Historic Rice Mill Building
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About This Vendor
Exclusive Waterfront Venue in Downtown Charleston
The Historic Rice Mill is Charleston’s most spectacular waterfront venue, featuring old world, textured indoor and outdoor spaces with unparalleled boat, harbor, and marina sunset views. Offering a ground floor event space that is perfectly appointed for a variety of events, the Historic Rice Mill brings to you classic design features including exposed brick, wide plank wood floors, large double windows and pressed tin ceilings. The beautiful mahogany and marble bar is well suited for entertaining, while the adjacent bar area naturally lends itself to live music and dancing. Call us today to schedule a tour and begin planning your event! Our full service event management and catering team, Events by Good Food, brings the food you love to complete your vision for your event. Cuisine options range from French and Asian flavors to classic Charleston recipes. Each event is personalized from menu design and planning to seamless execution with your personal planner. Learn more about our exclusive waterfront, beachfront, pavilion, golf, restaurant, brunch and rehearsal dinner options to complete your wedding experience. Historic Rice Mill with Events by Good Food is a proud part of Holy City Hospitality.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 200
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Bar Rental, Cakes & Desserts, Cupcakes, Other Desserts, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Wedding Design, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Beach, Waterfront, Cruise, Historic Venue, Industrial & Warehouse, Tented, Trees
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View PricesHistoric Rice Mill Building Reviews
Liz Tecca (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The Historic Rice Mill is THE perfect wedding venue in Charleston. The venue breathtaking, it's right on the water with indoor and outdoor options. We had the best experience working with Kate and her team. I'm not kidding when I say everything was perfect & as stress free as a wedding can be! Not only is the space incredible, but the team is so accommodating and helpful - they went out of their way to make sure our day was everything we wanted. All of guests were out of towners and they were blown away by the venue, food, and the service we received. We can't thank Kate and her team enough for making our wedding day so special.
Reviewed on 16-05-2023
The Historic Rice Mill is THE perfect wedding venue in Charleston. The venue breathtaking, it's right on the water with indoor and outdoor options. We had the best experience working with Kate and her team. I'm not kidding when I say everything was perfect & as stress free as a wedding can be! Not only is the space incredible, but the team is so accommodating and helpful - they went out of their way to make sure our day was everything we wanted. All of guests were out of towners and they were blown away by the venue, food, and the service we received. We can't thank Kate and her team enough for making our wedding day so special.
Reviewed on 16-05-2023
Deb Starr (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2022
I had a beautiful September wedding at the Rice Mill. I cannot thank Tristan and the team at Holy City Hospitality enough for the venue and services for my wedding. I was impressed with all of the time and effort Tristan (day of coordinator) invested in helping us coordinate every moment of the event and coordinate with the vendors. This was particularly helpful because everyone at the wedding (including myself) were not local to the area. Tristan and the team provided us recommendations and assistance throughout the entire wedding planning process.Our rehearsal dinner was held at Virginia on Kings (another restaurant part of the Holy City Hospitality Group), the food was great (no one left hungry). It was helpful and efficient planning both events with the same Hospitality Team.The venue was beautiful and a perfect size for our wedding of approx. 80 people. The wedding ceremony and reception was executed exactly as planned. The food and drinks were impressive and tasty. As a Type A bride, it felt great being able to rely on a coordinator and team I trusted to make my day perfect. I would highly recommend others to choose the Historic Rice Mill for a beautiful, memorable wedding.
Reviewed on 25-12-2022
Wedding Date 17-09-2022
I had a beautiful September wedding at the Rice Mill. I cannot thank Tristan and the team at Holy City Hospitality enough for the venue and services for my wedding. I was impressed with all of the time and effort Tristan (day of coordinator) invested in helping us coordinate every moment of the event and coordinate with the vendors. This was particularly helpful because everyone at the wedding (including myself) were not local to the area. Tristan and the team provided us recommendations and assistance throughout the entire wedding planning process.Our rehearsal dinner was held at Virginia on Kings (another restaurant part of the Holy City Hospitality Group), the food was great (no one left hungry). It was helpful and efficient planning both events with the same Hospitality Team.The venue was beautiful and a perfect size for our wedding of approx. 80 people. The wedding ceremony and reception was executed exactly as planned. The food and drinks were impressive and tasty. As a Type A bride, it felt great being able to rely on a coordinator and team I trusted to make my day perfect. I would highly recommend others to choose the Historic Rice Mill for a beautiful, memorable wedding.
Reviewed on 25-12-2022
Michelle Ford (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-08-2022
I cannot say enough amazing things about Kate and the Rice Mill. Kate was available at anytime leading up to wedding and was there to make the process as stress free as possible. She allowed us to be honest during our tasting without feeling guilty- which made for the best food that our guests STILL talk about. The Rice Mill offers Good Food Catering as their vender and WOW. The apps, dinner stations, desserts were outstanding and the staff were extremely professional. However, there were some negatives- mainly with the bar staff. We had 2 bartenders for around 130 guests and it was one of the bartender's first night ever bartending. They ran out of cold beer and glasses for drinks with 2 hours left. We had a bourbon bar outside that was only open for an hour. They didn't prep the bar at all with cups or ice and the groom's father had to bartend it for the first 20 minutes. BUT with that being said, we wouldn't have chosen a different venue or catering company!
Reviewed on 06-12-2022
Wedding Date 27-08-2022
I cannot say enough amazing things about Kate and the Rice Mill. Kate was available at anytime leading up to wedding and was there to make the process as stress free as possible. She allowed us to be honest during our tasting without feeling guilty- which made for the best food that our guests STILL talk about. The Rice Mill offers Good Food Catering as their vender and WOW. The apps, dinner stations, desserts were outstanding and the staff were extremely professional. However, there were some negatives- mainly with the bar staff. We had 2 bartenders for around 130 guests and it was one of the bartender's first night ever bartending. They ran out of cold beer and glasses for drinks with 2 hours left. We had a bourbon bar outside that was only open for an hour. They didn't prep the bar at all with cups or ice and the groom's father had to bartend it for the first 20 minutes. BUT with that being said, we wouldn't have chosen a different venue or catering company!
Reviewed on 06-12-2022
Haley Webster (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-09-2022
I cannot express in words how thankful we are for finding Historic Rice Mill and having our wedding there. The day turned out to be absolutely perfect and we were able to have our wedding outside under the beautiful trees and brick background, with the water-front side set up perfectly for photos. We hired Kate as our day of coordinator and I cannot compliment her enough. She was such a pleasure to work with and made our day go completely seamless! I walked into the building with everything set up and was completely awestruck at how it all turned out. Everyone is still raving about how perfect and fun everything was and we completely agree. Highly recommend!!!
Reviewed on 20-09-2022
Wedding Date 10-09-2022
I cannot express in words how thankful we are for finding Historic Rice Mill and having our wedding there. The day turned out to be absolutely perfect and we were able to have our wedding outside under the beautiful trees and brick background, with the water-front side set up perfectly for photos. We hired Kate as our day of coordinator and I cannot compliment her enough. She was such a pleasure to work with and made our day go completely seamless! I walked into the building with everything set up and was completely awestruck at how it all turned out. Everyone is still raving about how perfect and fun everything was and we completely agree. Highly recommend!!!
Reviewed on 20-09-2022
Adam Borland (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-09-2022
We’re eternally grateful for not only the work that Kate did but especially for the way that she and the team there did it. Her communication with us and willingness to do whatever she could to eliminate as much stress as possible was amazing. The venue and Good Food Catering were everything that we had hoped and prayed for in the planning process. We would highly recommend anyone considering a Charleston wedding choose the Historic Rice Mill, GFC, and Kate!
Reviewed on 13-09-2022
Wedding Date 04-09-2022
We’re eternally grateful for not only the work that Kate did but especially for the way that she and the team there did it. Her communication with us and willingness to do whatever she could to eliminate as much stress as possible was amazing. The venue and Good Food Catering were everything that we had hoped and prayed for in the planning process. We would highly recommend anyone considering a Charleston wedding choose the Historic Rice Mill, GFC, and Kate!
Reviewed on 13-09-2022
Jonne Anderson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-07-2022
The Rice Mill truly gave us the wedding of our dreams! It is so beautiful, and Kate was so awesome!! She made the planning so easy! They provide the food, bar, tables, linens, silverware, and have tons of options! They even do the set up! We couldn't have had a more beautiful place to get married!
Reviewed on 13-08-2022
Wedding Date 24-07-2022
The Rice Mill truly gave us the wedding of our dreams! It is so beautiful, and Kate was so awesome!! She made the planning so easy! They provide the food, bar, tables, linens, silverware, and have tons of options! They even do the set up! We couldn't have had a more beautiful place to get married!
Reviewed on 13-08-2022
June Miley (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-07-2022
The Historic Rice Mill was the absolutely best venue to have our granddaughter’s wedding and reception! They were all great to work with in the planning and actual day! Kate was our main contact person and was so helpful with suggestions and taking care of details. The site is stunning with the river view. So many gorgeous pictures inside and out! Because of the heat they had the ceremony in the lovely Marina Room with the river view in the background. The bar area was perfect for the following cocktail hour and the dining room gorgeous for the delicious meal served! The dance floor past the bar was also perfect! We had so much fun! They left with a sparkler send off from the gorgeous front entrance. We could not have been anymore pleased! 💞
Reviewed on 30-07-2022
Wedding Date 24-07-2022
The Historic Rice Mill was the absolutely best venue to have our granddaughter’s wedding and reception! They were all great to work with in the planning and actual day! Kate was our main contact person and was so helpful with suggestions and taking care of details. The site is stunning with the river view. So many gorgeous pictures inside and out! Because of the heat they had the ceremony in the lovely Marina Room with the river view in the background. The bar area was perfect for the following cocktail hour and the dining room gorgeous for the delicious meal served! The dance floor past the bar was also perfect! We had so much fun! They left with a sparkler send off from the gorgeous front entrance. We could not have been anymore pleased! 💞
Reviewed on 30-07-2022
Riley Bednar (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-06-2022
Kate was the best coordinator I could have ever asked for!! She made me feel so special and already knew what I was thinking before I even asked! She was a pleasure to work with and coordinated with all the vendors making the wedding day perfect! The Rice Mill is a perfect spot for a Charleston wedding! It was perfect for the Charleston charm of the marina & boats and the historic building with exposed brick everywhere! The food was amazing & everyone could not stop talking about it! Thank you so much for making our day so special!
Reviewed on 15-07-2022
Wedding Date 30-06-2022
Kate was the best coordinator I could have ever asked for!! She made me feel so special and already knew what I was thinking before I even asked! She was a pleasure to work with and coordinated with all the vendors making the wedding day perfect! The Rice Mill is a perfect spot for a Charleston wedding! It was perfect for the Charleston charm of the marina & boats and the historic building with exposed brick everywhere! The food was amazing & everyone could not stop talking about it! Thank you so much for making our day so special!
Reviewed on 15-07-2022
Lauren Baker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-03-2022
Beautiful indoor&outdoor space alongside the Ashley river - gorgeous views with beautiful historic architecture and charm. Coordinators there are so helpful and do a great job planning&organizing to contribute to a successful and stress free wedding day! In house caterer was also a big plus and the food was a big hit- specifically the bacon wrapped scallops!
