The Laboratory Mill
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Limited services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $3,400 for off-peak dates, and $5,200 for peak dates
Guest capacity
Up to 450 seated guests
About this venue
The Laboratory Mill, based out of Lincolnton, North Carolina, is an upscale waterside wedding venue. This property welcomes you and your guests to its captivating event space that provides scenic views of the river, dam, and nature conservatory. The venue is managed by a fantastic team of highly trained professionals who will work to make sure every last detail of your wedding event is unique and special. Couples who celebrate their day at The Laboratory Mill will find that every element of their experience will be carefully considered and expertly executed.
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Available services that can be provided by The Laboratory Mill
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
Rentals
- Chiavari Chairs
- China
- Glassware
- Sound / AV
This depends on both the area and type of event, but we have capacity for 475 guests seated at tables for a reception. For combination weddings and receptions, we can seamlessly handle 275 with no need to transition any area. With a minimal amount of replacing chairs for tables (OUR STAFF - not YOUR GUESTS), we can easily accommodate 350.
Absolutely yes! A Laboratory Mill team member is here before you arrive and will be here to assist with making your day a success. Our team members are not wedding day coordinators but they will be working behind the scenes to ensure all vendors have the help and information they need to perform their roles. We have team members here during your event and they'll be the last ones to leave so there will always be someone here to help you.
Yes, if you absolutely insist on a caterer not on our preferred list, for an additional fee (because this is an extra burden on our staff), you may use anyone who is licensed and insured. BUT, we have carefully chosen our caterers with YOU in mind! They have been selected because of their level of service, quality of food, and attention to detail. Additionally, we have purposely selected small business owners because they are personally invested in the success of your event. (And because they're nice and we like them!)
No. Many venues have minimums because they make a commission from the caterer based on how much you spend on food and drinks. We choose NOT to make a commission because we want your food and beverage options to be as elegant or affordable as your budget allows. We choose our caterers based on service and food selections, not on how much money we can make off of them.
Yes! We're only 4 miles from Lincolnton's Court Square. The Hampton Inn is in Lincolnton near the intersection of 150 and 321. There is also a Quality Inn for anyone who needs to bring a pet. Additionally, there are several hotels in Dallas (at the intersection of I-85 and 321) and Hickory.
At The Laboratory Mill, we only host one wedding each day to ensure that couple's event is special and receives our undivided attention.
Yes! We have had as many as 12 dogs in a wedding (as well as a pig!) BUT, they must be on a leash, are not allowed into the reception area or near food, and must leave immediately after the ceremony.
No. The only exception to this is a unity candle during the ceremony. This is an historical building that we'd like to ensure is here for future generations to enjoy! We have allowed candles in the past, and after seeing candles hung directly beneath dried tree branches, floating candles at the very top of vases, moss burnt from being intentionally put in candles, and our own staff accidentally catching a cotton bole on fire, we no longer allow live flames. Wonderful alternatives are battery powered LEDs, water powered floating LEDs, or battery powered fairy string lights.
Yes AND No. Yes, prior to the ceremony. No, after the start of the event.
The Laboratory Mill staff will set up the tables to your pre-approved table layout, complete with linens. You or your florist (or your army of friends) will be responsible for all decorations, both before the event and for clearing them out after the event. The Laboratory Mill staff will handle all the standard clean up and trash removal both during and following the event.
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