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The Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National is a wedding venue located in Opelika, Alabama. A hotel outfitted in comfort and refinement, driving up to the building you are greeted by the calm waters of the giant pond and an elegant portico. This serenity and sophistication continues throughout the rest of the location. That atmosphere coupled with the exceptional service from the hotel’s staff makes this a memorable place to host your wedding.

Facilities and Capacity

A grand and spacious hotel, the Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National has 13 rooms that can be used for various wedding-related activities. In the largest of these spaces, the Grand Ballroom, up to 500 guests can be accommodated. Besides the ballroom, the hotel also possesses a number of salons and boardrooms that are suitable for smaller ensembles. Tables can be arranged in a multitude of configurations, giving you options for the layout of both your ceremony and reception.

Services Offered

Planning and organization are central to weddings at the Marriott at Grand National. The Marriott hotel provides rigorous event planning training for their wedding planners, where they learn how to orchestrate different types of weddings. Their knowledgeable and experienced coordinators can assist with an array of wedding details, including finances, decor, and cuisine. Catering can be supplied for more than just the reception, with excellent cuisine for lunches and rehearsal dinners as well.

Accommodation

Reserve a selection of rooms for out of town guests with ease. To make checking in a breeze, the hotel provides mobile check-in in which guests are notified via text message when their room has been prepared. The hotel’s rooms and suites are contemporary and modish, with sleek furnishings in neutral tones and periodic pops of vibrant color.

Other Facilities

Destress from the wedding planning or unwind after dancing the night away with a few rounds on their 54-hole golf course. You and your partner can also relax in the spa, which offers massages and skin treatments. They also provide makeup services, manicures, and pedicures to help you in preparing for your big day.

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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?

$3,000

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

$2,000

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?

$1,000

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

$1,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

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

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

Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$53

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

House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Specialty Beer

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel
Resort

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
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

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
Specialty Beer

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
December

Reviews of Marriott at Grand National

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Brittany Sent on 01/04/2011
5 out of 5 rating
I can not put into words how beautiful my wedding was at the Marriott Grand National in May 2008. From my initial meeting with Jenna Yates all the way up to my husband and I leaving the wedding for our honeymoon, everything was meticulously organized and carried through. Jenna and all the members of the Grand National team are truly equipped with the means to ensure that your wedding day is a success!!!!! Thank you Marriott of Grand National for making my wedding a day I will truly remember. (It only took me 2 and a half years to write this review, but I just ran up on this link). Thanks!
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Rebekah Sent on 07/27/2015
4.9 out of 5 rating
The staff at the Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel and Conference Center are an absolute pleasure to work with. From booking the ballroom for my reception to booking a block of rooms for the wedding party and out-of-town guests, they have gone out of their way to accommodate and provide exceptional customer service.
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Meg Sent on 08/18/2008
4.2 out of 5 rating
This place was wonderful! I was a little nervous to begin with, and you do have to stay on top of things to make sure that they're getting done, but day of I couldn't have been any happier!
Watch out with the contracts though... they'll stick you with lots of little extra charges if you're not careful
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Stacie Sent on 04/18/2009
3.8 out of 5 rating
It was okay...the price was a little steep for us, but it turned out alright. If I could have found another venue, I wish I would have.
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Katie Sent on 11/19/2015
3.3 out of 5 rating
During the processes of planning our wedding, the person who was the wedding coordinator ended up quitting and we found out about it from our florist. However, her replacement, Nelson, was amazing and we were very happy with the switch! We had our wedding ceremony and reception at this venue. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. The food was also very good. The venue is a little pricy, but definitely not the most expensive in the area. We were very pleased with our experience at the Marriott Grand National.
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Lakresha Sent on 05/26/2008
3.2 out of 5 rating
There was really nothing to complain about because everything was wonderful. the price wasn't worth it.
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User6768023 Sent on 09/23/2015
2.3 out of 5 rating
I was looking for places in the area to have my wedding. I contacted the Marriott in Opelika. The lady was very helpful and nice. She told me that my date was available and gave me a quote. Personally I thought the quote was too expensive and out of my price range. A couple days after that she called my mother phone (I don't know how she got my mom number) and told her to tell me that the date that I wanted for my wedding was no longer available. She didn't even ask if I had another date in mind. I believe that she didn't want to help me through the process so I didn't contact her after that. I found somewhere else to have my wedding that is gorgeous and in my price range. The people are also helpful.
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Awards

7

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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So glad that we have the Marriott at Grand National here in the Auburn/Opelika area! Their service is fantastic and their facility is beautiful. I love having weddings at the Marriott!

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Marriott at Grand National frequently asked questions

Marriott at Grand National includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Marriott at Grand National includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Marriott at Grand National includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Marriott at Grand National for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
  • Resort
Marriott at Grand National offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Marriott at Grand National offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Marriott at Grand National offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Wifi
Marriott at Grand National offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Marriott at Grand National is recommended by 76% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.1 in quality of service, 4 in average response time, 4 in professionalism, 3.9 in flexibility and 3 in value.
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