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Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

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Rating 4.6 out of 5
10 reviews
1 to 250 Guests
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
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Cocktails
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About

1 to 250 Guests

Every fairytale needs a fairytale venue. Your "happily-ever-after" starts here. Their Chateau on the River delivers unparalleled views of the North Saskatchewan River Valley. Their extravagant Ballrooms with soaring ceilings, crystal chandeliers and romantic architecture provide the perfect backdrop for the day you've always dreamed of. Rely on their wedding specialists to craft your vision, no matter how intimate or grand.

It's all in the details. They've been perfecting service for more than a century. Their passionate team are delighted to assist you every step of the way. Whether your vision includes a gourmet multi-course meal followed by an endless night of dancing, or an intimate ceremony with only your closest friends and family, they'll make sure your wedding is nothing short of aw-inspiring.

Facilities and company

With five lavish spaces to choose from to host your special day, the 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:

  • Dedicated and passionate experts, from the planning to the execution stages of your 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

Highlights

Type

Ballroom, banquet hall, historic, hotel

Style

City, classic, garden

Event Services

Accommodations, catering / bar, event planning, lighting / sound, outside vendors, set up

Reception Site Fee - Peak Season

$1,800

Plated Service (per head)

$66

More information

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

8

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 catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
House wine
House liquor
Open bar
Premium liquor

What event items are available?

Audio equipment
Dance floor
Lighting
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
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 off-peak season?

$1,800

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 buffet service?

$75

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$40

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

10 reviews

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    Danielle Sumar
    Danielle S. Married on 29/02/2020
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    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!
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    Chariti W. Married on 26/06/2021
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    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

    Fairmont Hotel Macdonald's reply:

    Congratulations Matt & Chariti! Thank you so much for your kind words. We were delighted to be part of your special day and we wish you a lifetime of happiness. We can't wait to have you back for your 1st anniversary.
  • Gwen
    Gwen Married on 25/05/2019
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    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.
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    April M. Married on 21/09/2019
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    Ceremony venue

    Amazing!! Everything was beautiful and perfect. Highly recommend
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    Sabrina S. Married on 31/08/2018
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    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.
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  • Allison
    Allison Married on 23/06/2018
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    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.
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  • Andrea
    Andrea G. Married on 30/12/2017
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    High quality service!! Outstanding rooms!

    We loved our wedding at Hotel Macdonald! The quality of service and food was really good. The only problem we had was We didn’t have a good communication with the second wedding coordinator that the hotel assigned to us . In comparison, our first wedding coordinator was really organized, faster to answer and attend our necessities and really responsable. After all the miss understood that we had with the second coordinator she made everything work as we asked! And our wedding was as we dreamed!
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    Rinkie L. Married on 03/08/2019
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    Fantastic Wedding Venue

    Absolutely amazing in every way. Kasia and Maria are incredible to work with, they were at the top of their game from the beginning to the end. The entire staff were friendly, accommodating and professional. Our guests comments were: "best food ever at a wedding". I highly recommend Fairmont Hotel Macdonald for weddings. It's beautiful and very clean. We had a wonderful wedding reception that we will forever cherish in our hearts.
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    Alexsis L. Married on 13/01/2018
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    Wonderful place

    It was such a wonderful place to get married. Their food was soooo great and I could probably give them more than A+. Their service was great as well, such a nice people to be with except while I was booking the space and stuff it wasnt easy to get a hold of them.
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    Samantha W. Married on 30/12/2017
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    Winter Wedding at Hotel MacDonald

    We had both our ceremony and reception at Hotel MacDonald this past winter. The venue was so beautiful and we took some breathtaking pictures! All of our guests really enjoyed the food. One difficulty we had was staying in the hotel the day before and the day of the wedding. We had to check in/out to different rooms and had some items missing during this process, which delayed part of our wedding.

Awards

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Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Real Weddings

  • The wedding of Jordan and Erik
    The wedding of Jordan and Erik 1
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    The wedding of Jordan and Erik 3
    Jordan & Erik
    180 Photos · 06/Jul/2020
  • The wedding of Samantha and Elliot
    The wedding of Samantha and Elliot 1
    The wedding of Samantha and Elliot 2
    The wedding of Samantha and Elliot 3
    Samantha & Elliot
    160 Photos · 14/Sep/2019
  • The wedding of Alex and Heather
    The wedding of Alex and Heather 1
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    The wedding of Alex and Heather 3
    Alex & Heather
    43 Photos · 04/Aug/2019
  • The wedding of Courtney and Denver
    The wedding of Courtney and Denver 1
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    The wedding of Courtney and Denver 3
    Courtney & Denver
    20 Photos · 27/May/2017
  • The wedding of Jessica and Denzil
    The wedding of Jessica and Denzil 1
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    Jessica & Denzil
    24 Photos · 08/Aug/2015

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