Reviewed on 07-04-2022
Wedding Date 26-03-2022
Beautiful indoor&outdoor space alongside the Ashley river - gorgeous views with beautiful historic architecture and charm. Coordinators there are so helpful and do a great job planning&organizing to contribute to a successful and stress free wedding day! In house caterer was also a big plus and the food was a big hit- specifically the bacon wrapped scallops!
Reviewed on 07-04-2022
Megan Cummins (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-03-2022
The Historic Rice Mill Building was an amazing venue for our wedding! The location is close to downtown, hotels, and has available parking. The space was perfect for our 100 person wedding. If you are looking for a great group to work with, and a beautiful location on the Ashley River I highly recommend!
Reviewed on 29-03-2022
Wedding Date 25-03-2022
The Historic Rice Mill Building was an amazing venue for our wedding! The location is close to downtown, hotels, and has available parking. The space was perfect for our 100 person wedding. If you are looking for a great group to work with, and a beautiful location on the Ashley River I highly recommend!
Reviewed on 29-03-2022
Kat Odegaard (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-02-2022
Tristan was fabulous--greatest wedding coordinator! Working with her and the Historic Rice Mill team was a dream. Everything went very smoothly and the food was fantastic. Our vendors all agreed this is the best location in Charleston for a wedding!
Reviewed on 05-03-2022
Wedding Date 12-02-2022
Tristan was fabulous--greatest wedding coordinator! Working with her and the Historic Rice Mill team was a dream. Everything went very smoothly and the food was fantastic. Our vendors all agreed this is the best location in Charleston for a wedding!
Reviewed on 05-03-2022
Andrea Keen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-12-2021
When we were searching for a venue for our wedding and we came across Historic Rice Mill, it was exactly what we had envisioned. My husband and I planned to have our wedding in Charleston since it is our favorite place. The Rice Mill gives you all the Charleston feels. On the water, exposed brick, etc. and GREAT FOOD! We hired Tristan as our day of coordinator and she was amazing. She knows the space so well and offered so many great suggestions. She responded to questions I had quickly. When it came to our wedding day she made it go so perfectly! I would not have changed a thing and she made my vision come true. If anything went wrong, we had no idea about it . The food was absolutely amazing. We had so many foodie guests and literally everyone raved about the menu. Everyone we dealt with who was apart of Historic Rice Mill crew was great. I highly recommend this beautiful venue and Tristan for you special occasion!
Reviewed on 28-01-2022
Wedding Date 03-12-2021
When we were searching for a venue for our wedding and we came across Historic Rice Mill, it was exactly what we had envisioned. My husband and I planned to have our wedding in Charleston since it is our favorite place. The Rice Mill gives you all the Charleston feels. On the water, exposed brick, etc. and GREAT FOOD! We hired Tristan as our day of coordinator and she was amazing. She knows the space so well and offered so many great suggestions. She responded to questions I had quickly. When it came to our wedding day she made it go so perfectly! I would not have changed a thing and she made my vision come true. If anything went wrong, we had no idea about it . The food was absolutely amazing. We had so many foodie guests and literally everyone raved about the menu. Everyone we dealt with who was apart of Historic Rice Mill crew was great. I highly recommend this beautiful venue and Tristan for you special occasion!
Reviewed on 28-01-2022
Rachel Odzer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-10-2021
Tristan and the entire Historic Rice Mill and Good Food Catering team were amazing for our October 2021 wedding!! We also highly recommend using Tristan as the Day of Coordinator because she helped make the planning process and day of go perfectly without any hiccups! During the planning process, she always quickly responded to emails, answered all our questions, and prompted us by asking the right questions. On our wedding day, Tristan very meticulously laid out our personal items at the wedding, then after she repacked them back into our bins exactly as she had received them from us. Her attention to detail is great. Our guests complemented on the beauty of the venue and the food was all DELICIOUS! Our favorites were the mac and cheese station, pan seared grouper station, and she crab soup shot appetizer. GFC was very accommodating by making us late night snack Chicago style hot dogs. Also, the sunset over the Ashley River is BEAUTIFUL! The Rice Mill is great because it has separate rooms which allowed guests to spread out and/or be outside (especially with COVID). However, due to the layout of the Rice Mill, some of our guests missed the cake cutting since it was located in the Marina Room. There is nothing that we would change about our wedding at the Rice Mill because it was AMAZING and we highly recommend!
Reviewed on 09-01-2022
Wedding Date 16-10-2021
Tristan and the entire Historic Rice Mill and Good Food Catering team were amazing for our October 2021 wedding!! We also highly recommend using Tristan as the Day of Coordinator because she helped make the planning process and day of go perfectly without any hiccups! During the planning process, she always quickly responded to emails, answered all our questions, and prompted us by asking the right questions. On our wedding day, Tristan very meticulously laid out our personal items at the wedding, then after she repacked them back into our bins exactly as she had received them from us. Her attention to detail is great. Our guests complemented on the beauty of the venue and the food was all DELICIOUS! Our favorites were the mac and cheese station, pan seared grouper station, and she crab soup shot appetizer. GFC was very accommodating by making us late night snack Chicago style hot dogs. Also, the sunset over the Ashley River is BEAUTIFUL! The Rice Mill is great because it has separate rooms which allowed guests to spread out and/or be outside (especially with COVID). However, due to the layout of the Rice Mill, some of our guests missed the cake cutting since it was located in the Marina Room. There is nothing that we would change about our wedding at the Rice Mill because it was AMAZING and we highly recommend!
Reviewed on 09-01-2022
Ashley Ebneth (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-11-2021
Great venue. The views were amazing, food was amazing, and the staff especially was amazing. So many guests told me how polite, professional, and helpful the staff was. Tristan was also fantastic and kept in constant communication up until the big day. I honestly wish we would’ve hired her as our day-of, but she was already booked for our wedding day. I would definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 18-12-2021
Wedding Date 20-11-2021
Great venue. The views were amazing, food was amazing, and the staff especially was amazing. So many guests told me how polite, professional, and helpful the staff was. Tristan was also fantastic and kept in constant communication up until the big day. I honestly wish we would’ve hired her as our day-of, but she was already booked for our wedding day. I would definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 18-12-2021
Lauren Schuhle (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2021
The Historic Rice Mill was absolutely our dream wedding venue! We used Tristan as our Day-Of coordinator and she made the entire process go so smoothly. From the beginning, she was in contact to help us plan our meals and floor plan and to answer any questions that came up. When I walked in on my wedding day, it felt like walking into my Pinterest board! Everything was exactly as I imagined. All the guests could not stop talking about how beautiful the views were and how good the food was. The bar makes for such a great dance floor setting. Throughout the night, Tristan and the staff were so accommodating and flexible to make sure everything went as planned. I wish we could get married there all over again!
Reviewed on 01-11-2021
Wedding Date 22-10-2021
The Historic Rice Mill was absolutely our dream wedding venue! We used Tristan as our Day-Of coordinator and she made the entire process go so smoothly. From the beginning, she was in contact to help us plan our meals and floor plan and to answer any questions that came up. When I walked in on my wedding day, it felt like walking into my Pinterest board! Everything was exactly as I imagined. All the guests could not stop talking about how beautiful the views were and how good the food was. The bar makes for such a great dance floor setting. Throughout the night, Tristan and the staff were so accommodating and flexible to make sure everything went as planned. I wish we could get married there all over again!
Reviewed on 01-11-2021
Taylor Beesmer Farrell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-05-2021
Tristan, Kate, and their team at the Rice Mill were amazing to work with. I planned my own wedding so I probably wasn't the easiest to work with. Tristan ALWAYS answered all my questions and reassured me when I needed it. If she wasn't available, Kate was. We also hired Tristan for day of services through the Rice Mill. It was one of the best decisions we could've made. She was our venue coordinator so she knew our wedding inside and out. The day went off without a hitch. The venue was set up perfectly. The food was delicious and portions were large! Tristan even went as far as to pair our entrees with drinks and put my change of shoes and bag at my seat. Every single little extra touch was there. The experience you get when booking a wedding at the Rice Mill is above and beyond. Our guests are still raving about the day!
Reviewed on 18-08-2021
Wedding Date 23-05-2021
Tristan, Kate, and their team at the Rice Mill were amazing to work with. I planned my own wedding so I probably wasn't the easiest to work with. Tristan ALWAYS answered all my questions and reassured me when I needed it. If she wasn't available, Kate was. We also hired Tristan for day of services through the Rice Mill. It was one of the best decisions we could've made. She was our venue coordinator so she knew our wedding inside and out. The day went off without a hitch. The venue was set up perfectly. The food was delicious and portions were large! Tristan even went as far as to pair our entrees with drinks and put my change of shoes and bag at my seat. Every single little extra touch was there. The experience you get when booking a wedding at the Rice Mill is above and beyond. Our guests are still raving about the day!
Reviewed on 18-08-2021
Bethany Cunningham (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-05-2021
The reception venue was AMAZING!! And we loved the food. However, one of the staff broke my mother-in-laws champagne glass from my in laws wedding 33 years ago that my husband and I reused, and they the staff tried to cover it up. We have no idea which staff member did it, but my mother-in-law was extremely upset and rightfully so. Other than that, Historic Rice Mill was a DREAM, and we loved every second of it.
Reviewed on 09-05-2021
Wedding Date 06-05-2021
The reception venue was AMAZING!! And we loved the food. However, one of the staff broke my mother-in-laws champagne glass from my in laws wedding 33 years ago that my husband and I reused, and they the staff tried to cover it up. We have no idea which staff member did it, but my mother-in-law was extremely upset and rightfully so. Other than that, Historic Rice Mill was a DREAM, and we loved every second of it.
Reviewed on 09-05-2021
Emily Wiles (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-10-2020
I grew up in Charleston and wanted our wedding to feel like home. Historic Rice Mill was perfect for that! It was on the water which was important to me and the exposed brick, outdoor patios, and lots of windows made it feel welcoming to the outside. They were great and easy to work with especially during Covid. Quick to respond and made it super easy to make changes (which we had to do thanks to Covid). They are affiliated with a catering company which made things much easier and mainstream. There’s so many food options you can pick from to whatever you need. Lots of people complemented us on the venue and the food. Highly Recommend!! My only regret is we could only enjoy the space for one night. I would consider this space for any special event.
Reviewed on 25-10-2020
Wedding Date 17-10-2020
I grew up in Charleston and wanted our wedding to feel like home. Historic Rice Mill was perfect for that! It was on the water which was important to me and the exposed brick, outdoor patios, and lots of windows made it feel welcoming to the outside. They were great and easy to work with especially during Covid. Quick to respond and made it super easy to make changes (which we had to do thanks to Covid). They are affiliated with a catering company which made things much easier and mainstream. There’s so many food options you can pick from to whatever you need. Lots of people complemented us on the venue and the food. Highly Recommend!! My only regret is we could only enjoy the space for one night. I would consider this space for any special event.
Reviewed on 25-10-2020
Megan Olmscheid (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-10-2020
Tristan & Rice Mill: I would definitely recommend this the HRM (and Tristan!) if you're looking for a waterfront venue, there is so much charm in every room and there are incredible harbor views on the patio and through all the windows. The food was incredible, we couldn’t have asked for anything better. Everyone was raving about it the next day. We hired Tristan to serve as our day-of coordinator and she absolutely CRUSHED it. She quickly responded to all of our questions and requests, she helped us with vendor recommendations and just general recommendations about the timeline for the wedding day. She was able to make the day go off without a hitch completely stress free for us, if there was a problem, we never knew about it. She did a fabulous job setting up the items that we brought for decorations and made she that we were on track and taken care of throughout the day. Thank you to Tristan and to everyone who made our day incredible. We highly recommend the Rice Mill as amazing wedding venue.
