurants, offering all the amenities that you could possibly need for a wedding. The service and event staff will ensure that the planning process is simple and enjoyable. The following services and rentals that are offered:

  • Setup and cleanup
  • Bridal suite
  • Event planning
  • Lighting and sound equipment
  • Chairs and tables
  • Dance floor
  • China and glassware
  • Linens
  • Preferred vendors

Cuisine
The on-site catering and waitstaff will provide you and your guests with buffets, stations and cocktail receptions that will make everyone want a second round. They also offer the following selections:

  • Breakfast
  • Coffee and snacks
  • Plated and lunch stations
  • Baja buffet
  • Woodshop buffet
  • North Shore buffet
  • Cold and warm hors d'oeuvres
  • Displays
  • Plated dinners
  • Desserts

Accommodation
This renovated building now has 72 guest rooms so that you can easily lodge your out-of-town guests for an overnight stay or weekend-long celebration. Each of these rooms come with private baths, television and free Wi-Fi, also providing easy access to the pool and event spaces.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$10,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$8,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$10,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$8,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$10

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Hotel
Resort
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
May
July
August
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

February
March
April
November
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Reviews of McMenamins Anderson School

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
50 reviews
95% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
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McMenamins Anderson School is highly praised by couples for hosting weddings, welcome parties, and brunches. Reviewers appreciate the venue's quirky and unique atmosphere, convenient amenities, and included services like catering, linens, and tables. The event coordinators, particularly Jennifer, are commended for their professionalism and responsiveness, making the wedding planning process easy and stress-free. Guests enjoy the delicious food, assortment of menus, and history-filled surroundings, making the experience memorable and enjoyable. Overall, McMenamins Anderson School is recommended for couples seeking a fun and hassle-free wedding experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

McMenamins Anderson School is highly praised by couples for hosting weddings, welcome parties, and brunches. Reviewers appreciate the venue's quirky and unique atmosphere, convenient amenities, and included services like catering, linens, and tables. The event coordinators, particularly Jennifer, are commended for their professionalism and responsiveness, making the wedding planning process easy and stress-free. Guests enjoy the delicious food, assortment of menus, and history-filled surroundings, making the experience memorable and enjoyable. Overall, McMenamins Anderson School is recommended for couples seeking a fun and hassle-free wedding experience.

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4.8/5 50 reviews
Google
4.5/5 3429 reviews
Chris
Chris H. Sent on 10/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The wedding of our dreams!

So, first off, we chose mcmenamins because it has a special place in my heart. I have been going to their pubs for the last 37 years. My fiancee loved the connection to me, and we loved their INCREDIBLE value! Honestly, the minimum is the price of JUST a venue in the immediate area. On top of that, they have so many of the vendors and options already figured out for you that you only have to worry about HALF of the normal to-do list items when planning your wedding.

Seriously, I went into this thinking... yeah it's my wedding... it'll be fine...

I ended that night more in love with my wife than I was when I started the day. If I had dreamed of my wedding, I can tell you confidently that this exceeded anything I could have dreamed up!
Hannah
Hannah G. Sent on 11/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Welcome Party Venue

McMenamins Anderson School made our day perfect by hosting an excellent welcome party. They were incredibly easy to work with, and our guests appreciated the convenient location of the hotel. Their service and accommodations set the perfect tone for our wedding celebrations, ensuring our out-of-town guests felt comfortable and welcomed.
Claire
Claire L. Sent on 08/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic stay and wedding welcome + goodbye event venue

We chose McMenamins for our wedding block, welcome event, and goodbye brunch and we are SO glad we did. Our guests really enjoyed the quirkiness, variety, spaciousness, and dining options at McMenamins. The hallways are filled with funky lanterns, rich information about Seattle/Bothell history, and historical illustrations. The rooms were clean, and came with amenities and toiletries. The event coordinator Jennifer and catering staff for our events were excellent. They made sure everything was set up exactly as we wanted, and had plentiful menus to choose from. The food was delicious (people LOVED the terminator meatballs), the bar was easily accessible, and they were able to adjust for headcount flexibly as well as upgrade our drinks on the day of. We can't wait to visit again!
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3 Endorsements
Vallimont Photography Vallimont Photography Photo Booths

Such a great venue! The property is expansive and lighted with fire pits, torches and string lights at night. The staff was very helpful, lending me a cart for my equipment. I would gladly work with them again! (Or go to their pub on the weekend!)

Headsmile Productions DJ Headsmile Productions DJ Wedding DJs

Awesome Place!

Chaplain Dale Weddings Chaplain Dale Weddings Wedding Officiants

The McMenamins are an asset to every location, and this will be no exception. For fun, food and frolic, think of McMenamins Anderson School. Great fun in a redesigned historic place.

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McMenamins Anderson School frequently asked questions

McMenamins Anderson School includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
McMenamins Anderson School includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at McMenamins Anderson School includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by McMenamins Anderson School for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
McMenamins Anderson School offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
McMenamins Anderson School offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
McMenamins Anderson School offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
McMenamins Anderson School offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
McMenamins Anderson School is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.

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