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Melrose Knitting Mall is a historic venue located in downtown Raleigh, NC. Originally built in 1903, this building sat mostly vacant for most of the 20th century when the textile mill closed in 1930.

The event space at Melrose Knitting Mall is an elegant banquet hall that is awash in natural light. This sunlight streams in through 24 large, arched windows set into the exposed brick walls and sparkles off of two rows of crystal chandeliers. Above the festivities, rough cut beams add to the rustic ambiance, while dancing and dining takes place on rich hardwood floors. A custom bar rounds out a sophisticated industrial-style lounge. Couples who choose to wed in this venue will be enchanted by the chic aesthetic that these stunning features create.

Melrose Knitting Mall is exclusively catered by Mulino Italian Kitchen, which offers a range of catering menus that include buffets, plated and stationed dinners. Rental of the venue comes with tables and chairs, plates, flatware, glassware and dedicated event staff. The property is conveniently situated in Downtown Raleigh and has onsite parking.

Services Offered

Weddings at Melrose Knitting Mill are supported by the venue's experienced event planners. They offer a range of packages to suit each couple's unique needs, from day-of coordination to full-service planning.Catering for events held at Melrose is taken care of by the on-site team at the ground floor's Mulino Italian Kitchen. To-be-weds can also choose from a range of signature cocktails to put their own stamp on a toast. China, silverware, and glassware are all supplied by the venue, as well as banquet servers to help the reception run smoothly.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$2,400

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,400

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?

$800

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$800

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$39

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Loft
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Drapery
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
December

Reviews of Melrose Knitting Mill

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Melrose Knitting Mill offers a stunning historic space with exposed brick, chandeliers, and a lovely courtyard for cocktail hour. Reviewers praised the delicious on-site catering and highly organized in-house coordinators and staff who made planning and the wedding day seamless. Convenient downtown location, ample parking, and great value make it highly recommended.

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Melrose Knitting Mill offers a stunning historic space with exposed brick, chandeliers, and a lovely courtyard for cocktail hour. Reviewers praised the delicious on-site catering and highly organized in-house coordinators and staff who made planning and the wedding day seamless. Convenient downtown location, ample parking, and great value make it highly recommended.

Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 06/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

May Wedding at Melrose

Southern Oak Events & Nicole were a huge help in making our wedding a success! We had a beautiful day and got so many compliments on how organized and helpful Nicole & all the Melrose Staff were. We're so glad we went with Melrose & Southern Oak events for our wedding!
Kristen
Kristen Sent on 06/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Charming and unique!

Beautiful space and perfect size for our wedding! Love the old brick and the character of the building, and the outdoor courtyard for cocktail hour. It fit our style perfectly and brought so much warmth to the experience! A little over 100 guests in attendance, everyone fit perfectly without having too much empty space or being crammed in. Parking onsite was a huge plus! Close to nearby bars for after parties and rehearsal dinners. Great food and drinks. Also super sweet that Mulino restaurant is attached to the venue so we can go back to our wedding venue for anniversaries, date nights, etc. Only thing to consider is there is not an onsite space for getting ready, and no elevator to get up to the ceremony/reception space, but neither posed any issue for us. We had a blast!
C
Catherine Sent on 04/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

STUNNING Venue for wedding reception

This was the first and ONLY venue that my daughter and now SIL looked at to have their wedding reception! It is stunning! The historic look of the venue and the numerous chandeliers were just gorgeous! With this venue, you use Mulino's as the caterer. Suzanne handled the tasting and oversaw the staff at the reception and she was fantastic! The food was wonderful and the bar staff was great! I recommend doing the cocktail hour - it is held downstairs at Mulinos and was so classy. From the water pool to the wait staff walking around with the Hors d'oeuvres, it just oozed class! After the cocktail hour, guest proceed upstairs to Melrose Knitting Mill. With this venue, you contract with Southern Oak Events for a planner, trust me, this is needed and I recommend them highly. If you are looking for a venue in the Raleigh area, please check out Melrose Knitting Mill. You will not be disappointed!
Pat
Pat Sent on 04/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

This is THE place to get married in Raleigh!

My wife Charlotte and I could not have been happier with our choice to get married at Melrose. It is a beautiful venue with exposed brick and as a bonus, you get the Mulino restaurant courtyard for your cocktail hour which has a pool in the middle to add to the ambiance. Nicole was our day-of coordinator and she was amazing. Everything was organized so well and the food was incredible too. My family and friends all told me how much they loved the wedding. Even the parking lot is so convenient to have in downtown Raleigh. I highly recommend.
M
Marissa Sent on 04/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!!!