Reviewed on 23-10-2020
Wedding Date 03-10-2020
Tristan & Rice Mill: I would definitely recommend this the HRM (and Tristan!) if you're looking for a waterfront venue, there is so much charm in every room and there are incredible harbor views on the patio and through all the windows. The food was incredible, we couldn’t have asked for anything better. Everyone was raving about it the next day. We hired Tristan to serve as our day-of coordinator and she absolutely CRUSHED it. She quickly responded to all of our questions and requests, she helped us with vendor recommendations and just general recommendations about the timeline for the wedding day. She was able to make the day go off without a hitch completely stress free for us, if there was a problem, we never knew about it. She did a fabulous job setting up the items that we brought for decorations and made she that we were on track and taken care of throughout the day. Thank you to Tristan and to everyone who made our day incredible. We highly recommend the Rice Mill as amazing wedding venue.
Reviewed on 23-10-2020
Aurianna Franco (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-09-2020
love love love this place. It was the perfect place to host our families; with the amazing views and the even more amazing food our families could not stop talking about how perfect the night was. They did an amazing job specially for helping deal with COVID wedding situations. They made changing our wedding date easy and effortless, while making all of our guests feel comfortable and safe during our special night.
Reviewed on 09-10-2020
Wedding Date 05-09-2020
love love love this place. It was the perfect place to host our families; with the amazing views and the even more amazing food our families could not stop talking about how perfect the night was. They did an amazing job specially for helping deal with COVID wedding situations. They made changing our wedding date easy and effortless, while making all of our guests feel comfortable and safe during our special night.
Reviewed on 09-10-2020
Alyssa D'Avanzo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-08-2020
Words cannot explain how happy we are that we chose HRM as our wedding venue!!!! Tristan & Kate literally made everything so stress free for us & we got the wedding of our dreams!!! The food, the views, the space is just perfection & our guests enjoyed everything about it!!!! Can we get married again? Lol!
Reviewed on 28-08-2020
Wedding Date 21-08-2020
Words cannot explain how happy we are that we chose HRM as our wedding venue!!!! Tristan & Kate literally made everything so stress free for us & we got the wedding of our dreams!!! The food, the views, the space is just perfection & our guests enjoyed everything about it!!!! Can we get married again? Lol!
Reviewed on 28-08-2020
Elizabeth Bialkowski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-02-2020
So I am, obviously 6 months late, and I apologize. My husband and I got married in February of 2020 and we chose to use the Historic Rice Mill for both our ceremony and reception. I am SO glad we did. Eve Gray was our day of coordinator and THE BEST THING that happened to us (aside from getting married). She answered all of my questions up to the day of our wedding. She helped direct everything without flaw. Ya'll, I am not kidding, we had NO hiccups (from the very beginning I might add). She is so patient and SO professional. Eve, you are so talented. Seriously, I still look back at that day and I am in awe. You made my dreams come true!!! And let's be honest, the venue is gorgeous. My husband and I wanted something on the water and something with charm. The Historic Rice Mill is exactly that. I love the way the photos turned out, the building was just perfect. Thank you for everything!!!!!! -Elizabeth Bialkowski
Reviewed on 24-08-2020
Wedding Date 22-02-2020
So I am, obviously 6 months late, and I apologize. My husband and I got married in February of 2020 and we chose to use the Historic Rice Mill for both our ceremony and reception. I am SO glad we did. Eve Gray was our day of coordinator and THE BEST THING that happened to us (aside from getting married). She answered all of my questions up to the day of our wedding. She helped direct everything without flaw. Ya'll, I am not kidding, we had NO hiccups (from the very beginning I might add). She is so patient and SO professional. Eve, you are so talented. Seriously, I still look back at that day and I am in awe. You made my dreams come true!!! And let's be honest, the venue is gorgeous. My husband and I wanted something on the water and something with charm. The Historic Rice Mill is exactly that. I love the way the photos turned out, the building was just perfect. Thank you for everything!!!!!! -Elizabeth Bialkowski
Reviewed on 24-08-2020
EMILY SCHULTE (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-07-2019
We had our wedding reception at Rice Mill in July 2019. We worked with Jenna & Eve as the wedding coordinators - it was definitely worth the extra money for the day-of coordinator because they saved my sanity! Both were extremely easy to work with and they responded quickly to my texts/emails/phone calls to answer all of my questions. The venue itself is GORGEOUS and quintessential Charleston. Most of our guests were out of town so they loved getting the Charleston experience. The food was incredible and the whole staff was extremely polite. The bartenders were fast so there was never a long line at the bar.
Reviewed on 26-10-2019
Wedding Date 20-07-2019
We had our wedding reception at Rice Mill in July 2019. We worked with Jenna & Eve as the wedding coordinators - it was definitely worth the extra money for the day-of coordinator because they saved my sanity! Both were extremely easy to work with and they responded quickly to my texts/emails/phone calls to answer all of my questions. The venue itself is GORGEOUS and quintessential Charleston. Most of our guests were out of town so they loved getting the Charleston experience. The food was incredible and the whole staff was extremely polite. The bartenders were fast so there was never a long line at the bar.
Reviewed on 26-10-2019
Kate Ricke (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-06-2019
The Rice Mill is a stunning venue that genuinely captures Charleston's beauty. We couldn't have asked for a better venue. Our guests gave us many compliments. The staff and our main coordinator at the venue, Eve, were incredible from beginning to end. Good Food Catering was delicious. There were many \"foodies\" at our wedding, so it was a tough crowd to please. Good Food Catering surpassed our already high expectations. Anytime our wedding is brought up, people still rave about the venue and the food. You can't go wrong with this venue!
Reviewed on 27-08-2019
Wedding Date 01-06-2019
The Rice Mill is a stunning venue that genuinely captures Charleston's beauty. We couldn't have asked for a better venue. Our guests gave us many compliments. The staff and our main coordinator at the venue, Eve, were incredible from beginning to end. Good Food Catering was delicious. There were many \"foodies\" at our wedding, so it was a tough crowd to please. Good Food Catering surpassed our already high expectations. Anytime our wedding is brought up, people still rave about the venue and the food. You can't go wrong with this venue!
Reviewed on 27-08-2019
Shayna Reichert (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-07-2019
We went to visit the HRM on a scouting trip to Charleston for our destination wedding. With an off season wedding, it was by far the most affordable venue but wasn't my favorite online as it was difficult to get my head around their layout. As soon as we got there and we walked in to see the harbor through EVERY window in the venue, we fell in love. After we met with Eve and toured it, we were sold. We hired Eve to serve as our day-of coordinator and she absolutely KILLED it. I have a big family that can need a lot of direction and she did it effortlessly. She responded to all of my questions promptly and helped us manage our budget so we could spend in areas that were most important to us and save in other spots. Eve showed up with our favorite drinks and apps as soon as the ceremony ended- she put our needs first all day, which is exactly what you want on your special day. The Southern hospitality was REAL here! All of our pictures off of the docks and in front of the building were beautiful. You do need a professional day of coordinator to book here. I loved that they let us use actual candles (with covers) through out. I would advise using all of their recommendations for vendors- they really know what they're doing! I did deviate to work with some vendors I liked and they did a great job communicating with them. We got into town a few days early and were able to drop off our decorations early (we didn't have many, we mostly did flowers). We took advantage of their Friday/Sunday discount and the off season discounts in July that some venues offer. We did the ceremony outside at 7 pm- it was hot but not unbearable and there was nice breeze off the water. The AC was super helpful inside for the rest of the party! I would definitely recommend this venue (and Eve!) if you're looking for a beautiful waterfront venue that has all the charm and hospitality you would want from a southern venue.
Reviewed on 14-08-2019
Wedding Date 21-07-2019
We went to visit the HRM on a scouting trip to Charleston for our destination wedding. With an off season wedding, it was by far the most affordable venue but wasn't my favorite online as it was difficult to get my head around their layout. As soon as we got there and we walked in to see the harbor through EVERY window in the venue, we fell in love. After we met with Eve and toured it, we were sold. We hired Eve to serve as our day-of coordinator and she absolutely KILLED it. I have a big family that can need a lot of direction and she did it effortlessly. She responded to all of my questions promptly and helped us manage our budget so we could spend in areas that were most important to us and save in other spots. Eve showed up with our favorite drinks and apps as soon as the ceremony ended- she put our needs first all day, which is exactly what you want on your special day. The Southern hospitality was REAL here! All of our pictures off of the docks and in front of the building were beautiful. You do need a professional day of coordinator to book here. I loved that they let us use actual candles (with covers) through out. I would advise using all of their recommendations for vendors- they really know what they're doing! I did deviate to work with some vendors I liked and they did a great job communicating with them. We got into town a few days early and were able to drop off our decorations early (we didn't have many, we mostly did flowers). We took advantage of their Friday/Sunday discount and the off season discounts in July that some venues offer. We did the ceremony outside at 7 pm- it was hot but not unbearable and there was nice breeze off the water. The AC was super helpful inside for the rest of the party! I would definitely recommend this venue (and Eve!) if you're looking for a beautiful waterfront venue that has all the charm and hospitality you would want from a southern venue.
Reviewed on 14-08-2019
Katie Bramblett (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-05-2019
We had our ceremony and reception at the Historic Rice Mill and it was absolutely perfect. Most ceremonies are held out back on the patio, which offers the most gorgeous view of the water and boats from the marina. The reception space is equally as beautiful with the original flooring, exposed brick walls, white tin ceilings, and a massive bar. Minimal decorations are needed because the space is so pretty by itself. Eve Gray (who runs the place) was our day-of-coordinator and she had everything organized to a tee so we were never worried or stressed about a single thing. There are many options for food and everything was delicious!
Reviewed on 28-05-2019
Wedding Date 18-05-2019
We had our ceremony and reception at the Historic Rice Mill and it was absolutely perfect. Most ceremonies are held out back on the patio, which offers the most gorgeous view of the water and boats from the marina. The reception space is equally as beautiful with the original flooring, exposed brick walls, white tin ceilings, and a massive bar. Minimal decorations are needed because the space is so pretty by itself. Eve Gray (who runs the place) was our day-of-coordinator and she had everything organized to a tee so we were never worried or stressed about a single thing. There are many options for food and everything was delicious!
Reviewed on 28-05-2019
Jennifer Swayne (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-05-2019
Stunning, simply stunning! Historic building on the marina with gorgeous sailboats in the background... who could ask for more? Oh! Did I forget the massive mahogany speakeasy-style bar inside?! Breathtaking. We loved working with Jenna at the Rice Mill and can’t wait to visit future events there just to relive our wedding . Highly recommend!!
Reviewed on 24-05-2019
Wedding Date 10-05-2019
Stunning, simply stunning! Historic building on the marina with gorgeous sailboats in the background... who could ask for more? Oh! Did I forget the massive mahogany speakeasy-style bar inside?! Breathtaking. We loved working with Jenna at the Rice Mill and can’t wait to visit future events there just to relive our wedding . Highly recommend!!
