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About
On WeddingWire since 2016
Last update: March 2025
Weddings hold a special place in our heart; they are cherished moments woven into the tapestry of our rich history. With over 100 years as Edmonton’s most sought-after wedding venue, our experienced team are dedicated to turning your dreams into ever-lasting memories.
Whether envisioning an intimate gathering surrounded by loved ones or a grand event worthy of royalty, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is where happily-ever-after begins. Surround yourself in glamour inside our cherished ballrooms or find yourself in nature in plush gardens overlooking the river valley below. Our storybook weddings are as
extraordinary as the couples who inspire them.
You’ve dreamed of your perfect wedding—now let us bring it to life.
At Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, our expert wedding team makes planning a pleasure, guiding you with care and expertise every step of the way. With a century of luxury hospitality service and close partnerships with Edmonton’s premier wedding vendors, we will curate a seamless, personalized celebration that reflects your vision.
From the grandest moments to the smallest touches, we take care of the details so you can focus on what truly matters—
your love and the joy of your special day.
Facilities and company
With eight newly renovated spaces to choose from, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is a spectacular and versatile venue accommodating up to 250 guests. The hotel also boasts a beautiful garden space overlooking the North Saskatchewan River Valley which is the perfect backdrop for your wedding photos.
Services offered
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald offers the following services:
- Eight stunning and newly renovated event spaces.
- Dedicated and passionate experts, from the planning to the execution of your dream wedding.
- Banquet tables, white linens, chairs, dinnerware, glassware, bar set-ups and dance floors.
- Onsite lounge for guests to enjoy between the ceremony and reception.
- Private backyard gardens for incredible wedding photography.
- Onsite accommodation and parking for guests.
- Hospitality suites for intimate gatherings before and after the wedding.
- On-site audio/visual through PSAV, a full-service global event production company.
- Personalized menus crafted by their award-winning culinary team.
- Preferred vendor list of Edmonton's most reputable wedding companies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?
2
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
8
Describe your venue:
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Historic
Hotel
Describe the style of your venue:
City
Classic
Garden
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Uncovered outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner
What event services do you offer?
Accommodations
Catering / bar
Event planning
Lighting / sound
Outside vendors
Set up
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
French service
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
House wine
House liquor
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Specialty wine
What event items are available?
Audio equipment
Dance floor
Lighting
Chairs
Tables
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Valet
Wheelchair access
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?
$1,500
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$1,500
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
$1,000
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$1,000
Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
Set up
Clean up
Chairs
Tables
Linens
Flatware
Glassware
What is the average catering price per person for plated service?
$85
What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?
$95
What is the average catering price per person for stations?
$95
What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?
$40
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Server(s)
Dessert
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$40
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Open bar
House beer
House wine
Champagne toast
House liquor
Premium liquor
Bartenders
Any other questions?
Reviews for Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Danielle Sent on 04/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating
Highly recommend Fairmont for your wedding!
We just had our wedding at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, and it was the best decision we could have made. Everyone involved in the wedding planning process was so kind, helpful, and accomodating. We chose the Empire Ballroom, and it was stunning to say the least. It truly was the most perfect day and weekend. I can't say enough good things about my experience.
Thank you Stefanie, Lyndsay, Kasia, Severiano, Kyle, Julie, Tojo and the entire Fairmont team for helping to make our day so special ❤️ If you are a bride looking for a wedding venue, I highly recommend the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, you won't be disappointed!
Thank you Stefanie, Lyndsay, Kasia, Severiano, Kyle, Julie, Tojo and the entire Fairmont team for helping to make our day so special ❤️ If you are a bride looking for a wedding venue, I highly recommend the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, you won't be disappointed!
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Gia W. Sent on 24/10/2022
3.8 out of 5 rating
Beautiful but a bit stressful
The hotel doesn’t answer often. There were a few details/information we didn’t even know until the day before our wedding! Everyone was nice though. The hotel only has conference chairs, so you’ll likely find you need to rent some. They are also strict about the pick up and drop off of the chairs which adds a major extra expense. They also don’t offer any day off coordination, so if you didn’t hire a wedding coordinator, you’re on your own. Their dance floor clashes with some of the rooms, so we found we also needed to buy a dance floor wrap. Also, anything the hotel didn’t supply, you need to handle and clean up yourself, just a heads up!
All in all, everything turned out beautiful and we got a lot of compliments!
All in all, everything turned out beautiful and we got a lot of compliments!
