The Laboratory Mill 848 Southfork Road • Lincolnton • North Carolina 28092
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Steeped in rich local history, this former cotton mill and Civil War–era medical laboratory has been meticulously renovated. The owners painstakingly worked to restore the original design, and even crafted an authentic red wash to recolor the bricks.
- It's nestled beside the South Fork Catawba River, which used to power the mill's water wheel. Now, the sandy banks and meandering curves of the waterfront offer a picturesque and natural backdrop for photos.
- The interior seamlessly blends the old and the new, with gorgeous hardwood flooring, exposed ductwork, and warmly glowing light fixtures. Walls of windows allow a flood of natural light and provide views of the lush surrounding forest.
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Deals
Intimate Weddings are available Monday–Thursday!
- 5-hour time slot (starting after 1pm and ending by 10pm)
- Choice of charcuterie table or two-tiered wedding cake
- Mimosa bucket for dressing suite
- Complimentary champagne toast for all
- 1-hour photoshoot with your photographer
- Tables, chairs, linens, and white lanterns
- All taxes and gratuities
Up to 50 guests $4,000 | Up to 75 guests $5,500
Off-season weddings are $1,000 off peak season prices! Off-season is January 2–March 17 and August; discounts apply to Sapphire and Diamond only.
Weekday wedding discount! Monday–Thursdays are only $8,000. Holidays are not included.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $7,400–13,900/event
The rental fee includes:
- Use of the venue for the allotted time
- Two dressing suites
- Choice of ceremony locations
- Tables, chairs, and dedicated staff
- All tax and gratuities
- Pet-friendly for ceremonies!
Pearl | $7,400–8,400
Includes everything listed above, with an 8-hour time frame (noon–10pm).Sapphire | $8,900–9,800
Includes everything listed above with a rental time from 8am–11am, PLUS a 1-hour photoshoot, golf cart shuttle, and early venue access.Diamond | $13,500–13,900
Includes everything listed above with a 2-day rental period—11am–5pm the first day, and 8am–11pm the second day—PLUS a 2-hour photoshoot, optional rentals, and late-night bites!Add-on an All-Inclusive Package to the Sapphire or Diamond rental! This will include month-of coordination, catering, florals, and DJ services. Inquire for a quote!
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 475 | 0 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 475 | 0 |
| Reception | Seated | 475 | 0 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 475. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Small Wedding
- All-Inclusive
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
Preferred list
Outside caterers may be permitted with an additional fee.
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Loft / Warehouse / Industrial
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Creek / River
- Forest / Woods
- Meadow / Fields
- Panoramic
- Waterfall
The Laboratory Mill
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