Reviewed on 24-05-2019
Lindsay Gohl (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-02-2019
We could not have asked for a better day for our wedding at the Rice Mill. The building itself is absolutely beautiful and speaks for itself. The space was set up perfectly and there were many options on how to be set up. We held our ceremony outside overlooking the water and the view was incredible. After the ceremony we moved inside for the cocktail hour and reception. Our guest raved about the food, especially the hors d'oeuvres. Eve, our coordinator, was wonderful. She was very helpful throughout the entire process. She was prompt and flexible. Our bartenders Becky and Eddie were also wonderful. A guest asked for iced tea, which they didn't have, and Eddie walked to the gas station next door to buy her some. We had our wedding on a Sunday in February and was very reasonable compared to other venues in Charleston. I definitely recommend the Rice Mill for any event!
Reviewed on 31-03-2019
Wedding Date 17-02-2019
We could not have asked for a better day for our wedding at the Rice Mill. The building itself is absolutely beautiful and speaks for itself. The space was set up perfectly and there were many options on how to be set up. We held our ceremony outside overlooking the water and the view was incredible. After the ceremony we moved inside for the cocktail hour and reception. Our guest raved about the food, especially the hors d'oeuvres. Eve, our coordinator, was wonderful. She was very helpful throughout the entire process. She was prompt and flexible. Our bartenders Becky and Eddie were also wonderful. A guest asked for iced tea, which they didn't have, and Eddie walked to the gas station next door to buy her some. We had our wedding on a Sunday in February and was very reasonable compared to other venues in Charleston. I definitely recommend the Rice Mill for any event!
Reviewed on 31-03-2019
Brittany Jackson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-12-2018
Our reception was at the Rice Mill and it was everything we could ask for & more. It was absolutely beautiful. There are so many options of how you can utilize the space. It is very unique compared to the ballroom feel most venues portray. We chose the Rice Mill because of how beautifully unique it was. The Rice Mill is very romantic and rustic, but with a Charleston feel. The food was AMAZING. We had food stations with 150 guests. Jenna was AWESOME. We planned our wedding while living out of state. Jenna was flexible with meeting with us for tastings/planning while we were in town. She took all the anxieties of planning away. We were able to enjoy our reception because of Jenna. If we could repeat this day we would in a heartbeat.
Reviewed on 02-01-2019
Wedding Date 08-12-2018
Our reception was at the Rice Mill and it was everything we could ask for & more. It was absolutely beautiful. There are so many options of how you can utilize the space. It is very unique compared to the ballroom feel most venues portray. We chose the Rice Mill because of how beautifully unique it was. The Rice Mill is very romantic and rustic, but with a Charleston feel. The food was AMAZING. We had food stations with 150 guests. Jenna was AWESOME. We planned our wedding while living out of state. Jenna was flexible with meeting with us for tastings/planning while we were in town. She took all the anxieties of planning away. We were able to enjoy our reception because of Jenna. If we could repeat this day we would in a heartbeat.
Reviewed on 02-01-2019
Emily Bills (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-07-2017
I could not have been happier with the service we received from the Historic Rice Mill. My husband and I worked with Jenna Tito and not only did she make the entire process stress-free and easy, but she also made recommendations and helped with aspects of the wedding that were outside of the required role of the venue. The venue was beautiful. We received so many complements. The staff also did an incredible job adjusting for weather. It ended up raining on our wedding day, but that had already been planned for and day-of adjustments were made with ease and care. This venue also provides the catering. The food was incredible. The guests could not stop raving about how good the food was. Thankfully, despite it being a hectic day, my husband and I were given a plate of the delicious food so that even we got to enjoy it. I cannot recommend this venue enough. They made a special day into a perfect one.
Reviewed on 02-12-2018
Wedding Date 16-07-2017
I could not have been happier with the service we received from the Historic Rice Mill. My husband and I worked with Jenna Tito and not only did she make the entire process stress-free and easy, but she also made recommendations and helped with aspects of the wedding that were outside of the required role of the venue. The venue was beautiful. We received so many complements. The staff also did an incredible job adjusting for weather. It ended up raining on our wedding day, but that had already been planned for and day-of adjustments were made with ease and care. This venue also provides the catering. The food was incredible. The guests could not stop raving about how good the food was. Thankfully, despite it being a hectic day, my husband and I were given a plate of the delicious food so that even we got to enjoy it. I cannot recommend this venue enough. They made a special day into a perfect one.
Reviewed on 02-12-2018
Nicole Woodard (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-11-2018
The Rice Mill was the perfect venue was both my ceremony and reception. The setting is beautiful and romantic for a Charleston wedding. The layout is perfect for your guests to spread out during the evening - guest can dance/hang out by the bar, or spend the evening on the outside patios watching the sunset on the river. Besides the amazing venue, the coordination for the Rice Mill was beyond my expectations and extremely profession. Eve, our coordinator, did an outstanding job and I couldn't have planned our wedding without her! She is responsive, helpful, organized, professional, and fun to work with. Additionally, the Rice Mill caters food/beverages in house, which made our planning efforts that much easier. I also had multiple guest come up to me throughout the night telling me that it was the best wedding food they have ever had...make sure you get the mac n cheese bar!! All in all, the Rice Mill and their services made for a night we will never forget.
Reviewed on 17-11-2018
Wedding Date 09-11-2018
The Rice Mill was the perfect venue was both my ceremony and reception. The setting is beautiful and romantic for a Charleston wedding. The layout is perfect for your guests to spread out during the evening - guest can dance/hang out by the bar, or spend the evening on the outside patios watching the sunset on the river. Besides the amazing venue, the coordination for the Rice Mill was beyond my expectations and extremely profession. Eve, our coordinator, did an outstanding job and I couldn't have planned our wedding without her! She is responsive, helpful, organized, professional, and fun to work with. Additionally, the Rice Mill caters food/beverages in house, which made our planning efforts that much easier. I also had multiple guest come up to me throughout the night telling me that it was the best wedding food they have ever had...make sure you get the mac n cheese bar!! All in all, the Rice Mill and their services made for a night we will never forget.
Reviewed on 17-11-2018
Amy Van Ness (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
We had our wedding at the Historic Rice Mill (managed by GFC) and it was PERFECT. Jenna saw my vision and made it come to life. In fact, she made it look even better than what I imagined. It was so perfect and I am so grateful that Jenna was a part of our planning and end result. The food was AMAZING (our guests loved it too) and the presentation was beautiful. We cannot express how happy we are with how everything turned out. Thanks Jenna!
Reviewed on 03-10-2018
We had our wedding at the Historic Rice Mill (managed by GFC) and it was PERFECT. Jenna saw my vision and made it come to life. In fact, she made it look even better than what I imagined. It was so perfect and I am so grateful that Jenna was a part of our planning and end result. The food was AMAZING (our guests loved it too) and the presentation was beautiful. We cannot express how happy we are with how everything turned out. Thanks Jenna!
Reviewed on 03-10-2018
Megan Currin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-05-2018
The Rice Mill was our first choice! Jenna was AMAZING to work with and the entire process was seamless. The space is customizable and the catering options were all delicious!
Reviewed on 27-05-2018
Wedding Date 12-05-2018
The Rice Mill was our first choice! Jenna was AMAZING to work with and the entire process was seamless. The space is customizable and the catering options were all delicious!
Reviewed on 27-05-2018
Jennifer Ruggiero (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-03-2018
The Rice Mill is a beautiful, romantic, unique venue that was perfect for our wedding!!! We had a sit-down dinner for about 185 people and we used both the indoor and outdoor space! The food was absolutely delicious!! I had the pleasure of working with both Jenna and Eve and they were both so kind, super helpful, and extremely knowledgeable! They made the whole planning process really easy! We planned the wedding from NY, so they were really accommodating and always responded to emails and questions promptly! They were great to work with! Overall, we LOVED the Rice Mill --- it is a FANTASTIC venue that helped make our wedding a truly magical day for us!!
Reviewed on 21-05-2018
Wedding Date 03-03-2018
The Rice Mill is a beautiful, romantic, unique venue that was perfect for our wedding!!! We had a sit-down dinner for about 185 people and we used both the indoor and outdoor space! The food was absolutely delicious!! I had the pleasure of working with both Jenna and Eve and they were both so kind, super helpful, and extremely knowledgeable! They made the whole planning process really easy! We planned the wedding from NY, so they were really accommodating and always responded to emails and questions promptly! They were great to work with! Overall, we LOVED the Rice Mill --- it is a FANTASTIC venue that helped make our wedding a truly magical day for us!!
Reviewed on 21-05-2018
Monica Patel (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-04-2018
My Wife and I had such a remarkable experience here at the Rice Mill. Our coordinator, Jenna was first class from start to finish. We held not one, but two ceremonies celebrating an Indian wedding on Thursday and an American wedding on Friday. There was a lot of commotion, last-minute adjustments, etc. and Jenna and the ENTIRE staff at the Rice Mill adjusted incredibly. I also received multiple compliments from my guests regarding the food, but more importantly the customer service from the staff, and especially the bartenders. Jenna even came in on her days off to meet and work with us as we were from out of town. Truly an awesome venue, and experience thanks to these great people. HIGHLY recommended!
Reviewed on 01-05-2018
Wedding Date 27-04-2018
My Wife and I had such a remarkable experience here at the Rice Mill. Our coordinator, Jenna was first class from start to finish. We held not one, but two ceremonies celebrating an Indian wedding on Thursday and an American wedding on Friday. There was a lot of commotion, last-minute adjustments, etc. and Jenna and the ENTIRE staff at the Rice Mill adjusted incredibly. I also received multiple compliments from my guests regarding the food, but more importantly the customer service from the staff, and especially the bartenders. Jenna even came in on her days off to meet and work with us as we were from out of town. Truly an awesome venue, and experience thanks to these great people. HIGHLY recommended!
Reviewed on 01-05-2018
Janelle Evans (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-03-2018
Absolutely gorgeous venue with pretty much the best food I have ever had at a wedding. Outdoor space is gorgeous as well for cocktail hour. Eve was fantastic with helping us easily organize everything without stress!
Reviewed on 08-04-2018
Wedding Date 24-03-2018
Absolutely gorgeous venue with pretty much the best food I have ever had at a wedding. Outdoor space is gorgeous as well for cocktail hour. Eve was fantastic with helping us easily organize everything without stress!
Reviewed on 08-04-2018
Daniel O (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-02-2018
The Historic Rice Mill, Good Food Catering, and our INCREDIBLE day-of coordinator Eve were all perfection from start to finish. The venue is gorgeous, the food delicious, and the service exemplary. We were a bit clueless walking into our wedding planning and Eve was patient, communicative, and accommodating throughout the process. It's a bit of an undersell to call Eve our \"day-of coordinator\" because she was active and helpful from the day we called about viewing the venue all the way to after the wedding. Her creativity, warmth, and solution-focused attitude helped us create the perfect wedding day and to feel supported throughout the process. This venue is beautiful and incredibly charming - you won't have to do much to it. And the food is to die for. We did buffet and had 100 guests...there was more than enough space for everyone to sit. We embraced the low country cuisine and our guests were in awe of how tasty it all was. All in all, our wedding was such a wonderful experience. Our guests raved about it from start to finish and we were able to enjoy it ourselves. Eve, the Rice Mill, and Good Food Catering made it easy to create a personalized wedding day that left everyone feeling that they had experienced something special. I can't stay enough about how highly we recommend them!
