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McMenamins Anderson School
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Why couples loved this venue
- Quality catering
- Guests comfort
- Amenities
About this venue
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 150 for a ceremony. 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 or rent the two rooms together and accommodate up to 65 guests.
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
- 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, Hot Teas and snacks
- Plated and Buffet Service
- Cold and warm hors d'oeuvres
- Displays
- Desserts/Vegan 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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11 years in business
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We speak English
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Review summary
McMenamins Anderson School is a unique, beautiful, and affordable wedding venue with responsive, professional staff and delicious catering. The campus offers hotel rooms, restaurants, and many photo-worthy spots, making planning and guest stays easy. Packages include essentials like food, drinks, linens for great value. Note: schedule summer ceremonies later to avoid sun.
Valenine's weddin
You're in good hands at McMenamins!
Perfect Welcome Party Venue
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!
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.
Fantastic stay and wedding welcome + goodbye event venue
Unique Venue with Easy Planning!
Best decision we made
Amazing experience
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About Sunset Cinema
When the sun sets, the screen lights up! Join us for movies on the patio this summer. You'll find movie-themed food & drink specials and popcorn & candy available for purchase.
Our recommendation: Come early and grab dinner beforehand! Nui Nui opens at 3pm, so you'll have plenty of time to snag a primo spot on the patio and eat before the movie starts.
FREE - Movie starts at 9 PM
8/19 Jurassic Park
9/2 Pirates of the Caribbean
Come and join us for a late-night 2000's pool party at The North Shore Lagoon! Featuring DJ Ian Olson, spinning all your favorite millennium dance hits! Floaties, lasers, music, and awesome cocktails! You won't want to miss it! Full Nui Nui menu available at the pool deck. Swimming capacity is 98 swimmers at a time.
9PM - Midnight: 21 and over
Tickets $11 Per person.
About Trivia with TJ
Put your knowledge to the test at Trivia Night with Trish. Trivia is a fun, fast-paced game where teams compete by answering questions across a wide range of topics-from pop culture and history to music and the wonderfully random. Teams of 1-6 are welcome, so come solo or bring your crew and get ready for a night of laughs, friendly competition, and maybe even a win!
FREE: All ages welcome!
Professional Network & Endorsements
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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