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The Mill at Fine Creek Wedding Venue for Charming Ambiance

Located in Powhatan, Virginia, The Mill at Fine Creek is an outstanding venue nestled on 10 acres of lush green landscapes. The property is scattered with walking paths and historical ruins, making this a one-of-a-kind destination for weddings. Furthermore, The Mill at Fine Creek wedding venue only hosts one event per day, allowing couples to enjoy the day’s celebrations with privacy and tranquility. 

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About The Mill at Fine Creek Wedding Venue

2434 Robert E. Lee Road

Powhatan, Virginia 23139

Created by Tim and Lisa to create a unique venue in Central Virginia, Fine Creek Mills and the surrounding property are beautiful locations for a wedding. This venue’s history is evident with its granite rocks, gristmill ruins, and old miller’s cottage. Furthermore, this family-owned-and-operated business is full of staff members dedicated to helping couples through the entire planning process to create a memorable celebration. Since 2003, The Mill at Fine Creek has featured:

  • renovated historic buildings,
  • a unique culinary team,
  • guest cottages, and
  • a brewing company. 

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Details of the Grounds

The Mill at Fine Creek is a 6,5000-square-foot building that can accommodate up to 225 guests. Both indoor and outdoor spaces are available for use. Couples can choose from three outdoor ceremony sites containing original stone facades and towering trees. Indoor event spaces feature floor-to-ceiling windows, open spaces, getting-ready rooms, and more. 

Outdoor ceremony sites are nestled within the property’s gorgeous gardens, surrounded by millstone ruins, a rustic handcrafted pergola, and lovely creekside views. 

The getting-ready Suite features a salon station, full-length mirrors, and a bathroom. Additionally, couples can use The Miller’s Cottage as a getting-ready area and has all the comforts of home, including a full kitchen, televisions, and couches. 

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Photography Opportunities

This venue’s rich history gives the property rustic character and charm. Outdoor areas feature stone walls, hanging string lights, lush green trees, elegant drapery, creek views, and sprawling vines. Indoor spaces have sleek lighting, wide open spaces, banquet seating, and a dance floor. 

The floor-to-ceiling windows of the indoor event rooms provide natural light, making the space bright and airy during the day. The outdoor spaces have lush greenery, unique historical relics, and towering trees, making a fantastic backdrop for wedding day photos. 

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Wedding Details

Services include set up and tear down, tables, chairs, glassware, china, flatware, linens, and in-house sound equipment. The in-house culinary team led by chef Lisa Benusa provides catering. The catering team offers a wide range of menu options for buffet-style dinners, plated meals, and appetizers. Additionally, menus are customizable to suit each couple’s preferences. Renowned pastry chef Pierre Tocco provides cakes. The venue offers bar services, with a wide range of wines, liquors, and locally-brewed craft beer made right on-site!

Accommodations are available for guests, with 13 private cottages. The cottages feature a vintage country ambiance with antique-style furniture and comfortable furnishings. Moreover, each cottage combines historic character with modern amenities such as heating and air conditioning, cable television, cotton sheets, and branded toiletries. 

The Mill at Fine Creek Wedding

All in all, The Mill at Fine Creek is a stunning venue that sits on 10 acres of lush green landscape and historic ruins. Original architectural details and modern amenities make this venue a unique place to host a wedding. Wide open event spaces, multiple venue options, and an exceptional culinary team make The Mill at Fine Creek wedding venue stand out.

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