Reviewed on 20-03-2018
Wedding Date 24-02-2018
The Historic Rice Mill, Good Food Catering, and our INCREDIBLE day-of coordinator Eve were all perfection from start to finish. The venue is gorgeous, the food delicious, and the service exemplary. We were a bit clueless walking into our wedding planning and Eve was patient, communicative, and accommodating throughout the process. It's a bit of an undersell to call Eve our \"day-of coordinator\" because she was active and helpful from the day we called about viewing the venue all the way to after the wedding. Her creativity, warmth, and solution-focused attitude helped us create the perfect wedding day and to feel supported throughout the process. This venue is beautiful and incredibly charming - you won't have to do much to it. And the food is to die for. We did buffet and had 100 guests...there was more than enough space for everyone to sit. We embraced the low country cuisine and our guests were in awe of how tasty it all was. All in all, our wedding was such a wonderful experience. Our guests raved about it from start to finish and we were able to enjoy it ourselves. Eve, the Rice Mill, and Good Food Catering made it easy to create a personalized wedding day that left everyone feeling that they had experienced something special. I can't stay enough about how highly we recommend them!
Reviewed on 20-03-2018
Courtney Anderson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-02-2018
I cannot be happier with our decision to use the Historic Rice Mill and Good Food Catering for our February 2018 wedding! We booked HRM sight unseen as we reside in Houston, just based on the gorgeous photos we saw online, then visited the venue a few months later to do our catering tasting and meet Eve, our day-of coordinator. Eve was amazing to work with - she was on top of every little detail and everything went off without a hitch! During our catering tasting she was accommodating, flexible, and provided great recommendations to help personalize our day. She was always quick to communicate about any and every question I had, and worked with my vendors one month out to create the perfect day-of timeline. I can't thank her enough for her assistance with our special day!I also can't write this review without mentioning the delicious food provided by Good Food Catering. You cannot go wrong with any of their delicious menus or food options. We did passed hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour, and a surf and turf seated multi-course dinner. I had so many compliments on the food! Also worth mentioning is my maid of honor has a gluten allergy, and they were more than accommodating for her to ensure she had a dish she could enjoy as well. From the gorgeous view, to the exceptional service we received (from Eve's coordination down to the friendly wait staff), to the delicious food options, we cannot recommend the Historic Rice Mill enough!
Reviewed on 05-03-2018
Wedding Date 23-02-2018
I cannot be happier with our decision to use the Historic Rice Mill and Good Food Catering for our February 2018 wedding! We booked HRM sight unseen as we reside in Houston, just based on the gorgeous photos we saw online, then visited the venue a few months later to do our catering tasting and meet Eve, our day-of coordinator. Eve was amazing to work with - she was on top of every little detail and everything went off without a hitch! During our catering tasting she was accommodating, flexible, and provided great recommendations to help personalize our day. She was always quick to communicate about any and every question I had, and worked with my vendors one month out to create the perfect day-of timeline. I can't thank her enough for her assistance with our special day!I also can't write this review without mentioning the delicious food provided by Good Food Catering. You cannot go wrong with any of their delicious menus or food options. We did passed hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour, and a surf and turf seated multi-course dinner. I had so many compliments on the food! Also worth mentioning is my maid of honor has a gluten allergy, and they were more than accommodating for her to ensure she had a dish she could enjoy as well. From the gorgeous view, to the exceptional service we received (from Eve's coordination down to the friendly wait staff), to the delicious food options, we cannot recommend the Historic Rice Mill enough!
Reviewed on 05-03-2018
Katie M (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-09-2017
Amazing Work! Jenna was wonderful to work with right from the start! We planned our wedding from out of town, so relied heavily on Jenna's recommendations. She responded to all emails quickly and thoughtfully. It's a magnificent venue (we received so many compliments on the view!), that is enhanced by the remarkable team that works there. Also of note - the food was outstanding. Many thanks to Jenna and her team for making our wedding easy and fun!
Reviewed on 05-01-2018
Wedding Date 23-09-2017
Amazing Work! Jenna was wonderful to work with right from the start! We planned our wedding from out of town, so relied heavily on Jenna's recommendations. She responded to all emails quickly and thoughtfully. It's a magnificent venue (we received so many compliments on the view!), that is enhanced by the remarkable team that works there. Also of note - the food was outstanding. Many thanks to Jenna and her team for making our wedding easy and fun!
Reviewed on 05-01-2018
Terry Nason (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-01-2019
The venue was exquisite, especially to see the total eclipse of the sun on August 21, our wedding date. Jenna was FANTASTIC, we couldn't have had a better experience. She was always responsive, shared good ideas on decor, vendor options and had a calm about her that made me feel confident. I am from Toronto so I relied on her for early deliveries, long distance coordination, and meetings. She understood our vision and helped execute it into reality. Good Food Catering was excellent, the only dish we didn't love was the fish. The appys, the filet, and the chicken were outstanding! The ambiance was complimented by the eclipse and we had transformed this quaint old historic building into a romantic paradise. The team was also very accommodating; when we moved up the guest arrival time and opened the bar, it was not a problem. When we extended the wedding an hour the night of, it was not a problem. I would highly recommend this venue and team to help make your wedding day one of your best ever memories. Thank you to Jenna and the team for all your help.
Reviewed on 19-11-2017
Wedding Date 19-01-2019
The venue was exquisite, especially to see the total eclipse of the sun on August 21, our wedding date. Jenna was FANTASTIC, we couldn't have had a better experience. She was always responsive, shared good ideas on decor, vendor options and had a calm about her that made me feel confident. I am from Toronto so I relied on her for early deliveries, long distance coordination, and meetings. She understood our vision and helped execute it into reality. Good Food Catering was excellent, the only dish we didn't love was the fish. The appys, the filet, and the chicken were outstanding! The ambiance was complimented by the eclipse and we had transformed this quaint old historic building into a romantic paradise. The team was also very accommodating; when we moved up the guest arrival time and opened the bar, it was not a problem. When we extended the wedding an hour the night of, it was not a problem. I would highly recommend this venue and team to help make your wedding day one of your best ever memories. Thank you to Jenna and the team for all your help.
Reviewed on 19-11-2017
Abby B (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-04-2017
The Rice Mill itself is stunning, inside and out. It was remarkably beautiful, and my wedding was an absolute dream come true. You are guaranteed to have a beautiful wedding if you choose the Rice Mill. The food is delicious, the bar service is great, it offers indoor and outdoor space in one venue, and there is a parking lot in front (be mindful though, we didn't have many people drive and park, yet our parking fee issued by the City was over $300!) However, I have to say that my family and I were quite surprised by a few things during our experience.First of all, I am saddened to say that the biggest negative I faced throughout my entire wedding planning process was the struggle I had attempting to work with Jenna. Perhaps the largest example to describe my disappointment: I hired her and confirmed her as a day-of coordinator (which was a change they instituted during my time between booking and wedding), and Jenna completely forgot I had even hired her. At that point, I was forced to find another day-of coordinator (which turned out to be a fabulous alternative!) - I couldn't entrust that job to someone who didn't even document I had hired her. She was far less than professional throughout the process, even less so after the coordinator conundrum. I have to say, I am truly shocked that there have been so many positive reviews about her services. She certainly does not represent the Rice Mill in a positive way.Additional things to be aware of: there is no bridal suite at the Rice Mill. I couldn't ride in the car in my wedding dress, so I had to put my dress on at the Rice Mill. This occurred behind a screen, in the corridor to the kitchen area. My bridesmaids had to shield me. Needless to say, this wasn't ideal. Initially, I was told we could hang out and get dressed in Jenna's office on the wedding day, but Jenna did not follow up on this.Moreover, the innate loveliness of the Rice Mill made up for lack of professionalism. Just want to make people aware!
Reviewed on 09-05-2017
Wedding Date 22-04-2017
The Rice Mill itself is stunning, inside and out. It was remarkably beautiful, and my wedding was an absolute dream come true. You are guaranteed to have a beautiful wedding if you choose the Rice Mill. The food is delicious, the bar service is great, it offers indoor and outdoor space in one venue, and there is a parking lot in front (be mindful though, we didn't have many people drive and park, yet our parking fee issued by the City was over $300!) However, I have to say that my family and I were quite surprised by a few things during our experience.First of all, I am saddened to say that the biggest negative I faced throughout my entire wedding planning process was the struggle I had attempting to work with Jenna. Perhaps the largest example to describe my disappointment: I hired her and confirmed her as a day-of coordinator (which was a change they instituted during my time between booking and wedding), and Jenna completely forgot I had even hired her. At that point, I was forced to find another day-of coordinator (which turned out to be a fabulous alternative!) - I couldn't entrust that job to someone who didn't even document I had hired her. She was far less than professional throughout the process, even less so after the coordinator conundrum. I have to say, I am truly shocked that there have been so many positive reviews about her services. She certainly does not represent the Rice Mill in a positive way.Additional things to be aware of: there is no bridal suite at the Rice Mill. I couldn't ride in the car in my wedding dress, so I had to put my dress on at the Rice Mill. This occurred behind a screen, in the corridor to the kitchen area. My bridesmaids had to shield me. Needless to say, this wasn't ideal. Initially, I was told we could hang out and get dressed in Jenna's office on the wedding day, but Jenna did not follow up on this.Moreover, the innate loveliness of the Rice Mill made up for lack of professionalism. Just want to make people aware!
Reviewed on 09-05-2017
Katie Townsend (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-12-2016
The Historic Rice Mill is a beautiful venue and it is right on the water. They really worked with us on price after we turned to them when the Citadel Beach Club caught fire. All linens, chairs, and lighting contractors were done through them and they set everything up. The food was delicious and they provide dishes. I had about 185 people with about 85 seats. I had a day wedding and had stations and hors d'oeuvres so not everyone needed to be sitting. Didn't need to get cocktail tables because the ones they have were great and very historical looking. They also provided tables. They had 2 patio areas and one had outdoor seats. There was also plenty of room for dancing.
Reviewed on 25-02-2017
Wedding Date 17-12-2016
The Historic Rice Mill is a beautiful venue and it is right on the water. They really worked with us on price after we turned to them when the Citadel Beach Club caught fire. All linens, chairs, and lighting contractors were done through them and they set everything up. The food was delicious and they provide dishes. I had about 185 people with about 85 seats. I had a day wedding and had stations and hors d'oeuvres so not everyone needed to be sitting. Didn't need to get cocktail tables because the ones they have were great and very historical looking. They also provided tables. They had 2 patio areas and one had outdoor seats. There was also plenty of room for dancing.
Reviewed on 25-02-2017
Julie Weigand (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-11-2016
I don't know where to start with our experience at the Rice Mill because our big day was such a dream thanks to Eve and the beautiful building we held our event in. We are so thankful for Eve's guidance through food (our guests can't stop talking about how good it was) and rentals- and even with questions the day before the wedding. The building itself is just so perfect- we hardly used any decorations and our guests are still raving about its natural beauty. We are so thankful for finding this place and to Eve for making our wedding day the best day of our lives!
Reviewed on 25-11-2016
Wedding Date 05-11-2016
I don't know where to start with our experience at the Rice Mill because our big day was such a dream thanks to Eve and the beautiful building we held our event in. We are so thankful for Eve's guidance through food (our guests can't stop talking about how good it was) and rentals- and even with questions the day before the wedding. The building itself is just so perfect- we hardly used any decorations and our guests are still raving about its natural beauty. We are so thankful for finding this place and to Eve for making our wedding day the best day of our lives!
