About this vendor
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 100 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. The Thorndike Room is an intimate indoor space where you can have your rehearsal dinner or small reception.
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.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Backyard
- Ballroom
- Garden
- Historic Venue
- Hotel
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Bar Rental
- Cakes & Desserts
- Cupcakes
- Other Desserts
- Destination Weddings
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We had a great experience having our wedding here on 9/6/2026! One of the big reasons we picked the venue was because we had a lot of people traveling, and having a fun hotel right...
there was a huge plus. Our guests really enjoyed staying on the property, and the families with kids especially loved the pool.
We had the ceremony in Haynes Square and the reception in Haynes Hall. After the ceremony they reset the outdoor space with tables and games, which was really nice for cocktail hour and gave people the option to hang out outside. We had 57 guests, and I was originally worried Haynes Hall might feel too big for our group, but it was totally fine. I would agree with the recommendation to have the ceremony a little later in the day if you can. Ours was at 4:30 and we were in pretty direct sun, which you can definitely see in some of the pictures.
Laura, the event coordinator, was great. She answered all of our questions quickly over email and met with us several times in person to go over options. Everyone we worked with was helpful, and the service was great throughout the whole process. They also took really good care of our cake, which was delivered the day before.
We also really liked that so much is handled by the venue itself. They take care of the tables, linens, silverware, food, and drinks, which meant we didn’t have to coordinate a bunch of extra vendors.
The only area that was a little more mixed for us was dinner. They were AMAZING with dietary restrictions and were super helpful figuring out how to accommodate everyone. We did plated meals with chicken, salmon, and tofu. My partner and I thought the dinner was just okay, but our guests were generally happy with it. The broccolini was definitely undercooked across the board, but the tofu tikka masala seemed to be the favorite.
The biggest food hit was absolutely the tots bar that came out around 9 p.m. after dancing. Everyone loved it, and I now have one of my favorite wedding photos of me in my dress holding a giant bowl of ranch like I’m about to drink it, so I’d say the tots bar was a success.
Overall, we were really happy we chose the venue and had a great experience there.
the planning process was so easy and seamless! The food was divine, they provided bartending, linens, and cutlery as well! Made it so much less stressful. Even sent wine to our roo...
m for after our day:)
McMenamins Anderson School made our day perfect by hosting an excellent welcome party. They were incredibly easy to work with, and our guests appreciated the convenient location of...
the hotel. Their service and accommodations set the perfect tone for our wedding celebrations, ensuring our out-of-town guests felt comfortable and welcomed.
So, first off, we chose mcmenamins because it has a special place in my heart. I have been going to their pubs for the last 37 years. My fiancee loved the connection to me, and w...
e loved their INCREDIBLE value! Honestly, the minimum is the price of JUST a venue in the immediate area. On top of that, they have so many of the vendors and options already figured out for you that you only have to worry about HALF of the normal to-do list items when planning your wedding.
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!
Laura was our contact and she helped us all throughout the process. She was very responsive and worked to get us what we needed when we needed it. The rehearsal is not guaranteed b...
ut she found a good time for us to do it. What drew us to this venue is there is no venue fee if you hit the catering minimum of $10,000, which we hit with a wedding for 180 people. Haynes Hall was a great location on site because it allowed us to be flexible with the weather, which we needed since it rained. We used a king plus room as a getting ready space which worked nicely for the most part. We were able to fit in 3 hair and makeup people as well as letting the rest of the bridal party hang out. The food we excellent and so was the service. People could have as much fun as they wanted because a lot of our guests stayed on site. We rented the patio at Nui Nui out the night before for a space for everyone staying there to get together. This was a great option. We were also able to get a room the morning after for about 20 people to have breakfast. They were very accommodating and I would highly recommend this a wedding venue. They provide all of the linens, table settings, etc so I didn't have to worry about that part of it either. It was all set up when we gained access to the space, which you get for 12 hours.
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 bar...
tenders 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.
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 include...
d with the cost of meeting the minimum for food and drink catering. What a deal!
We went to McMinnamins for our rehearsal dinner. Booking was easy and the service was great. We had 25 people. Drinks and food didn't take long at all. They put us in a side room s...
o we felt like everyone could chat and hangout.
My husband and I eloped earlier this summer at McMenamin's Anderson School, specifically their Haynes' Square venue. Laura helped us plan each detail (linens, table arrangements, c...
atering menu, agenda, etc.) and made the whole process very easy and stress free. She also helped us ensured we were taking proper safety precautions with our table set up and seating. The ceremony itself went great, the service was top notch. Laura helped us keep on agenda, all the servers were very prompt and personable. All staff observed safety guidelines and wore proper masks. Some of my family stayed at the hotel and they really enjoyed their stay. Also, I think we got a great value for what we payed for. I would highly recommend McMenamins for your small wedding or any events really!
This venue was not only beautiful and had amazing food, but the whole wedding staff was so hospitable, kind, organized, and professional.
They had all the little details down to a...
T which helped relieve any stress I had going into my wedding day.
They were sure to ensure the health and safety if our guests and other customers on the premises.
The bartender that hid me before I walked down aisle made sure I wasn't nervous.
All around amazing experience, even given all the restirctions. Would absolutely do this again!
We hosted our rehearsal dinner at McMenamins in the courtyard and it was such a lovely experience. The staff took all the correct Covid precautions, the food was excellent and our ...
gusts felt safe and welcomed. it was fun to have access to fire pits, to be outside and "a part" of things while still having a relatively private space. There are lots of cool other rooms and spots for you to host your events though. I've been to other events at this location and have enjoyed the service each time. Great place to host your rehearsal dinner, small wedding or other event.
McMenamins Anderson School was a beautiful location that checked every box--- Space? Check! Rooms to get ready? Check! Proximity to ferry, Seatac and Seattle? Check! In house cater...
ing? Check! Wonderful staff? 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!
Contact
18603 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA
McMenamins Anderson School