Mary Sent on 03/06/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating
The Fairmont -May 28 2022
I got the empire ballroom and it was worth every penny ! The fairmont is absolutely grand ! The hotel service was outstanding ! Initially, I was skeptical when my emails weren’t getting answers, but I’m as bugging them every second day 6 months before the wedding. In the last three month before the wedding , Pat and Angelica had made sure that everything was perfect! All the guests mentioned the food was amazing ! I also enjoyed Rico he was assisting my guests during dinner and he was just incredible. The venue itself -is amazing . You get the ballroom plus the patio which the guest enjoyed ! They got to walk around on the beautiful day and this entire venue was just beautiful. The get ready rooms and the overnight stay was also astounding. Everyone who works at the fairmont was very friendly. We also got to make use of the piano in the hall as well! Overall I couldn’t be more happy getting married here. If you’re debating this venue … just book it !
Chariti Sent on 04/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating
A Great Stay-Cation Hotel!
The Fairmont was fantastic for our wedding weekend! We booked the Lois Hole Suite for 3 nights. I used the suite as a get-ready space with my bridesmaids & all the moms on the morning of our wedding, and then my husband and I spent 2 more nights there together. We are from Edmonton and had our wedding in Devon/Spruce Grove, but it was a lovely little escape for our first few days as newlyweds. The staff were always friendly and smiling every time we saw them. We plan to spend our anniversaries at the Hotel Mac in future years!
Matt & Chariti Wiles
Married June 26, 2021
Matt & Chariti Wiles
Married June 26, 2021
April Sent on 19/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating
Ceremony venue
Amazing!! Everything was beautiful and perfect. Highly recommend
Gwen Sent on 20/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful venue and top-notch customer service
I had my lunch reception at the Wedgewood Room last spring and it was an amazing experience from planning to execution. I worked with Kasia and although she was new to her role, she went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. Kasia always addressed my concerns promptly. The day of, every one of the catering staff provided amazing, tentative service. All the drinks and food were delicious from what the guests told me (the juices especially). The complimentary hotel stay was lovely as well, it was heartwarming to find sweet treats and a bottle of champagne, plus a handwritten card in the room! All in all, I definitely recommend the Edmonton brides out there to choose Fairmont Hotel Macdonald as THE wedding venue.
Sabrina Sent on 02/10/2018
2.6 out of 5 rating
Married at hotel Mac
My husband and I got married at the Fairmont MacDonald, we expected a Fairmont experience going in with the price we were paying. The wedding coordinator was horrible at getting back to emails promptly considering we can so much to coordinate and plan. We talked about the floor plan many times and when my bridal party showed up for the reception, they had to re organize everything because the hotel had made so many mistakes, our photo booth was not set up, even though I had purchased all the equipment, I had no where to put it, so it all went to waste. And random hotel guests that we did not know were allowed to wander through our reception and take pictures of the event!
It was a beautiful space and the food was amazing, but after all the extra stress I had because of their difficulties, it was not worth it. The bartender was over serving drinks because it was an open bar and they just wanted to charge us as much as they could. Completely shocking.
Our guests who had allergies were not provided with a dish that they could eat after we were assured that they would. The chef had to come prepare them other food last minute.
It was a beautiful space and the food was amazing, but after all the extra stress I had because of their difficulties, it was not worth it. The bartender was over serving drinks because it was an open bar and they just wanted to charge us as much as they could. Completely shocking.
Our guests who had allergies were not provided with a dish that they could eat after we were assured that they would. The chef had to come prepare them other food last minute.
Allison Sent on 10/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We Wouldn't Have Had It Any Other Way!
We had the best experience planning and having our wedding at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. Julie, the wedding and catering coordinator, and the staff went above and beyond our expectations to make sure we had everything planned the day of. The building itself, the service, and the food were phenomenal. All our guests couldn't stop raving about the food. When we came to our room the night before the wedding they had put a fancy cheese, cracker, and honey (which they make on site or the bees do) platter out for us and after our ceremony there was champagne and strawberries. We were so busy with everything else we forgot our wedding cake at the hotel but we called up the front desk, they sliced it up, and it waiting for us when we stopped by.
We had a smaller wedding (~35 to 40 people) and we could afford to have the wedding we dreamed of. My advice if you are interested in having a wedding here is to outline a budget before you go look.
We had a smaller wedding (~35 to 40 people) and we could afford to have the wedding we dreamed of. My advice if you are interested in having a wedding here is to outline a budget before you go look.
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10065 100th Street T5J 0N6 Edmonton (Alberta)
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