Reviewed on 25-11-2016
Alexa Jordan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-10-2016
The Historic Rice Mill and Eve with Good Food Catering did their absolute best to make sure our wedding was everything we wanted it to be. Seriously the BEST food, smooth coordination and flow of our day, and great (fast) communication throughout the planning process. Eve made planning from out of town so easy. She also arranged all of our rentals, gave very straightforward and helpful advice, and even stayed super late after a wedding the night before mine to set everything up for our morning ceremony. Could not recommend Eve and the Rice MIll enough!!
Reviewed on 11-11-2016
Wedding Date 23-10-2016
The Historic Rice Mill and Eve with Good Food Catering did their absolute best to make sure our wedding was everything we wanted it to be. Seriously the BEST food, smooth coordination and flow of our day, and great (fast) communication throughout the planning process. Eve made planning from out of town so easy. She also arranged all of our rentals, gave very straightforward and helpful advice, and even stayed super late after a wedding the night before mine to set everything up for our morning ceremony. Could not recommend Eve and the Rice MIll enough!!
Reviewed on 11-11-2016
Mollie Clingenpeel (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2016
Everything about the Historic Rice Mill was AMAZING! We held both our ceremony and reception on site, and we could not have asked for a more picturesque setting for both. The exposed brick, large windows and beautiful views were enough to sell us, but our wedding day (and all of the planning) were that much better when we met the amazing staff! We were lucky enough to work with Eve, who literally managed EVERYTHING - from the rentals and food to deliveries and day-of coordination. Eve met with us on several occasions to make sure everything was planned exactly as we wanted, she came through the day of when I forgot to drop-off important items, and she made it her mission to ensure that all of our guests were having a wonderful time on the night of our wedding. She was genuinely interested in making our night one that we would never forget, and we can't thank her and the HRC/GFC staff enough for all of their hard work!
Reviewed on 01-11-2016
Wedding Date 22-10-2016
Everything about the Historic Rice Mill was AMAZING! We held both our ceremony and reception on site, and we could not have asked for a more picturesque setting for both. The exposed brick, large windows and beautiful views were enough to sell us, but our wedding day (and all of the planning) were that much better when we met the amazing staff! We were lucky enough to work with Eve, who literally managed EVERYTHING - from the rentals and food to deliveries and day-of coordination. Eve met with us on several occasions to make sure everything was planned exactly as we wanted, she came through the day of when I forgot to drop-off important items, and she made it her mission to ensure that all of our guests were having a wonderful time on the night of our wedding. She was genuinely interested in making our night one that we would never forget, and we can't thank her and the HRC/GFC staff enough for all of their hard work!
Reviewed on 01-11-2016
Caroline Teagle (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-10-2016
I had a good feeling about the Rice Mill before our venue tours even kicked off, so it felt totally right when they emerged as the obvious frontrunner. We were working with a relatively modest budget and without question Rice Mill had far more to offer in terms of beauty and wow-factor than other venues in the same price range. Jenna and her team were fantastic to work with and all their help and guidance throughout the process was invaluable. The event itself went off without a hitch just a week after Hurricane Matthew. The Rice Mill Staff and Good Food Catering (their in house catering company) took such care to make it a beautiful event. Strongly recommended!
Reviewed on 28-10-2016
Wedding Date 15-10-2016
I had a good feeling about the Rice Mill before our venue tours even kicked off, so it felt totally right when they emerged as the obvious frontrunner. We were working with a relatively modest budget and without question Rice Mill had far more to offer in terms of beauty and wow-factor than other venues in the same price range. Jenna and her team were fantastic to work with and all their help and guidance throughout the process was invaluable. The event itself went off without a hitch just a week after Hurricane Matthew. The Rice Mill Staff and Good Food Catering (their in house catering company) took such care to make it a beautiful event. Strongly recommended!
Reviewed on 28-10-2016
Mara Hemmerly (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-10-2016
The food at our rehearsal was fantastic!!! Guests loved it. Venue only serves wine/beer which worked well for the rehearsal. Would be nice if there was handicap access for elderly guests but there is a restroom on the second floor. Communication with the on site coordinator could have been a little better but the venue printed me is for the guests and did come through in the end to make our night special. Thanks!
Reviewed on 27-10-2016
Wedding Date 15-10-2016
The food at our rehearsal was fantastic!!! Guests loved it. Venue only serves wine/beer which worked well for the rehearsal. Would be nice if there was handicap access for elderly guests but there is a restroom on the second floor. Communication with the on site coordinator could have been a little better but the venue printed me is for the guests and did come through in the end to make our night special. Thanks!
Reviewed on 27-10-2016
Morgan Furr (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-04-2016
The Rice Mill was wonderful to work with and a beautiful setting. We had a great experience and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone for their big day.
Reviewed on 10-05-2016
Wedding Date 16-04-2016
The Rice Mill was wonderful to work with and a beautiful setting. We had a great experience and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone for their big day.
Reviewed on 10-05-2016
Erin Collins (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-02-2016
Such an amazing venue! Everyone was so impressed with how lovely it was
Reviewed on 06-04-2016
Wedding Date 27-02-2016
Such an amazing venue! Everyone was so impressed with how lovely it was
Reviewed on 06-04-2016
Amy Darding (wedding party) 1 out of 5 Rating
The food was wonderful - The service by Jenna (our coordinator), which included a poor and unprofessional attitude, was not. We were told setup was included on the contract (and had discussions about personal table runners and table number placement) until the day prior to the wedding, in which we were told certain items would not be placed. Her reply was something to the effect of \"everyone knows caterers don't do that.\" I've never been married before and wasn't aware of typical expectations and relied on vendors for specific guidance. I was also confused because the contract stated they do all setup and because we had specific conversations about personal items that she said would be setup. We only had table runners, numbers and favors. I had to ask extended family to run over the morning of the wedding to take care of that. Then the caterers took our bakery items at the end of the reception and bottles of alcohol, which we purchased ourselves and provided. My mom had told Jenna she was going to grab bags to pack up the remainder of cookies (we had out as snacks), to find that they were gone 5 minutes later when she went back with the bags. Nobody claimed they knew where the cookies went. They also didn't serve both flavors of cake, or ensure that there was cake available at all times. We had many guests who didn't get a slice. They also threw out our favors that were on the tables while our guests were dancing. We personally bagged pralines with tags for our guests - not to have them thrown out!\rI realize not everything goes perfectly, and we expected a minor issue or two to pop up, most of which our guests I'm sure wouldn't realize, but what really stung was her attitude after we addressed our concerns. She disputed every detail and even went so far as to say the florist was talking poorly about me, which A) was completely unrelated and unnecessary and B) was completely surprising - we loved the florist and felt the whole process was easy with the florist! \rThere were no apologies, just disputes and attitudes. With that said, the food was great - compliments to the chef! \rI recommended if you go with them to ask for someone other than Jenna as a coordinator. \r
Reviewed on 21-01-2016
The food was wonderful - The service by Jenna (our coordinator), which included a poor and unprofessional attitude, was not. We were told setup was included on the contract (and had discussions about personal table runners and table number placement) until the day prior to the wedding, in which we were told certain items would not be placed. Her reply was something to the effect of \"everyone knows caterers don't do that.\" I've never been married before and wasn't aware of typical expectations and relied on vendors for specific guidance. I was also confused because the contract stated they do all setup and because we had specific conversations about personal items that she said would be setup. We only had table runners, numbers and favors. I had to ask extended family to run over the morning of the wedding to take care of that. Then the caterers took our bakery items at the end of the reception and bottles of alcohol, which we purchased ourselves and provided. My mom had told Jenna she was going to grab bags to pack up the remainder of cookies (we had out as snacks), to find that they were gone 5 minutes later when she went back with the bags. Nobody claimed they knew where the cookies went. They also didn't serve both flavors of cake, or ensure that there was cake available at all times. We had many guests who didn't get a slice. They also threw out our favors that were on the tables while our guests were dancing. We personally bagged pralines with tags for our guests - not to have them thrown out!\rI realize not everything goes perfectly, and we expected a minor issue or two to pop up, most of which our guests I'm sure wouldn't realize, but what really stung was her attitude after we addressed our concerns. She disputed every detail and even went so far as to say the florist was talking poorly about me, which A) was completely unrelated and unnecessary and B) was completely surprising - we loved the florist and felt the whole process was easy with the florist! \rThere were no apologies, just disputes and attitudes. With that said, the food was great - compliments to the chef! \rI recommended if you go with them to ask for someone other than Jenna as a coordinator. \r
Reviewed on 21-01-2016
Arden Ratliff (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-12-2015
When you book the Rice Mill, I believe you must use Good Food. It was easier for us at least, so we did and boy was it amazing! Note that the price I listed is also for full bar service for about 160 people. As for the food, it was some of the best food I've had a wedding. They have a full kitchen onsite so everything was hot and delicious. We had passed apps during cocktail hour of lobster mac & cheese, baby lamp chops & bacon wrapped shrimp and scallops. We then had two stations, one a full Italian station with chicken, shrimp, and 3 sauces and the second was a pork tenderloin with mashed potatoes and asparagus. YUM! It was soooo good and Eve at the Historic Rice Mill is so easy to work with. Highly recommend this company for one of your biggest wedding expenses.
Reviewed on 29-12-2015
Wedding Date 12-12-2015
When you book the Rice Mill, I believe you must use Good Food. It was easier for us at least, so we did and boy was it amazing! Note that the price I listed is also for full bar service for about 160 people. As for the food, it was some of the best food I've had a wedding. They have a full kitchen onsite so everything was hot and delicious. We had passed apps during cocktail hour of lobster mac & cheese, baby lamp chops & bacon wrapped shrimp and scallops. We then had two stations, one a full Italian station with chicken, shrimp, and 3 sauces and the second was a pork tenderloin with mashed potatoes and asparagus. YUM! It was soooo good and Eve at the Historic Rice Mill is so easy to work with. Highly recommend this company for one of your biggest wedding expenses.
Reviewed on 29-12-2015
Meredith Reiter (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-11-2015
The Rice Mill was the perfect venue for us, complete with a rustic look (exposed brick and tin ceilings) and a view of the marina, which made for the best sunset photos. Because the venue is so pretty, we didn't have to spend as much on decorations. Also, Eve was so helpful and patient with us through countless emails and phone calls to select food and set up a floor plan. Food must be catered through the venue, which made me nervous at first to limit our options, but it turned out to be really helpful to work through one vendor. (They also handled the chair and linen rentals for us too.) We heard so many compliments on the food and the crepes were so good that we skipped a cake and served a few flavors of crepes for dessert instead.\rOverall, if this venue is in your price range, I would highly recommend it for it's beauty and the ease of working with their staff. The only downfall is that you can't safely walk from the venue to any of the hotels that are nearby so we hired shuttles for our guests.
Reviewed on 13-12-2015
Wedding Date 07-11-2015
The Rice Mill was the perfect venue for us, complete with a rustic look (exposed brick and tin ceilings) and a view of the marina, which made for the best sunset photos. Because the venue is so pretty, we didn't have to spend as much on decorations. Also, Eve was so helpful and patient with us through countless emails and phone calls to select food and set up a floor plan. Food must be catered through the venue, which made me nervous at first to limit our options, but it turned out to be really helpful to work through one vendor. (They also handled the chair and linen rentals for us too.) We heard so many compliments on the food and the crepes were so good that we skipped a cake and served a few flavors of crepes for dessert instead.\rOverall, if this venue is in your price range, I would highly recommend it for it's beauty and the ease of working with their staff. The only downfall is that you can't safely walk from the venue to any of the hotels that are nearby so we hired shuttles for our guests.
