Loray Mill wedding venue is easily one of our favorite places in all of Charlotte to shoot weddings! It is one of the premier wedding venues in all of Charlotte and will soon be the premier wedding venue in Gastonia! I say soon only because it is new. We shot Sydney & Harrison’s wedding there and we look forward to shooting many more! We really really recommend this venue to anyone looking for a charlotte wedding venue or one in the area! The great thing about this venue is that you can have your ceremony and reception with plenty of options for locations! You can have your ceremony in one of the windows with giant windows or in the reception hall!
We were fortunate enough to have been able to interview Katie Suddreth, the event coordinator at Loray Mill Lofts, she handles the weddings and events there and absolutely KILLS IT!
The Loray Mill Wedding Venue Interview
How did you first establish the vision to make your beautiful setting into an amazing event venue?
One of the main goals of restoring Loray Mill into a mixed use property was for it to be a pillar for the community. We love having all kinds of events here so that everyone can experience the rich history and we make everyone’s event part of history.
What is the inspiration behind your wedding venue? If you had the perfect bride, what would she decorate your venue like?
The venue creates a unique backdrop for an event of any kind with the originality of the 1902 building preserved. Although minimal décor is needed for our venue, rustic décor highlights the exposed brick and permanent café lighting without taking away from the original setting.
When did your venue open
The official Grand Opening was March 26th, 2015.
How many guests can your Venue Accommodate?
Currently up to 500, however some of that space can be leased for commercial purposes in the future so it is best to speak to our Event Coordinator about your event details.
How many weddings do you do a year/a weekend?
Well this is our first official year and we have at least one a weekend until the end of the year, sometimes 2 or 3 on separate days. As of now, we only allow one event per day.
What was the most unique event that has taken place at your venue?
Every event we have held thus far has been unique since we are so brand new! We have hosted anything from a wedding to a non profit event and each guest has used their own style and creativity to make the event special in its own unique way.
Do you offer rental items?
Although we do not have rental items on site, we work exclusively with Creative Solutions to include all the basic tables, chairs and linens in the total rental fee. We also can work with specific wants/needs and customize rental items depending on the type of event.
What is your favorite part of your venue?
I love every part of Loray Mill however my favorite part would have to be the history of this property. This mill was originally built in 1902 and was one of the largest under onf roof, in the south east. After being closed down in 1993, preservation of NC and our ownership restored the mill in a 58 million restoration project. During the restoration project, we were careful to preserve as much originality as possible and the Event Hall as well as through out the mill you can find 1902 exposed brick, retrofitted windows, and other original characteristics. It is truly one of the most unique venues in the area.
How Can People best find you and get In touch?
Our website (www.loraymilllofts.com) or our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/LorayMillEventHall)
As you can see, there is so much history at the Loray Mill and there is so much opportunity for amazing images! Make sure you get in touch with them for your big day, you wont regret it!
Loray Mill Wedding Venue Photos
