Events at the Mills 222 Lake Avenue • Yonkers • NY 10701


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Why You'll Love This Place

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  • Built near the turn of the century as a carpet manufacturing mill, this towering structure was once the heart of industry in Yonkers. Now, it’s been given new life as a mixed use space whose redesign honors its historic beginnings. 
  • The sweeping, open-concept event space boasts soaring ceilings, dramatic pillars, and two-story rows of windows that let sunlight fill the room. Exposed brick walls, rough wood pillars, and vintage-style lighting round out the warm, industrial chic vibes. 
  • Your rental fees include a day-of event coordinator, in-house A/V equipment, and the use of two great dressing suites that can be used for your getting-ready areas in the morning, and a cool VIP lounge during the party.

PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Rental Fee
  • $4,000–8,750/event
  • Rental fee varies depending on:
    • Day of week
    • Time of year
  • The rental fee includes:

    • Use of the Main Event Venue
    • Dressing room and two private green rooms
    • On-site parking lot and coat room
    • Versatile in-house furniture
    • Dimmable lighting
    • Gender neutral restrooms
    • Kitchen prep space
Administrative Fee
  • 25%

COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers

What's included when we book Events at the Mills, and what will we still need to pay for separately?

Your rental at Events at the Mills in Yonkers includes the Main Event Venue, getting-ready suites, a private green room, a 380-square-foot prep kitchen, in-house furniture, dimmable lighting, basic AV, coat check, parking, four gender-neutral restrooms and an on-site Event Manager. Catering, bar packages, valet, a photobooth, extra AV, florals, photography, security and rentals for décor and tableware are add-ons. You'll also put down a $2,000 refundable security deposit, and a 25% administrative fee applies.

Can we have both our ceremony and reception at Events at the Mills, or will guests need to travel between them?

Yes, you can have your ceremony and reception at Events at the Mills, so your guests stay in one building all day. Ceremonies seat up to 300 indoors in the Main Event Venue, a former carpet mill with soaring ceilings, two-story windows, exposed brick and rough wood pillars. For your reception, the space holds 300 or more seated or up to 500 standing, and a farmhouse table layout seats 200 with the bar close by.

If we already have vendors we love, can we bring them to Events at the Mills or do we have to use yours?

Yes, Events at the Mills welcomes outside vendors, including your own caterer, as long as they're approved in advance, licensed and insured. In-house catering is available through partner OnTheMarc, and there's a preferred vendor list, but vendors not on that list may pay an outside vendor fee. If your caterer doesn't bring staff, the venue can supply staffing. Alcohol is the exception: you can't bring your own, and drinks come through the venue's beverage packages.

What should we realistically expect to spend on a wedding at Events at the Mills, and is there a minimum?

At Events at the Mills in Yonkers, base rental for the Main Event Venue runs $4,000–8,750, depending on the day and season. From May through October, Saturdays are $8,750, Fridays and Sundays $7,500 and Monday through Thursday $4,000. From November through April, Saturdays drop to $7,750 and Fridays and Sundays to $6,500, with weekdays still $4,000. Your rental covers 14 hours starting at 10am, including setup and breakdown, and going over your booked time costs $750 an hour. Catering, bar packages, valet, security and other add-ons are on top, along with a 25% administrative fee and a $2,000 refundable security deposit.

What makes Events at the Mills different from the other venues near it?

Events at the Mills is a former carpet manufacturing mill in Yonkers with soaring ceilings, two-story windows, exposed brick and rough wood pillars. It's built for big weddings, with room for 300 or more seated or up to 500 standing, and your ceremony and reception can both happen on site. Weekday rentals start at $4,000, you can bring your own approved caterer, and the venue is elevator and ADA accessible, with getting-ready suites and an on-site parking lot.

What's the deposit to hold a date at Events at the Mills, and when is the rest due?

To hold your date at Events at the Mills, you'll sign a contract and pay a 50% deposit, with the remaining balance due 14 days before your wedding. There's also a $2,000 refundable security deposit at booking. If you cancel 9 months or more out, there's a $2,000 cancellation fee; between 2 and 9 months, your 50% deposit is non-refundable; and inside 60 days, you forfeit the entire rental fee.

GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 300 0
Cocktails, etc. Standing 500 0
Reception Seated 300 0
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 300.

Venue Info & FAQs

OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?

  • Ceremony
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Outdoor Reception
  • LGBTQ+ Friendly
  • Small Wedding
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Special Events / Parties
  • Business Functions / Meetings
  • Late Night

POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?

Price

$$

Catering

In-house
Preferred list

Alcohol

In-house

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability
Year-round, late nights available.

STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Art Gallery
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall / Events Facility
  • Brewery / Distillery
  • Historic / Landmark Building
  • Loft / Warehouse / Industrial
  • Patio / Deck / Terrace
  • Unique

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

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  • Cityscape

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