We just had our wedding at Melrose Knitting Mill and could not have asked for or pictured a more perfect day. The team from Southern Oak Events and Melrose made the entire process so flawless and completely stress free. I cannot thank them enough for creating one of the best days of our life!! The food and drinks were 10/10. The Venue is absolutely GORGEOUS, we are so happy with how everything came out. We got a great value for everything! A big shoutout to Nicole for coordinating everything so flawlessly and having the best advice and insight for us. She just gets it! We highly recommend Melrose Knitting Mill to anyone who is having a wedding or event, they simply are the best!
TreannaandDonte
Treannaanddonte Sent on 12/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

MKM is Where Dreams Come True

We loved every moment of working the MKM team. Erika G was our Day of Coordinator and we highly recommend her! Anytime we needed a member of the MKM team, someone was available, including our requests to visit the venue as we got closer to our wedding and really needed visuals to help inform our decisions. Our wedding day was an absolute dream. The MKM team, Erika, and Jessica helped bring our vision together in a way that exceeded our expectations - every detail was considered. We had no worries! As a type A, eldest daughter, it was such a relief to have a team that wanted us (me) to relax, give control to amazing professionals and enjoy myself. 10/10 recommend!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 09/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue!

We could not be happier with our experience at Melrose Knitting Mill. From the very first tour, we knew it was where we wanted to get married. The venue is absolutely gorgeous—the exposed brick and chandeliers created such a romantic backdrop that we really didn’t need to bring in much décor at all. It was so special to let the natural beauty of the space shine, and our guests are still talking about how stunning it was.

Cocktail hour in the Mulino's courtyard was another favorite part of the day. The greenery and reflecting pool made it feel magical, and we loved that there was also an indoor option in case of rain. Guests enjoyed moving between the spaces, and it created such a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

It was also such a relief having everything in one place. The food from Mulino's was amazing—our guests raved about it—and the staff made the whole planning process so easy. Our coordinators were wonderful to work with and made sure everything went smoothly, which allowed us to truly enjoy the day.

Choosing Melrose Knitting Mill was one of the best decisions we made, and we would wholeheartedly recommend it to any couple looking for a beautiful, seamless, and unforgettable wedding venue.
Mariah
Mariah Sent on 09/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!!

We had our wedding at Melrose Knitting Mill with Southern Oak Events, and it was truly the perfect venue! The location in downtown Raleigh is not only gorgeous but also so convenient for all of our guests, with plenty of options for accommodations, restaurants, and activities. Cocktail hour at Mulino was absolutely perfect, and we received so many compliments from our guests on the food! The hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and late night pizza were all delicious and such a highlight of the night. From start to finish, the entire Melrose & Southern Oak team was wonderful to work with.

A huge part of our amazing experience was thanks to Nicole, our day-of coordinator and main point of contact throughout the planning process. From the day we toured the venue all the way to our wedding day, she was kind, patient, and incredibly helpful. In the weeks leading up to the wedding, she answered my many questions, kept everything organized, and made sure all vendors had the timelines and details they needed.

On the day of our rehearsal and wedding, Nicole was absolutely phenomenal. She kept everything running smoothly, handled all of the details behind the scenes, and made sure we could just relax and enjoy the day. I honestly don’t know what we would have done without her!

If you’re looking for a stunning venue in Raleigh with a professional, attentive team behind it, I couldn’t recommend Melrose Knitting Mill and Southern Oak Events enough. And if you get the chance to work with Nicole, you’ll be in the very best hands!
A
Angela Sent on 09/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Reception!!

South Oak Events ensured we had the perfect reception at the Melrose! We did not have to stress about anything at all and we couldn’t have asked for a better day! Budget friendly, super responsive, and the whole staff was amazing! I’m so glad we chose to work with them!!
Becca
Becca Sent on 06/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Cannot recommend enough!!!

We had our wedding at Melrose Knitting Mill in May 2025 and could not have asked for a better venue.
The venue, in and of itself, is absolutely gorgeous! We kept our florals and decorations to a minimum, because we really wanted to allow the beauty of the room speak for itself and it did! Allllll the windows and chandeliers and drapery - WOW!
It was very easy to drop everything off at the venue beforehand and they were SO accommodating with our different requests.
Food. Was. AMAZING! And all of our guests commented on how delicious everything was at both cocktail hour and for dinner.
I cannot think of one negative thing to say. We had an absolutely amazing experience with Melrose Knitting Mill and cannot recommend it enough!!!
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Awards

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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
The Purple Poppy Florist The Purple Poppy Florist Wedding Florists

We are so excited about Melrose Knitting Mill. This beautiful downtown venue offers a wonderful space to have that memorable wedding reception or special event. You will be overjoyed with the opportunities at Melrose and the dedicated staff. A dream to work with.

Simply Cakes Simply Cakes Wedding Cakes

Absolutely gorgeous downtown Raleigh wedding venue. Beautiful contemporary decor, great food, expert staff, and parking...what else can you ask for.

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Melrose Knitting Mill frequently asked questions

Melrose Knitting Mill includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Melrose Knitting Mill includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Melrose Knitting Mill includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Melrose Knitting Mill for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
  • Restaurant
Melrose Knitting Mill offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Melrose Knitting Mill offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Melrose Knitting Mill offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
Melrose Knitting Mill offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Drapery
  • Tables
Melrose Knitting Mill is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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