Sophisticated and Subtle Halls with Grand Gardens
Holds ceremonies and receptions
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Kari VandenBosch
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Discover elegant gardens and grand halls in Mount Vernon, WA, a venue flowing with classic romanticism. Archways with tangled vines and ornate gazebos dot the grounds of this inn located in the Skagit Valley, an ideal locale for beautiful wedding photos. This magical venue is sure to delight you and your guests for your big day!
With every season in mind, The Grand Willow is landscaped to look gorgeous no matter the time of year. Almost an acre in size, the historical outdoor grounds offer couples space to host up to 200 guests. Knowing the weather in Washington is always changing, they also have the Grand Room, perfectly named with its palace-like architecture. In addition, The Grand Willow is conveniently located 45 minutes from both Seattle and Bellingham.
The interior spaces of The Grand Willow are simple, with neutral white walls throughout the traditionally-styled mansion. However, as a nod toward the venue’s historical roots, subtle moments in the decor, such as the delicate molding around the fireplace, point toward the age of the grounds. Twinkle lights shine from the fireplace for feeling of enchantment. For a royal entrance, the couple has the option of the winding staircase, sure to make for a head-turning start down the aisle. Beige carpeting throughout provides a dose of warmth. This simplicity married with the tasteful touches of antique charm allow couples a blank slate with a dash of vintage romance.
All-inclusive packages are available to ensure a flawlessly executed wedding. Part of this package includes complete setup and breakdown, tables, chairs, linens, and all the needed dinnerware, giving couples a one-stop location for their decoration needs. Also included is an appointment to work out the custom decor ahead of the special day, leaving no detail unattended to. All of these elements are overseen by their day-of coordinator and seasoned staff, who are experienced in making weddings run as smoothly as possible. Cuisine is provided through the local La Conner Seafood & Prime Rib House, offering delectable delights through their full-service catering. In addition, they have limited accommodation available for the comfort of either guests or the wedding party.
We offer a “Tiny Wedding” package that completely takes the stress off of you! It is designed for up to 30 guests and includes: venue, flowers, cake, DJ, officiant, photographer, day of coordinator, bar package, food and all the set up and breakdown of the day! We want you to just show up and get Married!
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Backyard
Garden
Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Planning
Wedding Design
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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Meet the team
Kari VandenBosch
Owner/ Operator
Kari is a dedicated wedding planner and owner-operator of The Grand Willow, bringing more then 20 years of experience in creating seamless, unforgettable celebrations. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for hospitality, she guides couples through every step of the planning process—transforming their vision into a beautifully curated experience. Her commitment to exceptional service and timeless design has made her venue a trusted destination for weddings that feel effortless, elegant, and uniquely personal.
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.08 reviews
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Darius S
5.0
11/13/2023
As a wedding DJ I can say this is a lovely venue and charming house. The food is great and you can do a lot with the reception room. I recommend uplights for the white drapery an...
d there is a spot for a monogram. The staff is friendly and everything is done on site
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Kristin W
5.0
10/16/2023
The grand willow really made my wedding special! They did literally everything, from
decorations, providing vendor lists (they work with La Conner Prime Rib and Seafood-which the f...
ood is amazing!), providing a day of coordinator that made sure everything ran smoothly and also helped me with my wedding dress bustle, answering texts quickly, even provided a mirror welcome sign I had found on Pinterest. The venue has a beautiful gazebo and provided the option for indoor or
outdoor ceremony that they would set up the night before/day of depending on the weather. They also have airbnbs at the venue if you/family/bridal party just wanted to stay there after the party! I really feel lucky to have found a venue like this. I felt like all I had to do was just show up.
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Karen R
5.0
10/10/2022
This venue was incredible! Kari and her team took great care of us from the initial planning sessions all to the day of coordinating. They did the decorating and catering in house,...
and all we had to was show up and have a great time.
The bridal suite was well stocked and she even provided us with multiple steamers. The groomsmen room was well appointment for them as well! The food was brilliant and we received a number of compliments from our guests.
This venue is also connected with Airbnb rooms available for booking, which was the icing on the cake. We spent the weekend here and we were left wanting for nothing. If we could give The Grand Willow 6 stars we would!
Marnie K
5.0
5/01/2017
This was an AMAZING venue to work with for our wedding. Everyone was SO kind and helpful; it truly made our day the best day ever. Connie and Carmen are an incredible force when th...
ey work together because they are working bees! The price is right for the service you receive and the site is an awe-inspiring sight. So. Much.YES!!!!
Vanessa G
5.0
4/30/2017
Having my wedding at The Grand Willow was one of the best decisions I made when it came to my wedding. First off, this place is BEAUTIFUL and Connie and Carmen are fantastic at wha...
t they do! They made my dream wedding day become a reality! We had an absolute blast at my decoration consultation and they easily created exactly what I wanted. When my wedding day came, they had every little detail taken care of and I was stress free. Oh, and the food! It was delicious! I can't say enough great things about The Grand Willow! I'm so thankful I chose it for my wedding venue. So if you are looking for an absolutely gorgeous venue for your perfect, stress free wedding day look no further, you've found it! Thank you Connie and Carmen!!!!
Dannielle H
5.0
8/20/2015
I got married here 08/01/2015. The cost is excellent for all the services they provided! They decorated and contributed to making my wedding day the most beautiful day of my life. ...
The food was excellent, their MC/DJ Martin Iverson was excellent. If I were to do it again I would do it all the same (I would just be more relaxed) Ha Ha Ha!
They provide decorations, linens, food, do all set up, tear down, clean up. They even order and arrange flowers at whole sale cost.
You literally share your vision with them, meet with them a few times and show up with your wedding party and attire. We chose to do a unity candle, stones for a guest book and we got a cake topper to go on our money saving Costco cakes.
I highly recommend this venue!
kisha l
5.0
4/06/2013
My wedding day was everything I wanted and more. I enjoyed every minute of my wedding because all I had to do was show up. Everything was done for me so my friends, family and I co...
uld relax. I highly recommend the Grand Willow.
Ashley L
4.0
6/05/2012
Great place to get married. They provide a lot for you including, most decorations, set up, take down, day of coordinator. They also do onsite catering, it is by far the most reaso...
nable and the best wedding food I have ever had. My guests couldn's stop talking about how wonderful the food was and how it was the best wedding they had ever been too.
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