We found the Magnolia Hotel by accident—the luckiest accident of our entire wedding planning process! Here’s what we loved about this space: (1) The interior decoration is elegantl...y modern, neither overly ornate nor austerely simple, but a perfect balance of the two with neutral colors that would make a great backdrop for just about any wedding palette. (2) The accommodations were lovely for our guests, and the suite provided for weddings is palatial—plenty of natural lighting, room to spread out, and a great backdrop for getting ready photography. (3) The space is well designed to create a smooth flow for the event, moving seamlessly from a ballroom ceremony to a cocktail hour space, then down a beautiful floating staircase directly onto the reception dance floor (could not be better for a grand entrance). Also, dinner tables wrap around the dance floor, so there are very few seats with obstructed views, and two quieter spaces right off the main reception area provide space for guests to take a break, have fun with a photo booth, et cetera. Equally indispensable to our experience were the excellent Magnolia team members who helped make our wedding everything we’d hoped for, especially Kiana, the catering sales manager, and Antonio, the executive chef. Kiana was enthusiastically invested in our wedding from day one, patiently answering all our questions—and we asked a lot of questions!—to make sure we understood everything and had the wedding we wanted. Antonio has achieved an exquisite special event menu that manages to offer delicious options (our guests loved their food) without being exorbitantly expensive, and his attention to detail in presentation is truly impressive. Furthermore, the rest of the staff—front desk, housekeeping, valet—were all attentive and friendly. We’re so happy we had our wedding here!