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About this vendor

Rachael Cox
Rachael Cox
Director of Event Sales

6 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

The Wool Factory is a distinctive wedding venue located in Charlottesville, Virginia. Once part of the Historic Woolen Mills, this restored 19th-century textile mill has been transformed into an open, light-filled event space that blends historic character with modern convenience. Its preserved industrial design offers a timeless backdrop for weddings of all styles.

Facilities and Capacity

With over 6,000 square feet of flexible event space, The Wool Factory can host weddings of up to 360 guests. The venue accommodates ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, and wedding weekends with ease.

Indoor spaces include the expansive Main Hall for larger celebrations, as well as the Broadcloth Dining Room and Workshop Loft for more intimate gatherings. Outdoor celebrations can be held in the Courtyard, which seats up to 180 guests and offers scenic creekside views. Additional amenities include a dedicated dressing loft and minimal, adaptable design elements that allow couples to fully personalize their day.

Services Offered

The Wool Factory offers in-house catering led by Executive Chef Tucker Yoder, with custom menus crafted using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Couples and guests may also enjoy beverages from the on-site craft microbrewery, with options for custom event beer and labeling.

Additional amenities include a full-service bar, custom-built tables and benches, curated tabletop pieces, accessible restrooms, and on-site parking for up to 300 guests.

FAQ

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?

$500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

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

House Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

8

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Loft
Restaurant

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
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
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Flatware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February

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Reviews of The Wool Factory

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The Wool Factory is highly recommended as a wedding venue by reviewers, with multiple positive comments on the beautiful setting, efficient staff, and delicious food. The space accommodated a 160-person wedding well, with picture-perfect spots both indoors and outdoors. Guests appreciated the industrial feel of the venue and the seamless transition from ceremony to cocktail hour. However, some minor downsides mentioned included slow communication, delayed beer options, a requirement for renting chairs, and a strict policy against bare feet on the dance floor.

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The Wool Factory is highly recommended as a wedding venue by reviewers, with multiple positive comments on the beautiful setting, efficient staff, and delicious food. The space accommodated a 160-person wedding well, with picture-perfect spots both indoors and outdoors. Guests appreciated the industrial feel of the venue and the seamless transition from ceremony to cocktail hour. However, some minor downsides mentioned included slow communication, delayed beer options, a requirement for renting chairs, and a strict policy against bare feet on the dance floor.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 15 reviews
Google
4.5/5 179 reviews
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Michelle Sent on 11/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Delightful post-elopement dinner venue

We used Wool Factory (specifically, Broadcloth) as our post-elopement dinner venue for us and our 8 guests. Mitchell and Danielle were wonderful to work with and responsive to our questions and needs. The Broadcloth staff and culinary team were also amazing! The food was absolutely delicious and the service unparalleled. And the physical space is beautiful. Highly recommend!
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Jobeth Sent on 05/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend the Wool Factory for your Charlottesville Wedding!

Cannot recommend the Wool Factory enough. Danielle was so helpful in ensuring all the details were buttoned down and the day went smoothly. The space is gorgeous and the food was delicious. Many people told us it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding and we agree! Definitely recommend the Wool Factory if you are looking to get married in Charlottesville.
Catherine
Catherine Sent on 09/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Setting for Rehearsal Dinner and Welcome Party!

The Wool Factory staff did an amazing job in the planning and execution of the celebrations. The food was super yummy and the presentation was gorgeous!! Everything went very smoothly. Very cool venue!!
Sheri
Sheri Sent on 09/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Exactly as we hoped!

We had an idea in mind - we wanted a modern space, with a touch of elegance, and most of all a place for a super fun celebration. The Wool Factory delivered it all. From the beginning of the process, the staff was thoughtful and helpful, providing their expertise while not ever feeling pushy. They accommodated us along the way and did everything possible to provide what we needed. Everything ran like clockwork on our wedding day, the food was excellent, the staff was completely on top of everything, and if there were bumps, we never noticed them. It was exactly as we hoped for - a beautiful, and super fun celebration, at a place with a really cool vibe. We recommend The Wool Factory without hesitation!
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Jennifer Sent on 11/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Wool Factory is Amazing!

