Parking for The Graham Mill is located in two public lots: Graham Presbyterian Church and W Harden Street. The church lot has 62 spaces, but should not be utilized for Sunday events, as the church relies on that parking lot for their congregation. The other nearby lot on Harden Street has an additional 52 spaces. Guests can also find 40+ spaces of free street parking available throughout the weekend. Please do not park in the lot directly connected to The Graham Mill. N Maple Street parking: 2-hour limit from 8 am-6 pm - 20 spaces W Harden Street parking: 2-hour limit from 8 am-6 pm - 20 spaces

We are currently booking weddings through 2027 and hourly events 3-6 months in advance.

Our maximum guest capacity is 240 people, although we’ve found the “sweet spot” to be around 175 people. This gives the couple, their guests, and servers ample room to move about the space comfortably. We also cater to smaller, more intimate celebrations!

We are convenient to the triangle area—The Graham Mill is only a 30-minute drive from Durham, Chapel Hill, High Point, and Greensboro and less than an hour from Raleigh and Winston-Salem. We are just 5 minutes off of I-40, in the heart of downtown, with ample restaurants and hotels nearby.

A 40-minute ride will get guests from RDU (Raleigh-Durham International Airport) and PTI (Piedmont-Triad Airport).

The Graham Mill does not have any lodging or accommodations onsite, but there are 15 hotels within a 15-minute drive of us! Our favorite boutique hotel in the area is The Colonial Inn, just 20 minutes away! More guest suggestions include the Courtyard by Marriott, Hampton Inn, and Holiday Inn.

Yes! Wedding rentals includes venue access from 10am-11pm on the day of your event. We have two dressing suites, a bathroom, and a prep kitchen for you to utilize as well.

Absolutely! Our front, back, and greenhouse entrances and exits are all wheelchair accessible. If you require any further accommodations, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. Everyone deserves to celebrate safely and comfortably.

Yes! We happily provide the tables and chairs for your event, including the following inventory:

• 10  72in round tables — seat 10 guests
• 10  8ft x 30in long tables — seat 10 guests
• 6  6ft x 30in long tables — seat 8 guests
• 6  30in round high/low adjustable cocktail tables
• 150 wooden cross-back chairs with ivory seat cushions

For events with greater than 150 guests, additional chairs and cushions can be easily rented from local rental companies like CE Rental and American Party Rentals. Specialty rentals such as bars and lounges can be rented from Greenhouse Picker Sisters or Cottage Luxe.

Please note that we do not provide table linens, cutlery, and glassware, as these are usually provided by hired caterers. For more information about what is included in event rentals, visit our Pricing page. For more information about vendors, please email us at info@thegrahammmill.com.

Yes! Our team handles the setup of all your tables and chairs before your rental time begins. They will also take care of resetting all furniture at the end of the event.

Your planner or coordinator will help you set the perfect schedule for you! Here is a sample to give you a general idea:

10:00am – Hair and makeup begins 
12:00pm – Vendor arrival and set up
3:00pm – Couple, wedding party, and family photos 
4:30pm – Guest arrival
5:00pm – Ceremony
5:30pm – Cocktail hour
6:30pm – Entrances, first dance, welcome
6:45pm – Dinner
7:30pm – Toasts
7:45pm – Cake cutting & parent dances
8:00pm – Open dance
10:00pm – Exit
​11:00pm – Venue rental ends

Sparklers, glow sticks, foam glow sticks, bubbles, ribbons are all allowed! The only type of exit not allowed is paper confetti.
Eco-friendly tip: punch holes in leaves for your confetti!

The average cost of weddings in North Carolina is $25,000. That is a very helpful number to begin with and many factors would dictate if your total wedding would be higher or lower. Some of the biggest factors are guest count, food choice, beer/wine vs full bar, and DJ vs band. We are happy to provide all couples with vendors and creative ideas to plan your perfect wedding, no matter the budget!

Yes, clients are required to purchase day-of insurance to cover up to $1 million. This insurance typically only costs $150- 200. Clients should list The Graham Mill on their certificate of insurance (COI).

Pets are allowed in our outside areas, but not inside the venue.

We have a projector that connects to your laptop via USB. We do not have a screen or a sound system. (Entertainment vendors and DJs typically provide this kind of setup. Recommendations for both can be found on our preferred vendors list.)

In order to reserve your event date, we require a 50% deposit (for the venue rental only). This can be paid online by credit card, debit card, or bank transfer.

The deposit is non-refundable, but rest assured—events can be rescheduled for any available date at no additional charge.

Our lovely venue manager, Paquita, is your contact! You may reach her at Booked@TheGrahamMill.com.

Sparklers, glow sticks, foam glow sticks, bubbles, and ribbons are all allowed! We do not allow confetti or glitter.

Yes. Every wedding, even if it's just a ceremony and regardless of guest count, MUST hire a professional planner or dayof coordinator. Our venue manager and venue hosts are not responsible for the event itself (planning, timelines, layout, vendor coordination, guest communication, etc), so we kindly require every couple to have a designated wedding planner to ensure their big day runs smoothly

We do kindly require clients to hire a caterer from our preferred vendors list. After many years of planning and hosting events, we've found that working with an approved network of vendors, especially caterers, ensures much higher client satisfaction. These incredible local businesses have consistently demonstrated their devotion to providing exceptional quality, service, and care at every event. The attached list also provides recommendations for wedding planners and bartenders (both required and must be approved), and other optional vendors such as DJs, florists, photographers, and more.

Outside vendors (bartenders and planners ONLY) can be permitted, subject to owner approval. Please contact us for more information.

Send us an email at info@thegrahammill.com for any additional questions! We are here to help.