McMenamins Anderson School Reviews
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4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
46 Reviews
95% recommend it
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Molly T. Sent on 11/10/2022Best decision we made
My husband and I had just a few requirements for our big day: we wanted a fun, unique venue, good food, we didn't want to go into debt over our wedding, and we didn't want any of our friends/family to have to be the ones setting up chairs in the morning or rolling away tables at the end of the night. McMenamin's really delivered on those four things, and more! Jennifer (the event planner at McMenamins) made the whole process smooth and painless from beginning to end, and went the extra mile as we got closer to the big day by accommodating us with getting into the spaces early to set up table decor/flowers, supplying us with tables to set up in our hotel rooms for flower arrangements, and even setting up a complimentary wine/beer tasting for us during the planning stages. McMenamin's is SUCH a value for what you get- the venue, food, drinks, set-up/take-down, and staffing are all handled in-house, so you're not dealing with the nightmare of coordinating 10 different vendors on top of trying to enjoy your special day. And bonus, it's a hotel, so your guests can easily grab a room for the night or longer if they're traveling! The staff could not have been kinder or more on top of everything. The food was delicious. All of our guests commented on how whimsical, romantic, and unique our venue was. At one point during the cocktail hour I took a minute to take it all in- gorgeous garden setting, firepits crackling, twinkle lights twinkling, everyone enjoying delicious food- and I high-fived myself for this great decision since my new husband was being eaten alive by relatives. Really can't recommend this place highly enough. -
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Colleen C. Sent on 07/26/2023Unique Venue with Easy Planning!
We are SO glad we chose McMenamins Anderson School for our wedding ceremony and reception. Everyone that we interacted with from McMenamins, from the event coordinators to the bartenders to the hotel staff were all incredibly helpful and professional. The team knows how to put on an event, and every detail the day-of was executed exactly as we planned. They made the wedding planning process so easy! We also received many compliments from wedding guests afterwards who appreciated the convenience of being able to stay on-site and the uniqueness of the venue. -
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Emily C. Sent on 07/19/2022
Amazing experience
Jennifer at McMenamins Anderson School House was so helpful in organizing our wedding in Haynes Hall & Square. The tables, chairs, linens, wait staff, and planning were all included with the cost of meeting the minimum for food and drink catering. What a deal! -
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Debora B. Sent on 01/22/2020everything was perfect.
perfect. Everybody from staff to anyone walking around there. -
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Deanna Sent on 02/19/2019
Even in a Snowstorm - A Complete Success
Planning a winter wedding can lead to some unexpected events, like the worst snowstorm in Seattle in years. However everything went off perfectly. The staff at Anderson School house went above expectations to make sure our day was perfect. So many guest commented on how much fun they had and how beautiful and quirky the venue was. Laura, our coordinator, is a true professional. She lent us her experiences and helped us make decisions we didn't even know we needed to make. The entire event went smoothly and timely, they didn't miss a thing -- and again during a snow storm. -
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Julie W. Sent on 10/14/2019The Perfect Brunch Wedding!
McMenamins Anderson School was a beautiful location for our wedding that checked every box--- Space? Check! Rooms to get ready? Check! Proximity to ferry, Seatac and Seattle? Check! In house catering? Check! Wonderful staff? Check! Parking?! Check check!
McMenamins will give you a staff member that will coordinate your event with you from beginning to end. Jennifer communicated with us often and made sure we were taken care of. The staff was more than accommodating and helpful. The food was delicious! and the drinks were the best! -
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Jenny K. Sent on 07/20/2016We stayed in a 'King Plus' room for two nights during our honeymoon & it was seriously the coziest hotel room you could ask for. Take advantage of the saltwater swimming pool! Everything was so clean & thoughtfully decorated & the staff was very friendly & welcoming. -
User2705389 Sent on 07/29/2016We hired Mcmenamins Anderson School as the venue for a wedding rehearsal dinner and for a day after wedding brunch. We selected them because of recommendations from local residents and we conducted all our negotiation and planning via phone. Everything was handled very professionally, and all arrangements were delivered exactly as contracted. The food was outstanding and the staff was terrific. The venues for both events were comfortable for our size group. The one disappointment is that the room for the rehearsal dinner turned out to be bit darker than we inferred from the pictures. However, use of the room came with an attached balcony which proved to be perfect for our guests. I would sincerely recommend McMenamins and I would use them again for this type of event. -
User2700361 Sent on 07/25/2016My event coordinator, Julia, was easy to work with. The Patty Murray room was the perfect size to have my birthday party just like she suggested. I had my party during the day. I had ordered the plated breakfast served as a buffet and added on the waffle bar. Then for dessert I chose the sundae bar. All the food was very good and well received by my guests. Our server, Christine, was fantastic as well. I made my own invitations from a book of post cards from the gift shop. Everyone loved them and thought the card they received was funny. I will definitely have another event there.
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