We initially toured the Wool Factory when it was still undergoing renovations and could tell right off the bat that it was going to be something special. We were not disappointed in the least! This is such a stunning place--an urban, industrial building nestled in green hills with streams.

We had such an amazing experience working with Claire and Danielle throughout the entire process (and through COVID). They both were incredibly helpful with any questions or concerns we had and always got back to us quickly. It really put us at ease knowing that we had professionals handling our event, especially given that we were not local to Charlottesville.

The food is incredible! Everything at our tasting was so delicious that we had a difficult time narrowing down what to choose. We also opted to have the desserts made in house instead of having a wedding cake and they were beyond words. If you're a foodie this is your place!

The food is amazing, any space at the venue is breathtaking, and we received so many compliments from people at our wedding about how much they loved everything about it. We're so grateful to have found the Wool Factory for our wedding!
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Jodi Sent on 10/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Incredible

The Wool Factory was the perfect backdrop for our daughter's wedding reception. We rented out the entire Main Hall, the Broadcloth Private Dining for the band and vendors to eat, the Courtyard with the East side tented, and the Workshop Upstairs for the kids and babysitters. Everything was better than expected and planned for. Walking down the stairs and seeing the venue decked out for the reception was truly breathtaking. Our 183 guests enjoyed a Cocktail hour in the Courtyard, a delicious sit-down dinner, dancing to an amazing band on stage, and late-light pizza under the tent. The only word that can sum up the reception is MAGICAL! The staff at the Wool Factory was professional and knowledgeable and always helpful. From the initial tour, to the food/beverage tastings, to the actual event--the staff helped create the perfect setting and experience for our families and friends. The night was over all too quickly!
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Thomas Sent on 07/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A unique and special venue

The industrial ambience the Wool Factory is a distinctive venue for hosting your wedding dinner and/or reception. Our rehearsal dinner guests were very impressed by the uniqueness of the environment. As we planned for our event we found both the Director of Operations (Claire) and the Venue Coordinator (Danielle) to be very professional, flexible, and helpful.

The Wool Factory's catering menu offers a variety of delectable options that will suit any event.
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 01/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Industrial Chic Magic

I can't say enough about The Wool Factory / Broadcloth Restaurant team and venue. Being a COVID bride was a constant roller coaster of emotions and anxieties, but the folks at TWF and BR handled everything with the utmost professionalism, hospitality and thoroughness to the point where I, as the bride, could just sit back and actually enjoy my own wedding. The entire night was pure magic. The food, service and atmosphere was both modern and chic while also being warm and intimate. The photos I just got back from the photographer are so incredibly stunning. I am not the princessy type, who says things like, "my wedding night was the best night of my life," but I'd be lying if I said otherwise. My guests still remark on what a wonderful wedding it was and how amazing TWF team and venue was, both in terms of their food/service and the environment itself.
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Jason Sent on 09/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic space, friendly staff, AMAZING food

I was incredibly pleased with our experience at the Wool Factory. The staff was accommodating, the food was delicious and perfectly cooked, and the space itself is rich in character and charm. The team did a fantastic job renovating that building while preserving and respecting the history. We had a small wedding due to the pandemic, but the space is massive, it made it very easy to spread out and feel safe. I’m not sure if there’s another venue in Cville that really compares to this place.
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Joselyn Sent on 09/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning, one of a kind wedding venue!

They helped us pull off a memorable Covid wedding with great attention to detail!
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Awards

15
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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Team

Rachael Cox
Rachael Cox
Director of Event Sales
Tucker Yoder
Tucker Yoder
Executive Chef
Danielle Johnson
Danielle Johnson
Events Coordination Manager

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The Wool Factory frequently asked questions

The Wool Factory includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Wool Factory includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Wool Factory includes:
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by The Wool Factory for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
  • Restaurant
The Wool Factory offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Wool Factory offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Wool Factory offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
The Wool Factory offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Wool Factory is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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