Reviewed on 13-12-2015
Jessica Chamness (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-10-2015
Delicious food that everyone enjoyed! Eve gray was a pleasure to work with as well. Highly recommend the historic rice mill and good food catering.
Reviewed on 21-10-2015
Wedding Date 05-10-2015
Delicious food that everyone enjoyed! Eve gray was a pleasure to work with as well. Highly recommend the historic rice mill and good food catering.
Reviewed on 21-10-2015
Rachel Smith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-10-2015
We used the Rice Mill for both our ceremony and reception and loved it. Jenna was absolutely fantastic to work with. She was knowledgeable and very quick to respond if I had any concerns. The best part about the venue is the waterfront view. We got so many compliments on our selection of venue. I would recommend this venue to everyone.
Reviewed on 14-10-2015
Wedding Date 11-10-2015
We used the Rice Mill for both our ceremony and reception and loved it. Jenna was absolutely fantastic to work with. She was knowledgeable and very quick to respond if I had any concerns. The best part about the venue is the waterfront view. We got so many compliments on our selection of venue. I would recommend this venue to everyone.
Reviewed on 14-10-2015
Vicki Arieux (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-06-2015
Great venue - loved the scenic views off the back docks. HRM has a lot of charm because it is an old building but, if you are particular about the flow of the room, this would not be the place for you. It is an old building so it is more broken out. It didn't mess anything up for us though. Once this place was decorated and with the big windows with all the boats out back was beautiful. \r\rI love having our ceremony on the back dock. It was a very hot day but, the breeze saved our guests. I thought it was very picturesque with the boats right behind us during the ceremony. Very nice to have the ceremony on the back too as it was more secluded and quiet. It was great to have the back docks to for pictures as it is a very great area for pictures and they turned out awesome. Great to have this access right there!\r\rThey did have tables we could use which was nice not to have rent those but, everything else will have to be rented (chairs, linens, tableware etc.). \r\rI did think Jenna could have been more helpful in the process - she seemed very short with us whenever we spoke with her on the phone. I guess I expected more from the management staff as we are their customers and we are PAYING for them but, everything got done and there were no issues so I guess I can't complain. I suppose I just expected more.\r\rHowever, food was great, wait staff was great and the venue was very pretty once all decorated and set up. I loved the venue and the chef is awesome! Bar crew was great to us too!
Reviewed on 16-07-2015
Wedding Date 19-06-2015
Great venue - loved the scenic views off the back docks. HRM has a lot of charm because it is an old building but, if you are particular about the flow of the room, this would not be the place for you. It is an old building so it is more broken out. It didn't mess anything up for us though. Once this place was decorated and with the big windows with all the boats out back was beautiful. \r\rI love having our ceremony on the back dock. It was a very hot day but, the breeze saved our guests. I thought it was very picturesque with the boats right behind us during the ceremony. Very nice to have the ceremony on the back too as it was more secluded and quiet. It was great to have the back docks to for pictures as it is a very great area for pictures and they turned out awesome. Great to have this access right there!\r\rThey did have tables we could use which was nice not to have rent those but, everything else will have to be rented (chairs, linens, tableware etc.). \r\rI did think Jenna could have been more helpful in the process - she seemed very short with us whenever we spoke with her on the phone. I guess I expected more from the management staff as we are their customers and we are PAYING for them but, everything got done and there were no issues so I guess I can't complain. I suppose I just expected more.\r\rHowever, food was great, wait staff was great and the venue was very pretty once all decorated and set up. I loved the venue and the chef is awesome! Bar crew was great to us too!
Reviewed on 16-07-2015
Kathryn Cole (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-06-2015
Even though I felt as if the venue was sometimes nickel-and-diming us with the catering and bar service, the venue was beautiful for our ceremony and reception. You cannot beat the location, they allowed us to customize our bar package, and we received complements on the food as well.
Reviewed on 07-07-2015
Wedding Date 20-06-2015
Even though I felt as if the venue was sometimes nickel-and-diming us with the catering and bar service, the venue was beautiful for our ceremony and reception. You cannot beat the location, they allowed us to customize our bar package, and we received complements on the food as well.
Reviewed on 07-07-2015
Katie Harrell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-10-2014
Perfect venue for a reception of 100-150 people. With respect to other comparable locations in the Charleston area, this is the best value there is! The atmosphere was relaxed, the layout is comfortable, building has a classic look that needs little additional decoration (money saver!), and there is a beautiful marina view (great sunset pics!). The event staff was amazing and management was flexible and made the event easy to plan. The menu selection can't be beat! I had the wedding of my dreams and the Rice Mill in large to thank for it.
Reviewed on 17-10-2014
Wedding Date 11-10-2014
Perfect venue for a reception of 100-150 people. With respect to other comparable locations in the Charleston area, this is the best value there is! The atmosphere was relaxed, the layout is comfortable, building has a classic look that needs little additional decoration (money saver!), and there is a beautiful marina view (great sunset pics!). The event staff was amazing and management was flexible and made the event easy to plan. The menu selection can't be beat! I had the wedding of my dreams and the Rice Mill in large to thank for it.
Reviewed on 17-10-2014
Tate Struttmann (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-06-2014
It started raining minutes before my ceremony and the staff got drenched moving chairs around. Thanks so much for working so hard for us! \rThe view was unbeatable, the food was delicious and the service was perfect. Thanks for a great time!
Reviewed on 30-06-2014
Wedding Date 21-06-2014
It started raining minutes before my ceremony and the staff got drenched moving chairs around. Thanks so much for working so hard for us! \rThe view was unbeatable, the food was delicious and the service was perfect. Thanks for a great time!
Reviewed on 30-06-2014
Matt Mckee (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-05-2014
Working with Jenna at the Rice Mill made the wedding a breeze. She was there to help every step of the way including the bid day. The ambience of the building was perfect and we didn't even need decoration because the site had so much character. Our guests loved the Rice Mill and are still raving about how beautiful it was on the waterfront. As well, the food was incredible. I couldn't have been happier with the whole experience. Thank you Jenna and the Rice Mill team!
Reviewed on 12-06-2014
Wedding Date 24-05-2014
Working with Jenna at the Rice Mill made the wedding a breeze. She was there to help every step of the way including the bid day. The ambience of the building was perfect and we didn't even need decoration because the site had so much character. Our guests loved the Rice Mill and are still raving about how beautiful it was on the waterfront. As well, the food was incredible. I couldn't have been happier with the whole experience. Thank you Jenna and the Rice Mill team!
Reviewed on 12-06-2014
Kelsey Ballance (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-04-2014
We held our reception at the Historic Rice Mill in April 2014. We booked the venue over a year in advance and were talking with them months before that. So with that said, some things changed from our first conversations through the time of the event and that is the reason I have to take away a star. We thought some things would be included with the venue that we ended up having to pay for that wasn't budgeted out. However, with that said, the venue was a dream. It was everything I wanted - a historic building, right on the water, very Charleston. The layout was great especially if you aren't into the one big room thing like me. Guests get to flow throughout the building space (indoor and outdoor) with the dance floor on one side and most seating tables on the other. It worked perfectly for our reception and we got so many compliments on the venue. It is a beautiful building with great scenery, so it doesn't need much decoration. I would say that we had around 200 or so guests, may be a little more. If you have way more than that, the space may be an issue. But, I definitely recommend the Rice Mill!
Reviewed on 23-05-2014
Wedding Date 26-04-2014
We held our reception at the Historic Rice Mill in April 2014. We booked the venue over a year in advance and were talking with them months before that. So with that said, some things changed from our first conversations through the time of the event and that is the reason I have to take away a star. We thought some things would be included with the venue that we ended up having to pay for that wasn't budgeted out. However, with that said, the venue was a dream. It was everything I wanted - a historic building, right on the water, very Charleston. The layout was great especially if you aren't into the one big room thing like me. Guests get to flow throughout the building space (indoor and outdoor) with the dance floor on one side and most seating tables on the other. It worked perfectly for our reception and we got so many compliments on the venue. It is a beautiful building with great scenery, so it doesn't need much decoration. I would say that we had around 200 or so guests, may be a little more. If you have way more than that, the space may be an issue. But, I definitely recommend the Rice Mill!
Reviewed on 23-05-2014
Ava Cowan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-10-2012
We had our wedding at the Rice Mill on October 7th. It was absolutely perfect. Emily at the Rice Mill was amazing to work with. The venue provided the bar, took care of any rentals I wanted and had amazing catering from Good Food Catering. Emily was always quick to answer any questions I had and the day went perfect. We got a ton of complements on the wonderful food from Good Food Catering.
Reviewed on 22-10-2012
Wedding Date 07-10-2012
We had our wedding at the Rice Mill on October 7th. It was absolutely perfect. Emily at the Rice Mill was amazing to work with. The venue provided the bar, took care of any rentals I wanted and had amazing catering from Good Food Catering. Emily was always quick to answer any questions I had and the day went perfect. We got a ton of complements on the wonderful food from Good Food Catering.
Reviewed on 22-10-2012
Melissa Parker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-08-2012
The Historic Rice Mill was our first choice venue to host our wedding reception! We loved the ambiance, and overall feel to the building. There are so many options and ways you can decorate and utilize this site. WE loved that you could have the dancing and music near the bar and have inside and outside places for people to talk and mingle. The food was amazing and our guests were not afraid to share that with us. The servers treated my husband and myself like royalty. They made us plates of food and brought us drinks throughout the night. The air conditioning was kicking for our august wedding and you wouldn’t have even known it was summer outside. It did rain on our big day but that didn’t hinder the photo opportunities or our guests from enjoying the outside covered area to eat and mingle. The Rice Mill is beautiful in photographs either as a back drop or just candid shots. It is pricey, but worth the money!! The only problems we had was our Rice Mill host left during the process so we had to transition to a new person, but it didn’t take her long to catch up to us and our planning. What I felt was the most helpful for me was being able to go over throughout the year and visit the site and ask questions.
Reviewed on 16-09-2012
Wedding Date 11-08-2012
The Historic Rice Mill was our first choice venue to host our wedding reception! We loved the ambiance, and overall feel to the building. There are so many options and ways you can decorate and utilize this site. WE loved that you could have the dancing and music near the bar and have inside and outside places for people to talk and mingle. The food was amazing and our guests were not afraid to share that with us. The servers treated my husband and myself like royalty. They made us plates of food and brought us drinks throughout the night. The air conditioning was kicking for our august wedding and you wouldn’t have even known it was summer outside. It did rain on our big day but that didn’t hinder the photo opportunities or our guests from enjoying the outside covered area to eat and mingle. The Rice Mill is beautiful in photographs either as a back drop or just candid shots. It is pricey, but worth the money!! The only problems we had was our Rice Mill host left during the process so we had to transition to a new person, but it didn’t take her long to catch up to us and our planning. What I felt was the most helpful for me was being able to go over throughout the year and visit the site and ask questions.
Reviewed on 16-09-2012
Christy Holladay (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-04-2012
My husband and I wanted a waterfront venue, but still wanted to stay downtown so it was easier for family and friends that were visiting out of town. The Rice Mill was perfect! We love the sunset views of the marina and the outdoor spaces. Not to mention the dance floor and beautiful bar! We couldn't have picked a better venue!
