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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.
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McMenamins Anderson School offers a unique and whimsical wedding venue experience, providing exceptional value with inclusive packages that cover catering, drinks, linens, tables, and chairs. The staff, especially event coordinator Jennifer, receives high praise for professionalism and helpfulness in executing weddings seamlessly. Guests enjoy the convenient on-site accommodations and quirky ambiance of the venue, with compliments on the delicious food and flexibility in catering services. Reviewers appreciate the stress-free wedding planning process and the ease of adding extras like microphones and dance floors, making it an ideal choice for a smooth and enjoyable wedding day.
The wedding of our dreams!
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!
Fantastic stay and wedding welcome + goodbye event venue
Perfect venue for a funky, casual wedding
My one bit of advice is that if you're having a summer wedding to plan accordingly. There is no shade structure over Hayne's Square (unless you rent a tent), and it can be pretty blazing hot in July/August. We had our ceremony at 5pm on an 83 degree day, and I'd say about 70% of the guests were in the shade by then. However, our officiant and us were staring in to the bright sun and sweating like pigs! If I could plan everything again, I would probably hold off on the ceremony until 6pm, or at least 5:30. At that point the whole square is in shade. For reference, the picture of Haynes Square I added was taken at about 3pm.
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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!)
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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- Chairs
- China
- Clean Up
- Event Planning
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting/Sound
- Linens
- Parking
- Set Up
- Tables
- Cake Cutting
- Dessert
- Server(s)
- Bartender(s)
- Champagne Toast
- House Beer
- House Liquor
- House Wine
- Limited Bar
- Open Bar
- Premium Liquor
- Signature Drink
- Specialty Beer
- Ballroom
- Banquet Hall
- Garden
- Historic Building
- Hotel
- Resort
- Restaurant
- Indoor
- Covered Outdoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Accommodations
- Bar Services
- Catering Services
- Clean Up
- Event Planner
- Event Rentals
- Get Ready Rooms
- Liability Insurance
- Outside Vendors
- Pet Friendly
- Wifi
- Audio Equipment
- Chairs
- Dance Floor
- Tables