The Graham Mill Reviews

The Graham Mill is an amazing venue. They have a same day coordinator who you can hire that is very organized and ensured that our day went as planned.

My husband and I got married at The Graham Mill this month and it was truly a magical day! Aneesa and her team made sure that every little thing went off without a hitch (we used her planning services, Harmony Weddings and Events, as well). The space alone was incredible- the amount of natural light that floods the room made for dreamy pictures, the dressing rooms for the bridal party were perfect and comfortable, and the back patio/garden area with market lights was spectacular, especially at golden hour! The Mill is perfect for both large and small events, ours was about 110 people and was the perfect fit, although it would've fit way more folks just as comfortably! Parking was easy as pie, there were ample spots in the church lot across the street. Aneesa's staff was incredibly helpful with parking and any other questions or needs that guests had!

If I had to choose my favorite thing about The Graham Mill, it would be the versatility that the space provides. We chose a fairly simple theme, opting to let the exposed brick and concrete floors steal the show with some greenery and neutrals to round it out, but the options are endless with what you could do with it!

My husband and I had originally scheduled our wedding in Asheville for October 2020, but COVID-19 certainly changed all scheduled plans! We decided instead to hold an intimate ceremony in August, and through a good friend found Aneesa and her team to assist with all the wedding logistics that are inherent to a COVID-19 event. Our Hindu ceremony was at the Graham Mill, and it was a DREAM. The space is massive, with an incredible amount of light and beautiful light brick walls that make any ceremony decor just pop. Our mandap, with Aneesa's help and guidance, complimented the beautiful, bright elements of Hindu ceremonies with the soft, rustic feel of the venue. The location was also incredibly accessible to the RTP area, with ample parking, and a beautiful outdoor space for our traditional South Indian lunch afterwards. I would 110% recommend this venue to all couples who are searching, especially those planning a Hindu ceremony. We're so thrilled we chose this venue for our ceremony, and loved every moment of working with Aneesa! She made me feel so much at ease, being so attentive to every detail, flexible, kind, generous, and a number of other adjectives -- she helped make the day become so seemingly effortless, which is truly all a bride could ask for!

My husband and I recently married in February 2021, and we cannot even begin to give justice to how perfect our experience was with Aneesa and The Graham Mill. We started planning our wedding in 2019, and due to changes with COVID, had to entirely reorg our original wedding plan, which led us to finding a new venue. We had already worked with Aneesa through our planning service (Harmony Weddings) and knew exactly who to contact when faced with needing a new space for our intimate event. We learned that she had recently completed renovations of this beautiful historical building in Graham, and decided to take a tour. We instantly fell in love with the location of the venue and the building itself - parking for The Graham Mill is so convenient, the town is lovely and has phenomenal local restaurants and breweries to visit, and the building itself is breathtaking! My husband and I could immediately imagine ourselves getting married in this space, surrounded by market lights and natural brick and beautifully restored windows. The bridal party suites were also a true treasure with so much space and lighting. On the day of our wedding, we felt totally at home in The Graham Mill. We were able to fully relax and enjoy the suites to get ready in along with the roomy (and beautiful!) bathrooms. Although we did not utilize the fenced in courtyard for cocktail hour (it was sleeting and super cold on our wedding day), it provided the perfect space for some beautiful and private outdoor photos, and allowed us to have a magical location for our sparkler exit later in the evening. The interior was so warm and inviting all throughout the night, and our guests loved how much character the building had. The space had so much versatility and really came to life with all of our loved ones there. We were even able to arrange the setup for a COVID-friendly barcade during the reception, thanks to Aneesa’s help and guidance! The Graham Mill was our perfect wedding venue, and we had such a seamless and stress-free experience with all of our vendors having access to the building, guest parking, and planning in general.

This venue is stunning! I have seen it change over the past few months into an absolutely beautiful space. Every detail has been perfectly thought out to accommodate any wedding, no matter the style. The surrounding area is also so charming, which would be wonderful for traveling guests.
My favorite parts of the venue are the two lounges, gorgeous glass garage door, and the stunning lighting that streams in through the windows.
I have seen a lot of wedding venues, but this one is so wonderfully detailed and truly unique.

Tara and Paquita were great wedding planners!

Aneesa was so responsive with any questions we had, we got so many compliments on the space and we toured and booked it the same day. We visited multiple times leading up to the wedding the space was always available to us! The natural lighting and exposed brick were so beautiful and played a factor in us booking. There was never any pressure from aneesa. The outdoor space is beautiful when all set up, perfect size for outdoor ceremony or cocktail hour. The dressing rooms were spacious and so was the venue itself.

My daughter got married at The Graham Mill at the beginning of this month. The Mill is amazing. The natural light, the exposed brick, and even more important, Aneesa and her staff were incredible! (We also used her services from Harmony Weddings and Event). The back garden area was amazing and our guests really enjoyed having a place to go have conversations while the dancing was going on! Golden hour was amazing. The dressing rooms were just right for our group. I loved watching the girls get ready. Watching my daughter’s face, hearing her laugh and seeing her in her dress...magical! It was all I could ask for or dream! From this momma’s heart, thank you!!

The Graham Mill was a beautiful venue and 100% worth every penny. My now husband and I walked in to tour almost two years ago now, ready to give up on finding the perfect place for our day. This venue literally took our breath away and we knew before we finished the tour, this was the place. Indoor outdoor options, bathrooms, and the 2 in 1 sweet for groom and bride all helped seal the deal. Absolutely stunning!! And the team there was great to work with.

I had no rain plan until the day before and they made it an effortless change. No big deal. Had someone available during the whole duration of the wedding.

We had a beautiful wedding here in late August. The greenhouse is a beautiful addition to the property. The coordinators made viewing the property enjoyable.

A few cons: There is no bathroom in the suites so the bride risks being seen by guests if she needs to use the restroom.

Guest will have to walk through the reception area during cocktail hour if they need to use the restroom which may cause delays while the room is being flipped from the wedding ceremony to the reception.