Reviewed on 16-05-2012
Wedding Date 27-04-2012
My husband and I wanted a waterfront venue, but still wanted to stay downtown so it was easier for family and friends that were visiting out of town. The Rice Mill was perfect! We love the sunset views of the marina and the outdoor spaces. Not to mention the dance floor and beautiful bar! We couldn't have picked a better venue!
Reviewed on 16-05-2012
Karen Gilbert (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-09-2011
My wedding was at one of the most beautiful venues in Charleston (in my opinion)...The Historic Rice Mill. Not only is this venue unique, but the rustic charm of it is exactly our style, and set the most beautiful backdrop for our wedding. You cannot have a more perfect background for your photos than the beautiful harbor and boats on the outside, and the inside with it's exposed brick walls, wide planked wood floors, and beautiful tin ceiling. You do not need much decoration to made this place look exquisite...just some candles did the trick for us! I cannot stress enough the beauty here!\r\rThe experience of planning and having our wedding here was also equally as wonderful. The staff were very thorough and helpful, and great to work with. The only glitch was that our rehearsal that was supposed to be there the evening before our wedding was not able to happen due to another event being planned...and we did not get this information until 4:30 the day of the rehearsal. That was easily rearranged on our part, but was an inconvenience. \r\rI would recommend this venue to anyone. Beautiful, pretty affordable, and easy to \"glam up\" for a wedding without having to spend much money, and the food was AMAZING! Good Food Catering is the catering company that works at the venue, and I have gotten an overwhelming amount of praise for the food. They had a lot of choices for us to pick from, and were willing to customize anything that we wanted. \r\rThe \"total cost of service\" that I have selected included all of our food, and alcohol, and we had the ceremony here as well, so it includes that fee too. Overall, we had a blast, and the day was perfect!
Reviewed on 12-11-2011
Wedding Date 30-09-2011
My wedding was at one of the most beautiful venues in Charleston (in my opinion)...The Historic Rice Mill. Not only is this venue unique, but the rustic charm of it is exactly our style, and set the most beautiful backdrop for our wedding. You cannot have a more perfect background for your photos than the beautiful harbor and boats on the outside, and the inside with it's exposed brick walls, wide planked wood floors, and beautiful tin ceiling. You do not need much decoration to made this place look exquisite...just some candles did the trick for us! I cannot stress enough the beauty here!\r\rThe experience of planning and having our wedding here was also equally as wonderful. The staff were very thorough and helpful, and great to work with. The only glitch was that our rehearsal that was supposed to be there the evening before our wedding was not able to happen due to another event being planned...and we did not get this information until 4:30 the day of the rehearsal. That was easily rearranged on our part, but was an inconvenience. \r\rI would recommend this venue to anyone. Beautiful, pretty affordable, and easy to \"glam up\" for a wedding without having to spend much money, and the food was AMAZING! Good Food Catering is the catering company that works at the venue, and I have gotten an overwhelming amount of praise for the food. They had a lot of choices for us to pick from, and were willing to customize anything that we wanted. \r\rThe \"total cost of service\" that I have selected included all of our food, and alcohol, and we had the ceremony here as well, so it includes that fee too. Overall, we had a blast, and the day was perfect!
Reviewed on 12-11-2011
Jessica Arevalo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-10-2011
They really worked with us. We are big foodies and our coordinator Susan really paid attention to all of our picky details and helped us create a menu that was perfect for us. They made sure everything the day of ran smoothly we actually had food leftover and they packed a basket for us to take with us-which we needed because there was no time to eat at our event.
Reviewed on 11-11-2011
Wedding Date 15-10-2011
They really worked with us. We are big foodies and our coordinator Susan really paid attention to all of our picky details and helped us create a menu that was perfect for us. They made sure everything the day of ran smoothly we actually had food leftover and they packed a basket for us to take with us-which we needed because there was no time to eat at our event.
Reviewed on 11-11-2011
Julia Porter (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-09-2011
The Historic Rice Mill was my dream venue for my destination wedding in Charleston. I had the pleasure of working with Emily and she was so helpful! She made everything incredibly stress-free for me (which was great, given that I'm based in St. Louis) and worked to make sure my wedding vision came to life.\rWe had our ceremony and reception there, which was perfect. The food was AMAZING (the catering is in-house which is great since they're affiliated with some of Charleston's top restaurants). As was the service. Our guests loved everything, and couldn't stop commenting on how beautiful the venue was.\rI can't speak highly enough about the venue, or of Emily Weidle. My wedding was everything I could have wanted it to be.
Reviewed on 12-10-2011
Wedding Date 24-09-2011
The Historic Rice Mill was my dream venue for my destination wedding in Charleston. I had the pleasure of working with Emily and she was so helpful! She made everything incredibly stress-free for me (which was great, given that I'm based in St. Louis) and worked to make sure my wedding vision came to life.\rWe had our ceremony and reception there, which was perfect. The food was AMAZING (the catering is in-house which is great since they're affiliated with some of Charleston's top restaurants). As was the service. Our guests loved everything, and couldn't stop commenting on how beautiful the venue was.\rI can't speak highly enough about the venue, or of Emily Weidle. My wedding was everything I could have wanted it to be.
Reviewed on 12-10-2011
Tori Bartsch (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-08-2011
We LOVED our catering at our wedding at the Rice Mill Building. \rThey are really good about sitting down and figuring out the perfect selections for your event and will really tell you what they think. \rWe worked with Emily Weidle and she was AWESOME!
Reviewed on 31-08-2011
Wedding Date 05-08-2011
We LOVED our catering at our wedding at the Rice Mill Building. \rThey are really good about sitting down and figuring out the perfect selections for your event and will really tell you what they think. \rWe worked with Emily Weidle and she was AWESOME!
Reviewed on 31-08-2011
Kayla Fitzgerald (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-04-2011
AWESOME venue!! emily is the best and the venue is gorgeous...right on the water....everything about this place is perfect!
Reviewed on 04-08-2011
Wedding Date 08-04-2011
AWESOME venue!! emily is the best and the venue is gorgeous...right on the water....everything about this place is perfect!
Reviewed on 04-08-2011
Malissa Beasley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-07-2011
I worked with Emily. She went above and beyond my expectations. Everything was wonderful.
Reviewed on 29-07-2011
Wedding Date 01-07-2011
I worked with Emily. She went above and beyond my expectations. Everything was wonderful.
Reviewed on 29-07-2011
Deborah Lotz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-04-2011
I visited many venues before deciding on the Rice Mill Building, I absolutely fell in love with the building the minute we walked in. The exposed brick and architectural elements of this beautiful old building really shine. Emily at GFC was amazing to work with, she was full of great ideas and helpful advice, tailored the menu to our preferences, and coordinated the day flawlessly. She even helped me work through the few un-foreseen details on the day of. The food portions were huge, and guests were raving about the location and the food. I had read several reviews saying the building can get hot, but for my April wedding the temperatures in the building were perfect, no worries there. I just can’t say enough nice things about GFC and the Rice Mill building!
Reviewed on 12-05-2011
Wedding Date 16-04-2011
I visited many venues before deciding on the Rice Mill Building, I absolutely fell in love with the building the minute we walked in. The exposed brick and architectural elements of this beautiful old building really shine. Emily at GFC was amazing to work with, she was full of great ideas and helpful advice, tailored the menu to our preferences, and coordinated the day flawlessly. She even helped me work through the few un-foreseen details on the day of. The food portions were huge, and guests were raving about the location and the food. I had read several reviews saying the building can get hot, but for my April wedding the temperatures in the building were perfect, no worries there. I just can’t say enough nice things about GFC and the Rice Mill building!
Reviewed on 12-05-2011
Tristan White (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-03-2011
I loved everything and could not have asked for better service, food or location!!!!
Reviewed on 07-04-2011
Wedding Date 12-03-2011
I loved everything and could not have asked for better service, food or location!!!!
Reviewed on 07-04-2011
Taylor Richardson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-03-2011
Everything tasted amazing!
Reviewed on 01-04-2011
Wedding Date 06-03-2011
Everything tasted amazing!
Reviewed on 01-04-2011
Allison Cook (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-01-2011
We were so pleased to have had our reception at the beautiful historic Rice Mill overlooking Charleston Harbor!!! It was everything we hoped it would be and more. The space is wonderful--it really doesn't need much in terms of decorating, and the food--oh where do I begin? My husband and I both really like traditional lowcountry/southern cuisine and we wanted our wedding menu to reflect this. We had a buffet dinner that was exactly what we'd dreamed of--fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, shrimp and grits, cornbread, roasted pork, and I could go on. Everything was delicious. We worked with Catherine and she was fantastic in helping us design a menu that fit within our budget. She was also very flexible--we went back and forth on the menu and the bar package a few times and she was always very patient and helpful. She also had great advice about colors that work well in the space and she was able to set up all of our rentals for table linens, etc. We were totally pleased and can't recommend the Rice Mill enough.
Reviewed on 21-03-2011
Wedding Date 01-01-2011
We were so pleased to have had our reception at the beautiful historic Rice Mill overlooking Charleston Harbor!!! It was everything we hoped it would be and more. The space is wonderful--it really doesn't need much in terms of decorating, and the food--oh where do I begin? My husband and I both really like traditional lowcountry/southern cuisine and we wanted our wedding menu to reflect this. We had a buffet dinner that was exactly what we'd dreamed of--fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, shrimp and grits, cornbread, roasted pork, and I could go on. Everything was delicious. We worked with Catherine and she was fantastic in helping us design a menu that fit within our budget. She was also very flexible--we went back and forth on the menu and the bar package a few times and she was always very patient and helpful. She also had great advice about colors that work well in the space and she was able to set up all of our rentals for table linens, etc. We were totally pleased and can't recommend the Rice Mill enough.
Reviewed on 21-03-2011
Monica Zeigler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-12-2010
The building itself is gorgeous and doesn't need much decorating. I loved the rustic, Charleston feel. Not to mention the view of the marina at sunset.
Reviewed on 16-01-2011
Wedding Date 12-12-2010
The building itself is gorgeous and doesn't need much decorating. I loved the rustic, Charleston feel. Not to mention the view of the marina at sunset.
Reviewed on 16-01-2011
Tara Heefner (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-10-2010
Fantastic venue for your wedding! It captures Charelston perfectly with it's location and unique atmosphere. The food was amazing, and the venue looked gorgeous for our wedding.
Reviewed on 22-11-2010
Wedding Date 30-10-2010
Fantastic venue for your wedding! It captures Charelston perfectly with it's location and unique atmosphere. The food was amazing, and the venue looked gorgeous for our wedding.
Reviewed on 22-11-2010
Dawn Strength (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-05-2010
The staff at The Historic Rice Mill Building made sure everything was perfect. The food was amazing and all our guests commented. The site is unique and intimate and makes for great photos. The bartenders were personable and made great drinks!
Reviewed on 11-08-2010
76 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.76 out of 5.0Wedding Date 02-05-2010
The staff at The Historic Rice Mill Building made sure everything was perfect. The food was amazing and all our guests commented. The site is unique and intimate and makes for great photos. The bartenders were personable and made great drinks!
Reviewed on 11-08-2010
Contact Info for Historic Rice Mill Building
| Contact | Value |
|---|---|
| https://www.facebook.com/historicricemill/ | |
| X (Twitter) | Historic Rice Mill Building |
| historic rice mill building and good food catering | |
| historicricemill | |
| Website | www.holycityhospitality.com |
| Phone | (843) 723-7952 |
| Address | 17 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC, 29401 |
| Robin@holycityhospitality.com |
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